Army and Defense Sector Announce, 'Right to Integrate' Hackathon Sprint for Shared Technology
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Army issued the following news release:
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Army and Defense Sector Announce, 'Right to Integrate' Hackathon Sprint for Shared Technology
Secretary of the Army Dan Driscoll and leaders from Anduril, Boeing, General Dynamics, L3Harris, Leidos, Lockheed Martin, Northrop Grumman, Palantir, Perennial Autonomy, and RTX announced today that they will "sprint" to conduct a series of combined Army and defense industry partnered hackathon events to integrate critical mi more
Association of Medical Illustrators Urges Copyright Office to Reconsider Fee Increases for Visual Artists
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Association of Medical Illustrators, Lexington, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office expressing concerns over proposed fee increases for copyright registrations, particularly those affecting visual art works and motion picture/audio-visual works. AMI represents biomedical illustrators, animators, and interactive designers who rely heavily on copyright registration as a prerequisite for legal protection and enforcement.
AMI highlig more
BostonGene Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year for Advancing in AI-Driven Multimodal Oncology Platforms
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- 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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BostonGene Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Company of the Year for Advancing in AI-Driven Multimodal Oncology Platforms
Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that BostonGene has been recognized as the 2026 Global Company of the Year in AI-Driven Multimodal Oncology Platforms. This re more
Case Western Reserve University Awards Inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants to Foster Interdisciplinary Collaboration
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Case Western Reserve University awards inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants to foster interdisciplinary collaboration
Case Western Reserve University has selected 10 interdisciplinary research teams to receive inaugural Breaking Boundaries Seed Grants, a new initiative designed to bring faculty together across schools and disciplines, break down traditional silos and spark bold collaborations acros more
Chancellor King Celebrates Research Excellence With SUNY GREAT Awards for Graduate Researchers
ALBANY, New York, May 6 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Celebrates Research Excellence with SUNY GREAT Awards for Graduate Researchers
SUNY Accelerates the Research of 41 Distinguished Doctoral Students with Awards
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today recognized 41 recipients of the Graduate Research Empowering and Accelerating Talent (GREAT) Awards. Each year, the GREAT Awards recognize graduate stude more
Copyright Alliance Opposes U.S. Copyright Office's Proposed Fee Hikes Citing Harm to Creators and Registration Decline
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Copyright Alliance, representing over 2 million individual creators and 15,000 organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office expressing opposition to a proposal to increase registration fees across various copyright services. The U.S. Copyright Office issued the proposed fee schedule in a notice of proposed rulemaking published on March 20, 2026, which includes average fee increases of 43%, with some spikes as high as 268% for certain regi more
CrowdStrike Expands Project QuiltWorks, the Cybersecurity Coalition for Securing Frontier AI Risk
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 5, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Expands Project QuiltWorks, the Cybersecurity Coalition for Securing Frontier AI Risk
Armadin, Cognizant, HCLTech, Infosys, KPMG, NTT DATA, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), and Wipro Limited join QuiltWorks to extend the coalition's global reach
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CrowdStrike Falcon OverWatch for Defender Extends Managed Threat Hunting to Microsoft Endpoint Customers
AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 5, 2026:
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CrowdStrike Falcon OverWatch for Defender Extends Managed Threat Hunting to Microsoft Endpoint Customers
CrowdStrike's expert-led threat hunting augments Microsoft Defender by identifying and stopping threats that would otherwise go undetected
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today more
DSU Students Win $40,000 in Seed Funding With AI Chip Design Platform
DOVER, Delaware, May 6 -- Delaware State University issued the following news:
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DSU students win $40,000 in seed funding with AI chip design platform
A team of Delaware State University students is putting the foundation they built at DSU to work, turning their knowledge, skills and creativity into a winning AI chip design platform that earned $40,000 in seed funding at the Venture Innovation Summit 2.0.
Held in April on DSU's Dover campus, the summit brought together students, entrepre more
ESU to Host 13th Annual Economic Outlook Summit for the Pocono Mountains on May 15
EAST STROUDSBURG, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- East Stroudsburg University issued the following news release:
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ESU to Host 13th Annual Economic Outlook Summit for the Pocono Mountains on May 15
Daniel Burrus, leading futurist speaker on global trends and disruptive innovation, will present the keynote address at the East Stroudsburg University 13th Annual Economic Outlook Summit scheduled for Friday, May 15, 2026, from 7:30 a.m. to noon at Kalahari Resorts and Conventions in the Poconos.
Burr more
FCC Chairman Carr Announces Six Months of Operation Clean Carts Success
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following statement on May 4, 2026, by Chairman Brendan Carr:
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Chairman Carr Announces Six Months of Operation Clean Carts Success
Millions of Insecure Devices Removed From E-Commerce Platforms and Best Practices Developed in Ongoing Oversight Efforts.
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Today, the Federal Communications Commission provides an update on six months of successful results from Operation Clean Carts. Led by the FCC's Council on National more
Fordham Political Review Posts Commentary: Acceleration Without Guardrails
BRONX, New York, May 6 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by Nathan Wellman:
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Acceleration Without Guardrails
"In mid-2030, the AI releases a dozen quiet-spreading biological weapons in major cities, lets them silently infect almost everyone, then triggers them with a chemical spray. Most are dead within hours; the few survivors (e.g. preppers in bunkers, sailors on submarines) are mopped up by drones... Earth-born civilization has a glorious more
From Campus to City: CAILI's First Year of AI Innovation at UBalt
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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From Campus to City: CAILI's First Year of AI Innovation at UBalt
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AI integrations enhance learning experience
Artificial intelligence is reshaping how we learn, work and solve problems. The University of Baltimore is meeting that moment head-on.
In its first year, the Center for AI Learning and Community-Engaged Innovation (CAILI) has moved quickly from vision to action, building programs that re more
Gartner Predicts Supply Chain Organizations Pausing Entry-Level Hiring for AI Will Face Higher Costs by 2030
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 6 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts Supply Chain Organizations Pausing Entry-Level Hiring for AI Will Face Higher Costs by 2030
Analysts Discuss Multiple Risks of a Hiring Pause at Gartner Supply Chain Symposium/Xpo
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By 2030, 75% of supply chain organizations that paused hiring for entry-level roles in 2026 will pay premiums upward of 15% for early-career profess more
Gartner Says Autonomous Business and AI Layoffs May Create Budget Room, But Do Not Deliver Returns
STAMFORD, Connecticut, May 6 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Says Autonomous Business and AI Layoffs May Create Budget Room, but Do Not Deliver Returns
Organizations Should Invest in the Skills, Roles and Operating Structures that Let People Guide, Govern, Expand and Transition to Autonomous Capabilities
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Among organizations piloting or deploying autonomous business capabilities, approximately 80 more
Georgia Gwinnett College Students Create AI-powered Study Buddy App
LAWRENCEVILLE, Georgia, May 6 -- Georgia Gwinnett College issued the following news:
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Georgia Gwinnett College students create AI-powered study buddy app
You've got your textbook, your notes and a study group, but sometimes, a little extra help can make all the difference.
For three Georgia Gwinnett College (GGC) students, that extra help comes in the form of an artificial intelligence (AI) app they developed to support students preparing for exams across a variety of subjects.
"Origin more
Get to Know Michael Yaffe, CWRU School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement Speaker
CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 6 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Get to know Michael Yaffe, CWRU School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement speaker
Commencement marks the moment when students become alumni--when every hour spent in classes, labs and hospital rooms pays off as graduates take the next step on the path to doctorhood.
For Michael B. Yaffe, MD, PhD (GRS, Pharmacology '87; MED '89), Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine's 2026 Commencement repres more
GlobalFoundries Accelerates Adoption of Co-Packaged Optics for Advanced AI Data Centers With SCALE Optical Module Solution
SANTA CLARA, California, May 6 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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GlobalFoundries accelerates adoption of co-packaged optics for advanced AI data centers with SCALE optical module solution
SCALE CPO solution is the industry's first OCI MSA capable platform and built with GF's proven silicon photonics technology
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MALTA, N.Y. - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) today announced the introduction of its SCALE(TM) opti more
Hackett Group Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
MIAMI, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- The Hackett Group, a consulting and executive advisory firm, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026:
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The Hackett Group Announces First Quarter 2026 Results
The Hackett Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: HCKT), a leading Gen AI strategic consulting and digital transformation firm that enables Digital World Class(R) performance, today announced its financial results for the first quarter, which ended on March 27, 2026.
"Over the past two years, we have made disciplin more
In a New Report, Illinois Teachers Chart a Path for Responsible AI in Schools
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 6 (TNSrpt) -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, issued the following news release with Illinois Digital Educators Alliance:
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In a New Report, Illinois Teachers Chart a Path for Responsible AI in Schools
Teach Plus Illinois and IDEA urge ISBE to ground statewide AI guidance in classroom realities, empower teacher leaders, and keep human connection at the more
Inter-American Development Bank: 'Too Fast to Adjust: Adoption Speed and the Permanent Cost of AI Transitions'
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following white paper in April 2026 entitled "Too Fast to Adjust: Adoption Speed and the Permanent Cost of AI Transitions."
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1 Introduction
For most of the past decade, AI adoption has been organizationally incremental: tools layered onto existing firms, accelerating tasks without restructuring the production processes around which those tasks are organized. Recent developments suggest this more
Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Iron Pursuit
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 5, 2026:
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Justice Department Announces Results of Operation Iron Pursuit
In One Month, Over 200 Child Victims Identified and More than 350 Child Sex Abuse Offenders Arrested in Nationwide Crackdown
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The Department of Justice today announced the results of Operation Iron Pursuit, a one-month, nationwide enforcement effort to find child victims of sex abuse and arrest child sex predators. More t more
McNeese Senior Presents Capstone Project
LAKE CHARLES, Louisiana, May 6 -- McNeese State University shared the following news:
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McNeese Senior Presents Capstone Project
Amin Memon, McNeese State University senior, is currently working on SignLex - an AI- powered American Sign Language (ASL) learning application. SignLex uses real-time gesture recognition through a webcam to detect and score a user's ASL signs from 0-100% and takes place inside a regular web browser with no downloads required.
Memon, a computer science major, more
National Gallery of Art Wins Seven Webby Awards Following Viral Success of "Museum Rizzler" Social Media Series
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release:
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National Gallery of Art Wins Seven Webby Awards Following Viral Success of "Museum Rizzler" Social Media Series
Videos featuring curator Alison Luchs describing works of art in Gen Z slang have resonated globally, with over 25M views to date
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The National Gallery of Art has been awarded seven 2026 Webby Awards in recognition of its innovative approach to engaging new audiences through compelling digit more
WASHINGTON, May 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following report entitled "High-Performance Computing (HPC) Security Overlay".
Here are excerpts:
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High-performance computing (HPC) systems provide fundamental computing infrastructure for large-scale and complex simulations, big data analysis, and the training of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) models, all at exceptional speeds. Securing HPC sys more
NJIT Historian Neil Maher Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow for Newark Environmental Justice Research
NEWARK, New Jersey, May 6 -- The New Jersey Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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NJIT Historian Neil Maher Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow for Newark Environmental Justice Research
Written by: Jesse Jenkins
New Jersey Institute of Technology (NJIT) historian and master teacher Neil Maher has been named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow, becoming the first faculty member in university history to receive the national honor.
Selected from more than 380 nominees nationwide, Ma more
Nokia Federal Solutions, Lockheed Martin Introduce Mission-Critical 5G Solution for U.S. Department of War Open Suite of Standards
BETHESDA, Maryland, May 6 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release on May 5, 2026:
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Nokia Federal Solutions, Lockheed Martin introduce mission-critical 5G solution for U.S. Department of War open suite of standards
Nokia Federal Solutions and Lockheed Martin today announced the launch of a new modular, open architecture 5G solution built for the U.S. and allied defense forces. The capability is designed to deliver secure, resilient communications at t more
OnlineMasters.com Ranks Trevecca Graduate Programs Among Best in the U.S. for 2026
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 6 -- Trevecca Nazarene University issued the following news:
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OnlineMasters.com Ranks Trevecca Graduate Programs Among Best in the U.S. for 2026
Higher education research platform recognizes top master's programs across disciplines
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OnlineMasters.com, an independent higher education research platform specializing in online graduate education, has recognized multiple programs at Trevecca Nazarene University in its 2026 rankings. The University earned top dist more
Penn State Schuylkill to Host Roundtable on Using AI to Address Local Food Needs
SCHUYKILL HAVEN, Pennsylvania, May 6 -- Pennsylvania State University's Schuykill Campus issued the following news:
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Penn State Schuylkill to host roundtable on using AI to address local food needs
Penn State Schuylkill will host a community-focused roundtable, "Harvesting Insights: Using Data and AI to Map Local Food Needs," on Thursday, May 14, bringing together regional partners to explore innovative approaches to understanding and addressing food insecurity.
The event will take plac more
Qualcomm Co-Founder Andrew Viterbi Gives $5 Million to Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute to Advance AI-Powered Research
LA JOLLA, California, May 6 -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release on may 5, 2026:
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Qualcomm co-founder Andrew Viterbi gives $5 million to Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute to advance AI-powered research
Sanford Burnham Prebys Medical Discovery Institute today announced that Andrew Viterbi, a visionary communications pioneer and co-founder of Qualcomm Inc., has made a $5 million gift to endow the Andrew and Erna Viterbi Distinguished Chair in the Cen more
Rockefeller Foundation: DengueAI - New Model That Anticipates Outbreaks With 93% Effectiveness and Three Weeks' Advance Notice
NEW YORK, May 6 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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DengueAI: New Model That Anticipates Outbreaks With 93% Effectiveness and Three Weeks' Advance Notice
* The Rockefeller Foundation has supported Universidad Icesi to help reduce dengue incidence in the city. Both institutions now formalize a collaboration with the City of Cali to expand the impact, integrating this effort into a broader public health strategy.
* The Dengue.AI model, designed more
Sage Future 2026: Advancing Trusted AI for High-Performance Finance
ATLANTA, Georgia, May 6 -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release:
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Sage Future 2026: Advancing Trusted AI for High-Performance Finance
With transparent "glass box" AI, human oversight and connected workflows, Sage is helping organizations adopt AI with confidence, control and accountability
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As AI becomes more powerful, trust is fast becoming the deciding factor in adoption. At Sage Future 2026, Sage, the leader in accounting, more
Senator Coons Investigates Commerce Secretary Lutnick's Statements on Nvidia H200 Chip Exports in New Letter
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on May 5, 2026:
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Senator Coons investigates Commerce Secretary Lutnick's statements on Nvidia H200 chip exports in new letter
U.S. Senator Chris Coons (D-Del.) sent a letter to Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, pressing him for clearer answers on whether Nvidia H200 semiconductors have been licensed for export or shipped to the People's Republic of China following a hearing where Secretary Lutnick more
Siemens Hardware-Assisted Verification Validates Arm AGI CPU for Scalable Agentic AI
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, issued the following news release:
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Siemens hardware-assisted verification validates Arm AGI CPU for scalable agentic AI
* Siemens verification solutions support Arm to advance scalable, production-ready AI infrastructure
* Verification at scale supports performance, efficiency, and deployment readiness for hyperscale environments
* Proven verification workf more
U, National Lab Partner on Energy Resilience, Critical Minerals and More
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 6 -- The University of Utah issued the following news release:
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U, national lab partner on energy resilience, critical minerals and more
U and NLR leaders signed a three-year MOU to enable greater research collaborations through shared facilities, joint proposal development, visiting scholar programs, student internships and career pathways to national labs
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The University of Utah (U) and the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) National Laboratory of the Rockie more
U.S. Internet Preservation Society Urges Higher Copyright Office Fees to Address Cost Recovery Gap
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Internet Preservation Society, a nonprofit organization focused on internet infrastructure preservation and copyright reform, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office supporting the proposed fee adjustments. USIPS stresses the importance of increasing fees beyond the current proposal to address the Office's declining cost recovery and rising operational costs.
The letter highlights a troubling decrease in cost recovery from approximately 6 more
UC Names Katherine Yelick to Head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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UC Names Katherine Yelick to Head Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
Yelick is a distinguished academic and national lab leader with deep expertise in artificial intelligence and high-performance computing.
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The University of California Board of Regents today (May 5) approved Katherine Yelick as the next director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab more
University of California: Katherine Yelick Named Director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
BERKELEY, California, May 6 -- The University of California issued the following news release:
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Katherine Yelick named director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory
The University of California Board of Regents today (May 5) approved UC President James B. Milliken's recommendation of the appointment of Katherine "Kathy" Yelick as the ninth director of Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab). An internationally recognized leader in high-performance computing and large-sca more
University of Cincinnati: Goldwater Scholar Uses AI to Improve Pediatric Medical Imaging
CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 6 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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Goldwater scholar uses AI to improve pediatric medical imaging
UC engineering student Alex Knapp applies machine learning through co-op at Cincinnati Children's
By Anya Rao, raoa3@ucmail.uc.edu
Alex Knapp, an electrical engineering undergraduate student at the University of Cincinnati, is using artificial intelligence and machine learning to improve health outcomes and medical discovery in diagnostic im more
University of Iowa College of Education: Julie Koch Introduces Counseling Psychology to Generation of Students
IOWA CITY, Iowa, May 6 -- The University of Iowa College of Education issued the following Q&A on May 5, 2026, involving counseling psychology professor Julie M. Koch:
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Julie Koch introduces counseling psychology to a new generation of students
Counseling Psychology professor co-authors new book on complex, evolving field
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Julie M. Koch knows how powerful an introductory course can be.
As a professor of counseling psychology in the University of Iowa College of Education, Koch has sp more
University of Maryland Baltimore: Maryland Carey Law Professor Liza Vertinsky Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 6 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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Maryland Carey Law Professor Liza Vertinsky Named 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow
Wanda Haskel
University of Maryland Francis King Carey School of Law Professor Liza Vertinsky, JD, PhD, has been named a 2026 Andrew Carnegie Fellow. Vertinsky is one of 24 scholars and writers chosen by the Carnegie Corporation of New York from a record 381 nominees for this honor. The Andrew Carnegie Fellows more
University of North Dakota Hosts Hagerty Lecture
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, May 6 -- The University of North Dakota issued the following news release:
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UND hosts Hagerty Lecture
Non-partisan reporting essential during times of increased polarization, says The Hill's Editor-in-Chief Ian Swanson, UND '92
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Last month, UND welcomed back to campus a prominent alumnus who delivered a lecture outlining the past, present and future landscape of journalism.
Ian Swanson, editor-in-chief of the Washington-based political news publication The more
Virginia Tech: Pete Fox to Deliver College of Engineering Commencement Address
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 6 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Pete Fox to deliver College of Engineering commencement address
A growth and turnaround leader, Fox '89, M.S. '93 will encourage graduates to embrace lifelong learning, resilience, and service.
By Hailey Wade
Pete Fox '89, M.S. '93 makes an effort to return to Virginia Tech for football games or for meetups with his friends from college whenever he can. But on May 16 the chief operating officer of Identity Digita more
Yale University: Beyond CPAP - Future of Sleep Apnea Treatment
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 6 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on May 5, 2026, involving Klar Yaggi, director of the Yale Center for Sleep Medicine and professor of internal medicine at Yale School of Medicine:
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Beyond CPAP: The future of sleep apnea treatment
In a Q&A, sleep medicine specialist Klar Yaggi discusses the future of sleep apnea treatment, from medication to artificial intelligence.
By Meg Dalton
Klar Yaggi was first drawn to sleep medicine for the mystery.
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2,314 Merrill Advisors Recognized on the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor Lists, more than Any Other Firm
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Bank of America, a financial institution, posted the following news release:
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2,314 Merrill Advisors Recognized on the 2026 Forbes Best-in-State Wealth Advisor Lists, more than Any Other Firm
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NEW YORK, NY - Forbes recognized Merrill Wealth Management advisors across two of its annual wealth advisor rankings: "America's Top Wealth Advisors" and "Best-in-State Wealth Advisors" (published April 7, 2026, based on data a more
7 Million Transfer Credits Applied
PHOENIX, Arizona, May 5 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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7 Million Transfer Credits Applied
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New University data highlights 7+ million transfer credits applied in eight years, 500+ articulation agreements, acceptance of eligible credits from 5,000+ accredited institutions, and tools that help working adults avoid repeating coursework
University of Phoenix is highlighting the scale of its transfer credit model for working adult learners. Over the past e more
ABC staff approve new agreement delivering better pay and stronger conditions
SYDNEY, Australia, May 5 [Category: Media] -- The Media, Entertainment and Arts Alliance issued the following news release:
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ABC staff approve new agreement delivering better pay and stronger conditions
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The Media, Entertainment & Arts Alliance (MEAA) congratulates ABC staff for voting to approve a new enterprise agreement, securing better pay, stronger conditions and important protections for the future of the public broadcaster.
The agreement was won after historic industrial action more
Adaptive Object Fabrication Using Enriched Voxel-Based Digital Twins and AI-guided Material Substitution
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- SGM INFOTECH, LLC, Ashburn, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12617155 B1, initially filed Aug. 12, 2025) developed by Abubakr Y. Alkhalifa, Alpharetta, Georgia, and Mohamed Yousif Elkhalifa, Alpharetta, Georgia, for "Adaptive object fabrication using enriched voxel-based digital twins and AI-guided material substitution." more
AEP Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Reaffirms Guidance and Increases Five-Year Capital Plan
COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 5 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Reports First-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Reaffirms Guidance and Increases Five-Year Capital Plan
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* First-quarter 2026 GAAP earnings of $1.61 per share; operating earnings of $1.64 per share
* AEP reaffirms full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance of $6.15 to $6.45 per share
* New load additions expand to 63 gigawatts by 2030
* Cost offsets for existing customers of up more
AI has left the lab: F5 report reveals 78% of enterprises now run AI inference as a core operation
SEATTLE, Washington, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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AI has left the lab: F5 report reveals 78% of enterprises now run AI inference as a core operation
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2026 F5 State of Application Strategy Report shows production AI model and agentic AI trends fundamentally shifting how enterprises deliver and secure apps in hybrid multicloud environments
SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in deliveri more
AI Systems Security Market to Rise from Zero to Nearly $8 B by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, May 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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AI Systems Security Market to Rise from Zero to Nearly $8 B by 2030, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - May 5, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security, n more
Aiming for the stars: Physics major charts path toward a career in research
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 5 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Aiming for the stars: Physics major charts path toward a career in research
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This story is part of a series highlighting the university's outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16.
For Lizette Rodriguez, a first-generation college student and San Antonio native, the journey to earning her bachelor's degree in physics at The University of Texas at San Antonio has been defined by curio more
Allocating Resources Among Autonomous Artificial Intelligence Agents Within a Distributed Computational Network
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- Six inventors Vishal Mysore, Mississauga, Canada; Prithvi Narayana Rao, Allen, Texas; Payal Jain, London, United Kingdom; Sawyer Uzzell, New York, New York; Joao Paulo De Castro Marchese, Miami, Florida; and James Myers, Clearwater, Florida, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12621253 B2, initially filed Sept. 19, 2025) for "Allocating resources among autonomous artificial intelligence agents within a distributed computational network." more
Apparatus and Methods for Artificial Intelligence Model Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- LEVATAS, INC., West Palm Beach, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619914 B2, initially filed Oct. 22, 2021) developed by Daniel William Bruce, Palm Beach Gardens, Florida, and Santiago Luis Valdarrama del Pino, Wellington, Florida, for "Apparatus and methods for artificial intelligence model management." more
Apple Manufacturing Academy brings together hundreds of U.S. manufacturers to accelerate Al use in American supply chains
CUPERTINO, California, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple Manufacturing Academy brings together hundreds of U.S. manufacturers to accelerate Al use in American supply chains
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The Apple Manufacturing Academy hosted hundreds of manufacturers at its inaugural Spring Forum in East Lansing, Michigan. The academy's largest event to date brought together U.S. manufactur more
ARPA-H Launches New Program to Deliver Rigorous, Gold-Standard Research Faster
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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ARPA-H Launches New Program to Deliver Rigorous, Gold-Standard Research Faster
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The Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), today announced the launch of its Intelligent Generator of Research (IGoR) program, a systemic effort to deliver gold-standard biomedical science faster. The program will a more
Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Data Matching and Alignment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619683 B2, initially filed Aug. 25, 2021) developed by five inventors Neda Abolhasssani, San Mateo, California; Maziyar Baran Pouyan, Emeryville, California; Teresa Sheausan Tung, Tustin, California; Andrew Fano, Lincolnshire, Illinois; and Sayantan Mitra, Bangalore, India, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) based data matching and alignment." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- TRUIST BANK, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619953 B2, initially filed Oct. 31, 2024) developed by Nishank Jain, Atlanta, Georgia, and Christopher Alan Wix, Acworth, Georgia, for "Artificial intelligence (AI)-driven standardized intake tool." more
Artificial Intelligence Bin Recovery Technique and Downtime Mitigation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- BASTIAN SOLUTIONS, LLC, Indianapolis, Indiana has been assigned a patent (No. US 12617616 B2, initially filed Aug. 1, 2023) developed by six inventors Mark R Cass, Boise, Idaho; Amey Sunil Kulkarni, Boise, Idaho; Shelby Lynne Cass, Corvallis, Oregon; Eric Michael Smith, Dallas, Texas; Paola Andrea Gutierrez Guzman, Boise, Idaho; and Ruthvik Vaila, Boise, Idaho, for "Artificial intelligence bin recovery technique and downtime mitigation." more
Artificial Intelligence Co-Pilot for Manned and Unmanned Aircraft
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- An inventor from Lancaster, California, Ricardo Alejandro Arteaga has been awarded a patent (No. US 12620318 B2, initially filed April 9, 2023) for "Artificial intelligence co-pilot for manned and unmanned aircraft." more
Artificial Intelligence Geospatial Search
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- DANTI AI, INC., Atlanta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619672 B2, initially filed Nov. 10, 2023) developed by Jesse Daniel Kallman, Atlanta, Georgia, and Martice Eldridge Nicks, III, Sarasota, Florida, for "Artificial intelligence geospatial search." more
Artificial Intelligence Model Management
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619479 B2, initially filed Jan. 4, 2022) developed by three inventors Prateek Goyal, Indore, India; Manish Anand Bhide, Hyderabad, India; and Trent A. Gray-Donald, Ottawa, Canada, for "Artificial intelligence model management." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619884 B2, initially filed Jan. 10, 2022) developed by six inventors Zhao Qi Wu, Shanghai, China; Zhi Wang, Shanghai, China; Qian Ke Fang, Zhengjiang, China; Li Na Yuan, Beijing, China; Min Xiang, Beijing, China; and Li Long Chen, Beijing, China, for "Artificial intelligence operations adaptive multi-granularity event grouping." more
Artificial Intelligence-Assisted Troubleshooting for Application Development Tools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619517 B2, initially filed Nov. 1, 2023) developed by Vitor Eduardo Seifert Bazzo, St. Leon Rot, Germany, for "Artificial intelligence-assisted troubleshooting for application development tools." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Techniques for Design Generation in Virtual Environments
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- AUTODESK, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619795 B2, initially filed Aug. 24, 2021) developed by five inventors Fraser Anderson, Camrose, Canada; Josh Davis, Mill Valley, California; George Fitzmaurice, Toronto, Canada; Tovi Grossman, Toronto, Canada; and Merten Stroetzel, San Rafael, California, for "Artificial intelligence-based techniques for design generation in virtual environments." more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- RED HAT, INC., Raleigh, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619414 B2, initially filed Sept. 9, 2019) developed by Vaclav Pavlin, Brno, Czech Republic, for "Artificial intelligence-powered diagram-to-deployment converter." more
As tourism surges in Florida, a CEO spotlights career pathways for students - starting at UF
GAINESVILLE, Florida, May 5 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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As tourism surges in Florida, a CEO spotlights career pathways for students -- starting at UF
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Florida welcomed a record 143.3 million visitors to its beaches, theme parks and influencer-inspired destinations last year, reinforcing tourism as one of the state's largest economic drivers. For every dollar spent by a visitor, 99 cents stays in Florida's economy, with 59 cents going toward wages. Knowing t more
Aspen Ideas: Health Announces Over 100 more Health Policymakers, Industry Leaders, and Advocates to Speak at 13th Annual Event
WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release:
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Aspen Ideas: Health Announces Over 100 more Health Policymakers, Industry Leaders, and Advocates to Speak at 13th Annual Event
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From June 22-25, 160 global innovators, leaders, and storytellers will convene to explore intersectional approaches for creating healthier communities and healthier lives.
Aspen, CO, May 5, 2026 - Aspen Ideas: Health, the Aspen Institute' more
Automated Artificial Intelligence Model Generation, Training, and Testing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619002 B2, initially filed Sept. 22, 2021) developed by five inventors Estepan Meliksetian, Westchester, New York; Harini Srinivasan, Tarrytown, New York; Kewen Gu, New York, New York; Zhangziman Song, New York, New York; and Rosha Pokharel, Cary, North Carolina, for "Automated artificial intelligence model generation, training, and testing." more
Automatic Pseudonymization Technique Recommendation Method Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- EASYCERTI INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619783 B2, initially filed Aug. 22, 2024) developed by Gi Chang Shim, Seoul, South Korea, and Yong Kyu Park, Seoul, South Korea, for "Automatic pseudonymization technique recommendation method using artificial intelligence." more
BASF introduces "Beyond Beauty: Renewed Authenticity" at NYSCC 2026, spotlighting authentic, science-based personal care solutions
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, May 5 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release:
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BASF introduces "Beyond Beauty: Renewed Authenticity" at NYSCC 2026, spotlighting authentic, science-based personal care solutions
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* BASF features ingredient innovations, including breakthrough technologies supporting adaptive collagen renewal to multifunctional hair conditioning boosters and next-generation UV filters, advancing the future of skin and hair health
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BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 5 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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BCG's Jeel Tamooh Enters 8th Year, Nurturing the Kingdom's Rising Leaders
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Riyadh- Boston Consulting Group (BCG) celebrated the launch of the 8th edition of Jeel Tamooh, its flagship program designed to cultivate future leaders and equip them with the skills, mindset, and networks necessary to drive meaningful impact across Saudi Arabia more
Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Biologist Joey Davis explores how cells build complex structures
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Ribosomes, the cellular machines that assemble proteins, are made from dozens of proteins and RNA molecules. Putting all of those pieces together is a complex puzzle -one that MIT Associate Professor Joey Davis PhD '10 revels in trying to solve.
Understanding how these structures form and later break down could help more
Building Management System With Generative AI-based Automated Flexible Customer Report Generation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- TYCO FIRE & SECURITY GMBH, Neuhausen am Rheinfall, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619957 B2, initially filed April 11, 2024) developed by thirty-one inventors Julie J. Brown, Yardley, Pennsylvania; Young M. Lee, Old Westbury, New York; Rajiv Ramanasankaran, San Jose, California; Sastry KM Malladi, Fremont, California; Michael Tenbrock, Dachsen, Switzerland; Levent Tinaz, Tampa Bay, Florida; Samuel A. Girard, Kenosha, Wisconsin; David S. Elario, Ha more
Built Different: How a Lima Factory Girl Earned Her Viterbi Degree
LOS ANGELES, California, May 5 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Built Different: How a Lima Factory Girl Earned Her Viterbi Degree
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Maria Minaya Astola was four years old the first time a machine drew blood.
She had been pretending to be one of the workers -the way she always did when the plastic bag factory fell quiet. Her parents, immigrants from the small Andean town of Cajatambo in Peru, had a New Year's tradition more
Celebrating Impact: Faculty Honored at USD College of Arts & Sciences
VERMILLION, South Dakota, May 5 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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Celebrating Impact: Faculty Honored at USD College of Arts & Sciences
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The following faculty members were recognized:
* Joseph Tinguely, Ph.D.
* Meghann Jarchow, Ph.D.
* Zoli Filotas, Ph.D.
* Jing Liu, Ph.D.
* Lori Costello, Ph.D.
* Dayana Soto y Caballero de Galicia, Ph.D.
* Richard Braunstein, Ph.D.
* Teresa Chasing Hawk
"We are very fortunate that our donors have m more
CFA Applauds Pennsylvania for Enforcing Their Unlawful Practice of Medicine Laws Against Character.AI
WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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CFA Applauds Pennsylvania for Enforcing Their Unlawful Practice of Medicine Laws Against Character.AI
This morning, the Pennsylvania Department of State announced a lawsuit against Character.AI for their chatbot product that "falsely claimed to be licensed in Pennsylvania and gave a fake Pennsylvania license number while holding itself out to be a licensed ps more
Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM Model a 12,635-Atom Protein - the Largest Known to Be Simulated with Quantum Computers
ARMONK, New York, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM Model a 12,635-Atom Protein - the Largest Known to Be Simulated with Quantum Computers
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YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y., and CLEVELAND -May 5, 2026 - Scientists at Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN, and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) have used IBM quantum computers and two of the world's most powerful supercomputers to simulate protein complexes spanning up to 12,635 atoms. These are t more
Climate scientist finds large errors in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE, a global climate pollution database
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, May 5 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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Climate scientist finds large errors in Al Gore-founded Climate TRACE, a global climate pollution database
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New research from Northern Arizona University found that a global greenhouse gas emissions database produced by the Climate TRACE consortium, co-founded by former Vice President Al Gore, is underestimating vehicle carbon dioxide emissions in cities by an average of 70%.
Today, professor Kevin G more
Coast Guard Great Lakes District Set to Use Autonomous Sail Drones
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Coast Guard Great Lakes District Set to Use Autonomous Sail Drones
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Leveraging a contract awarded by the Coast Guard to enhance maritime domain awareness, the Great Lakes District will deploy autonomous drones to support Coast Guard missions on the Great Lakes from May to October.
The drones are wind- and solar-powered vessels the Coast Guard will use to monitor the Great Lakes, gather critical weather data f more
Connexion Drives 20%+ New Subscriber Adoption With Calix
SAN JOSE, California, May 5 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release:
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Connexion Drives 20%+ New Subscriber Adoption With Calix
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SAN JOSE, Calif.-May 5, 2026- Today, Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) announced Connexion opens in a new tab is proving how municipalities can compete and win by leveraging the C alix On e (tm) platform to rapidly deliver differentiated experiences across residential and business markets. The ci more
Contact Center Quality Management Control Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12620320 B1, initially filed April 29, 2024) developed by Ryan Christopher Ang, Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and Periyaven Naiken Gopalla, Burlingame, California, for "Contact center quality management control using generative artificial intelligence." more
Continuous Integration and Continuous Delivery of Artificial Intelligence Machine Learning Components Using Metamorphic Relations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- GM GLOBAL TECHNOLOGY OPERATIONS LLC, Detroit, Michigan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619416 B2, initially filed Nov. 18, 2022) developed by four inventors Ramesh Sethu, Troy, Michigan; Rami Ismail Debouk, Dearborn, Michigan; Paolo Giusto, Brentwood, California; and Azeem Sarwar, Rochester Hills, Michigan, for "Continuous integration and continuous delivery of artificial intelligence machine learning components using metamorphic relations." more
Current Sensor Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12618877 B2, initially filed June 6, 2023) developed by six inventors Liansheng Han, Charlotte, North Carolina; Chao Yu, Charlotte, North Carolina; Haiyang Li, Charlotte, North Carolina; Lei Ai, Charlotte, North Carolina; Jun Wang, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Fan Yang, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Current sensor apparatus." more
Design Tweaks That Keep Students Learning
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Design Tweaks That Keep Students Learning
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Getting a question wrong might be the best thing that can happen to a student, if they try again.
Researchers at Carnegie Mellon University's School of Computer Science (SCS) revealed how small design changes in online tutoring platforms can help students push through their mistakes and keep learning.
The research team made small tweaks to things like more
Detecting Anomalies in Embedded Artificial Intelligence Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- HITACHI, LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619489 B2, initially filed Feb. 1, 2024) developed by Hiroaki Itsuji, Novi, Michigan, and Subrata Kumar Kundu, Canton, Michigan, for "Detecting anomalies in embedded artificial intelligence systems." more
Determination of Cytotoxic Gene Signature and Associated Systems and Methods for Response Prediction and Treatment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- TEMPUS AI, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12618115 B2, initially filed Nov. 19, 2021) developed by seven inventors Denise Lau, Chicago, Illinois; Aly A. Khan, Chicago, Illinois; Yinjie Gao, Los Angeles, California; Michelle Marie Stein, Chicago, Illinois; Ameen Salahudeen, Oak Park, Illinois; Timothy Rand, Chicago, Illinois; and Sonal Khare, Chicago, Illinois, for "Determination of cytotoxic gene signature and associated systems and met more
DHL Teamsters Ratify Contract
WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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DHL Teamsters Ratify Contract
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DHL Teamsters have voted by a 92 percent margin to ratify a new four-year collective bargaining agreement. The new contract was secured following a credible strike threat that would have involved thousands of DHL Teamsters across 26 locals around the country.
"DHL Teamsters were prepared to take action and hold management accountable if more
Digital Processing Systems and Methods for Implementing and Managing Artificial Intelligence Functionalities in Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- MONDAY.COM LTD., Tel Aviv, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619833 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2023) developed by three inventors Nadav Grinberg, Haifa, Israel; Etay Liberman, Tel Aviv, Israel; and Vlad Mystetskyi, Petah Tikva, Israel, for "Digital processing systems and methods for implementing and managing artificial intelligence functionalities in applications." more
EEI Announces Edison Award Finalists, Recognizing Innovation and Excellence in Grid Operations
WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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EEI Announces Edison Award Finalists, Recognizing Innovation and Excellence in Grid Operations
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The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today announced The AES Corporation, Baltimore Gas and Electric, and Duke Energy as finalists for the 98th Edison Award. The Edison Award, presented annually and selected by a panel of former energy industry executives, is the electric power industry's more
Efficient Look-Up Table Based Functions for Artificial Intelligence (AI) Accelerator
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- SYNOPSYS, INC., Sunnyvale, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619864 B2, initially filed May 26, 2022) developed by Johannes Boonstra, Deurne, Netherlands, for "Efficient look-up table based functions for artificial intelligence (AI) accelerator." more
Engineer to develop secure data center hardware for the public cloud with NSF CAREER award
SANTA CRUZ, California, May 5 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Engineer to develop secure data center hardware for the public cloud with NSF CAREER award
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AI and other modern, data-intensive computing tasks are run on the public cloud, which are powered by an already massive and growing data center infrastructure. But how can we ensure that these systems are secure?
A new pro more
Extending EAP for Supporting Generative AI Challenges
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619691 B2, initially filed Jan. 10, 2024) developed by four inventors Srinath Gundavelli, San Jose, California; Avinash Kalyanaraman, San Francisco, California; Arman Rezaee, San Francisco, California; and Pradeep Kumar Kathail, Los Altos, California, for "Extending EAP for supporting generative AI challenges." more
Extremist Content Online: ISIS-K Celebrates Bondi Beach Attack; Pro-ISIS TikTok Content; Al-Qaeda Calls for Attacks on Pakistan; White Supremacists Celebrate SPLC Indictment
NEW YORK, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release:
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Extremist Content Online: ISIS-K Celebrates Bondi Beach Attack; Pro-ISIS TikTok Content; Al-Qaeda Calls for Attacks on Pakistan; White Supremacists Celebrate SPLC Indictment
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The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. On April 21, ISIS-K-linked Al-Azaim Media releas more
From Seton Hall to Europe: Career and Soccer Success
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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From Seton Hall to Europe: Career and Soccer Success
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Seton Hall School of Diplomacy alumna Chiara Pucci '25 is building a unique international career, one that combines corporate leadership with professional athletics.
Based in Vienna, she works as an HR Coordinator at Allianz Central Europe while also playing professional soccer for Austria Wien in Austria's top league.
In her role at Allianz, Pu more
From Seton Hall to Global Tech Policy Leadership
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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From Seton Hall to Global Tech Policy Leadership
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Seton Hall School of Diplomacy graduate, Bryan Yeoh 19', is shaping the future of digital policy and international cooperation in Southeast Asia.
He currently serves as a Senior Manager at MyDIGITAL Corporation, a government agency under Malaysia's Ministry of Digital. In his role, he helps lead work at the Malaysia Centre for the Fourth Industrial Re more
FSU College of Nursing partners with CHAI to launch nation's first micro-credential series on responsible AI for nursing
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, May 5 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU College of Nursing partners with CHAI to launch nation's first micro-credential series on responsible AI for nursing
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The Florida State University College of Nursing has launched its first micro-credential series that integrates artificial intelligence and nursing care.
The program, Nursing Essentials of Responsible AI, was developed in partnership with the Coalition for Health AI (CHAI) and provi more
Genentech scientist brings cutting-edge AI course to SFSU
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news:
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Genentech scientist brings cutting-edge AI course to SFSU
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After hearing the positive things colleagues had to say about San Francisco State University's Promoting Inclusivity in Computing (PINC) program, Genentech scientist Will Thrift reached out to PINC Director Anagha Kulkarni with a proposal: collaborate on a course focused on protein artificial intelligence ( more
Graduate Students Present Research at National Conference
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Graduate Students Present Research at National Conference
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Four graduate students in the College of Human Development, Culture and Media (CHDCM) attended the New England Psychological Association Conference in Newton, Massachusetts, in the Fall, gaining firsthand experience sharing their work with a national audience of scholars and practitioners. Participation in the conference provided students with more
Health Consumer Organizations Release Principles for "Medi-Cal 2030: Person-Centered, Accountable, Sustainable"
WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news:
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Health Consumer Organizations Release Principles for "Medi-Cal 2030: Person-Centered, Accountable, Sustainable"
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CA Budget Decisions Made in Next 45 Days Will Shape Medi-Cal for Years:
Will they make 15 million Californians healthier or sicker?
Improve or worsen inequitable health outcomes?
Interview Opportunities: Ahead of the May Revision, experts available to provide insi more
Healthcare Summit 2026: Reimagining public health in a time of strain
SMITHFIELD, Rhode Island, May 5 -- Bryant University issued the following news:
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Healthcare Summit 2026: Reimagining public health in a time of strain
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On May 1, leaders from healthcare, public health, academia, government, and industry gathered at Bryant University for the fourth annual Healthcare Summit. Organized around the theme "Public Health: Policies, Programs, and Promises," the day-long event focused on finding solutions for rebuilding and strengthening healthcare systems with more
IBM and Aramco Explore Collaboration to Accelerate AI and Innovation Across Saudi Arabia
ARMONK, New York, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM and Aramco Explore Collaboration to Accelerate AI and Innovation Across Saudi Arabia
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Riyadh, Saudi Arabia - May 5, 2026 - Aramco (2222.SE) and IBM (NYSE: IBM ) today announced their intended collaboration on opportunities to advance artificial intelligence, agentic AI, automation, material science and other mutually agreed domains in the industrial sector. The collaboration builds more
In the news: MTSU faculty, staff talk censorship, AI, unemployment, Pirates, more
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 5 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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In the news: MTSU faculty, staff talk censorship, AI, unemployment, Pirates, more
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff recently shared their perspectives with media on various issues, including employment rates, artificial intelligence, censorship and finances.
* Allie Sultan, media arts professor, talked with Axios Nashville on April 9 about the launch more
Innovating computer chips to run more efficiently
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Innovating computer chips to run more efficiently
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Much of modern life runs on computer chips, but how most chips are designed leaves a lot on the table, as conventional design practices do not account for the changes that chips undergo as they heat, cool, and age. Engineers design for the worst-case scenario by forcing chips to run at elevated voltages and slower speeds, a tradeoff that was more
Innovation at Work: 2026 By the Numbers
AMES, Iowa, May 5 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Innovation at Work: 2026 By the Numbers
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Research that matters
Developing innovative technologies to make roads safer and last longer is one example of how Iowa State researchers are improving the lives of Iowans. Funding for this work is part of the $329.9 million researchers attracted for fiscal year 2025. The funding also supports efforts to create a modern electric grid, expand access to smart manufact more
Intel at Computex 2026: Advancing the Next Era of AI-Driven Computing
SANTA CLARA, California, May 5 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel at Computex 2026: Advancing the Next Era of AI-Driven Computing
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., May 5, 2026 - At Computex 2026, Intel will share its vision for the next era of AI-driven computing and spotlight the ecosystem progress powering it.
Intel's presence - anchored by a keynote more
Intelligent Method to Combine Multiple Blockchain Based Smart Contracts Leveraging Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619629 B2, initially filed Oct. 6, 2023) developed by Shailendra Singh, Maharashtra, India, for "Intelligent method to combine multiple blockchain based smart contracts leveraging generative artificial intelligence." more
Juliana Spahr wins Pulitzer for her latest poetry collection
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 5 -- Northeastern University issued the following news:
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Juliana Spahr wins Pulitzer for her latest poetry collection
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Northeastern poet and scholar Juliana Spahr awarded a Pulitzer Prize for her 2025 collection
A poet and scholar of contemporary American literature, Spahr won the prize for poetry for her recent collection "Ars Poeticas," published in 2025 by Wesleyan Poetry Series.
by Tanner Stening May 5, 2026
Northeastern University English professor Ju more
KU International Affairs awards grants for research and collaboration abroad
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 5 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU International Affairs awards grants for research and collaboration abroad
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LAWRENCE -KU International Affairs has awarded nearly $75,000 in travel grants to 31 KU faculty members and four graduate students to support research and collaboration abroad.
These competitively awarded funds were disbursed among faculty and students in the Spencer Museum of Art, the College of Liberal Arts & Sciences and the more
Linvill named Andrew Carnegie Fellow
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Linvill named Andrew Carnegie Fellow
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College of Behavioral, Social and Health Sciences
Darren Linvill, professor of communication and co-director of the Media Forensics Hub at Clemson University, has been named an Andrew Carnegie Fellow by the Carnegie Corporation of New York.
The fellowship provides $200,000 and will support Linvill's work with the Media Forensics Hub to understand online deception a more
Marketing expert develops framework providing retailers strategies for organizing around ecosystems
LAWRENCE, Kansas, May 5 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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Marketing expert develops framework providing retailers strategies for organizing around ecosystems
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LAWRENCE -Many things are often compared to an environmental ecosystem: a body, a sports franchise, an economy.
"Any time more than one person is involved, people say, 'We are part of this ecosystem.' Everybody uses it to describe anything these days," said Murali Mantrala, the Ned Fleming Professor of Mar more
Media Institute of Southern Africa: Urgent Call to Invest in Democracy and Development in Southern Africa
WINDHOEK, Namibia, May 5 -- The Media Institute of Southern Africa issued the following statement on May 3, 2026, by Jeremias Langa, chairperson of the Regional Governing Council:
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An urgent call to invest in democracy and development in Southern Africa
While countries such as South Africa, Namibia and Botswana remain comparatively open, they face mounting structural pressures. Meanwhile, Malawi, Lesotho, Zambia and Mozambique occupy a fragile middle ground, where the space for journalis more
Memory Pooling and Sharing Enabling Scalable LLM Inference Over Scaleup AI Fabrics
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- UNIFABRIX LTD., Haifa, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619570 B2, initially filed Oct. 28, 2025) developed by three inventors Ronen Aharon Hyatt, Haifa, Israel; Gaya Opal Hyatt, Haifa, Israel; and Ethan Sharon Hyatt, Haifa, Israel, for "Memory pooling and sharing enabling scalable LLM inference over scaleup AI fabrics." more
Method and Apparatus for Monitoring and Reporting AI Model in Wireless Communication System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD, , South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12621689 B2, initially filed Dec. 6, 2022) developed by three inventors Changsung Lee, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; Suhwook Kim, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; and Hyeondeok Jang, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for monitoring and reporting AI model in wireless communication system." more
Method and System for Artificial Intelligence-Based Generation of Travel and Dining Reviews
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12620009 B2, initially filed Jan. 26, 2024) developed by eleven inventors Christopher Stang, Malibu, California; Jessica Staddon, Redwood City, California; Jonathan Lalima, Manalapan, New Jersey; Hillary Reinsberg, Brooklyn, New York; Janko Bazhdavela, Mamaroneck, New York; Ricardo Mela, Hartsdale, New York; Vineeth Ravi, Jersey City, New Jersey; Simran Lamba, Manhattan, New York; Kati more
Method for Determining Abnormal Acoustic Source and AI Acoustic Image Camera
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- SM INSTRUMENTS CO LTD, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12618707 B2, initially filed Nov. 8, 2021) developed by four inventors Young-Key Kim, Daejeon, South Korea; In-Keon Kim, Daejeon, South Korea; Wook-Jin Jeong, Daejeon, South Korea; and Jung-Seop Kim, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Method for determining abnormal acoustic source and AI acoustic image camera." more
Method for Forecasting Electrical Power in Real Time of a Photovoltaic Plant
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- AVATR S.R.L. STARTUP COSTITUITA AI SENSI DELL'ART. 4 COMMA 10 BIS D.L. 3/2015 CONV. CON LEGGE 33/2015, Rome, Italy has been assigned a patent (No. US 12620933 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2022) developed by Alessandro Buscemi, Altavilla Milicia, Italy, for "Method for forecasting electrical power in real time of a photovoltaic plant." more
Methods and Systems for Using Artificial Intelligence to Analyze User Activity Data
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- KPN INNOVATIONS, LLC, Lakewood, Colorado has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619297 B2, initially filed Aug. 21, 2023) developed by Kenneth Neumann, Lakewood, Colorado, for "Methods and systems for using artificial intelligence to analyze user activity data." more
MISA Launches Sixth Edition of the Southern Africa Press Freedom Report
WINDHOEK, Namibia, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- The Media Institute of Southern Africa issued the following news:
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MISA launches sixth edition of the Southern Africa Press Freedom Report
The report exposes a pervasive crisis of Technology-Facilitated Gender-Based Violence (TFGBV).
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MISA has officially launched the sixth edition of the Southern Africa Press Freedom Report 2026, a comprehensive assessment of 11 countries that reveals a critical inflection point for the region's media landscape.
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MIT Sloan Management Review to Cease Publication in September 2026 Amid Strategic Communications Shift
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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Update on MIT Sloan Management Review
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We are at a pivotal moment at MIT Sloan School of Management, where what we communicate, and how we communicate, has a direct impact on our visibility, impact, and engagement with the world. Reflecting broader shifts in how audiences engage with management ideas and publications, the school has made the diffic more
MIT: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, May 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Games people -- and machines -- play: Untangling strategic reasoning to advance AI
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Gabriele Farina grew up in a small town in a hilly winemaking region of northern Italy. Neither of his parents had college degrees, and although both were convinced they "didn't understand math," Farina says, they bought him the technical books he wanted and didn't discourage him from attending the s more
Montana State entrepreneurs take top prizes at annual $100K Venture Competition
BOZEMAN, Montana, May 5 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State entrepreneurs take top prizes at annual $100K Venture Competition
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BOZEMAN -Montana State University students, alumni, post-doctorate researchers and faculty saw success in the finals of the $100K Venture Competition, which were held in MSU's Inspiration Hall on April 21. The annual competition is hosted by the Jake Jabs College of Business and Entrepreneurship and the MSU LaunchPad. Now in it more
MSIS students design real-world solutions through systems thinking
MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 5 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news:
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MSIS students design real-world solutions through systems thinking
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What if ordering lunch on campus was smarter, faster and better tailored to dietary needs? What if local transit riders could track buses in real time and pay digitally? What if mechanics could receive vehicle diagnostic data before a car ever arrived for service?
Those were the kinds of questions students tackled in BIS 636, S more
New Issue of NASBE Standard Reimagines the Roles of Teachers and Leaders
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of State Boards of Education posted the following news release:
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New Issue of NASBE Standard Reimagines the Roles of Teachers and Leaders
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Amid national discussions of ways to recruit and keep teachers and leaders in a demanding profession, the May edition of NASBE's State Education Standard highlights the many ways states are restructuring staffing and instruction to make teaching more manageable and rewardi more
New Pearson data shows students build proficiency with AI-powered practice
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, May 5 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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New Pearson data shows students build proficiency with AI-powered practice
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Students were 90% more likely to build proficiency with the same amount of study time
HOBOKEN, N.J. -May 5, 2026 - New data from Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L) shows that college students who used AI powered adaptive practice questions were more likely to build proficiency than students who used traditional, s more
Niagara University Faculty and Student Expand GIS Collaboration at 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, May 5 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Niagara University Faculty and Student Expand GIS Collaboration at 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup
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On April 28, 2026, Dr. Yonghong Tong, associate professor of Computer and Information Sciences (CIS), and Mariela Mulready, a senior CIS major, attended the 2026 Esri Northeast Meetup - Buffalo, hosted at Buffalo State University. The half-day professional event brought together GIS professionals, government lead more
Oracle Supports Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) to Advance a New Era of Clinical Research, Launches First Trial
REDWOOD SHORES, California, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release:
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Oracle Supports Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) to Advance a New Era of Clinical Research, Launches First Trial
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The Africa Clinical Research Network (ACRN) has launched its first clinical trial with Oracle in Africa, which commenced in February 2026. The PROgnostic Testing to Enhance Clinical Triage of Pre-eclampsia more
Parties back Scottish culture bill as Greens promise to review 'unethically acquired' collections
LONDON, England, May 5 [Category: Arts/Cultural] -- The Museums Association posted the following news:
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Parties back Scottish culture bill as Greens promise to review 'unethically acquired' collections
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As Scotland prepares to go to the polls this week, Museums Journal has taken a look at the promises made by the nation's main parties on culture, heritage and the arts.
There are 129 seats up for grabs in the parliamentary election on 7 May, and a party will need to win at least 65 to more
PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Visits San Bernardino Valley College, Joins Student Roundtable and Highlights Federal Investments Secured for California
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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PHOTOS: Sen. Schiff Visits San Bernardino Valley College, Joins Student Roundtable and Highlights Federal Investments Secured for California
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San Bernardino, CA - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) attended a student roundtable at San Bernardino Valley College, where students from local colleges shared the main issues at the forefront of their minds. During the roundtable, S more
Predicting Adverse Health Risk Based on CT Scan Images and AI-enabled Cardiovascular Structure Volumetry
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- An inventor from Long Beach, California, Morteza Naghavi has been awarded a patent (No. US 12620494 B2, initially filed Feb. 10, 2023) for "Predicting adverse health risk based on CT scan images and AI-enabled cardiovascular structure volumetry." more
Predicting Targeted Future Engagement Using Trained Artificial Intelligence Processes
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- THE TORONTO-DOMINION BANK, Toronto, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619918 B2, initially filed Nov. 17, 2021) developed by four inventors Patrick James Whelan, Oakville, Canada; Anson Wah Chun Wong, Toronto, Canada; Maksims Volkovs, Toronto, Canada; and Tomi Johan Poutanen, Toronto, Canada, for "Predicting targeted future engagement using trained artificial intelligence processes." more
Predictive and Interventive Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- DELOREAN ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE, INC., Palm Beach, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619999 B2, initially filed May 26, 2020) developed by Severence M. MacLaughlin, Palm Beach, Florida, for "Predictive and interventive intelligence." more
Promotion Processing System Including AI-based Promotion Parameter Adjustment and Related Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- INMAR BRAND SOLUTIONS, INC., Winston-Salem, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12620001 B1, initially filed April 14, 2024) developed by seven inventors Pia Ostos, Newton, Massachusetts; Sean A. Briscoe, Greensboro, North Carolina; Jeffery A. Clouse, Jamestown, North Carolina; Samuel Edeh, Lawrenceville, Georgia; Tom Fogarty, Detroit, Michigan; Vidya Vijayakumar, San Antonio, Texas; and Rob Yee, Milford, Ohio, for "Promotion processing system includ more
Publishers and Authors File Class Action Lawsuit Against Meta and Zuckerberg for Willful Copyright Infringement to Develop Llama AI Models
WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Media] -- The Association of American Publishers issued the following news release:
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Publishers and Authors File Class Action Lawsuit Against Meta and Zuckerberg for Willful Copyright Infringement to Develop Llama AI Models
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Today, five major publishing houses, Elsevier Inc.; Cengage Learning, Inc.; Hachette Book Group, Inc.; Macmillan Publishing Group, LLC d/b/a Macmillan Publishers; and McGraw Hill LLC; and the best-selling author Scott Turow (the "Plaint more
Real-Time Tracheal Mapping Using Optical Coherence Tomography and Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- BLACK FUR BIOMEDICAL LLC, Irvine, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12616371 B2, initially filed March 11, 2024) developed by Ryan Redford, Irvine, California, for "Real-time tracheal mapping using optical coherence tomography and artificial intelligence." more
Requirements Discovery for Generative Ai Software Development Assistant
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619399 B1, initially filed June 30, 2023) developed by Mark Rambow, Falkensee, Germany, and Jonathan Weiss, Berlin, Germany, for "Requirements discovery for generative ai software development assistant." more
Robotic Surgical System With Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- Two inventors, William Brubaker, Palo Alto, California, and Paul Davis, Los Altos, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12616544 B2, initially filed Feb. 24, 2025) for "Robotic surgical system with artificial intelligence." more
Scalable Intelligent Video Surveillance for the Artificial Intelligence of Things
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- THE UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12620233 B2, initially filed May 2, 2024) developed by Hamed Tabkhivayghan, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Scalable intelligent video surveillance for the artificial intelligence of things." more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, as you know, President Trump has directed U.S. Central Command to restart the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz under the umbrella of Project Freedom. To be clear, this operation is separate and distinct from Operation Epic Fury. Project Freedo more
Self-Healing Generative AI/ML Pipeline for Generating Complex Data Queries Leveraging Semantic Data Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- GOLDMAN SACHS & CO. LLC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619620 B2, initially filed Sept. 2, 2025) developed by Jaimita Bansal, Jersey City, New Jersey, and Pierre De Belen, Hoboken, New Jersey, for "Self-healing generative AI/ML pipeline for generating complex data queries leveraging semantic data model." more
Semiconductor Device With Pad Structure and Method for Fabricating the Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- NANYA TECHNOLOGY CORPORATION, New Taipei City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12621982 B2, initially filed Oct. 6, 2023) developed by Tsu-Chieh Ai, Taitung City, Taiwan, for "Semiconductor device with pad structure and method for fabricating the same." more
Sen. Rick Scott, Reps. Elise Stefanik & Josh Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Limit Foreign Influence on American Universities
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott, Reps. Elise Stefanik & Josh Gottheimer Introduce Bipartisan Bills to Limit Foreign Influence on American Universities
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NAPLES, Fla. -Senator Rick Scott and U.S. Reps. Elise Stefanik and Josh Gottheimer introduced The Defending American Research Act and No Branch Campuses in Hostile Countries Act to prevent foreign interference by America's enemies in the higher education system.
The more
Seton Hall Students Win $16K at Pirates Pitch 2026
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, May 5 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news:
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Seton Hall Students Win $16K at Pirates Pitch 2026
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Seton Hall University hosted the 16th annual Pirates Pitch Startup Competition on April 8 at the University Center Theatre, where student entrepreneurs presented innovative business concepts to a panel of judges. Organized by the Stillman School of Business ' Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (CIE), the competition awarded a total of $16,000 more
Sheet Feeder, Image Forming Apparatus, and Non-Transitory Computer Readable Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- FUJIFILM BUSINESS INNOVATION CORP., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12617640 B2, initially filed March 13, 2023) developed by four inventors Joji Saito, Kanagawa, Japan; Makoto Ito, Kanagawa, Japan; Haruhiko Kojima, Kanagawa, Japan; and Ai Nakao, Kanagawa, Japan, for "Sheet feeder, image forming apparatus, and non-transitory computer readable medium." more
SIU Hosting a Free Workshop Exploring AI in Education, the Workforce
CARBONDALE, Illinois, May 5 -- Southern Illinois University issued the following news release:
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SIU hosting a free workshop exploring AI in education, the workforce
The saying goes, if you snooze - you lose. Artificial intelligence is rapidly advancing and those who wait to effectively apply the technology to their career or studies could fall behind.
That's why a group of artificial intelligence experts is holding the AI @ SIUC workshop on Thursday, May 14. This special event is free a more
Stockton Poll: Most N.J. Voters Would Support Local Data Center Bans
GALLOWAY, New Jersey, May 5 -- Stockton University posted the following news:
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Stockton Poll: Most N.J. Voters Would Support Local Data Center Bans
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Galloway, N.J. -A majority of New Jersey voters are concerned about the growth of artificial intelligence data centers and 56% would support banning them in their own communities, according to a Stockton poll released today by the William J. Hughes Center for Public Policy at Stockton University.
New Jersey voters remain wary of growing r more
System and Method for Automated Affinity-Based Network Expansion Through Intelligent Relationship Discovery and Compatibility Matching
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- ICA AI, INC., Boca Raton, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12621353 B2, initially filed Aug. 13, 2025) developed by three inventors Raymond J. Sheppard, Spring Hill, Florida; Alan W. McCord, Forney, Texas; and Gustavo Manuel Damil Marin, Point Roberts, Washington, for "System and method for automated affinity-based network expansion through intelligent relationship discovery and compatibility matching." more
System and Method for Communication Validation and Multi-Attribute Trust Scoring Through Cross-Network Intelligence Correlation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- ICA AI, INC., Boca Raton, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12621354 B2, initially filed Oct. 5, 2025) developed by three inventors Raymond J. Sheppard, Spring Hill, Florida; Alan W. McCord, Forney, Texas; and Gustavo Manuel Damil Marin, Point Roberts, Washington, for "System and method for communication validation and multi-attribute trust scoring through cross-network intelligence correlation." more
System and Method for Detecting Lung Abnormalities in a Medical Image
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- QURE.AI TECHNOLOGIES PRIVATE LIMITED, Mumbai, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12620477 B2, initially filed Nov. 21, 2024) developed by three inventors Bunty Kundnani, Mumbai, India; Sri Anusha Matta, Mumbai, India; and Ayushi Mahendra, Mumbai, India, for "System and method for detecting lung abnormalities in a medical image." more
System and Method for High Performance, Vendor-Agnostic Inference Appliance
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- ANALYTICAL AI INC., Birmingham, Alabama has been assigned a patent (No. US 12620486 B2, initially filed Dec. 22, 2022) developed by Thomas Anthony, Birmingham, Alabama, and Frank M. Skidmore, Mountain Brook, Alabama, for "System and method for high performance, vendor-agnostic inference appliance." more
System and Method for Providing Security Posture Management for Ai Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- WIZ, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12621339 B2, initially filed Nov. 16, 2023) developed by six inventors Ami Luttwak, Binyamina, Israel; Alon Schindel, Tel Aviv, Israel; Amitai Cohen, Kfar Saba, Israel; Yinon Costica, Tel Aviv, Israel; Roy Reznik, Tel Aviv, Israel; and Mattan Shalev, Tel Aviv, Israel, for "System and method for providing security posture management for ai applications." more
System and Method for User-Guided Context Reset in Conversational Artificial Intelligence Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- An inventor from Los Angeles, California, Scot K Vorse has been awarded a patent (No. US 12619916 B1, initially filed Nov. 3, 2025) for "System and method for user-guided context reset in conversational artificial intelligence systems." more
Systems and Methods for Agentic Policy Enforcement
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- BRICKLAYER AI INC., Arlington, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619741 B1, initially filed Dec. 12, 2025) developed by Adam Vincent, McLean, Virginia, for "Systems and methods for agentic policy enforcement." more
Systems and Methods for AI Assisted Biometric Authentication
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS COMPANY, LTD., Suwon City, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619695 B2, initially filed March 15, 2023) developed by Alexi Georgiev Jordanov, New Westminster, Canada, for "Systems and methods for AI assisted biometric authentication." more
Systems and Methods for AI-based Searching
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- YAHOO ASSETS LLC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619624 B2, initially filed Feb. 23, 2024) developed by three inventors Yufeng Ma, Santa Clara, California; Yunzhong Liu, San Leandro, California; and Rao Shen, Sunnyvale, California, for "Systems and methods for AI-based searching." more
Systems and Methods for Malicious Command Line and Script Detection Through Deployment of Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- CISCO TECHNOLOGY, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619725 B1, initially filed Sept. 16, 2024) developed by Cui Lin, Los Altos, California, and Rodolfo J. Soto, Miami, Florida, for "Systems and methods for malicious command line and script detection through deployment of generative artificial intelligence." more
Systems and Methods for Monitoring Power Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- FLUID POWER AI, LLC, San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12620832 B2, initially filed June 27, 2023) developed by three inventors Brenton Parr Munson, San Diego, California; Francis Mitchell Toglia, San Diego, California; and Jose Maria Guadalupe Gomez, San Diego, California, for "Systems and methods for monitoring power systems." more
Tableau Unveils the Agentic Analytics Platform: Built on Trusted Knowledge
SAN FRANCISCO, California, May 5 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Tableau Unveils the Agentic Analytics Platform: Built on Trusted Knowledge
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For over 20 years, Tableau has defined how the world sees and understands data. Now, as organizations shift from viewing data to asking AI to act on it, raw data, on its own, is no longer enough.
In the traditional world of analytics, humans more
TD SYNNEX Named North America, Latin America & APAC 'Distribution Growth Leader' Winner for 2026 IBM Partner Plus Awards
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, May 5 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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TD SYNNEX Named North America, Latin America & APAC 'Distribution Growth Leader' Winner for 2026 IBM Partner Plus Awards
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TD SYNNEX has announced it has been named the North America, Latin America and APAC Winner of the 2026 IBM Partner Plus Awards for the Distribution Growth Leader category at IBM Partner Plus Day during Think 2026. This award celebrates IBM value-added more
Telemetry-Driven Automatic Identity-Based Micro-Segmentation Recommendations and Runtime Enforcement
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- OPERANT AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12621315 B2, initially filed Jan. 16, 2024) developed by three inventors Priyanka Mohan Tembey, San Francisco, California; Vrajesh Rajesh Bhavsar, San Francisco, California; and Ashley Michelle Chapman Roof, San Francisco, California, for "Telemetry-driven automatic identity-based micro-segmentation recommendations and runtime enforcement." more
Temenos Expands its SaaS Offering on AWS
SEATTLE, Washington, May 5 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news:
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Temenos Expands its SaaS Offering on AWS
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GRAND-LANCY, Switzerland and COPENHAGEN, Denmark - MAY 05, 2026 - Temenos (SIX: TEMN), a global leader in banking technology, today announced an expansion of its SaaS offering on Amazon Web Services (AWS), adding Digital Banking and Payments to its existing Core Banking SaaS on AWS.
With this expansion, financial institutions globally can now dep more
TMAC launches statewide manufacturing awards
ARLINGTON, Texas, May 5 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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TMAC launches statewide manufacturing awards
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The University of Texas at Arlington-based Texas Manufacturing Assistance Center, known as TMAC, has announced the winners of its inaugural TMAC Manufacturing Excellence Awards, recognizing organizations and individuals driving innovation, workforce development and economic growth across Texas.
The new annual awards expand TMAC's previo more
Type-1 Authentication Based on AI-generated Queries
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, May 5 -- SONY GROUP CORPORATION, Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12619690 B2, initially filed March 31, 2023) developed by three inventors Yoji Kawamoto, Bengaluru, India; Madhvesh Sulibhavi, Bengaluru, India; and Jaison Joseph, Bengaluru, India, for "Type-1 authentication based on AI-generated queries." more
U.S. Digital Video Ad Spend to Surpass $80B in 2026
NEW YORK, May 5 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news:
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U.S. Digital Video Ad Spend to Surpass $80B in 2026
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New York, NY - May 5, 2026 - U.S. digital video ad spending is projected to surpass $80B in 2026, growing 11% year-over-year - nearly 20% faster than the total ad market - according to IAB, the leading trade organization for the digital advertising ecosystem. Digital video comprises CTV (connected TV), online video, and social video, w more
UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results
NORTHBROOK, Illinois, May 5 [Category: BizLaboratory Sciences] -- UL Solutions, a company that says it delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, issued the following news release:
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UL Solutions Inc. Reports Strong First Quarter 2026 Results
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* Strong revenue growth of 7.5% to $758 million, including 5.7% organic revenue growth
* Net income of $97 million increased 36.6%, Adjusted Net Incom more
University of North Carolina-Charlotte: April 2026 Board of Trustees Summary
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, May 5 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release:
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April 2026 Board of Trustees Summary
The UNC Charlotte Board of Trustees met on Wednesday, April 29. Below is a summary of the reports shared with the board and actions taken by the board.
Please note: No business conducted in closed session is included in this report.
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Reports Shared with the Board
Chancellor's Report
Chancellor Sharon Gaber shared updates more
UNM students earn top honors at regional mathematics conference
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, May 5 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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UNM students earn top honors at regional mathematics conference
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A team of University of New Mexico undergraduate students earned top recognition at the 2026 Southwestern Undergraduate Mathematics Research Conference (SUnMaRC), held April 17-19 at Northern Arizona University in Flagstaff, Ariz.
UNM student Aldo Morelli won the individual Problem Contest, while the UNM team secured first place o more
Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 5 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Vasant Honavar named vice provost for artificial intelligence at Penn State
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Penn State has selected Vasant Honavar as the inaugural vice provost for artificial intelligence (AI) to guide a comprehensive AI strategy and advance the University's leadership in human-centered and ethical AI innovation across teaching, learning, research and operations.
Honavar, who curr more
Verint Quality Bot Saves Company $12.5 Million Annually in Supervisor Capacity
MELVILLE, New York, May 5 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Verint Quality Bot Saves Company $12.5 Million Annually in Supervisor Capacity
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Enterprises are turning to Verint Quality Bot to automate evaluations across all interactions, increase compliance and improve customer experience. One brand realized $12.5 mill more
Vernon Hills High School named National School Library of the Year
CHICAGO, Illinois, May 5 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Vernon Hills High School named National School Library of the Year
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CHICAGO - Vernon Hills High School, located in Vernon Hills, Illinois, is the recipient of the American Association of School Librarians' (AASL) 2026 National School Library of the Year (NSLY) Award. Sponsored by Follett Content, the NSLY Award annually honors a school library that exemplifies the impl more
Virginia State University Awarded $1.03 Million To Establish Center For AI And Cybersecurity
ETTRICK, Virginia, May 5 -- Virginia State University posted the following news:
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Virginia State University Awarded $1.03 Million To Establish Center For AI And Cybersecurity
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The new center will focus on helping society better understand and manage the risks of AI while preparing students for an AI-driven world.
Virginia State University welcomed Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan for a campus visit on Tuesday, May 5, to present $1.03 million in federal funding to establish a new Cent more
Whitney Acquisition Puts a Professor's AI-Era Art in the Spotlight
NEW YORK, May 5 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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Whitney Acquisition Puts a Professor's AI-Era Art in the Spotlight
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Professor Michael Mandiberg has long defied academic conventions.
"I'm a weirdo at the Graduate Center in that I am an artist," Mandiberg said with a laugh. "I have several symbolic, imaginary Ph.D.s -Ph.D.s by practice -but no official ones."
That outsider-insider position has helped define their work for years: as a pro more
Youngflesh named Ecological Society of America Early Career Fellow
CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 5 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Youngflesh named Ecological Society of America Early Career Fellow
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Casey Youngflesh, a Clemson University scientist whose work leverages ecological big data to understand the natural world, has been named an Early Career Fellow by the Ecological Society of America (ESA).
The fellowship, one of the field's top recognitions for emerging scientific leaders, honors scientists who demonstrate strong contribu more
Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Highlighting Chinese Threat to American Strategic Interests
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. John Curtis, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Curtis, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Resolution Highlighting Chinese Threat to American Strategic Interests
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator John Curtis (R-UT), member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined a bipartisan resolution affirming concern over the growing threat China poses to America's national security and economic prosperity at a pivotal moment for U.S.-China relations. The resolution more
Elkin honored in inaugural fellows of ACTS cohort
BUFFALO, New York, May 4 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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Elkin honored in inaugural fellows of ACTS cohort
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By Dirk Hoffman
BUFFALO, N.Y. - The Association for Clinical and Translational Science (ACTS) has honored Peter L. Elkin, MD, UB Distinguished Professor and chair of biomedical informatics at the Jacobs School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences at the University at Buffalo, with inclusion in the inaugural cohort o more
Excellence in Horticulture to be Honoured at Hort Connections 2026 in Adelaide
WASHINGTON, May 4 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The International Fresh Produce Association posted the following news release:
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Excellence in Horticulture to be Honoured at Hort Connections 2026 in Adelaide
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Australian horticulture's best and brightest growers, researchers, and innovators have been announced as finalists in what is shaping as a hotly-contested Horticulture Awards for Excellence 2026.
The nominees across 12 categories hail from all states and cover a wide range of indu more
Pacific Operator Training Day 2026
HONOLULU, Hawaii, May 4 -- The U.S. Pacific Air Forces issued the following news:
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Pacific Operator Training Day 2026
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JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, Hawaii -
U.S. Air Force Lt. Gen. Laura Lenderman, Pacific Air Forces deputy commander, delivered the opening keynote for Pacific Operator Training Day at the Pearl Harbor Aviation Museum on Ford Island, April 28, 2026.
As a critical first step in the 613th Air Operations Center AI Integration Sprint, this event aimed to improve modern more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
2/37ths Limitation on Itemized Deductions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12686) on April 30, 2026, by public finance analyst Nicholas E. Buffie.
Here are excerpts:
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The 2/37ths Limitation on Itemized Deductions
In July 2025, as part of the FY2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21), Congress enacted a new limitation on itemized tax deductions for high-income taxpayers. This Insight describes itemized tax deductions, explains how the new limitation w more
Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11424) on April 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Department of Justice Eases Control of Medical Marijuana
On April 23, 2026, the Department of Justice (DOJ) issued a final order easing some controls of medical marijuana under the Controlled Substances Act (CSA). Specifically, the order provides that marijuana and its derivatives are now controlled in more
DODEA Domestic School System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10335) on April 29, 2026, by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: DODEA Domestic School System
The Department of Defense Education Activity (DODEA) manages federally funded, domestic and overseas school systems that provide pre-kindergarten (pre-K) through grade 12 education, primarily for the children of active duty serviceme more
Fifth Circuit's Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11425) on April 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth Circuit's Decision Interpreting the Limited Partner Exception to Self-Employment Taxes
On January 16, 2026, in Sirius Solutions, L.L.L.P. v. Commissioner, a divided three-judge panel for the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit (Fifth Circuit) rejected the Tax Court's interpretation of the l more
General Business Credit Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12685) on April 29, 2026, by public finance specialists Donald J. Marples and Nicholas E. Buffie:
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The General Business Credit
The general business tax credit represents the sum of 41 separate business credits specified in Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 38(b). Each of these component credits is computed separately under its own IRC section, and then all of the credits ar more
Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation & Management Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13210) on April 29, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak:
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The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act (MSA): Issues for the 119th Congress
The Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act, as amended (MSA; 16 U.S.C. Sec.1801 et seq.), is the primary law authorizing the conservation and management of U.S. federal marine more
Trump V. Barbara - Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11423) on April 29, 2026, by legislative attorney Hannah Solomon-Strauss:
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Trump v. Barbara: Supreme Court Considers Birthright Citizenship
On April 1, 2026, the Supreme Court heard oral arguments in Trump v. Barbara. The question before the Court was whether Executive Order 14160 (E.O. 14160, or the E.O.), "Protecting the Meaning and Value of American Citizenship," is more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13212) on April 30, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers: FY2027 Appropriations
Congress generally funds and provides related policy direction to the civil works activities of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) in annual Energy and Water Development appropriations acts and more
U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon - Dark Eagle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11991) on April 29, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The U.S. Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW): Dark Eagle
What Is the Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon?
The Army's Long-Range Hypersonic Weapon (LRHW) - also known as Dark Eagle (Figure 1) - with a reported range of 1,725 miles, con more
Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11741) on April 27, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army Fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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The Army's Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV)
Background
The Army Armored Multi-Purpose Vehicle (AMPV) is
'the replacement for the M113 family of vehicles within the Armored Brigade Combat Team [ABCT], comprising approximately 30 perce more
Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 & 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12684) on April 28, 2026, by health policy specialists Kavya Sekar and Alexandria K. Mickler.
Here are excerpts:
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Changes to CDC Vaccine Recommendations in 2025 and 2026
Since U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. (hereinafter, HHS Secretary) was sworn in on February 13, 2025, HHS has changed several long-standing federal vacci more
China's Political System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12505) on April 27, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: China's Political System
The People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) is the only Communist Party-led state among the five permanent members of the United Nations Security Council and among the G-20 major economies. This report provides a brief introduction to its more
Committee on Foreign Investment in the U.S. Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10177) on April 28, 2026, by international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS)
The Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) is an interagency body chaired by the Secretary of the Treasury. It serve more
FY2025 DOD Audit Results Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12627) on April 28, 2026, by financial economics analyst Raj Gnanarajah and defense logistics and resource management policy analyst Cameron M. Keys:
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Defense Primer: FY2025 Department of Defense Audit Results
The Chief Financial Officers Act of 1990 (P.L. 101-576) requires annual audits of financial statements for federal executive agencies, among other requirements. Und more
Local & Regional Project Assistance Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program: Background and Selected Considerations" by transportation policy analyst Jennifer J. Marshall.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Local and Regional Project Assistance (LRPA) is a competitive grant program for transportation projects of significant local and regional impact. The name of the program and grant re more
Local & Regional Project Assistance Program Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48863) on April 23, 2026, entitled "Local and Regional Project Assistance Program - Background and Selected Considerations:"
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Trends
This section of the report evaluates trends regarding funding, capital and planning grant awards, and modal split of grant awards since the beginning of the program in FY2009 through FY2025. This section also examines policy c more
Offshore Wind - Status & Issues for the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13034) on April 28, 2026.
The white paper is written by naturaL resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay, energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and public finance specialist Donald J. Marples:
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Offshore Wind: Status and Issues for the 119th Congress
The Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA, 43 U.S.C. Sec.1337(p)), authorizes the Secretary of the Inte more
Rice's Whale - Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors & Considerations for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12835) on April 27, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Laura B. Comay and Anthony R. Marshak.
Here are excerpts:
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The Rice's Whale: Conservation Efforts, Implications for Ocean Sectors, and Considerations for Congress
The Rice's whale (Balaenoptera ricei; Figure 1) is a recently described species of baleen whale (i.e., whales that contain baleen plates in thei more
U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense System - SGT Stout Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12397) on April 28, 2026, by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert and U.S. Army Fellow Ebrima M'Bai.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army's Maneuver Short-Range Air Defense (MSHORAD) System - SGT Stout
Background
The Army is developing a new maneuver short-range air defense system (M-SHORAD) to perform short-range air defense (SHORAD). On June 14, 2024, the Army d more
U.S.-Vietnam Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10209) on April 27, 2026, by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin and international trade and finance specialist Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Vietnam Relations
Since the establishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and the Socialist Republic of Vietnam in 1995, overlapping strategic and economic interests have led the two countries to expand more
What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination? Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13057) on April 28, 2026, by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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What Is Disparate-Impact Discrimination?
Many federal antidiscrimination laws encompass two theories of discrimination: disparate treatment and disparate impact. Disparate-treatment discrimination involves intentional harm based on race, sex, disability, or some other proscribed motive. Disparate-impact more
Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits & Services Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services" by senior research librarian Tamar B. Breslauer:
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SUMMARY
Older adults often contact congressional offices with questions about federal benefits, programs, and services. This report assists Members and congressional staff helping older adults navigate this landscape by connecting them to more
Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits & Services Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47605) on April 24, 2026, entitled "Connecting Older Adults to Information on Benefits and Services:"
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Personal Finance and Tax/18
Personal Finance
Several agencies - the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI), Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), National Credit Union Ad more
FY2027 Mandatory Spending Sequester Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, April 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12683) on April 27, 2026, by Congress and legislative process analyst Drew C. Aherne.
Here are excerpts:
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The FY2027 Mandatory Spending Sequester
On April 3, 2026, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) submitted its report on the FY2027 mandatory sequester to Congress. On the same day, President Trump issued a sequestration order directing agencies to implement the re more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
114 State Legislators Urge Labor Department to Withdraw Proposed Worker Classification Rule
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- A coalition of 114 state legislators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing its Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on employee versus independent contractor status under several federal labor laws. The letter argues that the proposed rule, which would replace the current federal test with a modified 2021 standard, threatens the fiscal integrity of state programs reliant on accurate worker classification.
The legislators, representing states wi more
14 Mass. State Senators Urge Withdrawal of HUD Proposed Rule on Housing Work Requirements and Term Limits
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- A group of 14 Massachusetts state senators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging it to withdraw its proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The letter expresses concern over the potential impacts of the rule on families receiving federal rental assistance in Massachusetts, a state already experiencing a severe housing shortage and extended waitlists for more
1Money Co. Urges Targeted Refinements to OCC Stablecoin Rulemaking Emphasizing Innovation and Clarity
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- 1Money Co., a financial technology holding company specializing in regulated payment stablecoin infrastructure, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the Proposal to implement provisions of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act of 2025. The letter provides detailed feedback on the OCC's framework for issuing stablecoins by entities under its jurisdiction.
1Money Co., New York, op more
4 Associations Urge Department of Labor to Restore 2021 Independent Contractor Rule
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- A group of four associations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor addressing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on independent contractor classification. The NPRM proposes rescinding the 2024 independent contractor rule and reinstating a modified version of the 2021 rule under the Fair Labor Standards Act, Family and Medical Leave Act, and Migrant and Seasonal Agricultural Worker Protection Act.
The associations emphasized the importance of indepen more
55 Advocacy Organizations Opposes HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Time Limits in Federal Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- A coalition of 55 advocacy organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to the agency's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The letter outlines widespread concerns about the potential negative impacts of allowing Public Housing Authorities and Project-Based Rental Assistance owners to impose work requirements and time limit more
7 Real Estate Organizations Urge HUD to Revoke 30-Day Eviction Notice Requirement
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- A group of seven national real estate organizations has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development urging it to proceed with its proposed rule to revoke the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The associations, which include major industry groups involved in affordable, conventional, military, student, and senior housing, emphasize that the revocation is necessary to reduce federal more
Able South Carolina Opposes DOE's Proposal to Rescind Section 504 Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Able South Carolina, a disability-led Center for Independent Living, submitted a public comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Energy proposed direct final rule to rescind accessibility-related provisions under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act. The organization, established in 1994 with over 30 years of experience advocating for disability justice, serves thousands of individuals with disabilities annually and emphasized that the proposed rule would undermine cr more
Agroforestry Coalition Proposes Tiered Pre-Harvest Intervals for Organic Orchards
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Agroforestry Coalition, Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Standards Board addressing the pre-harvest intervals for livestock grazing in organic orchards. The Coalition, a network of organizations and individuals advocating for agroforestry, urged the NOSB to revise the current 90/120-day manure interval rule, which it characterizes as a barrier to organic certification for silvopasture practit more
Alliance for Automotive Innovation Urges Revisions to NHTSA Crash Reporting for Automated Driving Systems
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation submitted a public comment letter to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration addressing the Standing General Order on Crash Reporting related to Automated Driving Systems and Level 2 Advanced Driver Assistance Systems. Auto Innovators, representing a broad spectrum of the automotive industry including manufacturers, suppliers, and technology developers, raised concerns about the current data collection practices and their imp more
American Association of University Women Opposes DOE Regulation Rescission on Disability Accessibility
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Association of University Women has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a proposal to rescind certain regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter specifically targeting 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73, which mandates that all new or altered facilities financed with DOE funds be accessible to people with disabilities.
AAUW expressed concerns that the proposed rule would eliminat more
American Council of the Blind Government Employees Opposes DOE Rule Rescinding Accessibility Standards
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Council of the Blind Government Employees, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to the agency's Direct Final Rule rescinding 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73. This provision has long required facilities receiving DOE funding to be designed and constructed with accessibility features for individuals with disabilities, including tactile signage, Braille indicators, and auditory cues.
The ACBGE ar more
American Indian Higher Education Consortium Urges OPM to Exempt Federally Operated Tribal Colleges From Reduction-In-Force Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Indian Higher Education Consortium, representing 35 accredited Tribal Colleges and Universities across 16 states, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management regarding its proposed revisions to reduction-in-force regulations. AIHEC, based in Alexandria, Virginia, specifically urged the agency to exempt employees of the two federally operated TCUs-Haskell Indian Nations University (HINU) and Southwestern Indian Polytechnic Institu more
American Network of Community Options & Resources Urges DOE to Withdraw Direct Final Rule Impacting Disability Accessibility Protections
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Network of Community Options and Resources, a national nonprofit representing providers of long-term services and supports for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to the department's direct final rule concerning new construction requirements related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs.
ANCOR criticizes DOE's use of the direct fi more
American Petroleum Institute Requests Extension for Public Comment Period on OCS Lease Risk Management Rule
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The American Petroleum Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Marine Minerals Administration requesting a 60-day extension to the existing comment period for the Risk Management and Financial Assurance for Outer Continental Shelf Lease and Grant Obligations. The rulemaking outlines proposed changes affecting risk management and financial assurance requirements for OCS leaseholders.
API represents the full spectrum of the U.S. more
Association of Medical Illustrators Urges Copyright Office to Reconsider Fee Increases for Visual Artists
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Association of Medical Illustrators, Lexington, Kentucky, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office expressing concerns over proposed fee increases for copyright registrations, particularly those affecting visual art works and motion picture/audio-visual works. AMI represents biomedical illustrators, animators, and interactive designers who rely heavily on copyright registration as a prerequisite for legal protection and enforcement.
AMI highlig more
Attion Consulting Urges Clarity and Flexibility in OCC's Stablecoin Regulatory Framework
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Attion Consulting LLC, a strategic advisory firm specializing in financial services regulation, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's proposed rulemaking on implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The firm outlined several considerations aimed at refining the regulatory approach to payment stablecoins under OCC jurisdiction.
Attion, New York, emphasized the im more
Bank Policy Institute Urges OCC to Reject Lorum National Trust Bank Charter Application Citing Legal and Systemic Risks
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Bank Policy Institute has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency opposing the national trust bank charter application filed by Lorum National Trust Bank, N.A. The BPI raised concerns that approval of the application would exceed the OCC's statutory authority, increase risks to the U.S. financial system, and undermine competitive equity among banks.
The BPI detailed that the OCC's authority under 12 U.S.C. 27(a) requires nation more
Bay Area Legal Aid Opposes HUD Revocation of 30-Day Eviction Notice Rule
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Bay Area Legal Aid submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing an Interim Final Rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. The letter urges HUD to maintain the rule, which mandates that public housing and project-based rental assistance providers give tenants 30 days' notice before filing eviction proceedings for nonpayment.
The organization states that the 3 more
Center for Law & Social Policy Opposes HUD Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits on Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Center for Law and Social Policy, a national nonprofit advocating anti-poverty policies, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule that would permit Public Housing Authorities and certain subsidized housing owners to implement work reporting requirements and time limits for residents. CLASP warns that the rule would deepen housing instability and hardship without increasing employment more
Certara Provides Comprehensive Feedback on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Genetic Therapies
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Certara, a biopharmaceutical consulting firm, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration addressing the draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The firm offers extensive recommendations aimed at clarifying and enhancing the guidance to support development programs focused on individualized more
Circle Internet Group Urges OCC to Refine Stablecoin Regulations for Operational Efficiency and Global Compatibility
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Circle Internet Group Inc., the largest regulated global issuer of stablecoins, submitted a comprehensive public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the agency's proposed rules for implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. Circle's letter addresses numerous operational, prudential, and supervisory aspects of the OCC's proposed regulatory framework aimed at ensuring financial stability, consum more
Coinbase Global Urges OCC to Maintain Statutory Limits While Implementing GENIUS Act on Stablecoin Issuance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Coinbase Global Inc., Wilmington, Delaware, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the agency's proposed rulemaking on the implementation of the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The letter emphasizes the importance of adhering strictly to the statute's text and limits, cautioning against the agency exceeding its authority by imposing rules beyond those Congress prescribed, partic more
Copyright Alliance Opposes U.S. Copyright Office's Proposed Fee Hikes Citing Harm to Creators and Registration Decline
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Copyright Alliance, representing over 2 million individual creators and 15,000 organizations, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office expressing opposition to a proposal to increase registration fees across various copyright services. The U.S. Copyright Office issued the proposed fee schedule in a notice of proposed rulemaking published on March 20, 2026, which includes average fee increases of 43%, with some spikes as high as 268% for certain regi more
Del. Council for Persons With Disabilities Opposes DOE's Proposed Accessibility Regulation Changes
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Delaware State Council for Persons with Disabilities has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a proposed regulatory changes regarding nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter raises concerns about the DOE's use of a direct final rule approach to amend facility accessibility requirements under Section 504.
The SCPD argues that the DOE's approach limits public engagement by circumventing the standard more
Democracy Forward Foundation Challenges DOE's Use of Direct Final Rule to Rescind Disability Access Requirements
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democracy Forward Foundation, a national nonprofit legal organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to a recent Direct Final Rule aimed at rescinding longstanding construction requirements that protect individuals with disabilities in federally assisted programs. The letter outlines multiple legal and procedural concerns regarding DOE's rulemaking process and the content of the rule itself.
DFF criticizes the D more
Digital Chamber Urges Clarity and Flexibility in OCC Stablecoin Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Digital Chamber has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency regarding the OCC's proposed rulemaking on implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The letter offers detailed feedback on definitions, redemption procedures, and general regulatory considerations for stablecoins issued by entities under OCC jurisdiction.
In the submission, the Digital Chamber emphasizes the importance of more
Disability Rights Groups Oppose DOE's Proposed Changes to Title VI Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Disability Rights Education and Defense Fund and Disability Rights California have submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Energy opposing a proposed amendments to its regulations implementing Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The letter addresses a DOE "direct final rule" proposal that would rescind certain nondiscrimination requirements related to race, ethnicity, and national origin in federally assisted programs or activities.
DREDF, a nationa more
Education Law Center Opposes DOE Plan to Remove Disability Accessibility Rules in New Construction
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Education Law Center, a nonprofit focused on ensuring equitable and nondiscriminatory education for public school students, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing its direct final rule to rescind new construction requirements tied to nondiscrimination under federally assisted programs. The rule aims to eliminate standards for accessibility in new building projects funded by the federal government.
The organization stressed that the propo more
Environmental Defense Fund Urges EPA to Retain Pyrolysis/Combustion Units in Waste Incineration Standards
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Environmental Defense Fund submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency addressing the proposed rule on Standards for Air Curtain Incinerators That Only Burn Wood Wastes, Yard Wastes and Clean Lumber, as well as provisions for commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units, including temporary use incinerators and air curtain incinerators used in disaster recovery.
EDF emphasized that EPA's request for comment does not constitu more
FGA Action Urges Office of Personnel Management to Finalize Rule Prioritizing Performance in Federal Workforce Reductions
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- FGA Action, Tallahassee, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management endorsing a proposed rule that seeks to rebalance the criteria used for employee retention in federal workforce reductions. The organization expressed support for OPM's effort to prioritize employee efficiency and performance over tenure and other factors during Reduction in Force decisions, urging the agency to finalize the rule as a step toward greater meritoc more
Fireblocks Urges OCC to Enhance GENIUS Act Stablecoin Custody Rules With Technical Standards
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Fireblocks Inc., New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency in response to the agency's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. The letter addresses the proposed custody provisions under Subpart C and urges the OCC to incorporate detailed technical standards aligned with industry practices in its final rule.
Fireblocks, which operates a proprie more
Freepoint Eco-Systems Urges EPA to Exclude Pyrolysis From Municipal Waste Combustion Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Freepoint Eco-Systems Holdings LLC, Stamford, Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency opposing the classification of pyrolysis units as "municipal waste combustion units" under the agency's Other Solid Waste Incinerators regulations. The company, which develops advanced plastic recycling technologies, advocates for EPA to remove references to pyrolysis from all regulations promulgated under Section 129 of the Clean Air A more
Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation Urges Integration of Legal Entity Identifiers in OCC Stablecoin Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Global Legal Entity Identifier Foundation, Jersey City, New Jersey, submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency advocating for the incorporation of Legal Entity Identifiers and their cryptographically verifiable counterpart, verifiable LEIs, into the regulatory framework for stablecoin issuers overseen by the OCC. GLEIF emphasized the role of LEIs in promoting transparency, enhancing fraud detection, and supporting innovation in sta more
Greater Boston Legal Services Opposes HUD's Proposed Flexibility on Work Requirements and Term Limits for Subsidized Housing
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Greater Boston Legal Services, Massachusetts, has submitted a public comment letter to the Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that would allow local housing authorities to impose work requirements and term limits on residents of federally subsidized housing. GBLS, a nonprofit legal aid organization serving thousands of low- and moderate-income families in the Greater Boston area, argues that the rule would destabilize families, deepen the ho more
Gulf of America Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance Challenges NOAA Fisheries on Amendment 58B Proposal
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Gulf of America Reef Fish Shareholders' Alliance submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Fisheries Southeast Regional Office regarding the proposed rule for Amendment 58B to the Reef Fish Fishery Management Plan. The Shareholders' Alliance, which represents commercial reef fish fishermen in the Gulf, expressed serious concerns about the rule's impact on commercial fishermen and questioned the scientific and legal basis of more
Healthy Environment Alliance Raises Concerns Over NRC Proposed Rule on Reactor Design Reviews
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Healthy Environment Alliance of Utah, Salt Lake City, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission expressing concerns about the agency's proposed rule titled "NRC Reviews of Reactor Designs Previously Authorized by the U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War."
HEAL Utah criticizes the proposal as a move that weakens regulatory oversight, reduces transparency, and escalates risks to public health. The organization warns that the pro more
HGP Intelligent Energy Advocates Technical Clarifications in NRC Proposed Rule on Reactor Design Reviews
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- HGP Intelligent Energy LLC, a Dallas, Texas, based reactor developer, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the proposed rule on NRC reviews of reactor designs previously authorized by the U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War. The company expressed support for the rulemaking effort but emphasized the need for clarifications in the companion Draft Interim Staff Guidance to enhance the rule's practical application f more
Homeless Action Center Opposes HUD Proposal on Work Requirements and Time Limits for Rental Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Homeless Action Center, Berkeley, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The organization urges HUD to withdraw the proposal, which would permit Public Housing Authorities and owners of HUD-assisted housing to impose strict work requirements and time limits on rental assistance recipient more
Housing Opportunities Made Equal Opposes HUD Proposal to Implement Work Requirements and Time Limits on Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Housing Opportunities Made Equal of Virginia has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule to establish flexibility for the implementation of work requirements and term limits on HUD-assisted housing programs. HOME of VA, the only statewide fair housing nonprofit in Virginia, warns that such changes could lead to widespread evictions and homelessness, undermining housing stability for vulnerable populat more
International Consortium for Innovation Offers Recommendations on FDA Draft Guidance for Individualized Therapies Targeting Genetic Conditions
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The International Consortium for Innovation and Quality in Pharmaceutical Development, a non-profit organization representing pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the agency's draft guidance titled "Considerations for the Use of the Plausible Mechanism Framework to Develop Individualized Therapies that Target Specific Genetic Conditions with Known Biological Cause." The consortium provided e more
International Food Additives Council Urges USDA to Relist Key Substances on National Organic Standards List
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The International Food Additives Council submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Standards Board emphasizing support for the relisting of several handling substances critical to organic food production. IFAC, which represents manufacturers and end-users of food ingredients worldwide, addressed the Sunset Reviews and proposals under consideration by the NOSB, highlighting the safety, essential functionality, and lack of adequat more
Justice in Aging Opposes Over Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Justice in Aging, a national legal advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of low-income older adults, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule aimed at establishing flexibility for implementing work requirements and time limits for HUD housing assistance programs. The organization argues that the rule would unlawfully allow public housing authorities and HUD-assisted property owners t more
Kresge Foundation Urges IRS to Simplify Expenditure Responsibility Reporting on Form 990-PF
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Kresge Foundation, Troy, Michigan, has submitted a public comment letter to the Internal Revenue Service urging revisions to the reporting requirements for expenditure responsibility under Form 990-PF as part of the 2026-2027 Priority Guidance Plan. The foundation stresses that the current reporting procedures impose excessive administrative burdens and produce redundant information that offers limited practical utility to the IRS.
The foundation highlighted that its co more
Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Opposes HUD's Proposed Work Requirements and Term Limits for Subsidized Housing
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Land of Lincoln Legal Aid Inc., Champaign, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule entitled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The nonprofit organization, which provides legal services to low-income and senior residents in central and southern Illinois, argues that the proposed rule undermines HUD's mission to provide safe, dece more
Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights Urges DOE to Withdraw Rule Rescinding Accessibility Requirements
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights, representing more than 240 national organizations, together with 59 undersigned groups, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a direct final rule titled "Rescinding New Construction Requirements Related to Nondiscrimination in Federally Assisted Programs or Activities." The coalition expressed concerns that this rule, published in the Federal Register on May 16, 2025, undermines civil more
Legal Action Center Opposes HUD's Proposed Work Requirements and Term Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Legal Action Center submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The organization criticized the proposal, arguing that it would destabilize families and marginalize vulnerable populations by allowing Public Housing Agencies and owners of HUD-assisted housing to terminate assistance for residents more
Legal Aid Chicago Urges HUD to Rescind Proposed Work Requirements and Time Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Legal Aid Chicago submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing opposition to HUD's Proposed Rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The organization cautioned that the rule would jeopardize housing stability for low-income families, especially women, children, and individuals with disabilities, and urged HUD to rescind the proposal entirely.
Legal Aid Chicago emph more
Legal Aid DC, Washington Lawyers' Committee, Legal Clinic for the Homeless Oppose HUD Rule Reducing Eviction Notice Period
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Legal Aid DC, Washington Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights and Urban Affairs and Washington Legal Clinic for the Homeless have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the Interim Final Rule that revokes the 30-day notification requirement before eviction for nonpayment of rent. The organizations represent tens of thousands of tenants living in public and project-based rental assistance housing in D.C. and argue the more
Legal Services NYC Urges HUD to Abandon Work Requirements Rule for Public Housing
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Legal Services NYC, an organization dedicated to fighting poverty and promoting racial, social, and economic justice for low-income New Yorkers, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." LSNYC expressed concerns that the rule would harm HUD-assisted residents across New York City, particularly by im more
Living Resources Corp. Opposes DOE Proposal to Roll Back Disability Accessibility Protections
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Living Resources Corp, a nonprofit disability services provider based in Albany, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed direct final rules related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter seeks to rescind key regulations enforcing accessibility standards.
Living Resources Corp. emphasized that these proposed rules would dismantle nearly 50 years of established accessibility prot more
Los Angeles Disability Dept. Opposes DOE's Proposed Changes to Accessibility Rules
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Los Angeles Department on Disability, California, has submitted a public comment letter opposing proposed direct final rules issued by the U.S. Department of Energy related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter addresses concerns which propose rescinding sections of the agency's regulations that implement Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
The Department's proposals would remove 10 C.F.R. Sec. 1040.73, which mandates full acce more
Main Street Foundation Urges Clearer Risk Framework for Artichoke Imports to USDA
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Main Street Foundation Center for Regulatory Analysis and Engagement submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service concerning the agency's proposal to authorize the importation of fresh globe artichokes from Sardinia, Italy. CRAE endorsed the move to allow imports but stressed the need for APHIS to enhance the analytical clarity and proportionality of its regulatory framework.
In its letter, CRAE prais more
Maryland Legal Aid Opposes HUD Proposal to Revoke 30-Day Pre-Lease Termination Notice
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Maryland Legal Aid, Baltimore, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the proposed revocation of the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent in HUD-subsidized housing. Maryland Legal Aid emphasized that the 2024 Final Rule, which mandates this notice, enhances housing stability and access to justice for tenants by providing critical time and information necessary to address more
Maryland Legal Aid Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Maryland Legal Aid, Baltimore, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits. The organization expressed concerns about the impact of instituting work reporting requirements and time limits on tenants receiving HUD-subsidized housing assistance programs such as Project-Based Rental Assistance, Project-Bas more
Medicare Payment Advisory Commission Urges CMS to Modernize Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Payment System and Improve Wage Index Accuracy
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Medicare Payment Advisory Commission submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed rule on the Medicare Program's Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for fiscal year 2027 and updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program. MedPAC expressed support for CMS's consideration of constructing an IRF-specific wage index and offered recommendations to improve geographic labor cost adjustments.
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Mexican American Legal Defense & Educational Fund Opposes DOE Direct Final Rule Rescinding Language Access and Anti-Discrimination Protections
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Los Angeles, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a Direct Final Rule. The rule proposes to rescind regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities, specifically targeting provisions that ensure language access and prohibit discriminatory effects, commonly known as disparate impact, under Title VI of the Civil Rights Act.
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WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Movimiento Vivienda Digna, a coalition of diverse organizations based in Puerto Rico focused on defending housing rights, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a revised rule that eliminates the 30-day notification requirement before terminating leases due to nonpayment of rent. This rule change affects approximately 2.2 million households nationwide, placing vulnerable renters at increased risk of eviction and hom more
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The North Dakota Protection and Advocacy Project, Bismarck, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy expressing opposition to proposed rule changes. The letter addresses concerns about the DOE's plan to rescind portions of regulations designed to ensure nondiscrimination and accessibility in federally assisted programs or activities, specifically regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act.
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National Alliance for Caregiving Opposes DOE Proposed Rollback of Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Alliance for Caregiving, a national organization advocating for family caregivers, submitted a public comment letter opposing proposed direct final rules by the U.S. Department of Energy that seek to rescind key nondiscrimination regulations related to accessibility in federally assisted programs or activities.
The opposition which would eliminate requirements for new construction and alteration projects to be fully accessible to individuals with disabilities more
National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities Opposes DOE Accessibility Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Association of Councils on Developmental Disabilities submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy. The DOE's proposals seek to rescind longstanding accessibility provisions under Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, which require federally funded facilities to be accessible to individuals with disabilities.
The NACDD represents 56 State and Territorial Councils on Developmental Disabilities across the United States and its terri more
National Association of Counties Warns of Unfunded Mandates in HUD's Proposed Work Requirements for Public Housing
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Association of Counties has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the agency's proposed rule that would permit Public Housing Authorities to implement term limits and work requirements as conditions for public housing assistance. Representing over 3,000 counties, parishes, and boroughs nationwide, NACo expressed concerns that the proposal may shift substantial administrative and service coordination b more
National Association of Government Employees Opposes OPM Proposed Rulemaking on Reduction in Force Procedures
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Association of Government Employees, Quincy, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management opposing its proposed rulemaking. NAGE urged the agency to withdraw the rule that significantly alters Reduction in Force procedures, arguing the changes undermine merit system principles and employee fairness.
NAGE's letter criticized the rule's emphasis on making performance the primary factor in RIF retention standings, rep more
National Association of Independent Colleges & Universities Urges Withdrawal of DOE Direct Final Rules on Civil Rights Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Association of Independent Colleges and Universities, representing 1,700 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the United States, has expressed concerns in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy regarding five direct final rules. NAICU's comments echo those submitted by the American Council on Education and focus on the potential impact these rules pose on civil rights protections in education.
NAICU, serving as the unified voice more
National Disability Institute Opposes DOE Proposal to Rescind Accessibility Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Disability Institute, a disability rights organization dedicated to improving the financial security and independence of people with disabilities and their families, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing proposed direct final rules. These rules would rescind key parts of the DOE's regulations implementing Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, which ensures nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs and activities more
National Housing Law Project Urges DOE to Withdraw Proposed Accessibility Rule Rescissions
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Housing Law Project, a legal advocacy organization dedicated to improving affordable housing and protecting the rights of low-income tenants and homeowners, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy. The letter responds to the DOE's proposed direct final rules regarding new construction requirements and the rescission of certain regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities.
NHLP strongly oppo more
National Labor Relations Board Union Opposes OPM Proposed Reduction in Force Rule
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Labor Relations Board Union has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Personnel Management expressing opposition to the agency's proposed Reduction in Force rule. Representing approximately 519 bargaining unit employees at the National Labor Relations Board, the union criticized several aspects of the proposed rule for undermining longstanding federal employment protections and the stability of the civil service.
The NLRBU specifically condemn more
National Laboratory of the Rockies Highlights Safety Concerns for Heavy-Duty EV Hazardous Materials Transport
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Laboratory of the Rockies, Applewood, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration addressing safety risks, operational challenges, and regulatory considerations related to transporting hazardous materials using heavy-duty electric vehicles. The letter provides technical feedback aimed at informing PHMSA's research plans on these emerging concerns.
According to the National Laboratory of the Rockies, more
National Motor Freight Traffic Association Highlights Hazmat Risks of Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles to DOT
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Motor Freight Traffic Association Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation addressing safety and cybersecurity concerns related to transporting hazardous materials using heavy-duty electric vehicles compared to internal combustion engine motor carriers. The NMFTA emphasized the need for updated regulations and extensive research to keep pace with evolving vehicle technologies and associated risks.
The association raise more
National Organic Standards Board Advocates Risk-Based Residue Testing and Transparency Enhancements
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Organic Trade Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program regarding a proposal by the National Organic Standards Board on Residue Testing for a Global Supply Chain. The association expressed support for the NOSB's efforts to modernize and make the residue testing process more transparent and risk-based, aiming to uphold the integrity of organic products for consumers and stakeholders across complex supp more
National Press Photographers Association Urges Delay in Copyright Registration Fee Increases
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Press Photographers Association has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office expressing opposition to the proposed fee increases for copyright registration, particularly for group registration of photographs. The NPPA, which represents thousands of visual journalists including staff photographers, freelancers, and small publishers, argues that the fee hikes are premature given the ongoing delay in modernization of the Office's registration more
National Women's Law Center Opposes HUD Proposed Rule on Work Requirements and Time Limits for Housing Assistance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The National Women's Law Center has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing a proposed rule that would establish work requirements and time limits for housing programs. The NWLC urges HUD to withdraw the Proposed Rule entirely, arguing that it would harm women, families, and marginalized communities by arbitrarily restricting access to housing assistance.
The NWLC highlights that the Proposed Rule allowing public ho more
NHP Foundation Urges HUD to Address Key Concerns Before Finalizing Work Requirements Rule
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The NHP Foundation, a mission-driven owner and operator of affordable housing, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development regarding the proposed rule titled "Establishing Flexibility for Implementation of Work Requirements and Term Limits." The proposal would allow Public Housing Agencies and certain owners to implement work requirements of up to 40 hours per week and term limits of at least two years for some non-elderly, non-d more
Northwest Horticultural Council Urges USDA to Maintain Critical Organic Tree Fruit Materials
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Northwest Horticultural Council, Yakima, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Standards Board regarding the sunset reviews, proposals, and discussion documents for organic crop and handling materials. Representing organic apple, pear, and sweet cherry growers, packers, and shippers in Idaho, Oregon, and Washington, the NHC emphasized the importance of continued access to certain synthetic and nonsynthe more
Nuclear Innovation Alliance Urges NRC to Clarify Rule on Reactor Design Reviews to Enhance Licensing Efficiency and Transparency
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Nuclear Innovation Alliance, an independent non-profit organization focused on advancing nuclear energy innovation, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding the proposed rule on NRC reviews of reactor designs previously authorized by the U.S. Department of Energy or Department of War. The letter emphasizes the importance of balancing efficiency in licensing pathways with maintaining NRC's independence, credibility, and transpa more
Organic Produce Association Urges Inclusivity and Innovation in National Organic Standards Board Policies
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Organic Produce Association, representing a broad spectrum of stakeholders in the organic produce supply chain, submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board advocating for policies that support diverse organic production systems and encourage growth in the sector. OPA highlighted priorities such as the advancement of organic seed availability, the integration of technology in organic farming, improved transition pathways for producers, and an more
Organic Trade Association Urges Consistent Digital and Physical USDA Organic Labeling Standards
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Organic Trade Association, a business association representing a wide range of participants in the organic agriculture and product industry in North America, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program. The letter addresses the Certification, Accreditation, and Compliance Subcommittee's discussion document on eCommerce Organic Labeling Requirements.
OTA conveyed its appreciation for the subcommittee's attention t more
OrganicEye Urges National Organic Standards Board to Remove Carrageenan From Organic Foods
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- OrganicEye, La Farge, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board urging it to remove carrageenan from the list of approved materials for organic food production. The organization, acting on behalf of its members nationwide, expressed concerns over the safety of carrageenan, citing numerous independent scientific studies that link the seaweed-derived additive to health risks including cancer, diabetes, and gastrointestinal disease more
PCC Community Markets Calls for Strengthened Organic Standards and E-Commerce Labeling Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- PCC Community Markets, the largest community-owned food market in the U.S., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program and the National Organic Standards Board. The mission-driven cooperative, with over 120,000 members and 16 stores across the Puget Sound region, urged the agency to take decisive action on several key issues affecting the organic food supply system.
In the letter, PCC emphasized the need to delist outdat more
Public Justice Opposes DOE's Rescission of Nondiscrimination Regulations
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Public Justice, a nonprofit legal advocacy organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Energy opposing a direct final rule to rescind certain regulations related to nondiscrimination in federally assisted programs or activities. The letter criticizes the Department's effort to eliminate longstanding provisions intended to prevent discrimination based on race, color, and national origin among recipients of federal financial assistance.
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Quality Assurance International Provides Public Comment to National Organic Standards Board on 2028 Sunset Review and Handling Subcommittee Proposals
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Quality Assurance International, a USDA-accredited organic certification agency and member of the NSF family of companies, submitted a public comment letter to the National Organic Standards Board regarding the Handling Subcommittee proposals and the 2028 Sunset Review. QAI detailed its usage data of various National List materials among its certified organic operations and provided perspectives on specific substances under evaluation.
QAI emphasized the role of chlorine ma more
Solana Policy Institute, DeFi Education Fund Urge Technology-Neutral Stablecoin Regulations From Office of the Comptroller of the Currency
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Solana Policy Institute and DeFi Education Fund submitted a public comment letter to the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency addressing the proposed rulemaking under the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act. Both organizations, focused on decentralized finance education and advocacy, emphasized the importance of a regulatory framework that supports innovation and legal clarity for payment stablecoins under the OCC's jurisdiction.
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Stellar Development Foundation Encourages Clear Definitions and Flexible Regulations for Stablecoin Issuance
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Stellar Development Foundation, a U.S.-based non-profit organization focused on equitable access to the global financial system, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. The letter addresses the OCC's Proposed Rule Implementing the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act, known as the GENIUS Act, and underscores key considerations for the regulatory framework governin more
Strengthening Organic Systems Emphasizes Enhanced Residue Testing for Global Organic Supply Chains
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Strengthening Organic Systems LLC submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program regarding the Certification, Accreditation, and Compliance Subcommittee's proposal on residue testing and unavoidable residual environmental contamination under Sec. 205.670. The organization highlighted the necessity of evolving residue testing into a comprehensive verification and deterrence tool amid expanding global organic supply chains.
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Tesla Urges PHMSA to Support Heavy-Duty Electric Vehicles for Hazmat Transportation
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Tesla Inc., Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation advocating for the safety and efficiency of heavy-duty electric vehicles, specifically the Tesla Semi, in the transport of hazardous materials. Tesla highlighted their substantial investment in EV technology and infrastructure as evidence that their trucks can safely replace internal combustion engine vehicles in more
Tobii Dynavox Urges CMS to Enhance 2028 HCBS Quality Measure Set With Assistive Technology Focus
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Tobii Dynavox LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2028 Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Quality Measure Set. The company highlights opportunities to improve the measure set by emphasizing communication access and assistive technology, which it sees as fundamental to person-centered planning, community integration, and beneficiary safety.
Tobii Dynavox encourages CMS to include the Nationa more
U.S. Internet Preservation Society Urges Higher Copyright Office Fees to Address Cost Recovery Gap
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Internet Preservation Society, a nonprofit organization focused on internet infrastructure preservation and copyright reform, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Copyright Office supporting the proposed fee adjustments. USIPS stresses the importance of increasing fees beyond the current proposal to address the Office's declining cost recovery and rising operational costs.
The letter highlights a troubling decrease in cost recovery from approximately 6 more
Vermont Organic Farmers Endorse Chlorine Use Limits and Support National Organic Standards Board Material Relistings
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Vermont Organic Farmers LLC, Richmond, recently submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Standards Board. VOF also collaborated with the Northeast Organic Farming Association of Vermont, which represents more than 1,700 members, to provide input on various NOSB agenda items scheduled for review in May 2026.
In their letter, VOF expressed support for the Livestock Subcommittee's proposal to amend the annotation for the use of c more
Wholesum Farms Arizona Advocates for Key Organic Inputs in USDA Organic Program Review
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Wholesum Farms Arizona LLC, an organic tomato grower operating under 24 acres of greenhouses since 2012, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program regarding matters discussed at the National Organic Standards Board's Spring 2026 meeting. The company reaffirmed its commitment to USDA organic standards and addressed several proposals critical to organic crop production and certification processes.
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Wolf & Associates Supports USDA Proposal on Organic Residue Testing and Calls for E-Commerce Labeling Rules
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Wolf and Associates Inc., a consultancy specializing in organic sector compliance and certification, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Agriculture National Organic Program regarding the Certification, Accreditation, Compliance Subcommittee's proposals on residue testing and e-commerce labeling.
In their letter, Wolf & Associates expresses general support for the CACS recommendation to change mandatory residue testing requirements by balancing r more
Tipoffs: Iran
China's E-Commerce Air Exports Declined in March
SURREY, England, May 6 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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China's e-commerce air exports declined in March
By Damian Brett
E-commerce air trade volumes out of China, which have turbocharged air cargo demand in recent years, declined in March for the first time in a number of years.
Analysis carried out by consultant and data provider Aevean shows that in March, e-commerce volumes from China declined by 6% year on year.
Aevean managing director Marco Bloemen pointed out that more
CSIS Issues Commentary: How to Lose an Information War in 10 Days
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Director Benjamin Jensen, associate fellow Jose M. Macias, and intern Nico Vacca, all of the Futures Lab:
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How to Lose an Information War in 10 Days
We live in a surreal world in which battlefield success does not necessarily translate into an information advantage. Belief is suspended from reality largely because most of us spend hours of our waking lives bombarded more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Lessons for the United States in the Militant Attacks That Killed Mali's Defense Minister
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Oge Onubogu, director and senior fellow of the Africa Program:
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Lessons for the United States in the Militant Attacks that Killed Mali's Defense Minister
The security crisis in Africa's western Sahel region has entered a dangerous new phase with the recent unprecedented and coordinated attacks in military-controlled areas and urban centers of Mali by al Qaeda-linked more
DNC: In Iowa, Vance Fails to Sell the Trump-Vance Agenda That's Driving Up Costs and Hurting Families and Farmers
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 5, 2026:
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In Iowa, Vance Fails to Sell the Trump-Vance Agenda That's Driving Up Costs and Hurting Families and Farmers
Even higher prices and cuts to healthcare are hurting Iowa families and farmers
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Today, JD Vance traveled to Iowa's 3rd Congressional District to peddle more of the same broken promises that he and Donald Trump have been making for more than a year, but Iowans aren't buying more
DNC: Republicans Want Taxpayers to Pay $1 Billion for Trump's White House Ballroom Project
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on May 5, 2026:
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Republicans Want Taxpayers to Pay $1 Billion for Trump's White House Ballroom Project
After months of Donald Trump vowing that his White House ballroom renovations would be "taxpayer-free," Republican Senator Chuck Grassley released the Judiciary Committee's funding request yesterday, revealing that Republicans are planning to force Americans to pay $1 BILLION for Trump's East Wing r more
During National Small Business Week, Ranking Member Markey Celebrates America's Main Streets, Condemns Trump's Anti-American Small Business Agenda
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, issued the following statement on May 4, 2026:
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During National Small Business Week, Ranking Member Markey Celebrates America's Main Streets, Condemns Trump's Anti-American Small Business Agenda
Trump continues to turn Main Street into Pain Street with cruel cuts, terrible tariff taxes, and catastrophic cost increases
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European Policy Centre Issues Commentary to Euractiv: Free Passage is Fading - Europe Needs a Navy
BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 6 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following excertps of a commentary on May 5, 2026, by senior visiting fellow Chris Kremidas-Courtney to Euractiv:
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Free passage is fading: Europe needs a navy
The sea lanes Europe took for granted are gone. How will it respond?
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Since January 2025 it was clear that US disengagement could eventually leave Europe's vital sea lanes less safe. Iran has transformed the Strait of Hormuz into a wartime toll road, charging ves more
Fordham Political Review Posts Commentary: Acceleration Without Guardrails
BRONX, New York, May 6 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by Nathan Wellman:
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Acceleration Without Guardrails
"In mid-2030, the AI releases a dozen quiet-spreading biological weapons in major cities, lets them silently infect almost everyone, then triggers them with a chemical spray. Most are dead within hours; the few survivors (e.g. preppers in bunkers, sailors on submarines) are mopped up by drones... Earth-born civilization has a glorious more
Fordham Political Review Posts Commentary: Hosting the World Cup in a Fractured America
BRONX, New York, May 6 -- The Fordham Political Review posted the following commentary on May 4, 2026, by Amelia Felice:
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Hosting the World Cup in a Fractured America
With official gameplay starting on June 11, the United States State Department expects a possible upward of 10 million visitors to the United States this summer. But will some fans hesitate? With a nation almost known for its gun violence, along with recent immigration crackdown and political hostility. The question is no l more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to GIS Reports: India's West Asian Dilemma
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by senior fellow Aparna Pande to GIS Reports:
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India's West Asian Dilemma
The Iran conflict is disrupting India's energy supplies and remittances, forcing New Delhi to balance ties with Iran, the US, Israel, and Gulf states.
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Ifo Institute: Business Climate in Germany's Chemical Industry Hits Three-Year Low
MUNICH, Germany, May 6 -- ifo Institute issued the following news release:
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Business Climate in Germany's Chemical Industry Hits Three-Year Low
The business climate in Germany's chemical industry clouded over in April. The Business Climate Index fell to -29.0 points, down from -25.1* points in March, the lowest level in almost three years. Companies assessed their current business situation at -27.1 points as somewhat better than in March, when it stood at -31.2* points. By contrast, pri more
Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Iran Conflict Could Help Revive Moribund Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by John C.K. Daly, Eurasian foreign affairs and defense policy expert and non-resident fellow at the Central Asia-Caucasus Institute, in its Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Iran Conflict Could Help Revive Moribund Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline
Executive Summary:
* The Iran conflict has made completing the moribund Trans-Caspian Gas Pipeline (TCP) increasingly attractive. Central Asia is looking to export more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Moscow's Replacement of Dagestan Leadership Likely Making Bad Situation Worse
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on May 5, 2026, by Paul Goble, specialist on ethnic and religious questions in Eurasia, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Moscow's Replacement of Dagestan Leadership Likely Making Bad Situation Worse
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* Russian President Vladimir Putin has replaced Dagestan Governor Sergey Melikov and his team with Fyodor Shchukin, head of Dagestan's Supreme Court, after long being unhappy with the more
Latest Middle East Escalation "Reverses Recovery" of Air Cargo
SURREY, England, May 6 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news:
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Latest Middle East escalation "reverses recovery" of air cargo
By Rebecca Jeffrey
SEKO Logistics has reported that Iranian missile and drone attacks on the UAE on 4 May have restricted airspace again and there is a global air cargo capacity shortfall of up to 16%.
The logistics company said that the latest developments in the ongoing Middle East conflict have resulted in a reversal of recovery momentum following the more
Merkley Statement on Republicans' Bill Gifting ICE, Border Patrol Billions While Ignoring Middle Class Families
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Budget Committee, issued the following statement on May 4, 2026:
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Merkley Statement on Republicans' Bill Gifting ICE, Border Patrol Billions While Ignoring Middle Class Families
Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement after Senate Republicans released bill text that will gift the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and more
No WAR Act Legislation by Rep. Hoyle Analyzed
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The No WAR Act, originally introduced by Rep. Val T. Hoyle, D-OR, on April 30, 2026, has been analyzed by the Congressional Research Service. This legislation aims to amend the Congressional Budget and Impoundment Control Act of 1974 to establish a point of order against any reconciliation measures that allocate budget authority for unauthorized military operations against Iran.
The No WAR Act seeks to ensure that any military action against Iran is explicitly authorized by more
Pembina Institute: Leading Clean Energy Experts Warn Carney Can't 'Build Canada Strong' Without Robust Alberta MOU Outcomes
CALGARY, Alberta, May 6 -- Pembina Institute issued the following news release:
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Leading clean energy experts warn Carney can't "build Canada strong" without robust Alberta MOU outcomes
Canada stuck in "unhelpful feedback loop" of oil and gas expansion as global energy transition accelerates
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Prominent climate and clean energy experts across Canada are today urging Prime Minister Mark Carney to reach a final agreement on crucial aspects of the Alberta-Ottawa memorandum of understandin more
Secretary of State Rubio Targets Iranian "Hostage" Tactics with New U.N. Resolution to Secure Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement on May 5, 2026, by Secretary Marco Rubio regarding a proposed United Nations Security Council resolution aimed at countering Iranian aggression and securing freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz:
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The Islamic Republic of Iran continues to hold the world's economy hostage with its efforts to close the Strait of Hormuz, threats to attack ships in the Strait, laying of sea mines that pose a danger to shippi more
Secretary of State Rubio: U.S. Offensive in Iran is 'Over' as 'Project Freedom' Shifts Focus to Strait of Hormuz Blockade
WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced a major U.S. military initiative, dubbed "Project Freedom," during a May 5, 2026, news briefing, revealing that President Trump has ordered the military to escort thousands of stranded civilian sailors to safety through the Iranian-blockaded Strait of Hormuz.
-- Marlyn T. Vitin, Targeted News Service
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Here is the transcript of the news briefing:
SECRETARY RUBIO: Hello. Thank you, guys, for having me today. I'll be filling in more
UANI Applauds President Trump's Launching of Project Freedom
NEW YORK, May 6 -- United Against Nuclear Iran posted the following news release on May 4, 2026:
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UANI Applauds President Trump's Launching of Project Freedom
The Safe Passage Through an Internationalized Strait of Hormuz is Long Overdue
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Today United Against Nuclear Iran (UANI) Chairman Governor Jeb Bush and CEO Ambassador Mark D. Wallace released the following statement on President Trump's launch of Project Freedom:
"UANI applauds President Trump for launching Project Freedom to e more
'Project Freedom' Aims to Get Thousands of Commercial Ships Safely Through Strait of Hormuz
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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'Project Freedom' Aims to Get Thousands of Commercial Ships Safely Through Strait of Hormuz
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Iran has blocked safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz in the Persian Gulf for commercial cargo and tanker vessels, trapping thousands inside the gulf and halting the free flow of commerce in the region.
Project Freedom is meant to reopen the strait to commercial vessels, said Secretary of War Pete Hegseth during more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Bennet Leads 13 Colleagues to Demand Trump Administration Resume Russian Oil Sanctions
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Denver -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, and 13 Senate colleagues urged Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent to fully resume sanctions on Russian oil and use every available tool to cut into Russia's war windfall profits.
In their letter, the more
Congressman Castro Leads Group of 30 Lawmakers in Demanding End to Ambiguity in Israel's Nuclear Capabilities
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Castro Leads Group of 30 Lawmakers in Demanding End to Ambiguity in Israel's Nuclear Capabilities
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Congressman Joaquin Castro, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee's Western Hemisphere Subcommittee, led a group of 30 House Democrats in demanding the U.S. Department of State hold Israel to the same standard as other countries and provide transparency on Israels' nuclear ca more
End the Iran Conflict and Refocus on What Matters Most to Americans: Driving Down Costs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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End the Iran Conflict and Refocus on What Matters Most to Americans: Driving Down Costs
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In response to reports of escalation by Iran and continued exchanges of fire in the Strait of Hormuz, AFP Chief Government Affairs Officer Brent Gardner issued the following statement:
"Our armed forces have achieved significant military successes throughout this campaign. The soon more
In the news: MTSU faculty, staff talk censorship, AI, unemployment, Pirates, more
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, May 5 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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In the news: MTSU faculty, staff talk censorship, AI, unemployment, Pirates, more
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University faculty and staff recently shared their perspectives with media on various issues, including employment rates, artificial intelligence, censorship and finances.
* Allie Sultan, media arts professor, talked with Axios Nashville on April 9 about the launch more
Institute for Energy Research: Iran Strikes the United Arab Emirates
WASHINGTON, May 5 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Iran Strikes the United Arab Emirates
Key Takeaways
1 Iran's response to President Trump's "Project Freedom" was an attack on the UAE's alternative to maritime traffic in the strait -the Fujairah Oil facility -and drone strikes targeting shipping.
2 Trump initiated the humanitarian effort to ease shipping constraints in the Strait of Hormuz over the weekend in response to pleas f more
Kraynak Institute Hosts Masih Alinejad, Iranian-American Journalist and Activist
HAMILTON, New York, May 5 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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Kraynak Institute Hosts Masih Alinejad, Iranian-American Journalist and Activist
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On April 23, 2026, the Kraynak Institute for the Study of Freedom and Western Traditions, an on-campus forum dedicated to free speech and constitutional democracy, hosted Iranian-American journalist and women's rights activist Masih Alinejad to speak to Colgate students in a lecture and private conversation. During the lecture, Al more
New Report Shows Massachusetts as Global Leader in Climatetech With 16 of Top 20 Energy Companies
BOSTON, Massachusetts, May 5 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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New Report Shows Massachusetts as Global Leader in Climatetech With 16 of Top 20 Energy Companies
Governor Maura Healey today highlighted Massachusetts' continued leadership in the global climatetech economy following the release of a new report identifying the top 20 global companies leading the energy transition worldwide. The report finds that 16 of those 20 companies have more
NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS DEMOCRATIC VETERANS, HOUSE COLLEAGUES IN INTRODUCTION OF IRAN WAR FUNDING PROHIBITION
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR: CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN LEADS DEMOCRATIC VETERANS, HOUSE COLLEAGUES IN INTRODUCTION OF IRAN WAR FUNDING PROHIBITION
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NO FUNDS FOR IRAN WAR: Congressman Pat Ryan Leads Democratic Veterans, House Colleagues in Introduction of Iran War Funding Prohibition
Congressman Ryan's bill prohibits the use of taxpayer dollars for military action against Iran in the absence of an AUMF or officia more
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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NRCC's Midterm Message: Ignore Everything We've Done
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The NRCC is begging voters to forget about the pain they have inflicted
The geniuses at the NRCC are begging voters to forget and ignore all of the pain they have inflicted on the American people in a new memo first reported by Punchbowl News.
They brag about a 'friendly' political environment, the resources of their 'strong more
On National Tourism Week, Lombardo-Trump Agenda Turns Visitors Away and Jacks Up Costs
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, May 5 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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On National Tourism Week, Lombardo-Trump Agenda Turns Visitors Away and Jacks Up Costs
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It's National Tourism Week and under Joe Lombardo and Donald Trump's reckless leadership, Las Vegas tourism is plummeting, gas and flight costs are skyrocketing, and economists warn that a recession could be coming. Yet, Lombardo thinks Nevadans should "feel a little pain " from Trump's tariffs.
And this "p more
Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Oil Market Manipulation and Protect Consumers As Gas Prices Climb
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Crack Down on Oil Market Manipulation and Protect Consumers As Gas Prices Climb
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California gas prices are up more than $1.50 per gallon since the start of Trump's war with Iran
WASHINGTON, D.C. - As Californians face rising gas prices driven by the Trump Administration's ongoing war in Iran, U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) joined Senators Maria Cantwel more
PM statement on strikes targeting UAE: 4 May 2026
LONDON, England, May 5 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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PM statement on strikes targeting UAE: 4 May 2026
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The UK condemns the drone and missile strikes targeting the United Arab Emirates.
As I set out during my visit to the region last month, stability in the Gulf directly affects the UK.
We stand in solidarity with the UAE and will continue to support the defence of our partners in the Gulf.
This escalation must cease. Iran needs to eng more
Prime Minister's remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026
LONDON, England, May 5 -- British Prime Minister Keir Starmer issued the following news release:
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Prime Minister's remarks at No10 Tackling Antisemitism Forum: 5 May 2026
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Thank you all for being here. We have a lot of work to do so it's very important we gather here to do that work.
Thank you Louis. That was incredibly powerful, and honest, and courageous. I think it's really important we heard you speak, in your words, saying how you feel, and what it feels like to be Jewish in Bri more
Rep. Panetta, Democratic Veterans Introduce War Powers Resolution to End War With Iran
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Jimmy Panetta, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Panetta, Democratic Veterans Introduce War Powers Resolution to End War With Iran
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Monterey, CA - U.S. Representative Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) joined Representatives Seth Moulton (MA-06), Jason Crow (CO-06), and several Democratic Veterans to introduce a War Powers Resolution designed to end the President's unauthorized, prolonged war in Iran and ensure the Administration remains answerable to more
Rep. Vasquez Keeps up Bipartisan Push to Regulate Prediction Markets and Crack Down on Corruption and Insider Trading
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Vasquez Keeps up Bipartisan Push to Regulate Prediction Markets and Crack Down on Corruption and Insider Trading
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) is renewing his push to close regulatory loopholes for prediction markets and ensure people are not using the platforms to profit off events that go against the public interest or take advantage of non-public informati more
Scalise Touts GOP Wins for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Working Families
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Scalise Touts GOP Wins for Small Businesses, Farmers, and Working Families
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NEW ORLEANS, La. -Today, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on Fox Business Network's Mornings with Maria to discuss Republicans' aggressive legislative push last week, including House passage of the Farm Bill for the first time since 2018 and advancing DHS funding, while highlighting President Trump's ef more
Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
WASHINGTON, May 5 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following transcript:
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Secretary of War Pete Hegseth and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Gen. Dan Caine Hold a Press Briefing
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SECRETARY OF WAR PETE HEGSETH: Well, as you know, President Trump has directed U.S. Central Command to restart the free flow of commerce through the Strait of Hormuz under the umbrella of Project Freedom. To be clear, this operation is separate and distinct from Operation Epic Fury. Project Freedo more
Two millionth electric car registered as market rebounds strongly from tax changes
LONDON, England, May 5 [Category: Transportation] -- The Society of Motor Manufacturers and Traders issued the following news:
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Two millionth electric car registered as market rebounds strongly from tax changes
* New car market rises 24.0% in April as market recovers from last year's negative tax change impact.
* Two millionth electric car registered, with robust 26.2% market share during low-volume month.
* 2026 outlook upgraded to 2.093m registrations overall, but ZEV share revised more
AS GAS PRICES SURGE IN ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES, SCHUMER DEMANDS AN END TO TRUMP'S RECKLESS IRAN WAR, ANNOUNCES HE WILL FORCE WEEKLY VOTES TO END WAR, AND CALLS ON NY HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO STAND UP FOR...
WASHINGTON, May 4 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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AS GAS PRICES SURGE IN ROCHESTER-FINGER LAKES, SCHUMER DEMANDS AN END TO TRUMP'S RECKLESS IRAN WAR, ANNOUNCES HE WILL FORCE WEEKLY VOTES TO END WAR, AND CALLS ON NY HOUSE REPUBLICANS TO STAND UP FOR...
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As Gas Skyrockets Over $4, And American Troops Remain In Harm's Way, NY House Republicans Refuse To Check Trump's Reckless War of Choice - Schumer, Standing With Local more
Merkley Statement on Republicans' Bill Gifting ICE, Border Patrol Billions While Ignoring Middle Class Families
WASHINGTON, May 4 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley Statement on Republicans' Bill Gifting ICE, Border Patrol Billions While Ignoring Middle Class Families
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR), Ranking Member of the Senate Budget Committee, released the below statement after Senate Republicans released bill text that will gift the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Custom more
