AARP Names Award-Winning Editor-in-Chief and Media Executive Michael Caruso as SVP and Chief Content Officer
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- AARP issued the following news release:
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AARP Names Award-Winning Editor-in-Chief and Media Executive Michael Caruso as SVP and Chief Content Officer
AARP, the nation's largest nonprofit dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age, has named Michael Caruso its SVP and Chief Content Officer, unifying the organization's expansive portfolio of media, live events, and digital platforms under a single editorial vision.
Named a Creati more
Advisor Practice With More Than $270 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Technology, Growth and Succession Planning Support
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 15 -- Ameriprise Financial, a provider of investment advice, asset management and insurance capabilities, issued the following news release:
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Advisor Practice with More Than $270 Million in Assets Joins Ameriprise Financial for Technology, Growth and Succession Planning Support
Johnson Stivender Wealth Advisors join the independent channel of Ameriprise from Raymond James Financial Services
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Private wealth advisory practice Johnson Stivender Wealth Advisor more
Albright College Launches AI Education Program for K-12 Educators and Receives Grant From Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
READING, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Albright College issued the following news:
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Albright College Launches AI Education Program for K-12 Educators and Receives Grant from Glenn W. Bailey Foundation
Grant supports PDE-approved Artificial Intelligence Endorsement program launching August 2026, equipping Pennsylvania teachers with AI literacy and classroom integration skills
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Albright College has received a $20,000 grant from the Glenn W. Bailey Foundation to launch what is poised to be on more
ASCET Maps Semiconductor Standardization Landscape, Identifies Gaps to Sustain U.S. Leadership
WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release:
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ASCET Maps Semiconductor Standardization Landscape, Identifies Gaps to Sustain U.S. Leadership
This ecosystem scan provides insight into how to support greater capacity and reliability across the semiconductor industry. more
Banks Secures AI OVERWATCH Act in Senate NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Banks Secures AI OVERWATCH Act in Senate NDAA
Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) secured the inclusion of his AI OVERWATCH Act in the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), ensuring that the chips powering the next generation of artificial intelligence strengthen American innovation and national security.
The AI OVERWATCH Act codifies President Trump's restrictions on expo more
Broad Institute Issues Commentary: What All of Us means for the future of biobanks and precision medicine
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 15 [Category: Medical] -- The Broad Institute posted the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Stacey Gabriel executive vice president and head of platforms and scientific execution:
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What All of Us means for the future of biobanks and precision medicine
Genomics pioneer Stacey Gabriel describes how the Broad Institute helped enable the latest All of Us data release and shares the vision for an expanded national biobank.
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Early in my career, I trave more
Cal. State-San Bernardino Joins Winning Regional CSU Initiative to Expand Career Opportunities for Students
SAN BERNARDINO, California, July 15 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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CSUSB joins winning regional CSU initiative to expand career opportunities for students
The six-campus partnership will connect more than 250,000 California State University students in Southern California with expanded alumni networks, employer connections and career opportunities through a new regional recruitment model.
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Cal State San Bernardino is part of a six-camp more
Case Western Reserve: Unprecedented Northeast Ohio Partnership Chosen for NSF Engine Award, Providing Up to $160M to Propel Regional Manufacturing Innovation, Technology and Jobs
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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Unprecedented Northeast Ohio partnership chosen for NSF Engine award, providing up to $160M to propel regional manufacturing innovation, technology and jobs
Coalition of private industry, philanthropic institutions, higher education, economic development partners, nonprofit and government selected for transformative U.S. National Science Foundation award
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An unprecedented coalition of more than 70 more
Columbia Journalism School: 2026 Pulitzer Center Fellows Announced
NEW YORK, July 15 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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2026 Pulitzer Center Fellows Announced
Eight graduates will report on underreported stories around the world through grants administered by the Pulitzer Center.
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Columbia Journalism School, in partnership with the Pulitzer Center, is proud to announce the graduates from the Class of 2026 selected for fellowships to pursue ambitious reporting projects on underreported issues of global import more
Expert Faculty, Real Research: Discover Anthropology, History and Political Science at Southeast Missouri State University
CAPE GIRARDEAU, Missouri, July 15 -- Southeast Missouri State University issued the following news:
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Expert Faculty, Real Research: Discover Anthropology, History and Political Science at SEMO
In the Department of Anthropology, History and Political Science, faculty are actively researching the issues shaping communities across Missouri and the nation, from property rights and flood mitigation to artificial intelligence in classrooms and the future of civic engagement. Their work not on more
FAU Completes Successful First Offering of Hacking for Defense
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 15 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Completes Successful First Offering of Hacking for Defense
Program Snapshot: Florida Atlantic University recently completed its inaugural Hacking for Defense course, a national innovation program that connects students with real-world challenges from the U.S. Department of Defense and Intelligence Community. Offered through FAU's College of E more
FIS Risk Technology Takes Top Industry Honors for AI-Embedded Actuarial Modeling and Cloud Infrastructure
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 15 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release:
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FIS Risk Technology Takes Top Industry Honors for AI-Embedded Actuarial Modeling and Cloud Infrastructure
* FIS Enterprise Risk Suite was named Best Cloud Platform for Risk Applications at the 2026 Risk Technology Awards for its containerized, cloud-native architecture that eliminates disruptive upgrade cycles.
* FIS Insurance Risk Suite - Prophet, earned the Best Use of Artificial more
Fordham Law's In-House Counsel Institute Returns With Focus on AI
BRONX, New York, July 15 -- Fordham University School of Law issued the following news:
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Fordham Law's In-House Counsel Institute Returns with a Focus on AI
By Josh Friedland
Fordham Law School, in collaboration with global law firm DLA Piper, is launching the second year of its In-House Counsel Institute, with a focus on AI.
The online program is open to current in-house attorneys looking to advance their roles as business partners and gain insights from experts from a range of indust more
Gartner Predicts At Least 15% of Nations in Volatile Geopolitical Zones Will Establish Data Embassy Agreements by 2029
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 15 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Predicts At Least 15% of Nations in Volatile Geopolitical Zones Will Establish Data Embassy Agreements by 2029
Need for Sovereign Dispersion Grows as Data Localization Creates a "Digital Bullseye" Risk
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At least 15% of nations in volatile geopolitical regions will establish formal data embassy agreements by 2029 to ensure continuity o more
Gartner Survey Shows 72% of Supply Chain Leaders Revisit Final Approvals for Network Decisions at Least Once, Causing Delays
STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 15 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Shows 72% of Supply Chain Leaders Revisit Final Approvals for Network Decisions at Least Once, Causing Delays
Frequent Decision Regret Signals Need for More Flexible Network Investment Planning
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Seventy-two percent of supply chain leaders say they have had to revisit final approvals for network decisions at least once, contribu more
Indiana Chamber Sharpens Statewide Prosperity Plan to Accelerate Indiana's Growth
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 15 (TNSrpt) -- The Indiana Chamber of Commerce issued the following news release:
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Indiana Chamber Sharpens Statewide Prosperity Plan to Accelerate Indiana's Growth
Updated Indiana Prosperity 2035 Roadmap Narrows Priorities, Strengthens Benchmarks and Calls on Business Leaders to Help Drive Measurable Progress
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Three years after launching its statewide vision plan, Indiana Prosperity 2035 (IP35), the Indiana Chamber of Commerce is sharpening that focus to m more
Johns Hopkins: Welcome New Faculty - Lakshmi Advances Research at the Intersection of Water, Climate, and Health
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 15 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release:
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Welcome New Faculty: Lakshmi Advances Research at the Intersection of Water, Climate, and Health
EHE is pleased to welcome Venkataraman "Venkat" Lakshmi as the Benjamin Howell Griswold Professor of Geography and International Affairs.
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The Department of Environmental Health and Engineering is pleased to welcome Venkataraman "Venkat" Lakshmi as the Benjamin Ho more
Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Americans Haven't Given Up on Higher Ed
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 15 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by chief data and research officer Courtney Brown:
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Americans haven't given up on higher ed. They're asking more of it.
Every year, Gallup's survey on confidence in higher education generates a familiar headline: Americans are losing faith in colleges and universities.
This year's findings seem to reinforce that narrative. Confidence fell again, with just 38 percent of Americans now saying they have more
Michigan Medicine Podcast Features Medical School Dean Wang on His Perspective on Medicine and Science
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 15 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following transcript of a podcast involving dean of the Medical School Tommy Wang:
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Michigan Medicine Presents: Tommy Wang, M.D., Dean, University of Michigan Medical School
A New Dean's Perspective on Medicine, Science and What Comes Next
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Join MD student Cassie Evans and PhD student Sam Collie for a wide-ranging conversation with Dean Tommy Wang, M.D. As he reflec more
National Alliance for Care at Home Hosts 2026 Finance and Technology Summit
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 15 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release:
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National Alliance for Care at Home Hosts 2026 Finance and Technology Summit
Over 600 industry leaders gather in Boston for three-day summit focused on financial transformation and emerging technologies
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On July 12-14, the National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) successfully hosted the 2026 Alliance Finance and Technology Summit in Boston, MA. The Summit brought togeth more
New York Life Insurance: Americans Seek Financial Stability, Prioritize Retirement Confidence
NEW YORK, July 15 (TNSxrep) -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release:
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Americans seek financial stability, prioritize retirement confidence
Americans with a financial professional are nearly twice as likely to feel prepared for what's ahead.
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Amid economic uncertainty, Americans are adjusting budgets, revisiting strategies and planning for the future. Yet their confidence in long-term financial security is falling, according to the more
NRF Releases Updated Retail Fraud Taxonomy
WASHINGTON, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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NRF Releases Updated Retail Fraud Taxonomy
The National Retail Federation today released an updated version of the NRF Retail Fraud Taxonomy, a guide for analyzing fraud activity across retail environments developed collaboratively by NRF, Target Corporation and the Chertoff Group.
"Retail fraud has evolved: It is sophisticated, technology-driven and increasingly affecting more
Oracle Introduces AI-Native Builder Experience to Create and Run Agentic Applications in Oracle Fusion Applications
REDWOOD SHORES, California, July 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Oracle Introduces AI-Native Builder Experience to Create and Run Agentic Applications in Oracle Fusion Applications
New no-code and pro-code capabilities enable customers and partners to build Fusion Agentic Applications backed by specialized agent teams, Fusion business objects, workflows, approvals, governance, and auditability
With the new more
Oracle OPERA Cloud Central Implements Additional Systems to Further Loews Hotels Delivery of Exceptional Guest Experiences
REDWOOD SHORES, California, July 15 -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, issued the following news release:
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Oracle OPERA Cloud Central Implements Additional Systems to Further Loews Hotels Delivery of Exceptional Guest Experiences
Integrated sales, service, loyalty, and distribution capabilities give hotel brand a complete, connected hospitality platform to optimize operations and results
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Loews Hotels & Co is adding Oracle OPERA Cloud Central services, to enhanc more
Pega Infinity 26 Now Available to Deliver Predictable Outcomes With Predictable AI Costs
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Pega Infinity 26 Now Available to Deliver Predictable Outcomes with Predictable AI Costs
New release of Pega's suite of enterprise solutions curbs rising token fees while delivering predictable outcomes with governed, reliable AI execution at scale
WALTHAM, Mass. - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company more
Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Portugal's AMALIA Treats AI as a Public Good
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by senior research staffer Monica De Bolle:
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Portugal's AMALIA treats AI as a public good
The global competition for supremacy in artificial intelligence (AI) is dominated by the major technology behemoths in the United States vs. their rivals in authoritarian China. But there is a third path forward being pursued by countries in Europe that view AI as a public, not more
Querrey InQbation Lab Reaches Milestone With 25th Resident Company Commercializing Northwestern University Breakthroughs
EVANSTON, Illinois, July 15 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release:
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Querrey InQbation Lab reaches milestone with 25th resident company commercializing Northwestern breakthroughs
Querrey InQbation Lab reaches milestone; with more than 100 active startup companies based on Northwestern intellectual property collectively employ more than 1,200 people
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The Querrey InQbation Lab (The Q) at Northwestern University has reached a significant milestone, becoming home to more
Rockefeller Foundation: New Commission Launches to Chart Next Chapter of Foreign Assistance
NEW YORK, July 15 -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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New Commission Launches to Chart Next Chapter of Foreign Assistance
* Co-chaired by former Gov. David Beasley (R -- South Carolina) and former Sen. Ben Cardin (D -- Maryland), Rockefeller and Packard Foundations, along with other partners, launch initiative one year after USAID's closure.
* Independent Commission gets underway as new polling shows 8 in 10 Americans want aid reformed, not more
Skanska USA Building Establishes Digital Transformation and Solutions Team to Expand the Use of AI Across the Business
NEW YORK, July 15 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
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Skanska USA Building establishes Digital Transformation and Solutions Team to expand the use of AI across the business
New team unites data, AI and emerging technology capabilities to strengthen project delivery and support business operations
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Skanska, a leading global construction and development firm, announced the formation of its Digital Transformation and Solutions Team, a m more
SUNY Chancellor King Completes SUNY Reconnect Campus Tour Meeting Students, Faculty, and Staff During First Year
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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SUNY Chancellor King Completes SUNY Reconnect Campus Tour Meeting Students, Faculty, and Staff During First Year
Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Associate Degree Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields
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State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. today celebrated the first year of SUNY Reconnect following a t more
Temple University Q&A: Why Celebrity Weight Loss Becomes Everyone's Business
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Temple University posted the following Q&A involving Amanda M. Czerniawski, professor of instruction in the Department of Sociology:
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Why celebrity weight loss becomes everyone's business
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Temple sociologist Amanda Czerniawski explains celebrity wasting syndrome and why celebrity weight loss sparks broader conversations about body image, beauty standards and representation.
Amanda M. Czerniawski, professor of instruction in Temple University's D more
Texas A&M Engineering: Aggie Student Startup Wins Large Checks at National Competition
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 15 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Aggie student startup wins large checks at national competition
CEO and aerospace engineering student Akku Kumar is hoping to change the way that airlines handle carry-on baggage at the gate using cameras in airports.
By Marina Vences, Contributor
Aggie founded startup Arrow Analytics entered the Texas A&M New Ventures Competition (TNVC) in June, where the team was awarded ch more
Through Google-funded Initiative, University of Georgia Students Use AI Technology, Community Engagement to Support Georgia Farmers
ATHENS, Georgia, July 15 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news:
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Through Google-funded initiative, UGA students use AI technology, community engagement to support Georgia farmers
The AI-powered digital platform helps farmers complete reports and recordkeeping
By Roy Parry
For many Georgia farmers, the workday doesn't end when they leave the field. After long hours of planting, spraying and harvesting crops, many still spend evenings completing paperwork, compliance rep more
Trio Mobil Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Based Industrial Safety and SIF Prevention
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 15 (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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Trio Mobil Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Based Industrial Safety and SIF Prevention
Recognition underscores Trio Mobil's leadership in AI-driven industrial safety intelligence, advancing proactive risk prevention, re more
USD School of Education Pledges to Prepare Future Educators for Digital Learning Environments
VERMILLION, South Dakota, July 15 -- The University of South Dakota posted the following news:
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USD School of Education Pledges to Prepare Future Educators for Digital Learning Environments
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The University of South Dakota School of Education announced it has signed the Alliance for Innovation in Teacher Education pledge, committing to prepare educators with the skills to successfully use technology for learning in face-to-face, hybrid and online classrooms.
"Preparing future educator more
VFW: PACT Act Implementation - Modernizing VA Disability Claims Through Effective Technology
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 15 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following statement on July 13, 2026, by Deputy Director Gregg Orto:
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PACT Act Implementation: Modernizing VA Disability Claims Through Effective Technology
Washington, D.C.
Chairman Barrett, Ranking Member Budzinski, and members of the subcommittee, on behalf of the men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States (VFW) and its Auxiliary, thank you more
Virginia Tech: Grant Funds Computer Scientist's Look Into the Hidden Architecture of DNA
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Grant funds computer scientist's look into the hidden architecture of DNA
The five-year, $2 million award from the National Institutes of Health will support Professor Alexey Onufriev's inquiry into molecular simulations, AI-assisted drug discovery, and the biological mechanisms behind aging and disease.
By Tonia Moxley
A computer scientist is combining physics, biology, and artificial intelligence (AI) to tack more
White House Launches Gold Eagle Initiative for Unprecedented Cybersecurity Vulnerability Coordination
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House issued the following news:
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White House Launches Gold Eagle Initiative for Unprecedented Cybersecurity Vulnerability Coordination
President Trump's bold vision to secure and accelerate American artificial intelligence (AI) innovation is being actioned through the creation of "GOLD EAGLE," a clearinghouse that enables unprecedented cybersecurity vulnerability coordination. Open-source software partners and American critical infrastructure companies b more
Artificial Intelligence Research Contractor Sought for NIH in Bethesda, Md.
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The National Institutes of Health in Bethesda, Maryland, is seeking proposals for a project focused on utilizing artificial intelligence and radiomics to predict the risk of hepatocellular carcinoma in patients with cirrhosis. This initiative aims to enhance the understanding of liver cancer risk and recurrence, ultimately improving patient outcomes through advanced imaging and data analysis.
The Liver Diseases Branch will leverage funding from the Bench-to-Bedside and Ba more
Technology Integrator and Accelerator Sought for ARPA-H, District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is seeking innovative solutions for the Technology InteGrator and AcceleratoR (TIGAR) initiative in Washington, District of Columbia. This effort aims to develop enabling technologies that stabilize regenerative tissues and organs, focusing on temperature-flexible storage solutions for complex biological systems.
The TIGAR Exploratory Topic encourages proposals more
Technology Integrator and Accelerator Sought for ARPA-H, District of Columbia
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Department of Health and Human Services, through the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), is seeking innovative solutions under the Technology InteGrator and AcceleratoR (TIGAR) initiative in Washington, District of Columbia. This effort aims to develop enabling technologies for stabilizing regenerative tissues and organs, focusing on temperature-flexible storage solutions for complex biological systems.
Proposals should address the creation of new m more
4 UCF Experts Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows
ORLANDO, Florida, July 14 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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4 UCF Experts Named 2026 American Academy of Nursing Fellows
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Four faculty members from UCF's College of Nursing have been selected to receive the profession's most prestigious recognition of fellows of the American Academy of Nursing (FAAN): Jean Davis '19PhD, Jacqueline LaManna '13PhD, Kimberly Navarro and Kaitlyn Rechenberg.
UCF has the most inductees among universities in Florida in the 202 more
7 Early-Career Faculty Honored for Creativity, Innovation
DAVIS, California, July 14 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news:
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7 Early-Career Faculty Honored for Creativity, Innovation
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Seven early-career faculty members at UC Davis are being recognized with awards from the university and the UC Office of the President that highlight their research and creative exploration.
Benjamin Hurrell, assistant professor of nutrition and immunology in the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, has been named this more
A history of leadership in energy and electrical grid innovation
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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A history of leadership in energy and electrical grid innovation
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UNC Charlotte's William States Lee College of Engineering, an energy-innovation leader for nearly two decades, steadily built its research capability, partnerships and workforce to support one of America's most urgent infrastructure challenges: the modernization of the national electric grid.
In 2 more
ACDI Launches ACE to Help Partners & Customers Access Support Faster
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ACDI Launches ACE to Help Partners & Customers Access Support Faster
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Access Control Devices Inc. (ACDI) has launched ACE, an AI-powered support assistant designed to help partners and customers find answers faster, access helpful resources and take a smarter first step when support questions arise.
ACE, short for ACDI Customer Expert, gives users an easy way to ask more
AI Bonding Wire for Semiconductor Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- NIPPON STEEL CHEMICAL & MATERIAL CO., LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12685206 B2, initially filed Jan. 31, 2022) developed by six inventors Yuya Suto, Tokyo, Japan; Tomohiro Uno, Tokyo, Japan; Tetsuya Oyamada, Tokyo, Japan; Daizo Oda, Saitama, Japan; Motoki Eto, Saitama, Japan; and Yuto Kurihara, Saitama, Japan, for "AI bonding wire for semiconductor devices." more
AI Methods for Transforming a Text Prompt Into an Immersive Volumetric Photo or Video
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- STEVENS LAW GROUP, P.C., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682552 B2, initially filed Sept. 28, 2023) developed by Lawrence Wayne Neal, Salem, Oregon, and Forrest Briggs, Palo Alto, California, for "AI methods for transforming a text prompt into an immersive volumetric photo or video." more
AI-assisted Power Amplifier Optimization
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- MEDIATEK INC., Hsinchu City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12683557 B2, initially filed July 4, 2022) developed by twelve inventors Po-Yu Chen, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Hao Chen, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Yi-Min Tsai, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Hao Yun Chen, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Hsien-Kai Kuo, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Hantao Huang, Singapore, Singapore; Hsin-Hung Chen, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Yu Hsien Chang, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Yu-Ming Lai, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Li more
Alpha-1 Foundation Advocates for Modernized Rare Disease Therapy Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Alpha-1 Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration supporting a citizen petition seeking modernization of regulatory standards for therapies targeting rare diseases.
The nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency, emphasized the need for updated evidentiary and trial design approaches tailored t more
Apparatus and Method for Generating Context-Aware Device Prompts and Transmission Protocols
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AI LEADERSHIP LABS, LLC, Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12683918 B1, initially filed Aug. 20, 2025) developed by Geoff Woods, Austin, Texas, and Randall Joseph Ottinger, Bellevue, Washington, for "Apparatus and method for generating context-aware device prompts and transmission protocols." more
Approaches to Ascertaining Behavioral Deviations Based on an Analysis of Multiple Digital Activities Performed on the Same Service or Across Different Services to Detect Threats
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ABNORMAL AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12684005 B2, initially filed April 24, 2024) developed by six inventors Sanjay Jeyakumar, Oakland, California; Abhijit Bagri, Oakland, California; David Hagar, London, United Kingdom; Tanooj Parekh, Mountain View, California; Tejas Khot, Seattle, Washington; and Yingkai Gao, Brooklyn, New York, for "Approaches to ascertaining behavioral deviations based on an analysis of multiple dig more
Approaches to Documenting and Visualizing Indications of Risk Discovered Through an Analysis of Digital Activities Performed Across Different Services and Using the Same for Detecting Threats
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ABNORMAL AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12684004 B2, initially filed April 24, 2024) developed by ten inventors Sanjay Jeyakumar, Oakland, California; Abhijit Bagri, Oakland, California; David Hagar, London, United Kingdom; Tanooj Parekh, Mountain View, California; Sanish Mahadik, Fremont, California; Cheng-Lin Yeh, San Mateo, California; Yingkai Gao, Brooklyn, New York; Thomas Dawes, Northamptonshire, United Kingdom; Lucas more
Approaches to Ingesting Information Regarding Digital Activities Performed Across Different Services and Using the Same for Detecting Threats
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ABNORMAL AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12684003 B2, initially filed April 24, 2024) developed by eight inventors Sanjay Jeyakumar, Oakland, California; Abhijit Bagri, Oakland, California; David Hagar, London, United Kingdom; Tanooj Parekh, Mountain View, California; Sanish Mahadik, Fremont, California; Cheng-Lin Yeh, San Mateo, California; Shoaib Ahmed, Bangalore, India; and Chuan De Sheng, Jurong, Singapore, for "Approac more
Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based System and Method for Generating System Architecture Representations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681835 B2, initially filed May 15, 2024) developed by twelve inventors Rajendra Prasad Tanniru, Basking Ridge, New Jersey; Vijeth Srinivas Hegde, Bangalore, India; Ravindra Kabbinale, Bangalore, India; Santhosh Mv, Kasaragod, India; Sreenath Kothavoor, Kannur, India; Amrutha Pervody Bhat, Bangalore, India; Naveen Raj K P, Kasaragod, India; Lakshmi Srinivasan, Bangalore, India more
Artificial Intelligence Agent Output Through Caching Predicted Inputs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682217 B2, initially filed Feb. 4, 2026) developed by Rohit Pradeep Shetty, Bangalore, India, for "Artificial intelligence agent output through caching predicted inputs." more
Artificial Intelligence Chat Bot for Configuring a Distributed Computing System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- TRUIST BANK, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682203 B2, initially filed Oct. 30, 2023) developed by Narayan Kapil, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence chat bot for configuring a distributed computing system." more
Artificial Intelligence Pressure Control Multiple Track Injection Liquid-to-Gas Conversion Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- Two inventors, Charles H Ng, Palo Alto, California, and Hokchung Ng, Toronto, Canada, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12680183 B2, initially filed Aug. 11, 2023) for "Artificial intelligence pressure control multiple track injection liquid-to-gas conversion method." more
Artificial Intelligence-Powered Incubation Management System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- KPMG INTERNATIONAL SERVICES LTD, London, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682323 B2, initially filed March 3, 2025) developed by Nadine Fahim, Tampa, Florida, and David Anema, Amstelveen, Netherlands, for "Artificial intelligence-powered incubation management system." more
Assumption Alumni Named to Local Power Lists
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Assumption University posted the following news:
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Assumption Alumni Named to Local Power Lists
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Each year, the Boston Globe names a list of the 50 most influential local leaders in technology and business, including software, AI, robotics, cybersecurity, climate tech, and health tech. One of this year's Boston Globe Tech Power Players is John Clancy, a member of the Class of 1989.
John C lancy '89 is the CEO of Bitsight, a cybersecurity company pr more
Austin Peay State University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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Austin Peay State University dean named to national fellowship for educator-preparation leaders
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Dr. John McConnell, dean of APSU's Eriksson College of Education, during a signing ceremony for the Grow Your Own Teacher Residency. | Photo by Sean McCully
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Dr. John McConnell, dean of the Eriksson College of Education at Austin Peay State University, has been named an Impact A more
Banco do Brasil Embeds Agentic AI into Core Workflows to Strengthen Relationship Banking and Customer Engagement
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Banco do Brasil Embeds Agentic AI into Core Workflows to Strengthen Relationship Banking and Customer Engagement
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Deployment of NiCE Copilot enables relationship managers and banking teams to deliver more personalized, efficient, and compliant service at scale
Hoboken, NJ, July 14, 2026 - NiCE (NASDAQ: NICE) today announced that Banco more
Behaviour Modeling, Verification, and Autonomous Actions and Triggers of ML and AI Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- UMNAI LIMITED, Ta' Xbiex, Malta has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682238 B2, initially filed June 8, 2023) developed by three inventors Angelo Dalli, Floriana, Malta; Matthew Grech, San Gwann, Malta; and Mauro Pirrone, Kalkara, Malta, for "Behaviour modeling, verification, and autonomous actions and triggers of ML and AI systems." more
Binghamton University: Four Doctoral Candidates Receive CCPA Research Awards
BINGHAMTON, New York, July 14 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Four doctoral candidates receive CCPA research awards
The Dissertation Research Awards support doctoral candidates conducting research that advances scholarship in disciplines aligned with the College's mission
By Kim Mousseau
The College of Community and Public Affairs (CCPA) Dissertation Research Awards support doctoral candidates conducting high-quality research that advances scholarship in discipline more
Boundary Layer Testing System With Enhanced Entry Region for Angulated Surfaces
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AIRGLIDE AI, INC., Fort Lauderdale, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12680907 B2, initially filed July 8, 2025) developed by David Bell, Naples, Florida, and John Dixon, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for "Boundary layer testing system with enhanced entry region for angulated surfaces." more
Burlison Leads Roundtable on Strategic Competition with China
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Eric Burlison, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Burlison Leads Roundtable on Strategic Competition with China
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WASHINGTON-Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs Chairman Eric Burlison (R-Mo.) delivered opening remarks at today's roundtable titled "Winning the Economic Competition with China: Working Families, the AI Race, and Energy." In his remarks, Subcommittee Chairman Burlison highlighted China's push to con more
Business Outcomes Are Just the Beginning, According to IAB Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Full Report
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Media] (TNSrep) -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news:
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Business Outcomes Are Just the Beginning, According to IAB Digital Video Ad Spend & Strategy Full Report
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New York, NY, July 14, 2026 - Despite strong spending across all formats, demands for more transparency and differences between how large and small buyers see the market are shaping buyer strategies and actions.
That's among the key findings revealed in the 2026 IAB Digi more
Calif. State Auditor: The February 2025 Bar Exam
SACRAMENTO, California, July 14 (TNSrep) -- The California State Auditor issued the following report entitled "The February 2025 Bar Exam."
Here are excerpts:
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Dear Governor and Legislative Leaders:
As required by Business and Professions Code section 6145, subdivision (d), my office conducted an audit of the State Bar of California (State Bar) and its administration of the California Bar Examination administered in February 2025 (February 2025 bar exam). In general, we determined that more
China: Nine Years After Liu Xiaobo's Death in Custody, Risks for Writers Persist
LONDON, England, July 14 -- PEN International posted the following news:
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China: nine years after Liu Xiaobo's death in custody, risks for writers persist
'Liu Xiaobo embodied nonviolent resistance with a lifetime of hardship, sacrificing his own liberty to unveil the grim reality of a populace deprived of freedom. In his final journey toward death, what Liu Xiaobo had to confront was the callousness of the Chinese Communist Party and the numbness of the Chinese public. As we mark the n more
Computer System With Economic Development Decision Support Platform and Method of Use Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ATLAS AI P.B.C., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682304 B2, initially filed Aug. 1, 2023) developed by nine inventors David Lobell, Stanford, California; Marshall Burke, Menlo Park, California; Stefano Ermon, Menlo Park, California; George Azzari, Ladera Ranch, California; Abraham Tarapani, San Rafael, California; Anthony Perez, Sunnyvale, California; Gabriel Cadamuro, Vancouver, Canada; Sarah Ciresi, Seattle, Washington; and Deven Des more
Computer-Based Domain Name Recommendation System Utilizing Personalized Generative Artificial Intelligence Engines and Methods of Use Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- GO DADDY OPERATING COMPANY, LLC, Tempe, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682001 B2, initially filed Nov. 19, 2024) developed by five inventors Ankush H. Prasad, Santa Clara, California; Wenbo Wang, Santa Clara, California; Vinit Badrike, Santa Clara, California; Chungwei Yen, Santa Clara, California; and Larry Lai, Santa Clara, California, for "Computer-based domain name recommendation system utilizing personalized generative artificial intelligence more
Conferencing Session Facilitation Systems and Methods Using Virtual Assistant Systems and Artificial Intelligence Algorithms
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- SHURE ACQUISITION HOLDINGS, INC., Niles, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12683823 B2, initially filed May 29, 2024) developed by three inventors Daniel Aaron Law, Glencoe, Illinois; Chad Wolf Reid, Chicago, Illinois; and Kevin Othel Foy, Chicago, Illinois, for "Conferencing session facilitation systems and methods using virtual assistant systems and artificial intelligence algorithms." more
Confidence Level for Agent-Generated Search Analytics
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- CBI.AI, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681824 B2, initially filed Aug. 11, 2025) developed by four inventors Edward Sussman, Gardiner, New York; Gil Alterovitz, Cambridge, Massachusetts; Walter De Brouwer, Malibu, California; and Michael Carlon, Port Angeles, Washington, for "Confidence level for agent-generated search analytics." more
Congressman Castro on ICE: "They've Engaged in Cold-Blooded Murder"
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Castro on ICE: "They've Engaged in Cold-Blooded Murder"
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July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) joined the Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) to speak out against ICE's brutality and the killings of 52-year-old Lorenzo Salgado Araujo in Houston, Texas, and of 26-year-old Joan Sebastian Guerrero in Biddeford, Maine.
View press conference clip here more
Controller for Smart Bed
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AI DREAM (ZHUHAI) INTELLIGENT TECHNOLOGY CO. LTD., Zhuhai City, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1134238 S1, initially filed May 13, 2025) developed by six inventors E Wu, Shenzhen City, China; Yuan Jin, Shenzhen City, China; Yu Xie, Shenzhen City, China; Yurong Guo, Shenzhen City, China; Tongxiong Liu, Shenzhen City, China; and Yang Gao, Shenzhen City, China, for "Controller for smart bed." more
Crexendo Rated Number-One AI-Powered Business Communications Platform in G2 Summer 2026 Reports
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] (TNSxrep) -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Crexendo Rated Number-One AI-Powered Business Communications Platform in G2 Summer 2026 Reports
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Crexendo Inc. has announced that its AI-powered cloud communications platform has earned multiple number-one rankings and awards in the G2 Summer 2026 Reports across VoIP, UCaaS, Contact Center and Customer Communications Management. The company received number-on more
Curiosity Fuels EKU Graduate's Rise in Healthcare Cybersecurity
RICHMOND, Kentucky, July 14 -- Eastern Kentucky University posted the following news:
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Curiosity Fuels EKU Graduate's Rise in Healthcare Cybersecurity
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When attending his first class as a broadcasting and electronic media major at Eastern Kentucky University (EKU), Chris Gabel, '05 '09, had no idea his career would one day lead to advancing healthcare cybersecurity and even helping develop AI standards at a national level.
From Northern Kentucky, Gabel had applied to schools like Duk more
Data-Based Mental Disorder Research and Treatment Systems and Methods
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- TEMPUS AI, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12683008 B2, initially filed May 17, 2023) developed by Hailey B. Lefkofsky, Chicago, Illinois, and Christopher N. Vlangos, Chicago, Illinois, for "Data-based mental disorder research and treatment systems and methods." more
Decentralized Validation of AI-generated Responses via Blockchain-Based Consensus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- RAMSEE 1 LLC, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12683789 B1, initially filed July 11, 2025) developed by Alan Rechtschaffen, New York, New York, and Miera Rechtschaffen, New York, New York, for "Decentralized validation of AI-generated responses via blockchain-based consensus." more
Department of Energy extends contract with UChicago Argonne, LLC
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news:
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Department of Energy extends contract with UChicago Argonne, LLC
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The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) announced July 14 that it has renewed its management and operating contract for Argonne National Laboratory with UChicago Argonne, LLC, which manages Argonne for the DOE's Office of Science.
The new five-year contract, which starts Oct. 1, 2026, will continue the productive partnership between the lab more
Device Including Motion Generation Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Based on Spatiotemporal Feature of Motion and Operation Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AILIVE INC., Seongnam-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682538 B2, initially filed April 28, 2025) developed by four inventors Jungmin Chung, Yongin-si, South Korea; Kyoungchin Seo, Bucheon-si, South Korea; Dohee Lee, Seongnam-si, South Korea; and Jihun Kim, Gunpo-si, South Korea, for "Device including motion generation artificial intelligence algorithm based on spatiotemporal feature of motion and operation method thereof." more
DHA partners with Marines to refine portable TBI assessment technology
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 14 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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DHA partners with Marines to refine portable TBI assessment technology
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Team members with the Defense Health Agency's Warfighter Readiness, Performance, and Brain Health team hosted an end-user touchpoint at the Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, Tactical Medicine Training Center, June 30, 2026.
The event brought together U.S. Navy corpsmen and medical officers from across the II Marine Expeditionary more
DIMA Appoints Alyssa Slaimen, Former Senior Counsel to Senator Peter Welch, as Vice President, Government & External Affairs
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Digital Media Association issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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DIMA appoints Alyssa Slaimen, former Senior Counsel to Senator Peter Welch, as Vice President, Government & External Affairs
Slaimen will continue DIMA's engagement with legislators and regulators in the U.S. and key international markets, bringing direct Senate experience to the association's policy work.
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Digital Media Association (DIMA), the trade association representing the leadi more
Document Analysis System Using Artificial Intelligence to Identify the Emotional State and Keywords of the Document Writer and Determine Relationships Among Group Members
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- TEBAHSOFT INC., Yuseong-gu, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682175 B2, initially filed Aug. 19, 2025) developed by Jung Sup Oh, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Document analysis system using artificial intelligence to identify the emotional state and keywords of the document writer and determine relationships among group members." more
Dog House
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ZHEJIANG XINDING PLASTIC CO., LTD., Taizhou City, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1135207 S1, initially filed July 29, 2025) developed by three inventors Shangqi Ai, Taizhou City, China; Xin Jin, Taizhou City, China; and Zhiding Wang, Taizhou City, China, for "Dog house." more
Dynamic Fact Contextualization in Support of Artificial Intelligence (AI) Model Development
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682154 B2, initially filed March 30, 2023) developed by four inventors John Thomas Richards, Honeoye Falls, New York; Thomas Hampp-Bahnmueller, Stuttgart, Germany; Michael Hind, Cortlandt Manor, New York; and David John Piorkowski, White Plains, New York, for "Dynamic fact contextualization in support of artificial intelligence (AI) model development." more
Early tech training builds clinical confidence
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 14 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Early tech training builds clinical confidence
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New research from The University of Texas at Arlington suggests that introducing electronic health record training earlier in nurse practitioner programs could help address a significant challenge facing the field-burnout among experienced clinicians who supervise and train future nurse practitioners.
Researchers said students who a more
Economic Liberties Applauds New York State Data Center Moratorium
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Economic Liberties Applauds New York State Data Center Moratorium
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Albany, NY -Following Governor Kathy Hochul's executive order today creating the nation's first statewide pause on new hyperscale data center development, the American Economic Liberties Project issued the following statement:
"New York is taking an essential step to make sure the rapid growth of more
Enhancing Generative AI Reliability Through Similarity Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681977 B2, initially filed Aug. 26, 2024) developed by Arman Sheikholeslami, San Jose, California, for "Enhancing generative AI reliability through similarity analysis." more
Europe Should Protect Children Without Banning Social Media, Says ITIF
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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Europe Should Protect Children Without Banning Social Media, Says ITIF
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WASHINGTON-Following European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen's statement calling for a minimum age restriction on social media access, the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the leading think tank for science and technology policy, issued the more
Faculty trip plants seeds for growth of AI education at Farmer School
OXFORD, Ohio, July 14 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Faculty trip plants seeds for growth of AI education at Farmer School
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Artificial intelligence is one of the greatest business disruptors of this generation. Instead of waiting for textbooks to catch up, nearly two dozen Farmer faculty members traveled to San Francisco this summer to meet directly with the companies building, investing, and deploying AI.
In the course of a week, the group visited more than 30 compa more
Federal funding to accelerate semiconductor research, career training at Portland State
PORTLAND, Oregon, July 14 -- Portland State University posted the following news release:
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Federal funding to accelerate semiconductor research, career training at Portland State
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Portland State University is a core partner in a new NSF Regional Innovation Engine that will advance semiconductor technology across Oregon.
The engine, Frontiers of Advanced Semiconductor Technology (FAST), is led by Oregon State University and unites nearly 100 partners statewide. NSF will provide FAST u more
Finding a Tumor's Soft Spot to Power-up Immunotherapy
LOS ANGELES, California, July 14 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Finding a Tumor's Soft Spot to Power-up Immunotherapy
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A breast cancer cell. Image/National Cancer Institute (NCI), National Institutes of Health
Researchers at the USC Viterbi School of Engineering and Keck School of Medicine of USC have engineered a remarkable genetic tool that addresses one of the most persistent obstacles in cancer immunotherapy: the more
Fine-Tuning Images Generated by Artificial Intelligence Based on Aesthetic and Accuracy Metrics and Systems and Methods for the Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- T-MOBILE USA, INC., Bellevue, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682506 B2, initially filed July 11, 2023) developed by Michael Mitchell, North Bend, Washington, and Peter P. Myron, New Braunfels, Texas, for "Fine-tuning images generated by artificial intelligence based on aesthetic and accuracy metrics and systems and methods for the same." more
Florida Poly senior helps protect high-tech systems at HID Global
LAKELAND, Florida, July 14 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Florida Poly senior helps protect high-tech systems at HID Global
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Skylar Limburg is spending her summer turning classroom concepts into real-world impact in an internship with HID Global, a worldwide provider of secure identity and access control solutions.
Limburg, a senior majoring in cybersecurity engineering at Florida Polytechnic University, is working with the company's information more
Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Thirty-six Penn State graduate students have received scholarships of up to $10,000 from the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Endowment, established by Jeff and Ann Marie Fox's $20 million naming gift to Penn State's J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School. The 36 students are studying in 32 master's more
Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news:
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Fox Graduate School awards 36 graduate students Fox scholarships
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Thirty-six Penn State graduate students have received scholarships of up to $10,000 from the J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Endowment, established by Jeff and Ann Marie Fox's $20 million naming gift to Penn State's J. Jeffrey and Ann Marie Fox Graduate School. The 36 students are st more
Framework for Generating Relevant Information for Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- PAYPAL, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681939 B2, initially filed Sept. 27, 2024) developed by three inventors Matan Marudi, Kiryat ono, Israel; Adva Berta Helman, Nofekh, Israel; and Avi Simkin, Haifa, Israel, for "Framework for generating relevant information for artificial intelligence models." more
From personal tragedy to innovation: Professor advances virtual reality grief support
KENNESAW, Georgia, July 14 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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From personal tragedy to innovation: Professor advances virtual reality grief support
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KENNESAW, Ga. | Jul 14, 2026
Shaped by experience navigating loss and grief, a Kennesaw State University researcher is leveraging emerging technologies that could improve access to community and support for bereaved parents.
Funded by a two-year grant from the National Science Foundation, Lei Zhang, a huma more
Generating Threat Statements for a Threat Model Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682077 B2, initially filed June 13, 2024) developed by Urooj Siraj, McLean, Virginia, and Caitlin Coffey, McLean, Virginia, for "Generating threat statements for a threat model using artificial intelligence." more
Generative AI for Industrial Automation Design Environment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681469 B2, initially filed Sept. 7, 2023) developed by twelve inventors Anthony Carrara, Strongsville, Ohio; Michael J. Ohlsen, Chesterland, Ohio; Ashish Anand, Aurora, Ohio; Matthew T. Masarik, Cleveland, Ohio; Adam J. Gregory, Oak Creek, Wisconsin; Justin Wengatz, North Ridgeville, Ohio; Daniel T. Richter, Hudson, Ohio; Omar A. Bahader, Solon, Ohio; Lorenzo Majew more
Generative Artificial Intelligence-Based Information Retrieval
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681942 B1, initially filed April 1, 2025) developed by nine inventors Prakash Ghatage, Bangalore, India; Nirav Jagdish Sampat, Mumbai, India; Naveen Kumar Thangraj, Bangalore, India; Sangita Agarwal, Bangalore, India; Sreenivas Sekhar Josyula, Bangalore, India; Kaustubh Kurhekar, Pune, India; Sheetalkumar Chaugule, Pune, India; Priyalatha Padmini Sashikumar, Bangalore, India; more
Gillibrand Demands Accountability From Military Leaders On Cost Of Iran War, Minab School Bombing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Demands Accountability From Military Leaders On Cost Of Iran War, Minab School Bombing
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, demanded accountability from the Pentagon on President Trump's requested $350 billion in taxpayer dollars as a slush fund for his administration on top of the defense budget and $67.1 billion to more
Gillibrand Statement On New York State Data Center Moratorium
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On New York State Data Center Moratorium
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement regarding Governor Kathy Hochul's executive order to implement a one-year pause for hyperscale data centers to assess for environmental impact:
"I applaud Governor Hochul for taking decisive action on data center construction. Today's executive order sends more
Graph Based Metadata Structuring Algorithm to Enable Machine Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- TEMPUS AI, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682613 B2, initially filed Aug. 1, 2023) developed by three inventors Akshay Goel, New York, New York; Jagadish Venkataraman, Menlo Park, California; and Jacob William Hunter Gordon, West Orange, New Jersey, for "Graph based metadata structuring algorithm to enable machine learning." more
Grassley Opens Judiciary Hearing on Patent Eligibility, Highlights Need for All Americans to Benefit from Innovation and Advancement
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley Opens Judiciary Hearing on Patent Eligibility, Highlights Need for All Americans to Benefit from Innovation and Advancement
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Prepared Opening Statement by Senator Chuck Grassley of Iowa
Chairman, Senate Judiciary Committee
"From Genes to Machines: The Patent Eligibility Debate"
Tuesday, July 14, 2026
We're here to discuss a cutting-edge legal question - what inventions should b more
Hardware Agnostic Virtualized Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Accelerator
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- VMWARE LLC, Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681749 B2, initially filed May 18, 2023) developed by three inventors Jose Manuel Rios Fonseca, London, United Kingdom; Zack Rusin, Rose Valley, Pennsylvania; and Shibdas Bandyopadhyay, Fremont, California, for "Hardware agnostic virtualized machine learning and artificial intelligence accelerator." more
Hearing the human in a web of health data
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 14 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Hearing the human in a web of health data
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Through massive strands of data, Dr. Yulin Hswen trains AI to listen for the answers to very human health concerns: What do these symptoms mean? Where will I receive good care? Am I at risk for a chronic disease?
Hswen develops AI methods that convert online human expressions about emotional and physical needs -such as posts in s more
How social networks reshaped society and politics
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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How social networks reshaped society and politics
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What are the effects of social media on our social, political, and personal lives? How do echo chambers deepen polarization, and how do algorithms fuel extremism?
In " El Vuelco: Historia personal y politica de como las redes han cambiado el mundo para siempre, " ("The Upheaval: A Personal and Political History of How Networks Changed th more
IDC MarketScape Names Ricoh a Leader in Worldwide Mailroom Solutions & Services
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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IDC MarketScape Names Ricoh a Leader in Worldwide Mailroom Solutions & Services
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Ricoh USA Inc. has announced it has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Mailroom Solutions and Services 2026 Vendor Assessment. This is the first IDC MarketScape for this category.
According to the report, "Ricoh's approach integrates managed services expertise, more
Insecure Model Context Protocol Server Remediation for Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12683991 B1, initially filed Feb. 4, 2026) developed by Andrew Morgan, Dublin, Ireland, and Rahul Parwani, Atlanta, Georgia, for "Insecure model context protocol server remediation for artificial intelligence agents." more
Intelligent Method to Merge Application Programming Interface (API) Leveraging Generative AI and Prompt
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681778 B2, initially filed Sept. 25, 2023) developed by Shailendra Singh, Maharashtra, India, for "Intelligent method to merge application programming interface (API) leveraging generative AI and prompt." more
Joseph Young: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 14 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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Joseph Young: 2026-27 University Research Professor Q&A
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Joseph Young, Ph.D., professor and director of the University of Kentucky Patterson School of Diplomacy and International Commerce, has been honored as a 2026-27 University Research Professor.
Through internationally recognized research, Young examines the forces driving political violence and its far-reaching effects on nations and communiti more
Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Johnny Olszewski, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Democrats Urge OMB to Rescind Rule Politicizing Federal Grant Decision-Making
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WASHINGTON - Maryland Congressional Delegation members - U.S. Representatives Johnny Olszewski, Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (all D-Md.) - are calling out the Trump Administration's attempt more
Mentoring the next generation of AI and data science innovators earns UNF professor top undergraduate research honor
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 14 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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Mentoring the next generation of AI and data science innovators earns UNF professor top undergraduate research honor
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By helping students build research skills and prepare for successful careers, Dr. Indika Kahanda has created a mentoring model that transforms aspiring computer scientists into confident researchers.
An associate professor at the University of North Florida's School of Comput more
Method and Apparatus for Changing Route When Error Occurs in Autonomous Driving Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ELECTRONICS AND TELECOMMUNICATIONS RESEARCH INSTITUTE, Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12679394 B2, initially filed Aug. 24, 2023) developed by five inventors Jeong-Woo Lee, Daejeon, South Korea; Kyoung-Wook Min, Daejeon, South Korea; Kyung Bok Sung, Daejeon, South Korea; Dong-Jin Lee, Daejeon, South Korea; and Jeong Dan Choi, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for changing route when error occurs in autonomous driving artifi more
Method and Apparatus for Fake Fingerprints Generation, and Training Method of Artificial Intelligence for Identifying Fake Fingerprints
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- SUPREMA INC., Seongnam-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682679 B2, initially filed Dec. 12, 2024) developed by five inventors Beom Jun Kim, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Jong Man Lee, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Hochul Shin, Seongnam-si, South Korea; Jae Hyun Park, Seongnam-si, South Korea; and Young Mook Kang, Seongnam-si, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for fake fingerprints generation, and training method of artificial intelligence for id more
Method and System for Classifying Breast Ultrasound Image, Electronic Device and Medium
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- TEND.AI MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (SHANGHAI) CO., LTD., Shanghai, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682608 B2, initially filed July 3, 2024) developed by Minliang He, Shanghai, China, for "Method and system for classifying breast ultrasound image, electronic device and medium." more
Method and System for Securely Deploying an Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ROBUST INTELLIGENCE LLC, San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682068 B2, initially filed Feb. 25, 2022) developed by three inventors Harrison Chase, San Francisco, California; Kojin Oshiba, San Francisco, California; and Yaron Singer, Menlo Park, California, for "Method and system for securely deploying an artificial intelligence model." more
Method for Predicting an on-Site Earthquakes Using Artificial Intelligence and Seismic P-Wave Parameters
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- P-WAVER INC., Taipei, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681199 B2, initially filed Jan. 19, 2023) developed by three inventors Pei-Yang Lin, Taipei City, Taiwan; Hsiu-Hsien Wang, Taipei City, Taiwan; and Hung-Wei Chiang, Taipei City, Taiwan, for "Method for predicting an on-site earthquakes using artificial intelligence and seismic P-wave parameters." more
Method for Real-Time Generation of Empathy Expression of Virtual Human Based on Multimodal Emotion Recognition and Artificial Intelligence System Using the Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- SANGMYUNG UNIVERSITY INDUSTRY-ACADEMY COOPERATION FOUNDATION, Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682533 B2, initially filed May 8, 2024) developed by three inventors Sung Jun Park, Seoul, South Korea; Daeho Yoon, Seoul, South Korea; and Jungmin Lee, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method for real-time generation of empathy expression of virtual human based on multimodal emotion recognition and artificial intelligence system using the method." more
Method for Training Caption Rephrasing Model to Allow Edge-Case Data to Be Generated and Learning Device Using the Same
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- SUPERB AI CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682619 B1, initially filed Oct. 7, 2025) developed by Kyeongryeol Go, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method for training caption rephrasing model to allow edge-case data to be generated and learning device using the same." more
Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program for Automatically Generating Standardized Research Record Data for Training Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ANT INC., Daejeon, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682988 B2, initially filed May 19, 2023) developed by three inventors Jong Yun Choi, Daejeon, South Korea; Sukjoo Hong, Daejeon, South Korea; and Sangyoon Lee, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method, apparatus, and computer program for automatically generating standardized research record data for training artificial intelligence model." more
Method, Apparatus, and Computer Program for Creating Standardized Brainwave Image for Training Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- IMEDISYNC, INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682278 B2, initially filed Feb. 24, 2022) developed by three inventors Seung Wan Kang, Seoul, South Korea; Ukeob Park, Seoul, South Korea; and Tae-gyun Jeong, Seoul, South Korea, for "Method, apparatus, and computer program for creating standardized brainwave image for training artificial intelligence model." more
Method, Apparatus, and Computer-Readable Medium for Intent Classification of Natural Language Queries in a Generative Artificial Intelligence Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- INFORMATICA LLC, Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681925 B1, initially filed March 27, 2025) developed by four inventors Sarath S, Ernakulam, India; Ankan Dutta, Asansol, India; Natesan Karthikeyan, Bangalore, India; and Vishal Balagangadhar, Bangalore, India, for "Method, apparatus, and computer-readable medium for intent classification of natural language queries in a generative artificial intelligence platform." more
Micro-Led Wafer Testing Device and Micro-Led Wafer Testing Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- INGENTEC CORPORATION, Miaoli County, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12685094 B2, initially filed Sept. 4, 2024) developed by four inventors Yi-Chuan Huang, Miaoli County, Taiwan; Hsiao-Lu Chen, Miaoli County, Taiwan; Ai-Sen Liu, Miaoli County, Taiwan; and Hsiang-An Feng, Miaoli County, Taiwan, for "Micro-LED wafer testing device and micro-LED wafer testing method." more
Miller School Researchers Help Advance Award-Winning AI Model for Predictive Health Care
MIAMI, Florida, July 14 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Miller School Researchers Help Advance Award-Winning AI Model for Predictive Health Care
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A collaboration between the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine and Amalgam Rx is helping advance Chiron, an award-winning health care AI model designed to analyze a patient's complete medical history and support earlier disease detection, personalized treatment and smarter clinical d more
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- DECENTRALIZED BIOTECHNOLOGY INTELLIGENCE CO., LTD., Taipei City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12678123 B2, initially filed Oct. 12, 2023) developed by three inventors Yao-Sheng Chou, Taipei, Taiwan; Wei-Sheng Su, Taipei, Taiwan; and Hsiao-Yi Lin, Taipei, Taiwan, for "Multi-dimensional artificial intelligence auscultation device." more
Multi-Result Artificial Intelligence System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- OXTI PTE LTD, Singapore, Singapore has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681945 B2, initially filed Jan. 2, 2025) developed by Yu-Lin Lin, Singapore, Singapore, for "Multi-result artificial intelligence system." more
Nada Amin, Sitan Chen appointed Kempner Institute associate faculty members
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 14 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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Nada Amin, Sitan Chen appointed Kempner Institute associate faculty members
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The Kempner Institute for the Study of Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Harvard has officially announced the appointment of Nada Amin and Sitan Chen as associate faculty members.
Amin and Chen are both current Harvard faculty members whose research advances the Kempner Institute's core scientific mission to understand t more
New Voto Latino Research Lays Out Path for Democrats to Win Back Latino Voters in 2026
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- Voto Latino, a civic advocacy organization that says it is dedicated to educating and empowering the next generation of Latino voters while working to build a more inclusive and representative democracy, issued the following news release:
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New Voto Latino Research Lays Out Path for Democrats to Win Back Latino Voters in 2026
Polling and ad-testing research finds economic message on Republican "failures," paired with pointed contrast on immi more
NSF taps Clemson for energy grid innovation
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 14 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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NSF taps Clemson for energy grid innovation
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The National Science Foundation (NSF) today announced Clemson University as a key player in the effort to modernize the nation's electric grid.
Clemson was named a founding partner in the NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (Carolinas Grid Engine), one of the agency's newest Regional Innovation Engines ( NSF Engines ). Carolinas Grid En more
Payward Identifies Regulatory Gaps Hindering AI Integration in Derivatives Trading
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Payward Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission addressing regulatory challenges fintech firms encounter when deploying artificial intelligence in derivatives markets.
The letter, written by Jonathan Jachym, Global Head of Policy and Market Structure, responds to the CFTC's request for information on facilitating innovation and competition in financial products and services for fintech companies.
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PFU America Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of ScanSnap
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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PFU America Inc. Celebrates 25 Years of ScanSnap
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PFU America Inc. is celebrating the 25th anniversary of ScanSnap, the document scanner brand behind the ScanSnap iX2500 -the world's best-selling personal document scanner.
Since the introduction of the first ScanSnap scanner in 2001, the product family has become a trusted productivity tool for home offices, small bu more
Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 14 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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Powering up economies, WVU with Pitt and Carnegie Mellon will recharge energy security and resilience with $320M for new technology, AI, infrastructure, and jobs
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(Editor's note: WVU leaders will be available to discuss this impactful award with credentialed media members via Zoom at 10 a.m. Wednesday (July 15). To request Zoom log-in information, please send an email to Shauna Johnson, sjohns13@ more
Poynter Institute to honor The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell and The Atlantic's Nicholas Thompson at special event this fall
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 14 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release:
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Poynter Institute to honor The Bulwark's Sarah Longwell and The Atlantic's Nicholas Thompson at special event this fall
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. (July 14, 2026) - The Poynter Institute, a global leader in journalism, is proud to announce a special gathering this fall honoring two media leaders whose work is helping shape the future of news, audience engagement and public discour more
Protect Borrowers Issues Commentary: How Buy Now, Pay Later Lenders are Racing to Put 'A Loan in Every Cart'
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following commentary on July 13, 2026, by policy, research and data analyst Jennifer Zhang:
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How Buy Now, Pay Later Lenders are Racing to Put "A Loan in Every Cart"
BNPL lenders are taking advantage of Americans' financial desperation. It's time for a BNPL Borrower Bill of Rights.
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Imagine a loan product where half the borrowers have missed a payment in the last year, two-thirds have subp more
Public Citizen Opens Investigation Into Federal Approval of xAI's Grok
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Public Citizen Opens Investigation Into Federal Approval of xAI's Grok
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Public Citizen today opened an investigation into how xAI's Grok artificial intelligence system was approved for use across the federal government, filing Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) requests with the U.S. General Services Administration and the Office of Management and Budget seeking records and more
Reddit posts reveal "silent" symptoms of menopause
COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, July 14 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Reddit posts reveal "silent" symptoms of menopause
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Nearly half the world's population experiences menopause, yet many of its emotional, cognitive and social impacts may never be discussed during medical appointments. New research out today in JAMA Network Open led by UMD Professor Yulin Hswen highlights these "silent symptoms" by comparing clinical notes that include menop more
Registered Corporate Lobbyist and Foreign Agent Jason Miller Must Not Be Appointed to Top WH Comms Job
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Registered Corporate Lobbyist and Foreign Agent Jason Miller Must Not Be Appointed to Top WH Comms Job
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A reported plan for President Trump to appoint Jason Miller to a top communications job in the Trump White House would create an unprecedented conflict of interest since records show Miller is also earning millions of dollars lobbying the Trump White House on behalf of a more
Remediation of Unstructured Data Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- Fifteen inventors Ganesh Prasad Bhat, West Orange, New Jersey; Ramee S. Karthikeyan, Monmouth Junction, New Jersey; Cameron Paul Lim, Union City, New Jersey; Alex Michael Eng, New York, New York; Subramanian Sankaran, Flushing, New York; Joshua Goldman, Merrick, New York; Matthew Ryan Mitsui, New York, New York; Wei Jie Ng, Jersey City, New Jersey; James Randolph Myers, Clearwater, Florida; John E. Ortega, New York, New York; Alberto Cetoli, London, United Kingdo more
Rep. Young Kim Confronts Export Control Gaps in the AI Arms Race with Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Young Kim, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Young Kim Confronts Export Control Gaps in the AI Arms Race with Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler
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WASHINGTON D.C. -Today, East Asia and Pacific Subcommittee Chair Young Kim (CA-40) participated in a House Foreign Affairs Committee hearing titled "FY27 BIS Budget: The AI Arms Race and the ICTS Office" with Under Secretary Jeffrey Kessler of the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry a more
Robotic Dolphins and Sharks and Fish-Like Robots With Embodied Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- GENERAL CYBERNATION GROUP INC., Rancho Cordova, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12678954 B2, initially filed June 18, 2024) developed by George Shu-Xing Cheng, Folsom, California, and Manuel Martinez, North Highlands, California, for "Robotic dolphins and sharks and fish-like robots with embodied artificial intelligence." more
Rules Engine for Dynamic Contextual Routing to Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682296 B2, initially filed July 19, 2025) developed by Rohit Pradeep Shetty, Bangalore, India, for "Rules engine for dynamic contextual routing to artificial intelligence models." more
Saving Lives with Quantum Computing and AI
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Millersville University posted the following news:
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Saving Lives with Quantum Computing and AI
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Artificial intelligence and quantum computing are two of the fastest-growing fields in computing today, and at Millersville University, they are being combined to help save lives.
Quantum computing represents one of the most cutting-edge and mathematically rigorous domains in computer science today, according to Dr. Jingnan Xie, an associate professor more
SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MORELLE ANNOUNCE A WHOPPING $15 MILLION FEDERAL AWARD FOR UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER'S LASER DISCOVERY RESEARCH & JOB-CREATING ENGINE
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Sen.) -- Senate Majority Leader Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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SCHUMER, GILLIBRAND, MORELLE ANNOUNCE A WHOPPING $15 MILLION FEDERAL AWARD FOR UNIVERSITY OF ROCHESTER'S LASER DISCOVERY RESEARCH & JOB-CREATING ENGINE
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Fed $$ Comes From NSF Engines Program Schumer Created In His CHIPS & Science Law
University Of Rochester's Laser Development Expansion Would Bolster Cutting-Edge Research, Create Good-Paying Jobs, Strengthen The Do more
Secure Tunnel Access to Locally Executed Tools for Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12683941 B1, initially filed Sept. 24, 2025) developed by four inventors John Manton, Alpharetta, Georgia; Andrew Morgan, Dublin, Ireland; Rahul Parwani, Atlanta, Georgia; and Gregory Roberts, Dunwoody, Georgia, for "Secure tunnel access to locally executed tools for artificial intelligence agents." more
Selfient Urges FTC to Define Evidence Standards for AI System Accuracy Claims
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Selfient Inc., Worthington, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's proposed policy statement on the suppression of accuracy in artificial intelligence systems. The letter focuses on the substantiation of representations regarding AI behavior, emphasizing the need for clear evidence to back claims about AI objectives and conduct.
Selfient, operating as ROSE (Regulated, Ordered & Signed Execution), provides i more
Semiconductor Package and Method for Marking a Semiconductor Package
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- INFINEON TECHNOLOGIES AUSTRIA AG, Villach, Austria has been assigned a patent (No. US 12685179 B2, initially filed April 20, 2023) developed by five inventors Hwee Yin Low, Bukit Beruang, Malaysia; Badrus Hisham Abdul Rani, Muar Johor, Malaysia; Wee Aun Jason Lim, Melaka, Malaysia; Ai Yun Loh, Melaka Tengah, Malaysia; and Muhamad Hairul Fauzi Wahid, Melaka Tengah, Malaysia, for "Semiconductor package and method for marking a semiconductor package." more
Sen. Ossoff Working to Crack Down on AI Improperly Denying Needed Health Care
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Ossoff Working to Crack Down on AI Improperly Denying Needed Health Care
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Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is working to crack down on the use of artificial intelligence to deny needed health care.
Sen. Ossoff is cosponsoring a Senate resolution This is an external link to stop the Trump Administration from allowing artificial intelligence to improperly deny seniors' needed health car more
Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Safeguard Kids Act to Protect Children from AI Risks at School
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Rick Scott Introduces Safeguard Kids Act to Protect Children from AI Risks at School
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- U.S. Senator Rick Scott today introduced the Safeguard Kids Act, a bill to educate American K-12 students on risks posed by artificial intelligence (AI) and allow Student Support and Academic Enrichment (SSAE) Federal Block Grants to fund AI literacy and specialized counseling programs.
Se more
Senator Schmitt Helps Secure $160M NSF Award for University of Missouri-Kansas City to Spur Innovation, Research
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, issued the following news release:
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Senator Schmitt Helps Secure $160M NSF Award for University of Missouri-Kansas City to Spur Innovation, Research
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Award Establishes UMKC-Led Critical Materials Crossroads as a Regional Innovation Engine
U.S. SENATE -Today, U.S. Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) celebrated the announcement of a $160 million award from the National Science Foundation's (NSF) for the University of Missouri-Kansas City-le more
Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) are introducing legislation designed to curb transnational repression (TNR), threats and violence by nations against individuals outs more
Siemens advances aerospace innovation with industrial AI at Farnborough International Airshow
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens advances aerospace innovation with industrial AI at Farnborough International Airshow
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Siemens today announced its presence at the Farnborough International Airshow, where it will demonstrate how aerospace and defense companies are using industrial AI and the Siemens Xcelerator more
SLB, Liberty Energy to Form Strategic Alliance for Data Center Infrastructure and Power
HOUSTON, Texas, July 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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SLB, Liberty Energy to Form Strategic Alliance for Data Center Infrastructure and Power
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Planned alliance combines modular infrastructure and integrated power solutions designed to accelerate global data center deployment
HOUSTON and DENVER, July 14, 2026 - Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced an agreement with Liberty Energy Inc. (NYSE: LBRT) to form more
Smart Mining Exploration Robotic System With Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Mechanical Synchronization for Mineral Detection
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- Two inventors, Amjad Aldweesh, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia, and Mohammed Alghassab, Shaqra, Saudi Arabia, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12681495 B2, initially filed Oct. 28, 2025) for "Smart mining exploration robotic system with artificial intelligence enhanced mechanical synchronization for mineral detection." more
Speech-to-Text Processing Assisted With Language Models for Conversational AI Systems and Applications
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- NVIDIA CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682902 B2, initially filed Jan. 9, 2024) developed by nine inventors Zhehuai Chen, Odessa, Florida; He Huang, Greenville, South Carolina; Oleksii Hrinchuk, Santa Clara, California; Andrei Andrusenko, Yerevan, Armenia; Venkata Naga Krishna Chaitanya Puvvada, San Jose, California; Subhankar Ghosh, Sunnyvale, California; Jing Yao Li, Ontario, Canada; Jagadeesh Balam, Campbell, Californi more
Spelman College and BronzeLens Film Festival Partner to Launch First Summer Film Series Celebrating Black Storytelling and Emerging Filmmakers
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 14 -- Spelman College posted the following news:
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Spelman College and BronzeLens Film Festival Partner to Launch First Summer Film Series Celebrating Black Storytelling and Emerging Filmmakers
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ATLANTA (July 14, 2026) - Spelman College and the BronzeLens Film Festival (BLFF) are pleased to announce the BLFF Encore Series, a collaborative summer film series designed to celebrate the power of independent cinema while providing audiences with engaging conversations more
Streamlined Evaluation of Simultaneously Executed Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AIRIA LLC, Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682101 B2, initially filed Dec. 9, 2025) developed by six inventors William DeWesse, Cocoa, Florida; Roman Fedoruk, Cumming, Georgia; John Manton, Alpharetta, Georgia; Spencer Reagan, Marietta, Georgia; Gregory Roberts, Dunwoody, Georgia; and Erich Stuntebeck, Johns Creek, Georgia, for "Streamlined evaluation of simultaneously executed artificial intelligence agents." more
Structured Interleaving of Generations and External Interactions for Conversation-Based Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications Using Extensible Role Sets and Hidden Markers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- AMAZON TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Seattle, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682168 B1, initially filed March 29, 2024) developed by sixteen inventors Salvatore Romeo, Alexandria, Virginia; Yi Zhang, Sammamish, Washington; Tamer A N Alkhouli, San Jose, California; Daniele Bonadiman, Sunnyvale, California; Zhongyuan Zhu, Bellevue, Washington; Monica Lakshmi Sunkara, San Jose, California; Laura Aina, Barcelona, Spain; Sarthak Jain, Seattle, Washington; Arshi more
SUNY Poly Welcomes Dr. Yasser Alhenawi as Dean of the College of Business
ALBANY, New York, July 14 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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SUNY Poly Welcomes Dr. Yasser Alhenawi as Dean of the College of Business
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UTICA, NY - SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) has appointed Dr. Yasser Alhenawi as dean of its AACSB-accredited College of Business. He brings to the role extensive experience in business education, strategic planning, accreditation, and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Throughout his career, Dr more
SwRI, SMU to develop AI controller for multi-modal electric microgrids and hybrid long-duration energy storage
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 14 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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SwRI, SMU to develop AI controller for multi-modal electric microgrids and hybrid long-duration energy storage
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July 14, 2026 -Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) and SMU are developing an AI-driven controller for hybrid microgrid systems that integrate multiple energy sources and storage systems to function. The project is funded by a $129,842 grant from the Seed Projec more
System and Method for AI Based Incident Impact and Root Cause Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- BIGPANDA, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681793 B2, initially filed Jan. 31, 2024) developed by three inventors Alexander Page, Orlando, Florida; Blair Sibille, New York, New York; and Jason Andrew Walker, Victor, Montana, for "System and method for AI based incident impact and root cause analysis." more
System and Method for Authoring Context-Aware Augmented Reality Instruction Through Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- PURDUE RESEARCH FOUNDATION, West Lafayette, Indiana has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682535 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2025) developed by five inventors Karthik Ramani, West Lafayette, Indiana; Seunggeun Chi, West Lafayette, Indiana; Hyung-gun Chi, West Lafayette, Indiana; Rahul Jain, West Lafayette, Indiana; and Jingyu Shi, West Lafayette, Indiana, for "System and method for authoring context-aware augmented reality instruction through generative artifici more
System and Method for Correction of a Query Using a Replacement Phrase
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- SOUNDHOUND AI IP, LLC, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681917 B2, initially filed Jan. 14, 2025) developed by Pranav Singh, Sunnvale, California, and Olivia Bettaglio, Santa Clara, California, for "System and method for correction of a query using a replacement phrase." more
System and Method for Creating, Searching and Executing Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- An inventor from Falls Church, Virginia, Ram Venkat has been awarded a patent (No. US 12682000 B2, initially filed Nov. 28, 2024) for "System and method for creating, searching and executing artificial intelligence agents." more
System and Method for Detecting Synthetic Activity in a Network via Use of Interactive Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12683982 B2, initially filed May 4, 2023) developed by four inventors Cody Dean Searl, Indian Land, South Carolina; Sanjay Arjun Lohar, Charlotte, North Carolina; Kyle Mayers, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Karen Stanek McFeeters, York, South Carolina, for "System and method for detecting synthetic activity in a network via use of interactive artificial intelligence." more
System and Method for Generative AI Powered Video Summarization
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12684180 B2, initially filed Aug. 28, 2024) developed by five inventors Vikas Saini, Meerut, India; Debasmita Ghosh, Kolkata, India; Swarnalata Patra, Pune, India; Aaftab Ahmad, Akola, India; and Mainak Majumder, Kolkata, India, for "System and method for generative AI powered video summarization." more
System and Method for Identification of Security Vulnerabilities Using Artificial Intelligence-Based Analysis of Computing Environment Logs
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682073 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2024) developed by Steven Anthony Watson, Jefferson, Georgia, and Rashida Najiee Stephens, East Point, Georgia, for "System and method for identification of security vulnerabilities using artificial intelligence-based analysis of computing environment logs." more
System and Method for Performing Layer Optimization of Stacked Resistive Random-Access Memory Device by Using Artificial Intelligence Technology
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- UNIVERSITY-INDUSTRY COOPERATION GROUP OF KYUNG UNIVERSITY, Yongin-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682208 B2, initially filed Nov. 30, 2021) developed by Lok Won Kim, Yongin-si, South Korea, for "System and method for performing layer optimization of stacked resistive random-access memory device by using artificial intelligence technology." more
System and Method for Preventing Introduction of Poisoned Training Data to Artificial Intelligence Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682234 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2022) developed by three inventors Ofir Ezrielev, Be'er Sheva, Israel; Amihai Savir, Newton, Massachusetts; and Tomer Kushnir, Omer, Israel, for "System and method for preventing introduction of poisoned training data to artificial intelligence models." more
Systems and Methods for Artificial-Intelligence-Augmented Data Retrieval
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- WORKDAY, INC., Pleasanton, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681957 B2, initially filed July 12, 2024) developed by five inventors Nick Grantham, Dublin, Ireland; Chris Lee, San Francisco, California; Deni Santos, Lucan, Ireland; Zach Preston, San Francisco, California; and Eric Huang, Vancouver, Canada, for "Systems and methods for artificial-intelligence-augmented data retrieval." more
Systems and Methods for Automated, Artificial Intelligence Based Monitoring Of, and/or Alerting For, Digital Out of Home Display Units
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- MANUFACTURING RESOURCES INTERNATIONAL, INC., Alpharetta, Georgia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682798 B1, initially filed Sept. 24, 2025) developed by William Dunn, Alpharetta, Georgia, and Mike Brown, Cumming, Georgia, for "Systems and methods for automated, artificial intelligence based monitoring of, and/or alerting for, digital out of home display units." more
Systems and Methods for Building Funnel Websites Using Artificial Intelligence in a Tiered Software Framework
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- HIGHLEVEL INC., Dallas, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12684044 B2, initially filed Sept. 10, 2024) developed by six inventors Hardik Bhatt, Noida, India; Prakhar Agarwal, Bangalore, India; Ajay Dev, Kochi, India; Shaun Clark, Eugene, Oregon; Robin Alex, Dallas, Texas; and Varun Vairavan, Doha, Qatar, for "Systems and methods for building funnel websites using artificial intelligence in a tiered software framework." more
Systems and Methods for Detecting Traffic Violations Using Mobile Detection Devices
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- HAYDEN AI TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Oakland, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12684095 B2, initially filed May 9, 2023) developed by three inventors Vaibhav Ghadiok, Mountain View, California; Christopher Carson, Oakland, California; and Bo Shen, Fremont, California, for "Systems and methods for detecting traffic violations using mobile detection devices." more
Systems and Methods to Implement Neural Networks That Have Transformed to Computable Functions to Enhance Coordinated Natural Language Processing by Server-Client Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- SUKI AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682891 B1, initially filed April 26, 2024) developed by three inventors Valerii Garnaga, San Jose, California; Nicholas Piotrowski, Northglenn, Colorado; and Vamsi Reddy Chagari, Milpitas, California, for "Systems and methods to implement neural networks that have transformed to computable functions to enhance coordinated natural language processing by server-client systems." more
Technology Modernization Chairman Barrett Pushes for Efficiency and Continued Modernization of VA's Disability Claims IT System
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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Technology Modernization Chairman Tom Barrett Pushes for Efficiency and Continued Modernization of VA's Disability Claims IT System
Today, Rep. Tom Barrett (R-Mich.), the Chairman of the House Committee on Veterans' Affairs Subcommittee on Technology Modernization, delivered the following opening remark more
The 20 Marks 49th MSP Acquisition With Addition of Sundance Networks
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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The 20 Marks 49th MSP Acquisition With Addition of Sundance Networks
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The 20 MSP has announced that it has completed its 49th acquisition, welcoming Sundance Networks (founder and CEO: Ryan Miller) to the national organization's growing ranks. An experienced provider with a strong track record of client success and impressive year-over-year growth, Sundance provides pr more
The NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture
WOODS HOLE, Massachusetts, July 14 [Category: Environment] -- Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution issued the following news release:
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The NSF Seafood Engine in New England wins $15M U.S. National Science Foundation award to strengthen fisheries and aquaculture
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Portsmouth, NH, July 14, 2026 - The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) announced a major new award to bolster the American seafood industry through the NSF Regional Innovation Engines (NSF Engines) program within the Direct more
Transformation of College of Creative Arts helps meet evolving needs of students, workforce
OXFORD, Ohio, July 14 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Transformation of College of Creative Arts helps meet evolving needs of students, workforce
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Artistic excellence.
Mentorship.
Personal attention to students.
These have been, and will continue to be, hallmarks of Miami University's College of Creative Arts (CCA). As CCA embraces its rich traditions, the college also is forging a path to a prosperous future.
For the past year, CCA has introduced institutes, re more
U.S. Trade & Development Agency - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10673) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Trade and Development Agency: Background and Issues
The U.S. Trade and Development Agency (USTDA) funds early-stage activities to support development projects in developing and middle-income countries, with a focus on sectors with "significant" U.S. export potential. USTDA de more
Ultrasound Image Detection System and Method Thereof Based on Artificial Intelligence (AI) Automatic Labeling of Anatomical Structures
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- NATIONAL TAIWAN UNIVERSITY, Taipei City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682607 B2, initially filed Jan. 8, 2024) developed by three inventors Wen-Shiang Chen, Taipei City, Taiwan; Chung-Ping Chen, Taipei City, Taiwan; and Hsin-Yuan Chu, Taipei City, Taiwan, for "Ultrasound image detection system and method thereof based on artificial intelligence (AI) automatic labeling of anatomical structures." more
Understanding America's electric grid: Why modernization matters
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 14 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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Understanding America's electric grid: Why modernization matters
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The NSF Grid Modernization Engine in the Carolinas (Carolinas Grid Engine) - led by UNC Charlotte with support from more than 100 partners - is a regional energy innovation hub that spans 36 counties in North Carolina and South Carolina designed to create a resilient, efficient and technologically a more
University of Phoenix OpenAI collaboration
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 14 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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University of Phoenix OpenAI collaboration
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Collaboration will accelerate AI integration across teaching and learning, student services, operations, workforce readiness and collaborative research to help prepare working adult learners for the AI economy
Artificial intelligence is transforming nearly every profession, creating a vital need for working adults to continuously develop new skills wh more
Using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for Reconciliation of Migrated Information
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681645 B2, initially filed Aug. 8, 2023) developed by nine inventors Rahul Phadnis, Charlotte, North Carolina; Hari Vuppala, Charlotte, North Carolina; Rahul Yaksh, Austin, Texas; Pratap Dande, Saint Johns, Florida; Elvis Nyamwange, Little Elm, Texas; Erik Dahl, Newark, Delaware; Brian Jacobson, Los Angeles, California; Sailesh Vezzu, Hillsborough, New Jersey; and Amer Al more
Utah State Auditor: Utah State Board of Education - Utah Fits All Limited Review
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Utah State Auditor issued the following report entitled "Utah State Board of Education - Utah Fits All Limited Review."
Here are excerpts:
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To the Members of the Utah State Board of Education and Audit Committee and Molly Hart, State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Utah State Board of Education
The Office of the Utah State Auditor (Office) has performed a limited review of the Utah Fits All Scholarship Program (Program) governed by Ut more
UTC Center for Professional Education to offer two AI programs in September
CHATTANOOGA, Tennessee, July 14 -- The University of Tennessee Chattanooga Campus posted the following news:
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UTC Center for Professional Education to offer two AI programs in September
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Adobe StockAs artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of day-to-day work across industries, the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga's Center for Professional Education will offer two online programs in September to help working professionals build practical AI skills for different needs and ex more
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence for Data Management and Data Visualization
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12681929 B1, initially filed Jan. 13, 2025) developed by six inventors Zana Vosough, San Francisco, California; Gino John, Cupertino, California; Manuel Bernardo Maguina Morello, Morgan Hill, California; Sameer D. Merchant, Sunnyvale, California; Rajesh Bhagwat, Los Gatos, California; and Roy Ronald Riojas Montenegro, Gilroy, California, for "Utilizing artificial intelligence fo more
Utilizing Artificial Intelligence to Make a Prediction About an Entity Based on User Sentiment and Transaction History
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- CAPITAL ONE SERVICES, LLC, McLean, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12682396 B2, initially filed June 12, 2023) developed by Joni Bridget Jezewski, Dublin, California, for "Utilizing artificial intelligence to make a prediction about an entity based on user sentiment and transaction history." more
VIVERE Group Selects Rimini Street to Strengthen SAP Support and Accelerate Business Transformation
PLEASANTON, California, July 14 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release:
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VIVERE Group Selects Rimini Street to Strengthen SAP Support and Accelerate Business Transformation
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Indonesia-based integrated interior and furnishing solutions provider gains expert SAP support, freedom and capacity to advance transformation on its own terms
LAS VEGAS - July 14, 2026 - Rimini Street, more
What Do Carrots Have to Do With Quantum Computing?
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news:
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What Do Carrots Have to Do With Quantum Computing?
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More than you might think, according to Professor Pawan Tyagi, director of the Center for Nanotechnology Research and Education (CNRE) at the University of the District of Columbia (UDC).
Carotene, the molecule that gives carrots their bright orange color, is showing surprising promise in Tyagi's research into technologies that could underp more
Widespread Financial Desperation Pushing Americans to Lean on Fee-Laden Buy Now, Pay Later Loans to Make Ends Meet, New Protect Borrowers Investigation Shows
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSrpt) -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release:
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Widespread Financial Desperation Pushing Americans to Lean on Fee-Laden Buy Now, Pay Later Loans to Make Ends Meet, New Protect Borrowers Investigation Shows
New Poll Finds that Supermajority of Voters Supports Government Action to Rein in Predatory BNPL Industry, Protect Borrowers Calls on Policymakers to Take Action
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Working families are having to turn more
Wyden Votes 'No' on Flawed Military Bill to Fund Trump's Idiotic War in Iran, Raise Gas Prices and Threaten Americans' Privacy
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Votes 'No' on Flawed Military Bill to Fund Trump's Idiotic War in Iran, Raise Gas Prices and Threaten Americans' Privacy
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today voted no on the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, a massive bill that would have greenlit Trump's endless war in Iran, devoted billions in unchecked military spending and included a host of provisions more
Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's 2026 Cloud Print Services Landscape
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 14 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Xerox Named a Leader in Quocirca's 2026 Cloud Print Services Landscape
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Xerox has announced it has been positioned for the fifth consecutive year as a Leader in Quocirca's Cloud Print Services Landscape 2026, which evaluates vendor capabilities in delivering cloud-based print management and related digital services. Xerox was ranked strongest in the market on both stra more
Young innovators rise through Next-Gen Entrepreneur Summer Program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 14 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Young innovators rise through Next-Gen Entrepreneur Summer Program
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The room buzzed with nervous chatter and bursts of laughter as teams of high school students prepared to step forward and pitch ideas they had spent weeks developing. With presentations that included prototypes and fully developed websites, these students were not just sharing concepts -they were presenting smart solutions to more
Ask the expert: Deed fraud an overlooked threat to homeowners
EAST LANSING, Michigan, July 13 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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Ask the expert: Deed fraud an overlooked threat to homeowners
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You may never have heard of deed fraud, but it is a growing legal issue that is startingly easy to fall victim to, especially for members of vulnerable communities.
Deed fraud -where fraudsters illegally transfer home ownership to themselves -means someone who put years of work and likely thousands of dollars into their home loses it more
Confidence in U.S. Higher Education Slips Back Slightly
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, posted the following news:
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Confidence in U.S. Higher Education Slips Back Slightly
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Americans' confidence in higher education has slipped back after a modest uptick last year. Thirty-eight percent of U.S. adults say they have "a great deal" or "quite a lot" of confidence in the institution, compared with 42% last year. When Gallup first measured co more
Here's the truth. Honesty is getting harder.
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, July 13 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Here's the truth. Honesty is getting harder.
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In a world where deepfakes, misinformation and AI-driven cheating are commonplace, it is getting harder to be honest. Christian B. Miller, A.C. Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University, explains why honesty is losing ground and why it matters.
"Failures of honesty are encouraged and incentivized in new and powerful ways," writes Mill more
How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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How MIT students are helping to prevent cyberattacks
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In May 2019, the government of Baltimore, Maryland, fell into chaos. Cybercriminals had locked the city out of many of its critical files and demanded payment to decrypt them. The city refused to pay ransom. The attack incapacitated a swath of services, including real estate transactions and bill payment, and recovery costs soa more
Kaiser nurses protest CEO's appearance at AHA Leadership Summit
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, July 13 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Kaiser nurses protest CEO's appearance at AHA Leadership Summit
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Registered nurses from Kaiser Permanente facilities across California protested today outside the American Hospital Association (AHA) Leadership Summit in Denver, Colo., where Kaiser CEO Greg A. Adams is scheduled to speak this week.
The nurses, represented by California Nurses Association/National Nurses Org more
Meta Pulls Exploitative AI Image Feature After Backlash; NCOSE Says it Should Have Never Launched
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Center on Sexual Exploitation issued the following news:
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Meta Pulls Exploitative AI Image Feature After Backlash; NCOSE Says it Should Have Never Launched
The National Center on Sexual Exploitation (NCOSE) said that Meta's decision to remove a feature that enabled anyone to use public Instagram photos to create AI-generated images is a win for the public but warned that the company should never have approved this feature at al more
MIT: AI agents create virtual playgrounds to help robots get crucial training data
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 13 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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AI agents create virtual playgrounds to help robots get crucial training data
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Robots walking down the street, surrounded by astounded onlookers, is an increasingly common sight. But these machines aren't yet the do-it-all assistants you'd want working in a kitchen or factory, and a major bottleneck is data. Much like humans, robots learn best by experience. The challenge is that more
NCCU's Dawn Matthews Receives Visionary Leadership Award for Student Success
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 13 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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NCCU's Dawn Matthews Receives Visionary Leadership Award for Student Success
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North Carolina Central University's (NCCU) Dawn Matthews, Ph.D., has been selected to receive EAB's 2026 Visionary Leadership Award for her leadership in transforming the student experience through strategic, technology-driven initiatives.
Presented as part of EAB's annual CONNECTED Awards, the honor recognizes more
Optum Inc.: Turning data into better healthcare with AI
EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, July 13 -- Optum Inc., a healthcare company, issued the following news:
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Turning data into better healthcare with AI
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Arati is driven by a passion for turning healthcare data into meaningful action. Today, Optum uses AI to surface critical insights that support providers, improve decision-making and help deliver better patient care.
Using AI to improve healthcare data clarity
Like a long rally in a game of ping pong, healthcare can sometimes feel like a con more
Prof. Kassner in Bioethics: 'Legitimate Health- and Science-Policymaking Needs New Thinking'
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 13 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Prof. Kassner in Bioethics: 'Legitimate Health- and Science-Policymaking Needs New Thinking'
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'We must be more intentional about the public's role in crafting valid health and science policy'
When it comes to major decisions about policies concerning health and science, e.g., how the public should be kept informed during a pandemic, there probably is more disagreement than agreement in the U.S. an more
WIU Graduate Student Selected as Speaker at Nationally Recognized Cybersecurity Summit (CyAD), Delivers Talk on AI-Driven Authentication Systems
MACOMB, Illinois, July 13 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release:
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WIU Graduate Student Selected as Speaker at Nationally Recognized Cybersecurity Summit (CyAD), Delivers Talk on AI-Driven Authentication Systems
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MACOMB, IL -Western Illinois University continues to demonstrate leadership in cybersecurity education and research as WIU Cybersecurity graduate student Abiodun Damilare Adebanjo served as a Student Spotlight Speaker at the Cybersecurity Across Disci more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12171) on June 30, 2026, by income security specialist John J. Topoleski:
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Benefit Reductions to Participants in Delphi Pension Plans
Introduction
Delphi Technologies is a parts and components supplier to automakers that was spun off from General Motors (GM) in 1999. In May 2009, Delphi's pension plans were terminated, and responsibility for the payment of plan participant more
Cambodia - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10238) by foreign affairs analyst William Piekos.
Here are excerpts:
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Cambodia: Background and U.S. Relations
Cambodia, with a population of 17 million, is one of the younger and poorer countries in Southeast Asia. U.S.-Cambodia relations have been complicated since the Vietnam War, during which the United States extensively bombed the country. Following a civil war and th more
Deduction for Overtime Compensation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13263) by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott:
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The Deduction for Overtime Compensation
Introduction
Federal law generally requires workers to pay individual income taxes and payroll taxes on their earned income. The 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21) created a new income tax deduction of up to $12,500 ($25,000 for those married filing jointly) for certain overtim more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions" by labor policy specialist Sarah A. Donovan and legislative attorney Jon O. Shimabukuro.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) of 1938 prohibits the employment of "oppressive child labor" in the United States, which the act defines - with some exceptions - as the employment of youth und more
Fair Labor Standards Act Child Labor Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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Employment of Children in Agriculture
Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45
Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture
With some exceptions, the minimum a more
FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure & Communities - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12609) on June 30, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA's Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC): Recent Developments
This Insight provides a brief summary of developments related to the Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program in 2025 and 2026. BRIC funding repr more
Mullin V. Al Otro Lado - Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11443) on June 30, 2026, by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mullin v. Al Otro Lado: Supreme Court Determines That "Metering" Policy Is Lawful
On June 25, 2026, the Supreme Court in Mullin v. Al Otro Lado ruled that an alien seeking to enter the United States at a port of entry but stopped on the Mexican side of the U.S.-Mexico border by a U.S. immigration offic more
National Park Service - FY2027 Appropriations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13262) by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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National Park Service: FY2027 Appropriations
The National Park Service (NPS) administers the National Park System, which includes 433 units valued for their natural, cultural, and recreational importance. System lands cover 81 million federal acres and 4 million nonfederal acres. As part of t more
Personal Responsibility & Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13261) on June 30, 2026, by social policy specialist Gene Falk.
Here are excerpts:
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The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996
Introduction
The Personal Responsibility and Work Opportunity Reconciliation Act of 1996 (PRWORA, P.L. 104-193), also known as the 1996 welfare reform law, was enacted 30 years ago. Leading up to its passage, debat more
Private Investment Markets - Overview & Retail Investor Access Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13260) on June 30, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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Private Investment Markets: Overview and Retail Investor Access
Private investments - also referred to as alternative investments or private capital - are investments generally available only to accredited investors. Such investments include private securities offerings in non-publicly t more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Background & Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Background and Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offsho more
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) by international trade and finance specialist Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862), allows the President to impose restrictions on goods imports or enter into negotiations with trading partners if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines, more
U.S.-Japan Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10199) on June 30, 2026.
The report is written by Asian affairs specialist Mark E. Manyin, foreign affairs analyst Daniel J. Longo and international trade and finance specialists Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Japan Relations
Overview
Japan, a U.S. treaty ally since 1952, is an important U.S. security and trade partner. Shared bi more
Congressional District Geography Workbook, 119th Congress - An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12489) by Senior Research Librarian Ben Leubsdorf:
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Congressional District Geography Workbook (119th Congress): An Interactive Tool for Congressional Users
This Insight accompanies the Congressional District Geography Workbook, a Microsoft Excel file that congressional users can download from CRS.gov. The workbook provides information about U.S. House districts as configured more
Geofence Warrants & the Fourth Amendment - The Supreme Court Weighs In Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11274) by legislative attorney Clay Wild:
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Geofence Warrants and the Fourth Amendment: The Supreme Court Weighs In
Introduction
From thermal imaging and wiretaps to GPS tracking and various forms of electronic eavesdropping, the emergence of new technologies and their investigative use have sometimes created legal tension with constitutional privacy protections. Over more
Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown - Background & Issues Facing Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11779) by environmental policy analyst Kathryn G. Kynett and legislative attorney Kristen Hite.
Here are excerpts:
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Hydrofluorocarbon Phasedown: Background and Issues Facing Congress
The United States is phasing down hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs) under the American Innovation and Manufacturing Act of 2020 (AIM; P.L. 116-260, Division S, Sec.103; codified at 42 U.S.C. Sec.7675) more
National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's Authorities & Rulemaking Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13178) by transportation policy analyst Naseeb A. Souweidane.
Here are excerpts:
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NHTSA's Authorities and Rulemaking Process
NHTSA Background and Authorities
The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), part of the Department of Transportation (DOT), is primarily responsible for motor vehicle and highway safety. Congress established highway safety regulator more
Centers for Disease Control & Prevention Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12241) by health policy specialist Kavya Sekar:
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The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
During public health crises like the COVID-19 pandemic, and recent measles, hantavirus, and Ebola outbreaks, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has served as a face of the federal government's public health response. As of 2025, CDC describes its core mis more
Connecting Faith-Based & Religious Organizations With Federal Grants & Other Assistance Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13259) by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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Connecting Faith-Based and Religious Organizations with Federal Grants and Other Assistance
Faith-based or religious organizations and houses of worship (e.g., churches, synagogues, mosques) frequently seek out federal and other assistance for various community services and projects. This In Focus provides congressional o more
Defense Primer - Military Service Academies Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11788) by military personnel specialist Kristy N. Kamarck.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Primer: Military Service Academies
Overview
The U.S. military service academies are tuition-free, four-year degree-granting institutions operated by the military departments. The academies are one of three primary commissioning sources for officers, along with the Senior Reserve Office more
Rental Housing Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12887) by housing policy analyst Henry G. Watson.
Here are excerpts:
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Rental Housing
There are over 49 million rental housing units in the United States. About one-third of households in the United States rent their housing. Rental housing prices have increased faster than prices for non-shelter goods and services in recent years. To address persistent housing affordabili more
Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new sta more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on June 26, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with more
What Is Harassment - An Overview From Federal Employment Law Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, June 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49010) entitled "What Is Harassment? An Overview from Federal Employment Law" by legislative attorney April J. Anderson:
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SUMMARY
Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 generally prohibits discrimination in the workplace, but it does not expressly prohibit harassment. The Supreme Court has interpreted the statute to prohibit certain forms of harassment, however, including sexual haras more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
12 U.S. Senators Urges OMB to Back Off from Making Federal Grantmaking Partisan
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Twelve U.S. senators submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget opposing the proposed rule revising the guidance for federal financial assistance. The legislators expressed concerns that the rule would undermine transparency, promote partisan influence, and hinder local communities' ability to effectively use federal funding.
The senators warned that the proposed guidance threatens to turn federal grants and cooperative agreements into a part more
1Elevan Biopharmaceuticals Supports Inclusion of Specific Peptides on FDA Bulk Drug Substances List
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- 1Elevan Biopharmaceuticals, Fishers, Indiana, has provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration regarding the Pharmacy Compounding Advisory Committee's upcoming meeting on bulk drug substances. The pharmacy advocates for the inclusion of four peptide substances on the Bulk Drug Substances list, emphasizing the importance of lawful, quality-controlled access for compounded medications tailored to individual patient needs.
1Elevan Bio letter, sig more
2 Law Professors Urge Federal Agencies to Withdraw Proposed Rollbacks of Bank Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Jeremy C. Kress, associate professor of business Law at the University of Michigan Ross School of Business, Ann Arbor, Michigan, and Graham Steele, assistant professor of law at the University of North Carolina School of Law, Chapel Hill, North Carolina, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., and the Federal Reserve System arguing that the proposals to rev more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Three Montezuma County Commissioners have submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management's proposed revision of regulations for grazing administration, exclusive of Alaska. The letter highlights livestock grazing as foundational to its economy and culture, especially on public lands managed by the BLM and adjacent U.S. Forest Service landscapes.
The Montezuma County Commission, Cortez, Colorado, stres more
3 Organizations Urge FAA to Avoid Drone Flight Restrictions Over Agricultural Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Three organizations submitted a public comment letter expressing opposition to the U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration's proposed rule that would permit the designation of unmanned aircraft flight restrictions over food and agriculture fixed site facilities. These organizations emphasized on their concerns that such restrictions would impede First Amendment-protected photojournalism and deter vital public oversight of industrial animal agricul more
Aflac Seeks Clarification on Excepted Fertility Benefits Under Federal Proposed Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Aflac Inc., Columbus, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.
The letter addressed the Excepted Fertility Benefits proposed rule concerning the provision and regulation of excepted fertility benefits for both group and individual health insurance markets.
In the letter, Aflac outlined its more
Alliance Defending Freedom Urges Protections for Ethical Fertility Care in Federal Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Alliance Defending Freedom, an alliance-building non-profit legal organization, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the excepted fertility benefits proposed rule by the U.S. Departments of the Treasury, Labor, and Health and Human Services. ADF highlighted the importance of protecting religious freedom, conscience rights, and human life in the final rule, urging the departments to include more
Alpha-1 Foundation Advocates for Modernized Rare Disease Therapy Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Alpha-1 Foundation, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration supporting a citizen petition seeking modernization of regulatory standards for therapies targeting rare diseases.
The nonprofit organization, dedicated to improving outcomes for individuals with Alpha-1 Antitrypsin deficiency, emphasized the need for updated evidentiary and trial design approaches tailored t more
America's Service Commissions Urges Streamlining of AmeriCorps VISTA Application and Reporting Processes
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- America's Service Commissions, representing the 52 governor-designated state and territorial service commissions, submitted a public comment letter to the AmeriCorps Agency regarding the VISTA application and reporting forms.
The association letter, written by Alli Zuel, CVA Network & Volunteer Engagement Manager, advocates for the state and territorial entities responsible for administering AmeriCorps State funding and supporting AmeriCorps VISTA projects.
ASC apprecia more
American Academy of Dermatology Association Urges CMS to Enhance Essential Health Benefits Coverage and Access
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Academy of Dermatology/Association, Schaumburg, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the agency's Request for Information on the Comprehensive Review of the Essential Health Benefits Framework and Typical Employer Plan Standard.
The Academy, representing over 18,000 dermatologists, emphasized the need for Americans to have access to affordable, high-quality dermatologic healthcare and to re more
American Academy of Family Physicians Urges CMS to Limit Medicaid Payment Caps to Statutory Categories
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Academy of Family Physicians has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's proposed rule on State Directed Payments and Medicaid fee-for-service targeted practitioner payments.
The proposal, issued in response to the One Big Beautiful Bill Act enacted in July 2025, would impose medicare-based payment limits on medicaid managed care provider reimburse more
American Anthropological Association Urges Clarity in NSF Policy Update
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Anthropological Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter conveying its views to the National Science Foundation regarding the agency's plan to transition from the Proposal & Award Policies and Procedures guide to a new Guidance on Financial Assistance.
The association expressed concern about a lack of detailed information identifying which policies would be removed, revised, or newly integrated in the updated guidance.
The AAA en more
American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians & Gynecologists Urges Ethical Fertility Care in Comment to Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Association of Pro-Life Obstetricians and Gynecologists, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury, U.S. Department of Labor, and U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed rule on Excepted Fertility Benefits. The organization, representing approximately 8,000 women's healthcare professionals who do not perform induced abortion, expressed appreciation for the inclusion of benefits ad more
American Benefits Council Health Policy Senior Counsel Muma Urges Greater Flexibility in Fertility Benefit Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Matt Muma, senior counsel of health policy at the American Benefits Council, an employee benefits public policy organization, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the proposed excepted fertility benefits rules published in the Federal Register on May 13, 2026. The Council represents m more
American Brain Tumor Association Urges OMB to Withdraw Proposed Grant Rule Changes
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Brain Tumor Association, Chicago, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed changes to federal financial assistance regulations. The association expressed concerns over how the rule would alter the administration of federal grants that support critical brain tumor research and healthcare.
The ABTA letter, signed by Nicole Willmarth, Chief Mission Officer, warned that the proposed requirement for more
American Diabetes Association Warns OMB Proposed Rule Could Undermine Diabetes Research, Prevention Efforts
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Diabetes Association, Arlington, Virginia, expressed concerns in a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed regulation for Federal Financial Assistance. The association cautions that the planned changes may disrupt longstanding merit-based, peer-reviewed federal funding processes critical to advancing diabetes research and prevention programs.
The ADA letter, signed by Chief Advocacy Officer Lisa Murdock and Chief Sc more
American Feed Industry Association Highlights Importance of Butylated Hydroxytoluene in Animal Food to FDA
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Feed Industry Association, Arlington, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration addressing concerns over the ongoing review of butylated hydroxytoluene use in food. While the FDA's evaluation primarily targets BHT's use in human foods, the AFIA emphasized the potential unintended consequences for its continued application in animal food.
AFIA, representing more than 600 compani more
American Health Care Association Urges CDC to End Mandatory Influenza Vaccination Reporting for Healthcare Personnel
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Health Care Association submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention urging the agency to discontinue mandatory data collection and reporting requirements related to annual influenza vaccination coverage among healthcare personnel in nursing homes. The AHCA represents over 15,000 long-term and post-acute care facilities across the United States.
In its letter, AHCA highlighted more
American Health Insurance Plans Raises Concerns Over Proposed Excepted Fertility Benefits Rules From Federal Agencies
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The American Health Insurance Plans has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Internal Revenue Service, the U.S. Department of Labor, and the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. AHIP provided feedback on the proposed rules related to Excepted Fertility Benefits, which were published on May 13, 2026, in the Federal Register.
The association, representing health insurance providers offering coverage and services to hundreds of m more
Ariz. Auditor General Raises Concerns Over OMB's Proposed Uniform Guidance Changes
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Arizona Auditor General has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance, planned to take effect in October 2026. The letter highlights concerns about three main issues: the removal of the annual update reference for the Compliance Supplement, elimination of key internal control guidance referencing the Green Book and COSO framework, and revised requirements for downstream recipients after more
Association for Commuter Transportation Raises Concerns Over Proposed Federal Financial Assistance Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Association for Commuter Transportation, Sharon, Massachusetts, expressed apprehensions in a public comment letter addressed to the Office of Management and Budget regarding proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance for Federal Financial Assistance. The organization represents transportation demand management professionals who rely on federal financial assistance for their programs.
ACT highlighted that the proposed rules would impose new administrative burdens and f more
Berkeley Society of Friends Calls for Reconsideration of U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Signature Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Berkeley Society of Friends, California, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services addressing concerns over the interim final rule on signatures on immigration benefit requests. The organization's Racial Justice Action Team and Social and Environmental Action Committee urged USCIS to withdraw the rule, which becomes effective July 10, 2026, the same day comments are due.
The letter highlights the rul more
Catholic Legal Immigration Network Urges Rescission of DHS Signature Rule on Immigration Benefit Requests
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Catholic Legal Immigration Network Inc., Silver Spring, Maryland, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security expressing opposition to the agency's interim final rule titled "Signatures on Immigration Benefit Requests." The rule, published on May 11, 2026, by the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services, amends regulations to authorize USCIS to reject or deny immigration benefit applications at any more
Center for Biological Diversity Urges Protections for Southern Hognose Snake Listing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Center for Biological Diversity, St. Petersburg, Florida, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding the agency's proposal to list the southern hognose snake (Heterodon simus) as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act. The Center supports the proposed listing and calls for the swift finalization of the designation along with a robust Section 4(d) rule to address the species' most press more
CME Group Urges CFTC to Prioritize Risk Management in Fintech Integration
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- CME Group Inc., Chicago, Illinois, has provided a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission concerning the request for information on facilitating innovation and competition among fintech firms in derivatives markets.
The letter, written by Jonathan Marcus, Senior Managing Director, General Counsel, addresses the potential impacts of CFTC regulations on fintech entities and questions whether current licensing and registration processes create barr more
Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations Highlights Affordability Challenges in Essential Health Benefits Review
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition of State Rheumatology Organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services addressing concerns about the essential health benefits framework and its impacts on affordability and patient access.
The letter, signed by President Aaron Broadwell and Madelaine A. Feldman, vice president of advocacy and government affairs, focused on how the design of prescription drug benef more
Coalition to Transform Advanced Care Urges CMS to Enhance Essential Health Benefits for Seriously Ill Patients
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Coalition to Transform Advanced Care submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services.
The letter, written by Marian Grant, Senior Regulatory Advisor, addresses the agency's request for information concerning the comprehensive review of the essential health benefits framework and the typical employer plan standard. C-TAC focuses on improving health care for individuals living with serious more
Constantine Cannon Partners Urges CFTC to Expedite Whistleblower Award Decisions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Gordon Schnell and Daniel Vitelli, partners at Constantine Cannon LLP, a law firm based in New York, submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission regarding its proposed amendments to the whistleblower award determination rules. The letter praised the CFTC's whistleblower program for providing vital incentives and protections to individuals reporting commodities violations but highlighted concerns about lengthy delays in award decisions.
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Derivative Path Hedging Solutions Proposes Clarification of Introducing Broker Registration Rules to Support Fintech Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Derivative Path Hedging Solutions Inc., Walnut Creek, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission addressing regulatory challenges impacting fintech firms in derivatives markets.
The financial technology company, in a letter signed by David Pepper, Chief Compliance Officer & General Counsel, responded to the commission's request for information on regulations affecting innovation and competition among fintech entities off more
dYdX Labs Urges CFTC to Adapt Regulations for Decentralized On-Chain Derivatives Trading
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- dYdX Labs, a fintech firm in San Francisco, California, has provided a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission addressing regulatory adjustments to facilitate innovation and competition in financial products and services related to decentralized finance.
The letter, written by Daniel Lasko, General Counsel, responds to the CFTC request for information on identifying regulations that may affect fintech firms, particularly those developing on-chai more
Endangered Small Credit Union Defense, Tri-CU Federal Credit Union President Urges Targeted Mortgage Regulatory Relief to Expand Access
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Doug Wadsworth, president of the Endangered Small Credit Union Defense, a nonprofit advocacy organization in Kennewick, Washington state, and Tri-CU Federal Credit Union, submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau urging tailored regulatory relief for small credit unions under the TILA-RESPA Integrated Disclosure Rule and related mortgage disclosure regulations. The organization represents small credit unions nationwide with assets under more
Fife Public Schools Urges Flexible Approach to Federal Conference Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Fife Public Schools,, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget concerning proposed revisions to Uniform Guidance which addresses federal financial assistance related to conferences.
The district letter, written on its behalf by Keith C. Hannah, Director of Teaching & Learning - Professional Learning & Communications, expressed concern that requiring prior explicit federal approval for conference attendance under feder more
Global Safety Principles Alliance Urges Cautious Approach to Autonomous Hazmat Transport Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Global Safety Principles Alliance, Dubois, Wyoming, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration regarding the modernization of regulations for transporting hazardous materials using highly automated transportation systems. GSPA emphasized the need for a cautious, phased, and risk-based regulatory approach given that existing Hazardous Materials Regulations were not designed with autono more
Green Diamond Resource Provides Updated Land, Habitat Data for Marbled Murrelet Conservation Plan
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Green Diamond Resource Co., Oakland, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service regarding its application for an incidental take permit under the Endangered Species Act. The permit pertains to the federally threatened marbled murrelet and timber harvest activities on company-owned lands in Humboldt and Del Norte counties, California.
Green Diamond updated the agency with revised information on land owners more
Heritage Foundation Backs Federal Rule Expanding Restorative Fertility Benefits
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Heritage Foundation submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Department of Labor and Department of the Treasury regarding their proposed rule on excepted fertility benefits. The letter supports the rule's establishment of a new category of limited excepted benefits focused on treating infertility's root causes, advocating for coverage that includes restorative reproductive medicine alongside in vitro fertilization.
Inferti more
International Securities Lending Association Americas Urges Federal Banking Agencies to Enhance Risk-Based Capital Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- International Securities Lending Association Americas, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury Comptroller of the Currency, Federal Deposit Insurance Corp. and the Federal Reserve. The letter addresses the agencies' proposals to revise their risk-based capital rules, which aim to implement the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision's 2017 revisions to the Basel III framework.
ISLA Americas recognizes the Agencies' constructiv more
Journal of Restorative Reproductive Medicine Editor Keenan Urges Labor Department to Address Root Causes in Fertility Treatment Rule
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Lynn Keenan, managing editor of the Journal of Restorative Reproductive Medicine, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration.
Keenan emphasizes that the final rule must incorporate a definition of infertility that recognizes it as a symptom of underlying male or female pathology preventing conception or pregnancy after six months of fertility-focused intercourse.
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Minn. Human Services Dept., Children, Youth & Families Dept. Oppose U.S. Citizenship & Immigration Services Proposal to Expand Immigration Address Change Form
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Minnesota Department of Human Services and the Minnesota Department of Children, Youth, and Families, St. Paul, submitted a public comment letter to U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services opposing a proposed expansion of the Alien Change of Address form. The agencies expressed concerns about adding questions about employment, schooling, and receipt of means-tested public benefits such as Medicaid and SNAP to the address update process more
N.C. Chapter of the Wildlife Society Supports Federal Listing of Southern Hognose Snake as Threatened Species
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The North Carolina Chapter of the Wildlife Society, Raleigh, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Fish and Wildlife Service expressing support for the proposed listing of the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act rule. The NCTWS, representing over 300 wildlife professionals, stressed the importance of this action to bolster conservation efforts for the species across its southeastern U.S. ran more
N.D. Health & Human Services Dept. Child Support Section Director Urges Retention of Key Child Support Regulations
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- James C. Fleming, director of child support section at the North Dakota Department of Health and Human Services, Bismarck, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services regarding the Office of Child Support Enforcement's proposed rescission of certain code of federal regulations provisions. The department expressed support for the rulemaking but identified four specific exceptions that should be retained due to their importance for c more
N.Y. Immigration Coalition Criticizes DHS Interim Rule on Asylum Fees and Procedures
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New York Immigration Coalition submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security regarding the agency's interim final rule on immigration fees and related procedures mandated by the Reconciliation Bill.
The coalition, an umbrella organization representing over 200 immigrant and refugee groups and allies across New York State, expressed strong opposition to the rule, which they argue imposes harsh penalties on asylum seekers and Temporary P more
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Gerard Migeon, founder and CEO of Natural Womanhood, St. Louis, Missouri, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on excepted fertility benefits.
The organization advocates for a shift towards restorative reproductive medicine as the primary treatment approach for infertility, highlighting the importance of identifying underlying pathological causes rather than relying on assistive reprod more
Navy Federal Credit Union Backs NCUA Interim Final Rule on Federal Preemption of Non-Interest Fee Restrictions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Navy Federal Credit Union, Vienna, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter expressing support for the National Credit Union Administration interim final rule reaffirming federal preemption over state laws that restrict non-interest charges and fees, particularly regarding credit and debit card interchange fees.
The letter emphasizes the necessity of a uniform federal framework for federally chartered credit unions to operate safely and consistently across all more
New Mexico Family Physicians Warn Medicaid Work Requirements Could Disrupt Care and Strain State Systems
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The New Mexico Academy of Family Physicians, representing over family physicians and medical students and based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, has expressed concerns in a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services regarding the agency's interim final rule imposing community engagement work requirements on certain Medicaid enrollees.
The organization cautions that the rule's operational demands risk un more
Pangea Legal Services Urges DHS to Rescind Rule Causing Harm to Immigrants, Legal Providers
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Pangea Legal Services, San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services urging the agency to rescind an interim final rule concerning signatures on immigration benefit requests. The rule permits USCIS to deny previously accepted benefit requests if a valid signature is later found missing, while retaining the filing fee and deeming the requestor ineligible for the benefit sough more
Payward Identifies Regulatory Gaps Hindering AI Integration in Derivatives Trading
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Payward Inc., San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission addressing regulatory challenges fintech firms encounter when deploying artificial intelligence in derivatives markets.
The letter, written by Jonathan Jachym, Global Head of Policy and Market Structure, responds to the CFTC's request for information on facilitating innovation and competition in financial products and services for fintech companies.
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Providence Health & Services Urges CDC to Refine Surgical Infection Definitions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Providence Health and Services, Spokane, Washington state, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention addressing the specificity of the National Healthcare Safety Network surveillance criteria for surgical site infections. The healthcare organization contended that current CDC/NHSN surgical site infections definitions are overly sensitive and lack the necessary specificity, resulting in i more
Research!America Urges FDA to Strengthen Drug Repurposing Pathways for Unmet Medical Needs
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Research!America, a nonprofit alliance in Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration regarding the agency's request for information on drug repurposing for unmet medical needs. The organization emphasizes the importance of improving the pathway from scientific discovery to patient benefit by addressing challenges such as resource limitations and regulatory barriers.
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Selfient Urges FTC to Define Evidence Standards for AI System Accuracy Claims
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Selfient Inc., Worthington, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Trade Commission addressing the agency's proposed policy statement on the suppression of accuracy in artificial intelligence systems. The letter focuses on the substantiation of representations regarding AI behavior, emphasizing the need for clear evidence to back claims about AI objectives and conduct.
Selfient, operating as ROSE (Regulated, Ordered & Signed Execution), provides i more
Solana Policy Institute Urges CFTC to Clarify Fintech Regulatory Approach for Blockchain Innovation
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Solana Policy Institute, San Francisco, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Commodity Futures Trading Commission seeking targeted clarifications to regulations that could facilitate innovation and competition for financial technology firms, including digital-asset and blockchain companies.
The public comment letter responds to the CFTC's request for information on regulations impacting fintech firms and focuses on practical adjustments that maintain more
SPIE Urges OMB to Preserve Merit-Based Peer Review and Scientific Collaboration in Federal Funding Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- SPIE, the international society for optics and photonics based in Bellingham, Washington state, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget regarding the proposed "Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance." SPIE represents a broad community of scientists, engineers, students, entrepreneurs, and technology leaders involved in critical technological advancements across sectors such as national security, healthcare, communications, and more
UMass Journalism Professor Forde Warns Proposed OMB Rule Introduces Political Oversight into Academic Grants
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Kathy Roberts Forde, professor of journalism at the University of Massachusetts, Amherst, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget expressing concerns about a proposed federal rule that could undermine the scientific and research enterprise. The letter argues that the rule endangers the independence of federal grantmaking by introducing political oversight that could override traditional peer review processes.
Forde wrote: "I have more
University of California Medicine Professor Solomon Raises Concerns Over Proposed OMB Rule on Federal Financial Assistance Impacting Research and Public Health
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Gina Solomon, professor of medicine and chief of the Division of Occupational, Environmental and Climate Medicine at the University of California San Francisco School of Medicine, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the Uniform Guidance for federal financial assistance. The proposed rule seeks to revise the framework governing federally funded research and public programs but has drawn cr more
University of Mississippi Innocence Project Opposes State's Certification Application Citing Systemic Failures in Capital Post-Conviction Process
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- William Tucker Carrington, director of the Mississippi Innocence Project at the University of Mississippi School of Law, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the State of Mississippi's application for certification under Chapter 154 of the Antiterrorism and Effective Death Penalty Act.
The application seeks procedural benefits aimed at expediting capital post-conviction proceedings, including shortened statutes of limitations and l more
Womens Health RN Urges Labor Department on Clarification on Fertility Benefit Coverage to Include Diagnostics and Health Coaching
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The Womens Health RN, a health organization in Austin, Texas, addressed the U.S. Department of Labor Employee Benefits Security Administration regarding the proposed regulation on excepted fertility benefits. The group submitted a public comment letter advocating for a clear inclusion of expanded diagnostic laboratory testing and professional health coaching within the scope of covered fertility services under the new rule.
The proposed rule intends to broaden access to f more
World Wildlife Fund Great Plains Program Urges BLM to Strengthen Grazing Regulations for Public Land Health, Tribal Inclusion
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The World Wildlife Fund Great Plains Program has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding its proposed revision of regulations for grazing administration, exclusive of Alaska. The organization, which collaborates with ranchers, state and federal agencies, tribal communities and conservation groups, provided feedback aiming to ensure that the updated grazing regulations support resilient agricultural econom more
Tipoffs: Iran
ALSOBROOKS TO VOTE NO ON ADVANCING 2027 NDAA
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Angela Alsobrooks, D-Maryland, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026:
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ALSOBROOKS TO VOTE NO ON ADVANCING 2027 NDAA
Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) released the following statement ahead of voting "No" on the motion to invoke cloture on the motion to proceed to the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act.
"Maryland is home to thousands of servicemembers, veterans, and civilians who work every day to protect our nation's national secur more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Iranian Vigil for Graham Outside Embassy
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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Iranian Vigil for Graham Outside Embassy
Iranians held a candlelight vigil in London outside the U.S. embassy to honor South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham, who passed away on Saturday evening at 71 after serving four full terms in the U.S. Senate. The longtime Republican Congressman was a staunch ally of President Donald Trump and was kno more
Australian Scientific Organization: GenCost 2025-26 - Renewables and Storage a Source of Stability Amid Global Uncertainty
CLAYTON, Australia, July 15 (TNSrep) -- The Australian Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation issued the following news release:
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GenCost 2025-26: Renewables and storage a source of stability amid global uncertainty
Now in its eighth year, the annual report provides Australia's most comprehensive assessment of the costs of new-build electricity generation, storage and hydrogen technologies.
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Australia's national science agency, CSIRO, in partnership with the Aust more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Hormuz Energy Crisis Generates a Tailwind for Nuclear Energy in Northeast Asia
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Jane Nakano, senior fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program:
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The Hormuz Energy Crisis Generates a Tailwind for Nuclear Energy in Northeast Asia
The Iran conflict has multiple implications for the future of energy policymaking in Asia. One energy source that is underexamined as the region navigates the continued uncertainty over the Strait of Hor more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Understanding Russia-Iran Collaboration in Cyberspace
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Nikita Shah, senior fellow with the Intelligence, National Security, and Technology Program:
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Understanding Russia-Iran Collaboration in Cyberspace
Reports of Russia-Iran collaboration in the U.S.-Iran conflict are a real and live source of concern. Russia has shared intelligence with Iran that purportedly led to the targeting of U.S. soldiers in the Middle East, more
Gallego, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Long-Awaited Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on July 14, 2026:
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Gallego, Colleagues Demand Pentagon Release Long-Awaited Report on U.S. Bombing of Iranian Elementary School
Investigation into the school strike was reportedly submitted in April, but has not been released to Congress or the public
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Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) joined 24 of his colleagues in continuing to demand answers from the Department of Defense (DoD) over the U.S. bombing more
Hudson Institute to Wall Street Journal: U.S.-Iran Pact Collapses Amid Escalating Strikes
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship, to the Wall Street Journal:
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The "Irrepressible" US-Iran Conflict
Both sides might like to stop but see too much to lose to make an agreement stick.
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Only one thing was falling apart faster last week th more
Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: European Commission President Visits Azerbaijan
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 14, 2026, by Vasif Huseynov, senior fellow at the Center of Analysis of International Relations and an adjunct lecturer at Khazar University in Baku, Azerbaijan, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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European Commission President Visits Azerbaijan
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* On July 1, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Baku for the first leg of a two-day South Caucasus tour more
Road Haulage Association Managing Director Smith Issues Statement on China Quietly Rewriting Economic Rules
PETERBOROUGH, England, July 15 -- The Road Haulage Association issued the following statement on July 13, 2026, by Managing Director Richard Smith:
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The UK approach to deliver a coherent and effective decarbonisation strategy for trucks remains a particularly confusing grey area. From an initial stick and no carrot approach, essentially leaving the industry to devise its own zero emission solutions without a practical road map from government, to moving target net zero dates, there is a l more
Capitol Hill Report, 7-14-26
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Capitol Hill Report, 7-14-26
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Audio from this afternoon's call is available HERE.
Topics include: Sen. Lindsey Graham's passing, Iran, U.S. Supreme Court security and the ROAD to Housing Act.
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Original text here: https://www.grassley.senate.gov/news/news-releases/capitol-hill-report-7-14-26 more
Chairman Aguilar: Republicans in Washington continue to fail the American people.
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release:
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Chairman Aguilar: Republicans in Washington continue to fail the American people.
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out Trump and Republicans for ignoring the needs of hardworking Americans who are struggling to survive in this economy. You can watch the full press conference here and read the transcript below.
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Commerce Dept. Expands UAE Export Privileges Under Revised U.S. Export Control Rules
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security broadened export privileges for the United Arab Emirates by easing licensing restrictions while maintaining safeguards for sensitive technologies.
BIS issued a final rule that grants the United Arab Emirates enhanced favorable treatment under the Export Administration Regulations by moving the country into a more favorable export control category and expanding access to license exceptions for governme more
Dear Colleague on the Massie Amendment and U.S. Policy in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, July 14 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Dear Colleague on the Massie Amendment and U.S. Policy in the Middle East
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Dear Colleague:
I write in connection with United States policy toward Israel, the Palestinian people and in the Middle East.
Consistent with the position articulated by Ranking Member of the Appropriations Committee Rosa DeLauro, Ranking Member of the Foreign Affairs Committee Greg Meeks a more
Duckworth to Vote No on NDAA Unless Her Amendment to End Trump's Illegal War is Included
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth to Vote No on NDAA Unless Her Amendment to End Trump's Illegal War is Included
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The Senator's amendment, which Senate Republicans blocked in committee, would ensure the Senate upholds its constitutional war powers and holds the President accountable
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) announced she will vote against the National Defense Aut more
Gillibrand Demands Accountability From Military Leaders On Cost Of Iran War, Minab School Bombing
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Demands Accountability From Military Leaders On Cost Of Iran War, Minab School Bombing
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), a member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, demanded accountability from the Pentagon on President Trump's requested $350 billion in taxpayer dollars as a slush fund for his administration on top of the defense budget and $67.1 billion to more
Gillibrand Statement On Her Vote To Block A Blank Check For Trump's Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Her Vote To Block A Blank Check For Trump's Iran War
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Today, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY) released the following statement regarding her vote against the FY2027 National Defense Authorization Act :
"Donald Trump launched this conflict in Iran with no clear objective, no plan, and no exit strategy. I cannot support a defense bill that places zero constraint more
Hoyer: Small Businesses and Their Employees Deserve Better than They're Getting
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Hoyer: Small Businesses and Their Employees Deserve Better than They're Getting
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the Financial Services and General Government (FSGG) Appropriations Subcommittee, delivered opening remarks and questioned Administrator Kelly Loeffler during an FSGG oversight hearing of the U.S. Small Business Administration:Click here more
ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Fox News Sunday
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 13, 2026:
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ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Fox News Sunday
Yesterday, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) joined Gillian Turner on Fox News Sunday to discuss the impact and legacy of the late Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) and the ongoing strikes and negotiations in Iran.
Key Excerpts:
Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "I met Lindsey Graham about a dozen years ago when I was serving in Afghanistan when he came to or base more
Inflation drops some in June, does not yet indicate inflation relief is here to stay: CEI analysis
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Competitive Enterprise Institute posted the following news release:
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Inflation drops some in June, does not yet indicate inflation relief is here to stay: CEI analysis
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The Consumer Price Index report for June fell 0.4 percent, mostly canceling out May's 0.5 percent increase. While this may provide some immediate relief from inflation, renewed conflict in the Middle East will likely create higher prices that will be reflected in future r more
Iran & Nuclear Weapons Production Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12106) by nonproliferation specialist Paul K. Kerr:
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Iran and Nuclear Weapons Production
Since the early 2000s, Tehran's construction of gas centrifuge uranium enrichment facilities has generated widespread concern in Congress that Tehran is pursuing nuclear weapons. According to past U.S. intelligence assessments, Tehran had the capacity to produce nuclear weapons at some more
Journalist's Devices Seized at U.S. Border Following Iran Reporting
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: Political] -- Defending Rights and Dissent issued the following news:
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Journalist's Devices Seized at U.S. Border Following Iran Reporting
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On July 13, 2026, The Grayzone reported that their editor-in-chief Max Blumenthal was detained at Dulles International Airport in Washington D.C. upon return from a reporting trip to Iran to cover the funeral of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. Agents searched Blumenthal's person and demanded his devices, and when Blumenthal r more
King Challenges Pentagon Nominees on Financial Cost of Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release:
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King Challenges Pentagon Nominees on Financial Cost of Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, during a hearing of the Senate Armed Services Committee (SASC), U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME) pressed several Pentagon nominees on the total cost of the ongoing conflict in Iran, expressing frustration that neither Congress nor the American people have received a clear accounting of the financial burden of more
Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Lujan Pushes Trump Administration to Release Affordable Housing Construction Funds
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Washington, D.C. - As President Trump continues to slow-walk a bipartisan housing affordability bill that already passed through Congress, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) is teaming up with U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) and several colleagues in urging the president to unlock community development tools and more
National Science Foundation Assistant IG Testifies Before House Science, Space & Technology Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following testimony by Jennifer A. Springmann, special agent in charge, performing the duties of the assistant inspector general for investigations at the National Science Foundation, from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Safeguarding Federal Research Funds: The False Claims Act's Role in Combating Grant Fraud":
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Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes, and members o more
NEW DATA: Maryland Families Have Spent $430 More on Gas Since Trump Began His Unnecessary War With Iran
ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, July 14 -- The Maryland Democratic Party issued the following news:
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NEW DATA: Maryland Families Have Spent $430 More on Gas Since Trump Began His Unnecessary War With Iran
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ANNAPOLIS, MD - As Donald Trump's deadly and costly war with Iran continues on, with no end in sight,
newly released data from the Senate Joint Economic Committee reveals that Maryland
households have spent $430 more on the gas they need to drive to work, pick up their
kids, and run th more
New Data: Virginians Have Had To Spend $1.8 Billion More For Gas Since Start Of The Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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New Data: Virginians Have Had To Spend $1.8 Billion More For Gas Since Start Of The Iran War
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - As President Trump declares that the war with Iran has resumed, U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are underscoring new data that shows the extent to which the president's war has driven up gas costs in Virginia and across the country. According to a new congressional r more
Orthodontic Oral Appliance With Anterior Bite Plate to Ease and Maximize Vertical Elastic Function of Rubber Bands in Sagittal Plane Tooth Movements
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 14 -- An inventor from Tehran, Iran, Arina Hosseinrezaei Mahani has been awarded a design patent (No. US D1134874 S1, initially filed July 29, 2022) for "Orthodontic oral appliance with anterior bite plate to ease and maximize vertical elastic function of rubber bands in sagittal plane tooth movements." more
Relief at the Pump Short Lived as Trump Dismantles His Own Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, July 14 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Relief at the Pump Short Lived as Trump Dismantles His Own Ceasefire
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Falling gas prices are already in the rearview mirror as Trump's ceasefire crumbles and core inflation remains high.
Today's Consumer Price Index (CPI) report shows prices rose 3.5% over the past year in June, easing from 4.2% in May as gas prices fell last month du more
REMINDER: DC Insider Michael Whatley Only Cares About Boosting His Stock Portfolio At North Carolina's Expense
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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REMINDER: DC Insider Michael Whatley Only Cares About Boosting His Stock Portfolio At North Carolina's Expense
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After recent reporting exposed Michael Whatley for pushing FEMA recommendations that could spike his stocks while raising costs on disaster victims, here is a reminder that DC insider and Big Oil lobbyist Michael Whatley is running for U.S. Senate with a number of conflicts of more
Sanchez cosponsors Block the Bombs Act
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Linda T. Sanchez, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sanchez cosponsors Block the Bombs Act
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WASHINGTON - Congresswoman Linda T. Sanchez (D-Calif.) released the following statement after signing on to cosponsor the Block the Bombs Act :
"As a mother, I'm heartbroken by the devastating loss of innocent lives and the humanitarian crisis in Gaza, Lebanon and Iran. This cannot continue. That is why I oppose providing offensive weapons to Prime M more
Senator Murray on Vote Opposing the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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Senator Murray on Vote Opposing the National Defense Authorization Act
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropriations Committee, released the following statement on her vote against taking up the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA).
"Instead of doing anything to help make life more affordable for American families more
Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Schiff, Curtis Seek to Curb Rising Cases of Transnational Repression by U.S. Adversaries with Bipartisan Bill to Enhance Criminal Penalties, Centralize Oversight of Prosecutions
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) and John Curtis (R-Utah) are introducing legislation designed to curb transnational repression (TNR), threats and violence by nations against individuals outs more
Shaheen Statement on Today's Vote on the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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Shaheen Statement on Today's Vote on the National Defense Authorization Act
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(Washington, DC) - U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), a senior member of the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement on today's vote on the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) :
"I believe it is vital that we both pass the NDAA and that we constrain the President's lawless an more
Stop killing transport workers: ITF sounds alarm as attacks on shipping and transport workers escalate again
LONDON, England, July 14 -- International Transport Workers' Federation posted the following news release:
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Stop killing transport workers: ITF sounds alarm as attacks on shipping and transport workers escalate again
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The International Transport Workers' Federation (ITF) has condemned another sharp escalation in attacks on merchant shipping and transport workers on two fronts - the US-Iran war and the Russia-Ukraine war - warning that civilian seafarers and other transport workers are more
Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Trump's Illegal War with Iran Has Forced Vermont to Pay $113 Million More for Gas, So Far
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Vermont households have spent $441 more for gas since the war began
WASHINGTON, D.C. - Democrats on the Joint Economic Committee today released new data outlining how President Trump's reckless and illegal war with Iran has driven up gasoline costs for Vermont families, farmers, and businesses. The new data more
U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Bill to Block Iran War Funding
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Kelly Morrison, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Rep. Kelly Morrison Cosponsors Bill to Block Iran War Funding
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, after Donald Trump escalated his war with Iran, U.S. Representative Kelly Morrison (MN-03) announced her cosponsorship of the No Funds for Iran War Act, which would prohibit any taxpayer dollars from being used for military action against Iran.
Trump's war with Iran has already cost American taxpayers more
Wyden Votes 'No' on Flawed Military Bill to Fund Trump's Idiotic War in Iran, Raise Gas Prices and Threaten Americans' Privacy
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Wyden Votes 'No' on Flawed Military Bill to Fund Trump's Idiotic War in Iran, Raise Gas Prices and Threaten Americans' Privacy
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senator Ron Wyden, D-Ore., today voted no on the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, a massive bill that would have greenlit Trump's endless war in Iran, devoted billions in unchecked military spending and included a host of provisions more
Community Bankers Continue Rosy Outlook Despite Concerns
WASHINGTON, July 13 [Category: Financial Services] -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors posted the following news release:
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Community Bankers Continue Rosy Outlook Despite Concerns
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Washington, D.C. - Community bankers nationwide remain broadly optimistic about future economic conditions at the year's midpoint, according to the Conference of State Bank Supervisors' (CSBS) latest quarterly poll. The second quarter 2026 Community Bank Sentiment Index (CBSI) registered 129, down sl more
Congresswoman Pou Blasts Restarting of Iran War
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Rep. Nellie Pou, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Pou Blasts Restarting of Iran War
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"Today, President Trump has officially notified us that he is restarting our nation's war against the Iranian government, a war Congress did not ratify and which the American people do not support," said Congresswoman Pou. "The House voted to halt this illegal war; President Trump disregarded us. Overwhelming majorities of Americans have signaled th more
Durbin Reflects On Recent Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Delegation Trip To The NATO Summit In Turkiye
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Reflects On Recent Bipartisan, Bicameral Congressional Delegation Trip To The NATO Summit In Turkiye
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July 13, 2026
Durbin also spoke about President Trump declaring that the ceasefire with Iran is over and Trump's unclear strategy to get us out of his war of choice
WASHINGTON - In a speech on the Senate floor today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Co-Chair of the S more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Housing and Reconciliation 3.0
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins Kudlow on Fox Business to Discuss Iran, Housing and Reconciliation 3.0
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Washington -On Friday, United States Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tenn., a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined Kudlow on Fox Business to discuss Iran, housing and Reconciliation 3.0.
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Hagerty on Ir more
Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Renewed Military Encounters in Gulf
NEW YORK, July 13 -- The United Nations posted the following news release:
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Secretary-General Deeply Concerned by Renewed Military Encounters in Gulf
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The following statement was issued today by the Spokesman for UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres:
The Secretary-General is deeply concerned by the serious escalation and renewed military confrontations in the Gulf, including the Iranian attacks on ships in the Strait of Hormuz, the attacks by the United States on Iran and the attack more
Sen. Schiff Files New War Powers Resolution After Collapse of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
WASHINGTON, July 13 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Schiff Files New War Powers Resolution After Collapse of U.S.-Iran Ceasefire
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Schiff: "Any assertion by the Trump administration that he gets 60 more days to act without Congress has no foundation in law."
Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) filed a new War Powers Resolution after the United States resumed large-scale military strikes against Iran and President Do more
State Dept.: U.S. Squeezes Iran's Regime Financiers and Shadow Banking Networks
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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U.S. Squeezes Iran's Regime Financiers and Shadow Banking Networks
The United States is taking decisive action to cut off the financial lifelines sustaining Iran's ruling elite. Today's action targets Ali Ansari, a Dubai-based Iranian national who has built a sprawling global network of real estate and commercial holdings -- spanning Germany, the United Kingdom, Spain, Cyprus, the UAE, and beyond -- on b more
