AI Outperforms Law Professors in Stanford Law Study
STANFORD, California, June 2 -- Stanford University Law School issued the following news:
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AI Outperforms Law Professors in Stanford Law Study
In a rigorous blind study, law professors overwhelmingly preferred AI-generated answers to student legal questions over answers written by fellow law professors--and flagged the AI answers as potentially misleading or harmful far less often
By Stephanie Ashe
A groundbreaking study led by Stanford Law School Professor Julian Nyarko reveals that more
AICPA Seeks Feedback on Proposed Strategic Plans for Professional Ethics Division and Peer Review Board
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release:
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AICPA Seeks Feedback on Proposed Strategic Plans for Professional Ethics Division and Peer Review Board
Comments on 2027-2030 Strategic Plans Due by Aug. 31
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The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is seeking public comment on 2027-2030 strategic plan proposals drafted by its Professional Ethics Executive Committee (PEEC) and Peer Review Board (PRB).
The two bodies play key roles in protecting audit more
Asia Foundation Supports ASEAN Regional Workshop on Digital Human Security
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 2 -- The Asia Foundation issued the following news:
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The Asia Foundation Supports ASEAN Regional Workshop on Digital Human Security
Jakarta - ASEAN convened a regional workshop to advance development of the ASEAN Development Outlook (ADO) Volume 2 on Digital Human Security, bringing together policymakers, researchers, technical experts, and development partners from across Southeast Asia to examine the opportunities and risks shaping the region's digital more
Cadence Unveils Industry's First Fully Autonomous Virtual Engineer for Chip Design, Powered by NVIDIA
SAN JOSE, California, June 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cadence Design Systems, a provider of electronic design automation and semiconductor intellectual property, issued the following news release:
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Cadence Unveils Industry's First Fully Autonomous Virtual Engineer for Chip Design, powered by NVIDIA
Level-5 ChipStack AI Super Agent framework and NVIDIA OpenShell runtime advance secure, agentic AI across semiconductor development
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At Computex 2026, Cadence (Nasdaq: CDNS) an more
Dell AI Factory With NVIDIA Adds Dell PowerEdge Servers With NVIDIA Vera CPUs to Support Agentic AI at Scale
ROUND ROCK, Texas, June 2 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA Adds Dell PowerEdge Servers with NVIDIA Vera CPUs to Support Agentic AI at Scale
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* Dell PowerEdge R9822 and M9822 servers built with NVIDIA Vera CPUs expand the Dell AI Factory with NVIDIA to support the data processing, retrieval, orchestration and runtime workloads that powe more
FIU Researcher Discovers How to Turn a Computer's Storage Chip Into a Cybersecurity Shield
MIAMI, Florida, June 2 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU researcher discovers how to turn a computer's storage chip into a cybersecurity shield
By David Drucker
Hackers are ruthless. They can take control of your computer, delete files and disappear without a trace.
FIU cybersecurity researcher Weidong Zhu has discovered a way to transform a computer's storage chip into an additional tool for cyb more
Gartner Forecasts End-User Public Cloud Spending in India to Surpass $17 Billion in 2026
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts End-User Public Cloud Spending in India to Surpass $17 Billion in 2026
AI-Driven Infrastructure Demand and Platform Modernization Accelerate Cloud Spending Growth
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End-user spending on public cloud services in India is forecast to grow 28.1% to total $17.5 billion in 2026, up from $13.7 billion in 2025, according to Gartner, more
Gartner HR Survey Finds AI is Boosting Productivity But Widening Workforce Divisions in Australia
STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner HR Survey Finds AI is Boosting Productivity but Widening Workforce Divisions in Australia
Low Job Confidence, Uneven AI Adoption and Rising Anxiety is Reshaping Employee Sentiment in 2026
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While AI is delivering significant productivity gains across Australian workplaces, it is also increasing workforce division and job uncertainty in more
GSU President Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. Talks About Continuing, Strengthening Momentum During Bloomberg Businessweek Appearance
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, June 2 -- Grambling State University issued the following news:
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GSU President Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. talks about continuing, strengthening momentum during Bloomberg Businessweek appearance
Grambling State University President Dr. Martin Lemelle, Jr. recently joined Bloomberg Businessweek for a national conversation on higher education leadership, institutional strategy, and Grambling State's continued momentum during its 125th anniversary year.
The interview high more
Halliburton Acquires InformatiQ to Expand Cloud native Digital Capabilities
HOUSTON, Texas, June 2 -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Halliburton acquires InformatiQ to expand cloud native digital capabilities
Halliburton today announced the acquisition of InformatiQ AS, a Norway based software company that develops cloud native applications for subsurface, drilling, well, and logistics data. The acquisition converts a long standing collaboration into full ownership, more
HPE Introduces CPU Server With NVIDIA-Vera CPU, Purpose-Built for Agentic AI
SPRING, Texas, June 2 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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HPE introduces CPU server with NVIDIA-Vera CPU, purpose-built for Agentic AI
New HPE ProLiant Compute DL394 Gen12 combines the capabilities of NVIDIA Vera CPUs with industry-leading security and management to accelerate agentic-driven operations
In this article
* HPE announces new HPE ProLiant Compute DL394 Gen12 with the latest NVIDIA Vera CPU, bu more
Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge and Governor Whitmer Celebrate Construction of Stargate Campus in Saline Township
NEW YORK, June 2 -- The Related Companies L.P. issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge and Governor Whitmer Celebrate Construction of Stargate Campus in Saline Township
Project Team Announces New $10 Million Grant to Expand Saline Recreation Center, a Community Resource that has Served Washtenaw County for More Than Three Decades
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SALINE TOWNSHIP, MI -- Related Digital, Blackstone, Oracle, OpenAI, Walbridge, and Govern more
Sens. Warren, Kim Issue Statement on Trump Administration Failure to Close AI Chip Loophole
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Andy Kim, D-New Jersey, ranking member of the Subcommittee on National Security and International Trade and Finance, issued the following statement on June 1, 2026:
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Warren and Kim Statement on Trump Administration Failure to Close AI Chip Loophole
U.S. Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Af more
Skanska's Building Operations Releases Spring 2026 Market Trends Report, Highlighting Cost Pressures and Tech-Driven Growth
NEW YORK, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
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Skanska's building operations releases Spring 2026 Market Trends Report, highlighting cost pressures and tech-driven growth
Skanska, a leading global construction and project development firm, has released its Spring 2026 Construction Market Trends Report. The report examines evolving construction market conditions, including construction cost escalation and labor market tren more
Sutter Health Announces $500,000 Grant for OUSD Linked Learning in Collaboration With the Oakland Public Education Fund
SACRAMENTO, California, June 2 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release:
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Sutter Health Announces $500,000 Grant for OUSD Linked Learning in Collaboration with the Oakland Public Education Fund
"HealthLink" initiative connects high school classrooms to healthcare careers through paid internships, training and job-ready credentials.
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OAKLAND, Calif. - A new Sutter Health investment will significantly strengthen healthcare workforce development efforts supporting current Oakla more
Sutter's CPMC Davies Campus Achieves Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification From The Joint Commission
SACRAMENTO, California, June 2 -- Sutter Health issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Sutter's CPMC Davies Campus Achieves Comprehensive Stroke Center Certification from The Joint Commission
Sutter's CPMC stroke leadership and executives come together to celebrate the Davies Campus' Comprehensive Stroke Certification and the teams behind it.
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SAN FRANCISCO -- Sutter Health announced today that its California Pacific Medical Center (Sutter's CPMC) Davies Campus has been d more
Texas A&M Engineering: Capstone Teams Drive Engineering Innovation
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 2 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Capstone teams drive engineering innovation
Nearly two thousand students presented their senior capstone projects to industry judges and competed for awards recognizing their solutions and presentation skills at the 2026 Engineering Project Showcase.
By David Cook, Contributor
The 2026 Engineering Project Showcase featured the best of what Texas A&M Engineering students have t more
UC Irvine-led Research Team to Develop Evaluation Protocols, Tools for City Chatbots
IRVINE, California, June 2 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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UC Irvine-led research team to develop evaluation protocols, tools for city chatbots
Community-facing project will focus on accuracy, use and impacts of AI on residents' civic understanding, engagement and inclusion
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From Ask Sammy in Santa Clarita to Rivy, the City of Riverside's online chatbot, AI is increasingly being tapped to deliver public service information to residents more
UC-Irvine: Engineering Students Win NASA Blue Skies Award
IRVINE, California, June 2 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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Engineering students win NASA Blue Skies Award
Team honored for Air SHIELD, an autonomous structural health monitoring system
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A team of UC Irvine engineering students won honors from NASA for creating an innovative system for aircraft maintenance in NASA's Gateway to Blue Skies Competition.
The team won the Best Infographic Award for their excellent presentation and were one more
UMass Chan Class of 2026 Graduates Encouraged to Pursue 'Inspired Altruism' in Careers
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, June 2 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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UMass Chan Class of 2026 graduates encouraged to pursue 'inspired altruism' in careers
By Pat Sargent
On Sunday, May 31, in front of a capacity crowd on the campus green of UMass Chan Medical School, 270 degrees were conferred to graduates of the T.H. Chan School of Medicine, Tan Chingfen Graduate School of Nursing and Morningside Graduate School of Biomedical Sciences.
C more
University of New Orleans Researchers Achieve #1 Ranking in International AI Challenge
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, June 2 (TNSjou) -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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University of New Orleans Researchers Achieve #1 Ranking in International AI Challenge
Researchers from the University of New Orleans earned the #1 ranking in the segmentation task of the NTIRE 2026 Rip Current Detection and Segmentation Challenge, an international competition held in conjunction with CVPR 2026, one of the world's leading conferences in computer vision and artific more
Van Andel Institute and GVSU Partner to Advance AI-driven Biomedical Research Through Newly Launched Ph.D. in Computing
ALLENDALE, Michigan, June 2 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news:
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Van Andel Institute and GVSU partner to advance AI-driven biomedical research through newly launched Ph.D. in Computing
Van Andel Institute and Grand Valley State University are partnering to advance artificial intelligence-driven biomedical research as part of GVSU's recently approved Ph.D. in Computing.
The collaboration and its specialized focus on Integrative AI for Life Sciences are designed t more
Warren Probes NVIDIA's Compliance With Export Control Laws and Regulations
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren Probes NVIDIA's Compliance With Export Control Laws and Regulations
Senator questions accuracy of NVIDIA's recent public statements about diversion of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) chips to China
"Recent criminal cases involving chip smuggling allege troubling facts that raise serious questions about N more
An AI tool to speed antibiotic discovery
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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An AI tool to speed antibiotic discovery
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Researchers at Penn's School of Engineering and Applied Science have developed ApexGO, a novel, AI-powered method for turning promising but imperfect antibiotic candidates into more potent ones.
Unlike many existing AI approaches to antibiotic discovery, which screen large databases for molecules that might work, ApexGO starts with a small number more
ATU's Ghosh Selected for Statewide Research Program
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, June 1 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU's Ghosh Selected for Statewide Research Program
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Dr. Robin Ghosh, Arkansas Tech University assistant professor of computer and information science, has been selected to the AR-NETWORK Emerging Research Leaders Program.
According to information on the organization's website, the AR-NETWORK Emerging Research Leaders Program is designed to support researchers who are early in their career or mid-c more
Boeing validates MQ-28 stealth performance
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 -- Boeing, an aerospace company and a manufacturer of commercial jetliners and defense, space and security systems, posted the following news release:
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Boeing validates MQ-28 stealth performance
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BRISBANE, Queensland, June 1, 2026 -Boeing [NYSE:BA] has validated another advanced capability for the MQ-28 collaborative combat aircraft, which gives customers a decisive edge in combat: stealth performance.
The MQ-28 Ghost Bat is designed to complement existing cr more
Brooks senior develops national index tracking AI healthcare policy
ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Brooks senior develops national index tracking AI healthcare policy
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As artificial intelligence rapidly enters healthcare, policymakers and health systems are struggling to keep pace with the implications for how the technology should be governed to ensure patient safety, provider accountability and overall equity.
To help address that gap, Brooks senior Will Moss '26 developed the Health and AI Policy Index ( more
Celebrating the Humanities at UC Santa Cruz
SANTA CRUZ, California, June 1 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news:
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Celebrating the Humanities at UC Santa Cruz
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The annual Celebrating the Humanities gathering was more than just a way to recognize excellence across the division. This event, which filled the Merrill Cultural Center, was also a strong reminder of the relevance and career power of humanistic studies in an era of artificial intelligence.
"You may have noticed some big names in b more
Clemson doctoral student recognized by ASCE for research in stormwater prediction, AI
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson doctoral student recognized by ASCE for research in stormwater prediction, AI
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Clemson University doctoral student Nima Zafarmomen is using artificial intelligence to tackle one of engineering's growing challenges: predicting and managing stormwater risks.
His innovative research in hydroinformatics and urban water systems has earned him the J more
Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 1, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release:
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Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 1, 2026
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Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week:
Agriculture
On Thursday, June 4, the Committee on Agriculture will hold a full committee hearing "For the Purpose of Receiving Testimony from the Honorable Brooke L. Rollins, Secretary, U.S. Department of Agriculture."
Appropriations
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Cornell engineers use tiny vibrating beams to rethink AI hardware
ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell engineers use tiny vibrating beams to rethink AI hardware
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Cornell researchers have developed a new type of computing device that stores information electrically but reads it through tiny mechanical motion, an unusual approach that could open a path toward more energy-efficient hardware for artificial intelligence and scientific computing.
The device, described in the journal Nano Letters in April, com more
DARPA Partners With Frontier AI Firms and Universities to Release National Security Research Roadmap
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency issued the following news:
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AI Forge: Accelerating AI breakthroughs for national security
New report and RFI aim to align government, academia, and industry around forward-looking AI research
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Commercial artificial intelligence (AI) development is progressing at a breathtaking pace. Yet many of the most consequential AI challenges for national security remain underexplored because they lack immediate commercial applic more
Doing Things Differently: Innovation Fellows Solve Real-World Challenges
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, June 1 -- The U.S. Air Force Wright-Patterson Air Force Base issued the following news:
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Doing Things Differently: Innovation Fellows Solve Real-World Challenges
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WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, OH - Nine Airmen and civilians from across the 88th Air Base Wing presented digital tools designed to solve real-world challenges within their organizations during the inaugural 88th Air Base Wing Innovation Fellowship graduation May 27.
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EDUCAUSE: 'Impact of AI on Learning Assessment'
LOUISVILLE, Colorado, June 1 -- EDUCAUSE issued the following report on June 1, 2026 by Jenay Robert entitled "The Impact of AI on Learning Assessment Report."
Here are excerpts:
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping how learning is assessed in higher education, raising important questions about what students learn and how they are expected to demonstrate that learning. Based on a 2026 survey of 438 faculty and staff, this EDUCAUSE report explores how educators are responding in more
EPA Embrace of AI Yields More Questions Than Answers
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Environment] -- Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility posted the following news release:
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EPA Embrace of AI Yields More Questions Than Answers
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Washington, DC -The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) draft plan for defining what evidence it will evaluate in its decision-making provides no clarity and should be returned to the drawing board, according to comments filed by Public Employees for Environmental Responsibility (PEER). In partic more
From Classroom to Crisis Solution: Uplift Microhome Wins 2026 MIT $100K Competition
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 1 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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From Classroom to Crisis Solution: Uplift Microhome Wins 2026 MIT $100K Competition
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 1, 2026 - The MIT $100K Entrepreneurship Competition hosted its 2026 Launch finale this month where innovative student founders from MIT and the Greater Boston area competed for $160,000 in prize funding. The MIT $100K is a student-run start more
From William James to TikTok: Alumnae Join Attention Seminar to Discuss AI and the Modern Workplace
HAMILTON, New York, June 1 -- Colgate University posted the following news:
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From William James to TikTok: Alumnae Join Attention Seminar to Discuss AI and the Modern Workplace
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In April, Lindsey Glass '19 and Brooke Sweeney '19 returned to campus to join Doug Johnson, dean of academic and curricular affairs and William R. Kenan Jr. Professor of psychological and brain sciences, for a conversation with students in his seminar, Attention: William James to TikTok, on psychology, the rise more
Global Fintech Revenues Surpass Half a Trillion Dollars, Growing Four Times Faster Than Traditional Banks
BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 1 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release:
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Global Fintech Revenues Surpass Half a Trillion Dollars, Growing Four Times Faster Than Traditional Banks
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* Boston Consulting Group and FT Partners' Global Fintech Report 2026 Finds Sector in Full Resurgence, with $504 Billion in Revenues and 22% Growth
* 74% of Largest Public Fintechs Now Profitable; EBITDA Margins Up 400 Basis P more
Global Industry Collaboration Takes Center Stage at ICOMIA & IFBSO Congress 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, June 1 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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Global Industry Collaboration Takes Center Stage at ICOMIA & IFBSO Congress 2026
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Marine industry leaders from around the world gathered in Washington, D.C., last week for the 2026 ICOMIA and IFBSO Congress, hosted by NMMA. The annual event brought together representatives from marine industry associations, boat show organizers, manufacturers, and industry more
Haddy scales AI-enabled adaptative microfactories with Siemens Xcelerator
WASHINGTON, June 1 [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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Haddy scales AI-enabled adaptative microfactories with Siemens Xcelerator
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Haddy has adopted the Siemens Xcelerator open digital business platform, to scale local additive manufacturing using circular materials across industries including furniture, marine and defense (credit: Haddy)
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Interior IG: Semiannual Report to Congress for the Period Ending March 31, 2026
WASHINGTON, June 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Interior Inspector General issued the following report on May 28, 2026 entitled "Semiannual Report to Congress for the Period Ending March 31, 2026."
Here are excerpts:
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A Message From the Deputy Inspector General Performing the Duties of the Inspector General
I am pleased to submit this semiannual report summarizing DOI OIG's oversight work between October 1, 2025, and March 31, 2026. DOI OIG promotes efficiency and effectiveness and prevents and de more
Investment of up to $7.25M will advance Engineering Innovations in Medicine
ITHACA, New York, June 1 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Investment of up to $7.25M will advance Engineering Innovations in Medicine
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The Cornell Duffield College of Engineering will accelerate its Engineering Innovations in Medicine initiative - which aims to revolutionize how biomedical data is acquired, computed, and translated into impact - with an investment of up to $7.25 million over the next three years.
The support comes from the Duffield Launch Fund, which more
ITIF Welcomes Michelle Lopes Maldonado as Associate Director of AI Policy
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Computer Technology]-- The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation posted the following news release:
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ITIF Welcomes Michelle Lopes Maldonado as Associate Director of AI Policy
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WASHINGTON-The Information Technology and Innovation Foundation (ITIF), the world's leading think tank for science and technology policy, today welcomed former Virginia Delegate Michelle Lopes Maldonado on board as associate director of AI policy.
Maldonado is a recogniz more
Just Joshing: June 2026
NEW YORK, June 1 -- The City University of New York Graduate Center posted the following news:
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Just Joshing: June 2026
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Dear colleagues,
If you are reading this message the day it's sent out, then Commencement is tomorrow. Every year, I eagerly anticipate this truly joyous occasion.
Each student who walks across the stage and becomes a graduate has persevered through rigorous coursework and research to generate new knowledge. Along the way, they gained important skills that they more
My DCMA: T.J. Reaster, program manager
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news:
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My DCMA: T.J. Reaster, program manager
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My DCMA showcases the Defense Contract Management Agency's experienced and dedicated workforce and highlights what being part of the national defense team means to them. Today, Thomas "T.J." Reaster shares his story.
My name is Thomas Reaster, but I go by T.J., and this is "My DCMA." I am a program manager and platf more
NACUBO On Your Side: May 19 - June 1
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Education] -- The National Association of College and University Business Officers posted the following news:
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NACUBO On Your Side: May 19 - June 1
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As things move quickly in Washington, DC, NACUBO is your constant advocate in action. NACUBO On Your Side covers important legislative and agency activity NACUBO staff are tracking, research updates, what we're currently advocating for, and how you can take action.
Here are the issues we are tracking this we more
NetChoice Elevates Christopher Marchese, Founder of Its Litigation Center, After Landmark Growth
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release:
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NetChoice Elevates Christopher Marchese, Founder of Its Litigation Center, After Landmark Growth
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WASHINGTON-Today, NetChoice President & CEO Steve DelBianco is pleased to announce the promotion of Christopher Marchese to Vice President of Litigation and Legal Strategy.
Marchese joined NetCh more
New BioMedics Department Positions SHSU-COM for Growth in Medical AI and Healthcare Innovation
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 1 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news:
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New BioMedics Department Positions SHSU-COM for Growth in Medical AI and Healthcare Innovation
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Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM) has received approval from the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board to establish a new academic department to advance the future of healthcare innovation, medical education and applied research.
The Department of Biomedical & Dig more
New Report Finds Semiconductors Account for 95% of an AI Data Server Rack's Value, Encompassing the Full Stack of Chip Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Semiconductor Industry Association posted the following news release:
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New Report Finds Semiconductors Account for 95% of an AI Data Server Rack's Value, Encompassing the Full Stack of Chip Technologies
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SIA-Deloitte study estimates annual revenue from chips deployed in AI data centers could reach over $1.2 trillion by 2028, a nearly tenfold increase over four years
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2026 - The Semiconductor Industry Associat more
Nguyen receives teaching honor
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Nguyen receives teaching honor
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Phuong Nguyen, an assistant professor in the construction and concrete industry management program at South Dakota State University, has been honored by his educational peers.
On April 16, he received the Associated Schools of Construction Region 4 Teaching Award at the 62 nd annual ASC International Conference in Shell Beach, California.
This award is given more
NiCE World 2026: Where Agentic AI Meets Enterprise Scale
NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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NiCE World 2026: Where Agentic AI Meets Enterprise Scale
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Leading global brands to share how agentic AI is transforming customer experience operations
Hoboken, N.J., June 1, 2026 - NiCE (Nasdaq: NICE) today announced NiCE World 2026, taking place June 8-10 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin in Orlando, Florida.
NiCE World is for enterpri more
Pathos AI Calls for Focus on Patient Safety in FDA AI Pilot Program for Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Pathos AI, Inc., a clinical-stage oncology company based in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The letter outlines Pathos AI's views and recommendations on the design, implementation, and evaluation of the pilot program announced in FDA Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4390.
The company, which integrates artificial i more
Penn State Dickinson Law Dean and AALS President Danielle M. Conway releases President's Message
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, June 1 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Penn State Dickinson Law Dean and AALS President Danielle M. Conway releases President's Message
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CARLISLE, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Danielle M. Conway recently released a President's Message in her capacity as president of the Association of American Law Schools. You can read the full messa more
Prof. Sheehan: AI is Reshaping Work, Not Destroying It
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 1 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Prof. Sheehan: AI is Reshaping Work, Not Destroying It
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'we need aggressive reskilling infrastructure to help workers transition'
Dr. Ivan Sascha Sheehan, interim dean of The University of Baltimore's College of Public Affairs and a widely recognized expert in international affairs, writes in Newsmax that "a familiar doom loop" is driving public discussion about the rise of artificial intelligence more
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue-affiliated startup launching educational D-Day simulation
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -A startup founded by Purdue University faculty and alumni is releasing a virtual simulation of D-Day operations through the online gaming platform Steam. The launch and demonstration of this learning tool, called Virtual D-Day, will take place Tuesday (June 2) at the Purdue@DC offices.
Virtual D-Day, developed more
Raman confirmed as U.S. undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology; Lundstrom appointed dean of engineering
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, June 1 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Raman confirmed as U.S. undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology; Lundstrom appointed dean of engineering
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Arvind Raman, the John A. Edwardson Dean of the College of Engineering at Purdue University, on May 18 was confirmed by the U.S. Senate as undersecretary of commerce for standards and technology and also will serve as director of the National Institute of S more
Researchers advance first-of-its-kind AI tool for translating life-saving weather warnings across the US
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 1 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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Researchers advance first-of-its-kind AI tool for translating life-saving weather warnings across the US
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Nearly 69 million people in the United States speak a language other than English at home, yet weather warnings have long been issued almost exclusively in English. A new study documents how the National Weather Service is using artificial intelligence to c more
Salesforce Deepens Commitment to France with $2 Billion Investment to Accelerate AI Transformation
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 1 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Deepens Commitment to France with $2 Billion Investment to Accelerate AI Transformation
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New AI Innovation Hub in Paris deepens long-term Salesforce commitment to France as enterprise adoption of Agentforce accelerates across leading French brands.
PARIS - JUNE 1, 2026 - Salesforce, the world's #1 AI CRM, more
Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Contentful
SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 1 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Signs Definitive Agreement to Acquire Contentful
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Salesforce, the #1 AI CRM, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Contentful, a leading composable content platform trusted by over 4,800 of the world's leading brands to deliver personalized digital experiences at scale. The acquisit more
Siemens launches new workforce development pipeline to train U.S. veterans for industrial careers
WASHINGTON, June 1 [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 launches new workforce development pipeline to train U.S. veterans for industrial careers
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* Industry- and ABET-recognized "Expedite - Skills for Industry" microcredential translates military skills into civilian industry jobs critical to national competitiveness
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Siemens powers the next phase of industrial AI with Intelligence Center X
WASHINGTON, June 1 [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 powers the next phase of industrial AI with Intelligence Center X
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* Embeds AI agents alongside people to scale industrial AI into a hybrid workforce at production level, enabling organizations to move beyond pilots and operate with speed, control and consistency
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Siobahn Grady Joins IBM Think 2026 Mainstage Panel on AI Governance
DURHAM, North Carolina, June 1 -- North Carolina Central University issued the following news:
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Siobahn Grady Joins IBM Think 2026 Mainstage Panel on AI Governance
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Siobahn Grady, Ph.D., director of the Institute for Artificial Intelligence and Emerging Research (IAIER) at North Carolina Central University (NCCU), joined a mainstage panel at IBM Think 2026 in Boston for a session focused on artificial intelligence governance, trust and organizational impact.
IBM Think 2026 was held M more
The future of agriculture
BROOKINGS, South Dakota, June 1 -- South Dakota State University posted the following news:
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The future of agriculture
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How South Dakota State University researchers are using cutting-edge technologies to move the agricultural industry forward.
Editor's note: This article was featured in SDSU's research magazine, STATE of Discovery.
It's a mild early spring morning at the historic Cottonwood Field Station in western South Dakota, and a herd of 150 Angus steers are scheduled to move more
Trahan: Congress Must Act Now on AI
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Lori Trahan, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Trahan: Congress Must Act Now on AI
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This weekend, Congresswoman Lori Trahan (MA-03), a member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee penned an op-ed in CommonWealth Beacon making the case that Congress cannot afford to wait for a crisis before establishing guardrails on the most powerful AI systems, drawing a direct line from the manufacturing jobs that vanished from the Merrimack Valley s more
Turner Celebrates New Gateway Building at the University of California, Berkeley
NEW YORK, June 1 [Category: BizConstruction] -- Turner Construction Co. issued the following news:
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Turner Celebrates New Gateway Building at the University of California, Berkeley
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As UC Berkeley prepares to open the Barbara and Gerson Bakar Gateway building this fall, Turner proudly celebrates the transformative project that will help shape the future of artificial intelligence, computing, and interdisciplinary research.
The 367,270-square-foot facility will serve as the home of th more
USC @ ICRA 2026
LOS ANGELES, California, June 1 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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USC @ ICRA 2026
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USC researchers will present 32 papers at the 2026 IEEE International Conference on Robotics and Automation (ICRA), with research spanning dexterous manipulation, safe autonomous navigation, vision-language models for robot learning, robots in space and bio-inspired robots.
Held June 1-5 in Vienna, Austria, ICRA is one of the world's lea more
130+ Customers Choose Intel Series 3 Processors for Edge Devices
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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130+ Customers Choose Intel Series 3 Processors for Edge Devices
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Intel today announced major momentum for Intel Robotics and AI at the edge, powered by the Intel Series 3 processor family, enabling more than 130 edge AI and edge computing design engagements. The momentum includes a more
Enterprise Software Leaders Build AI Agents With NVIDIA
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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Enterprise Software Leaders Build AI Agents With NVIDIA
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* New NVIDIA Agent Toolkit software -including latest NVIDIA NemoClaw blueprints, Nemotron models, OpenShell secure runtime and CUDA-X libraries with agent skills -delivers open source foundations for ente more
Intel Puts Agentic AI to Work with Xeon 6+, Networking, and AI Systems
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news:
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Intel Puts Agentic AI to Work with Xeon 6+, Networking, and AI Systems
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* Intel launches Intel Xeon 6+ processors with Efficient-cores, offering industry-leading rack density across data center workloads.
* Intel expands its 800 Series Ethernet portfolio with the In more
NVIDIA and Microsoft Reinvent Windows PCs for the Age of Personal AI
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA and Microsoft Reinvent Windows PCs for the Age of Personal AI
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* NVIDIA RTX Spark powers the world's first Windows PCs purpose-built for personal agents, featuring 1 petaflop of AI performance, industry-leading power efficiency, full-stack NVIDIA AI and g more
NVIDIA and TSMC Bring AI Into Fabs to Advance Semiconductor Design and Manufacturing
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA and TSMC Bring AI Into Fabs to Advance Semiconductor Design and Manufacturing
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* NVIDIA CUDA-X libraries and AI models are accelerating TSMC workloads across lithography, transistor and process simulation, advanced process control and fab operations optim more
NVIDIA Announces NVIDIA Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot for Academic Research
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Announces NVIDIA Isaac GR00T Reference Humanoid Robot for Academic Research
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* NVIDIA announces an open humanoid robot reference design built on the NVIDIA Isaac GR00T platform, combining a Unitree H2 Plus humanoid robot, Sharpa five-fingered hands for de more
NVIDIA DGX Station for Windows Puts a Trillion-Parameter AI Supercomputer on Every Enterprise Desk
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA DGX Station for Windows Puts a Trillion-Parameter AI Supercomputer on Every Enterprise Desk
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* NVIDIA announces DGX Station for Windows -the world's most powerful deskside AI supercomputer for developing and running agents on Windows -built on the NVIDIA more
NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Becomes the Global Platform for a Robotaxi-Ready World
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA DRIVE Hyperion Becomes the Global Platform for a Robotaxi-Ready World
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* Foxconn is expanding its strategic collaboration with NVIDIA to develop and deploy level 4-ready robotaxi fleets in Taiwan, beginning in Kaohsiung, with plans to scale across Asia.
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NVIDIA Launches Alpamayo 2 Super Open Reasoning Model for Robotaxis
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Launches Alpamayo 2 Super Open Reasoning Model for Robotaxis
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* NVIDIA's most powerful open reasoning model to date, NVIDIA Alpamayo 2 Super is an open 32-billion-parameter reasoning VLA model that reasons, plans and acts across the full driving stack for more
NVIDIA Releases Major Collection of Open Source Agent Tools and Skills for Physical AI
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Releases Major Collection of Open Source Agent Tools and Skills for Physical AI
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* NVIDIA releases a major open source collection of physical AI agent skills and tools spanning NVIDIA Omniverse, Cosmos, Alpamayo and Metropolis for robotics, autonomous veh more
NVIDIA, Foxconn and Taiwan Medical Centers Bring Agentic and Physical AI to 'Healthy Taiwan'
SANTA CLARA, California, May 31 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA, Foxconn and Taiwan Medical Centers Bring Agentic and Physical AI to 'Healthy Taiwan'
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* Foxconn is deploying NVIDIA AI across Taiwan's leading medical centers, transitioning from using individual AI tools to coordinated AI agent workforces that help clin more
Johns Hopkins Announces Funding for Washington, D.C.-based Projects and Research
BALTIMORE, Maryland, May 29 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Johns Hopkins announces funding for Washington, D.C.-based projects and research
The Nexus Awards Program supports a diverse range of programming, research, and teaching activities at the Hopkins Bloomberg Center
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Twenty-eight convening, research, and teaching endeavors based at the Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg Center in Washington, D.C., have been selected to receive funding from the university' more
Oklahoma State University: ECE Professor Aids in Development of Neuromorphic Computing Devices
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 29 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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ECE professor aids in development of neuromorphic computing devices
Artificial intelligence is developing at a rapid pace, necessitating that researchers discover innovative ways to improve the efficiency of computing power.
This includes research aimed at developing computer chips that behave like biological neurons. This would result in more efficient computing mechanisms and a better ability for AI more
Penn State-Great Valley Launches MBA in Artificial Intelligence
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, May 29 -- Pennsylvania State University Great Valley campus issued the following news:
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Great Valley launches MBA in artificial intelligence
Interdisciplinary program will prepare students to build AI-powered enterprises
By Allison S. Duncan
Penn State Great Valley will offer a master of business administration in artificial intelligence (AI) beginning in fall 2026. This 33-credit interdisciplinary program is designed to meet the growing need for business leader more
SEC Charges Texas Resident in Alleged Multi-Million Dollar Crypto Asset Fraud Scheme
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 4:26-cv-04237; S.D. Tex. filed May 28, 2026) involving a Texas resident charged in alleged multi-million dollar crypto asset fraud scheme:
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On May 28, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission charged Nathan Fuller, a resident of Cypress, Texas, in a crypto asset trading scheme in which Fuller allegedly raised approximately $12.3 million from about 150 investors based on various mi more
University of Nebraska: Jones Named Fulbright Specialist at University of Agder in Norway
LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 29 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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Jones named Fulbright Specialist at University of Agder in Norway
By Kait Van Loon, Journalism and Mass Communications
Valerie Jones likes a challenge. When she received a Fulbright Scholar Award in 2022, people told her it was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and she thought, "Is it?"
Jones, who is the interim associate dean for research and faculty affairs at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln Col more
VCU Hosts High-profile Research and Innovation Forums to Drive Regional Collaboration
RICHMOND, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU hosts high-profile research and innovation forums to drive regional collaboration
Three events at VCU in May offered a rich environment for higher education research leaders to tackle the most critical issues in the field, ranging from AI to federal funding.
By Emily Komornik, Office of the Vice President for Research and Innovation
Virginia Commonwealth University recently served as a hub fo more
Virginia Tech: Immersive Display Returns to National D-Day Memorial for America 250
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 29 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Immersive display returns to National D-Day Memorial for America 250
The shows on June 5-6 will not only include the original retelling of the efforts leading up to and including the Normandy invasion, but a new prelude connecting those events to the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence's signing.
By Travis Williams
A lingering question emerged following the National D-Day Memorial Foundation's d more
Argonne to Lead $2.8M Project to Accelerate Catalyst Discovery
ARGONNE, Illinois, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Argonne National Laboratory issued the following news release:
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Argonne to lead $2.8M project to accelerate catalyst discovery
DOE-supported effort will speed development of new catalysts for chemical manufacturing
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The Accelerated Catalyst Design Foundry will combine AI, autonomous laboratories and pilot plan testing to help move promising catalyst technologies more quickly toward industrial use.
Catalysts help make modern l more
Binghamton University: Endowed Professorship at Watson College to Focus on Artificial Intelligence
BINGHAMTON, New York, May 28 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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New endowed professorship at Watson College to focus on artificial intelligence
Subhachandra, MS '95, and Nandita Chandra want to encourage AI integration into other disciplines
By Chris Kocher
A transformative gift from a Binghamton University alumnus and his wife will establish an endowed professorship focused on artificial intelligence at the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science. more
N.J. League of Conservation Voters: Legislators, Advocates Rallied to Shield Working Families From Data Center Costs
TRENTON, New Jersey, May 28 -- New Jersey League of Conservation Voters, an organization that says it works to elect environmentally responsible candidates to state and local offices, issued the following news release:
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Legislators, Advocates Rallied to Shield Working Families from Data Center Costs
Today, legislators, community advocates and environmental leaders gathered on the steps of the New Jersey Statehouse to call on the Legislature to take immediate action to shield New Jersey w more
Supply Chain Decision Intelligence MarketMap Research Initiated
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, May 27 (TNSrep) [Category: BizConsulting] -- The Arc Advisory Group issued the following news release:
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Supply Chain Decision Intelligence MarketMap Research Initiated
Independent evaluation of emerging platforms supporting data driven, cross functional supply chain decisions.
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ARC Advisory Group has initiated research for a new MarketMap focused on Supply Chain Decision Intelligence. This MarketMap will provide a structured evaluation of technology suppliers de more
Splunk Issues Commentary: Data Observability 101 - Complete Introduction
SAN JOSE, California, May 26 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary by founder of Any Instructor Austin Chia:
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Data Observability 101: A Complete Introduction
Key Takeaways
* Data observability enables organizations to fully understand, monitor, and troubleshoot their data systems throughout their lifecycle, ensuring data reliability and availability.
* By capturing real-time insights into data health, lineage, quality, and performance' and automating data-quality more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Russia's Nuclear Weapons Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12672) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink:
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Russia's Nuclear Weapons
According to the Pentagon's 2026 National Defense Strategy, Russia "possesses the world's largest nuclear arsenal, which it continues to modernize and diversify, as well as undersea, space, and cyber capabilities that it could employ against the U.S. Homeland."
Since Russia's February 2022 invasion of more
Federal Funding Gaps - Brief Overview Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20348) entitled "Federal Funding Gaps: A Brief Overview" by Congress and legislative process specialist James V. Saturno.
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SUMMARY
The Antideficiency Act (31 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1341-1342, 1511-1519) generally bars the obligation of funds in the absence of appropriations. Exceptions are made under the act, including for activities involving "the safety of human life or the more
Federal Investigations & Seizures of Voting Records Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13235) by legislative attorney Jimmy Balser:
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Federal Investigations and Seizures of Voting Records
This In Focus provides background on the constitutional and statutory framework underlying federal investigations of elections, summarizes investigations by the Trump Administration and legal action surrounding demands for and seizures of state and county voting records, and more
Grants Work in a Congressional Office Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34035) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Grants Work in a Congressional Office" by senior research librarian Maria Kreiser:
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Members of Congress frequently receive requests from grantseekers needing funds for projects in districts and states. In considering a response, a congressional office might first determine its policies and procedures regarding appropriate assistance to give const more
Grants Work in a Congressional Office Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL34035) on May 22, 2026, entitled "Grants Work in a Congressional Office:"
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Federal Assistance: Key Terms and Resources
Hundreds of grants or loans for various purposes are available from federal departments and agencies. Most federal funding goes to state and local governments,/4 and in some cases, portions of the funding may be "passed through" to subrecip more
National Security, Department of State & Related Programs - FY2027 Budget & Appropriations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48956) entitled "National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs: FY2027 Budget and Appropriations" by foreign assistance and foreign policy specialist Emily M. McCabe and foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Congress typically considers 12 distinct appropriations measures on an annual basis to fund federal programs and activities. Between FY2008 more
Retroactive Federal Tax Legislation & Due Process Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, May 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13234) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Retroactive Federal Tax Legislation and Due Process
Federal tax statutes routinely have effective dates that precede their dates of enactment. The Supreme Court has stated that this "customary congressional practice" generally "has been confined to short and limited periods required by the practicalities of producing national l more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
Portland Pilots Endorse Major Shipping Safety Fairway Initiative Along Atlantic Coast
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- Portland Pilots, Oregon, has submitted a public comment letter to the United States Coast Guard concerning the agency's draft Programmatic Environmental Impact Statement and Overseas Environmental Impact Statement. These drafts outline plans for establishing shipping safety fairways and vessel routing measures along the Atlantic Coast. Portland Pilots expressed strong support for Alternative 2 of the proposal, which extends vessel routing measures and introduces a fairway a more
84 Immigration Organizations Oppose USCIS Interim Final Rule on Asylum Fees and TPS Work Authorization
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Eighty-four immigration legal services and advocacy organizations headquartered across the United States have submitted a public comment letter strongly opposing the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS), a component of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), interim final rule (IFR) titled USCIS Immigration Fees and Related Procedures Required by H.R.1 Reconciliation Bill. This IFR introduces an annual asylum fee (AAF) and imposes new procedural and sub more
Aimichia Technology Urges Treasury to Clarify and Enhance GENIUS Act Implementation
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Aimichia Technology Co. Ltd., headquartered in Shenzhen, China, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury addressing the agency's proposed rulemaking under section 4(c) of the GENIUS Act. The letter identifies a policy gap in the current proposal, emphasizing the need for a structural pathway that allows genuine market entrants access to the payment stablecoin market while maintaining prudential objectives.
Aimichia recommends that the Treasu more
American Securities Association Backs Department of Labor's Proposed Rule on Fiduciary Duties in Investment Selection
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The American Securities Association (ASA), headquartered in Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor supporting the agency's proposed regulation titled Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives. This rulemaking, referenced as 91 FR 16088 (March 31, 2026) with RIN 1210-AC38, seeks to clarify fiduciary responsibility under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) when selecting designated inve more
APTA Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposed Changes to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Policies
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The American Physical Therapy Association (APTA), headquartered in Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, addressing the Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System for Federal Fiscal Year 2027 and Updates to the IRF Quality Reporting Program (CMS-1845-P). Representing 100,000 physical therapists, assistants, and students, APTA e more
Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposed Updates to Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Payment System
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Arizona Hospital and Healthcare Association (AzHHA), based in Phoenix, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility (IRF) Prospective Payment System (PPS) Proposed Rule. The association, representing over 80 hospital and healthcare members including 12 rehabilitation hospitals, highlighted several issues related to payment policies, coverage requirements, more
Billings Flying Service Proposes Revisions to FAA Inspection Directive for CH-47D Helicopters
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Billings Flying Service, headquartered in Billings, Montana, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Federal Aviation Administration addressing the proposed Airworthiness Directive concerning Columbia Helicopters, Inc. and restricted category Model CH-47D helicopters. The letter critiques the draft rule for imposing operational and administrative burdens while not fully recognizing prior compliant work.
Billings Flying Service, a type certificate holder and operator more
Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Raises Concerns Over Union Pacific's Automated Track Inspection Reporting
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Brotherhood of Maintenance of Way Employes Division, International Brotherhood of Teamsters (BMWED-IBT), headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), U.S. Department of Transportation, criticizing Union Pacific Railroad Company's initial report under the FRA's Automated Track Inspection (ATI) waiver. The letter highlights numerous deficiencies regarding ATI's implementation and oversight, raising su more
Centennial Bank Advocates for Updates in FinCEN's Proposed AML/CFT Rule
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Centennial Bank, headquartered in Conway, Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN), part of the U.S. Department of the Treasury, regarding the proposed rule on Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs (AML/CFT). The bank, which operates in multiple states including Arkansas, Alabama, Florida, New York, Tennessee, and Texas, expressed general support for the modernization of AML/CFT r more
Corewell Health Urges CMS to Adjust FY 2027 Hospice Payment Rates and Policy Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Corewell Health, a nonprofit health system headquartered in Grand Rapids, Michigan, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. The organization, which operates 21 hospitals and multiple hospice programs serving nearly 5,000 patients, expressed concerns about several proposed changes affecting hospice care financi more
Democracy Defenders Fund Challenges Department of Labor Rulemaking on Digital Asset Investments
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Democracy Defenders Fund, a nonpartisan nonprofit based in Washington D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA) expressing concern over the agency's proposed rule titled "Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives" (RIN 1210-AC38). The organization cautions that the rulemaking process is compromised due to President Donald Trump's substantial financial interests in the dig more
Elara Caring Calls for Increased Hospice Payment and Revision of Spending Variation Index
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Elara Caring, headquartered in St. Louis, Missouri, one of the largest providers of home and community-based hospice and health services, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). The letter addresses the agency's Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements proposed rule (CMS-1851-P).
Elara Caring expressed concern that the proposed 2.4 percent net payment upda more
Everent Health Urges Refinements to CMS Hospice Payment Rule and Supports Community-Based Palliative Care Expansion
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Everent Health, Inc., headquartered in Lexington, Kentucky, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. The letter critiques several provisions of the proposed rule, including the Service and Spending Variation Index (SSVI), hospice election statement addendum requirements, and proposes a new ap more
HANYS Criticizes CMS Proposed Payment Update and IPF-PAI Implementation for Psychiatric Facilities
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Healthcare Association of New York State (HANYS), headquartered in Albany, New York
, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS) proposed rule for federal fiscal year 2027. HANYS voiced concerns over the adequacy of the proposed payment update, the use of wage data methodologies, and the implementation of an IPF Patient Assessment Instrument more
Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts Highlights Concerns and Recommendations on CMS Proposed Hospice Payment and Policy Updates
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Home Care Alliance of Massachusetts (HCA), a nonprofit trade association representing home health and hospice providers based in Boston, Massachusetts, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding CMS-1851-P, the agency's proposed rule for the FY 2027 hospice wage index, payment rate update, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program (HQRP) requirements. The letter outlines both support and concerns about multiple elements more
Hospice & Palliative Care Network of Maryland Urges Balanced Approach to CMS FY 2027 Hospice Payment and Quality Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Hospice & Palliative Care Network of Maryland (HPCNM), headquartered in Maryland, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. The letter addresses numerous aspects of the proposed CMS rule, focusing on payment updates, reporting requirements, and program oversight, while emphasizing the challenges faced by hospi more
IPCC Synthesis Report Highlights Urgent Need for Climate Action to Limit Global Warming and Protect Ecosystems
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, has issued its Climate Change 2023 Synthesis Report Summary for Policymakers, providing a comprehensive overview of the current state of climate science, impacts, risks, and responses. This public comment letter aggregates findings from the Sixth Assessment Report and Special Reports, emphasizing that human activities have unequivocally caused global warming, driving widespread envir more
Law Professor Urges U.S. Department of Labor to Withdraw Proposed Rule on Crypto in 401(k) Plans
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- American University Washington College of Law, based in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor opposing the agency's proposed rule on Fiduciary Duties in Selecting Designated Investment Alternatives (RIN 1210-AC38). The letter, authored by a law professor, argues against implementing the rule that would facilitate the inclusion of crypto assets and other alternative investments in 401(k) plans.
The law professor contends that in more
Mayo Clinic Raises Concerns Over CMS Proposal for Psychiatric Facility Patient Assessment
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Mayo Clinic Rochester, Minnesota, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its proposed Medicare fiscal year 2027 rule for the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Quality Reporting Program. The letter expresses considerable concerns about the introduction of the Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Patient Assessment Instrument (IPF-PAI), especially around the proposed timeline for implementation and the required collection of Soc more
Medical Device Manufacturers Association Urges CMS To Update Psychiatric Payment System For Innovative Technologies
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Medical Device Manufacturers Association (MDMA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the FY 2027 Inpatient Psychiatric Facility Prospective Payment System (IPF-PPS) rate update. The association advocates for revisions to the IPF-PPS to better account for unique resource needs associated with emerging interventional psychiatric technologies.
The letter emphasizes that many more
Nareit Endorses Department of Labor's Proposed Safe Harbor for Selecting Real Estate Investment Alternatives in Retirement Plans
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Nareit, headquartered in Washington D.C., the worldwide representative voice for real estate investment trusts (REITs) and listed real estate companies with a focus on U.S. income-producing real estate, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Labor's Employee Benefits Security Administration. The letter responds to the agency's proposal on fiduciary duties in selecting designated investment alternatives for 401(k) and other participant-directed individua more
National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association Urges FMCSA to Enhance CDL Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association (NDASA), headquartered in Washington, D.C., has submitted a public comment letter to the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) regarding the agency's information collection activities and the renewal of the Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Drug and Alcohol Clearinghouse. NDASA, a non-profit professional membership organization representing employers and service agents involved in FMCSA workplace drug and alc more
Netsmart Technologies Provides Comprehensive Feedback on Medicare Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Payment System Proposals
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Netsmart Technologies Inc., headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, and its affiliated organization Uniform Data System for Medical Rehabilitation (UDSMR) have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Center for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the fiscal year 2027 Inpatient Rehabilitation Facility Prospective Payment System (IRF PPS) Notice of Proposed Rulemaking. The company shared detailed recommendations and rai more
Netsmart Technologies Urges CMS to Refine Hospice Payment and Quality Reporting Programs
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Netsmart Technologies Inc., headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. The letter responds to CMS's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) under Docket ID CMS-1851-P, offering insights and recommendations to enhance hospice payment accuracy, program integrity, transparenc more
NFIB Urges FinCEN to Restore Financial Privacy and Comply With APA in AML/CFT Rulemaking
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), headquartered in Washington, D.C., submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN) regarding FinCEN's proposed rule titled "Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism Programs." The letter raised concerns about the proposed rule's impact on the financial privacy rights of Americans, including small business owners, and complia more
Non Profit Hospice Alliance Addresses CMS on FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Updates
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Non Profit Hospice Alliance (TNPHA), based in Dallas, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, regarding the Fiscal Year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements proposed rule. TNPHA is an alliance of 20 community-owned, non-profit hospices serving Texas, more
Nonprofit Kidney Care Alliance Urges CMS to Support Concurrent Hospice and Dialysis Care for ESRD Patients
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Nonprofit Kidney Care Alliance (NKCA), headquartered in Washington, DC, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) addressing the proposed rule for the fiscal year 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update. Representing eight nonprofit dialysis providers serving over 20,000 patients across 31 states, the NKCA emphasized the challenges faced by patients with end-stage renal disease (ESRD) in accessing hospice benefits un more
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Oceans Healthcare, a multi-state behavioral health provider headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed fiscal year 2027 updates to the Inpatient Psychiatric Facilities Prospective Payment System (IPF PPS). Oceans Healthcare operates freestanding psychiatric hospitals across nine states, serving predominantly rural and underserved populations with limited behavi more
Pathos AI Calls for Focus on Patient Safety in FDA AI Pilot Program for Early-Phase Clinical Trials
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Pathos AI, Inc., a clinical-stage oncology company based in San Francisco, California, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding the agency's AI-Enabled Optimization of Early-Phase Clinical Trials Pilot Program. The letter outlines Pathos AI's views and recommendations on the design, implementation, and evaluation of the pilot program announced in FDA Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4390.
The company, which integrates artificial i more
Pennant Group Urges CMS to Revise Hospice Payment Policies to Support Quality Care and Address Operational Burdens
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Pennant Group, headquartered in Eagle, Idaho, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) concerning the Proposed Rule for Fiscal Year 2027 updates on hospice wage index, payment rates, hospice cap, and quality reporting program requirements. Representing 196 home care operations including 73 hospice locations across multiple states, Pennant outlined anticipated impacts of CMS's proposals on hospice providers and patients, emp more
Sierra Club Urges EPA to Maintain Strong Coal Ash Regulations and Enforcement
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Virginia Chapter of the Sierra Club, headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing strong opposition to proposed roll-backs of coal ash regulations and enforcement activities. The organization emphasized the ongoing health and environmental risks posed by coal ash, a toxic byproduct of coal combustion containing heavy metals and carcinogens.
In the letter, the Sierra Club highlighted that d more
Sutter Care at Home Urges CMS to Increase Hospice Payment Rates and Reform Wage Index for FY 2027
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sutter Care at Home (SCAH), based in Sacramento, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) expressing concerns about the proposed Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update and Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. As part of the nonprofit integrated health delivery system Sutter Health, which operates numerous hospitals and care centers in Northern California, SCAH represents a signif more
Weaving Voices for Health & Justice Raises Concerns Over EPA's HHCB Risk Evaluation
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Weaving Voices for Health & Justice, based in Denver, Colorado, submitted a public comment letter to the Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's draft risk evaluation of 1,3,4,6,7,8-Hexahydro-4,6,6,7,8,8- hexamethylcyclopenta [y]-2-benzopyran (HHCB), also known as Galaxolide, under the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA).
The organization expressed concern over the reliance on unpublished and non-peer-reviewed industry studies in the draft evaluation. Specif more
Tipoffs: Iran
Bend the Arc: Jewish Action CEO Beran Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by Jamie Beran, CEO of Bend the Arc: Jewish Action, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care":
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Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for inviting me to deliver this testimony today on the fight to defeat antisemitism in our countr more
Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law Litigation Staff Attorney Margolies Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions released the following written testimony by Deena Margolies, litigation staff attorney at the Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law, from a May 20, 2026, hearing entitled "Bad Medicine: Politics, Unions, and Antisemitism in Health Care":
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Chairman Allen, Ranking Member DeSaulnier, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to testif more
Center for Democracy & Technology VP Jain Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by Samir Jain, vice-president of policy at the Center for Democracy and Technology, from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities":
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Chair Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chair Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: "Talk to Me in June" - Toxic GOP Agenda Still "Relevant" Despite Republican Gaslighting
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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"TALK TO ME IN JUNE" - Toxic GOP Agenda Still "Relevant" Despite Republican Gaslighting
Now-retiring GOP Sen. Thom Tillis on Trump's 100th day in office: "You know, the politics is all about the six months, 90 days before an election. So talk to me in June of next year"
Fourteen months ago, Republican Sen. Thom Tillis told reporters that the GOP affordability crisis, th more
DNC: Q1 Earnings Reports - Companies Expect Prices to Rise Even More as Trump's Tariffs and War With Iran Tank the Economy
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Q1 Earnings Reports: Companies Expect Prices to Rise Even More as Trump's Tariffs and War With Iran Tank the Economy
During earnings calls for the first quarter of the year, executives of major American companies, including Walmart, Home Depot, Costco, Dollar Tree, and others expressed continued skepticism about Donald Trump's disastrous economy. Executives pointed to declining con more
DNC: Trump Admin Promised Gas Prices Would Come Down By Summer - Where is the Relief?
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Trump Admin Promised Gas Prices Would Come Down By Summer -- Where is the Relief?
Chris Wright said "there's a very good chance" that gas will be back under $3 a gallon by summer -- yet the average price of gas is almost $4.40 a gallon
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Since Donald Trump started his unpopular war of choice with Iran, gas prices have surged with no end in sight. Trump and his administration offi more
Federal Register: U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Issues Notice of Extension of Temporary Protected Status Designation
WASHINGTON, June 2 (TNSFR) -- The Department of Homeland Security Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following action in the Federal Register.
The designation of Lebanon for Temporary Protected Status (TPS), which was set to expire on May 27, 2026, is automatically extended to November 27, 2026. Under the TPS statute, if the Secretary does not determine whether a foreign state continues to meet the conditions for designation for TPS at least 60 days before the expiration of the cou more
Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth
MCLEAN, Virginia, June 2 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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Hilton Launches Undergraduate by Hilton, Accelerating Lifestyle Portfolio Growth
New upper midscale brand builds on the success of Graduate by Hilton, bringing college town hospitality to a broader range of markets
* Undergraduate by Hilton is an upper-midscale hotel brand that expands Hilton's collegiate hospitality strategy into more college markets, building on and complementing more
Mich. Democratic Party: One Month After Missed Deadline, Mike Rogers Still Pushing Iran War That Caused Michigan Gas Prices to Skyrocket
LANSING, Michigan, June 2 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on June 1, 2026:
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One Month After Missed Deadline, Mike Rogers Still Pushing Iran War That Caused Michigan Gas Prices to Skyrocket
At the beginning of the Iran War, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers made the "failing prediction" that the conflict would be over by May 1st. Today, one month after Rogers' missed deadline, the conflict is still ongoing and Michiganders continue to pay the more
N.Y. Director of Security & Intelligence Ahern Testifies Before House Homeland Security Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, June 2 -- The House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection released the following testimony by New York Director of Security and Intelligence Colin Ahern from a May 21, 2026, hearing entitled "State and Local Cybersecurity: Escalating Threats, Federal Partnership, and the Resilience of America's Communities":
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Chairman Ogles, Ranking Member Ramirez, Chairman Garbarino, Ranking Member Thompson, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee more
Skanska's Building Operations Releases Spring 2026 Market Trends Report, Highlighting Cost Pressures and Tech-Driven Growth
NEW YORK, June 2 (TNSrep) -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release:
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Skanska's building operations releases Spring 2026 Market Trends Report, highlighting cost pressures and tech-driven growth
Skanska, a leading global construction and project development firm, has released its Spring 2026 Construction Market Trends Report. The report examines evolving construction market conditions, including construction cost escalation and labor market tren more
80 Groups to Congress: Trump's Astronomical Military Spending Requests Should Be Stopped in Committee
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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80 Groups to Congress: Trump's Astronomical Military Spending Requests Should Be Stopped in Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congress should reject any increases to the Pentagon's budget during upcoming markup hearings for the FY 27 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), FY 27 Defense appropriations, reconciliation, and potential supplemental appropriations, 80 groups said in a letter today. more
BREAKING: Jen Kiggans Caught Red-Handed Scrubbing Website to Remove Promises of 'Cutting Inflation' & Lower Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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BREAKING: Jen Kiggans Caught Red-Handed Scrubbing Website to Remove Promises of 'Cutting Inflation' & Lower Gas Prices
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DOGWOOD : "As Costs Rise, Kiggans Wipes Mention Of Gas Prices From Her Website"
New reporting exposes vulnerable Republican Congresswoman Jen Kiggans by revealing that she secretly "removed parts of her campaign website discussing the cost of gas and the econom more
Clemson doctoral student recognized by ASCE for research in stormwater prediction, AI
CLEMSON, South Carolina, June 1 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Clemson doctoral student recognized by ASCE for research in stormwater prediction, AI
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Clemson University doctoral student Nima Zafarmomen is using artificial intelligence to tackle one of engineering's growing challenges: predicting and managing stormwater risks.
His innovative research in hydroinformatics and urban water systems has earned him the J more
CNN's Sara Sidner Reports in "UFC at the White House" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
ATLANTA, Georgia, June 1 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news:
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CNN's Sara Sidner Reports in "UFC at the White House" for The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper
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NEW YORK, NY - (June 1, 2026) - The Whole Story with Anderson Cooper, a seven-time Emmy(r) Award-winning CNN Original, returns with an inside look at the decades-long relationship between the UFC and President Donald Trump. "UFC at the White House" with CNN Anchor and Senior National Correspondent Sara Sidner pr more
Governor Spanberger Sends General Assembly Leadership Updated Revenue Forecast
RICHMOND, Virginia, June 1 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Sends General Assembly Leadership Updated Revenue Forecast
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RICHMOND, VA -In a letter sent to Senator L. Louise Lucas and Delegate Luke Torian -Chairs of the Senate Finance & Appropriations Committee and House Appropriations Committee, Governor Abigail Spanberger today shared the updated revenue forecast she directed state officials to conduct.
The updated revenu more
Human Rights First: 'Bahrain's Rulers Return to 2011 Repression Methods Torture in Custody and Widespread Repression Resurface in Latest Attacks on Dissent'
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Human Rights First issued the following report on May 22, 2026 entitled "Bahrain's Rulers Return to 2011 Repression Methods Torture in Custody and Widespread Repression Resurface in Latest Attacks on Dissent."
Here are excerpts:
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Bahrain's ruling family has returned to its severe repression of a decade and a half ago in the context of the United States' war on Iran. It has embarked on a fresh wave of arrests, stripping citizenship, and torture in custody.
Since the more
ICYMI--Hagerty Joins FOX News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS Funding
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Sen. Bill Hagerty, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI--Hagerty Joins FOX News Sunday on Fox News to Discuss US-Iran Talks, Reconciliation 2.0 and DHS Funding
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Washington -On Sunday, United States Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), a member of the Senate Foreign Relations, Appropriations, and Banking Committees, joined FOX News Sunday on Fox News to discuss the latest in Iran, Reconciliation 2.0 and funding for the Department of Homeland Security (DHS more
New UnidosUS Bipartisan Poll: Hispanic Voters in Northeast Battleground Districts Feeling Economically Strained, Concerned about their Safety and Ready to Vote -- With a Clear Message for Candidates
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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New UnidosUS Bipartisan Poll: Hispanic Voters in Northeast Battleground Districts Feeling Economically Strained, Concerned about their Safety and Ready to Vote -- With a Clear Message for Candidates
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President Trump's Latino support continues to erode, with 28% of those who voted for him in 2024 saying they wouldn't today; 76% of Hispanic voters say they are "certain" or "almost certain" to vote more
Rep. Aguilar Visits Redlands Convenience Store Impacted by Rising Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. Pete Aguilar, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Aguilar Visits Redlands Convenience Store Impacted by Rising Gas Prices
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The Rocket convenience store in Redlands serves hundreds of customers a day, driving the local economy and providing jobs to people in the Inland Empire
REDLANDS, CA - Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33) visited the Rocket store on Lugonia Avenue to learn about the ins and outs of running a convenience store and how rising cost more
Rep. Pfluger Calls for Airpower Prioritization in NDAA
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Pfluger Calls for Airpower Prioritization in NDAA
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WASHINGTON, DC -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) - a U.S. Air Force Academy (USAFA) graduate, battle-tested fighter pilot, retired U.S. Air Force Colonel, and Chairman of the U.S. Air Force Academy Board of Visitors - has been an outspoken leader for Airpower prioritization in this year's National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA).
Earlier t more
REPORT: Brian Fitzpatrick's Early Vote for Iran War Has Cost Average Household $450 More on Gas and Energy
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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REPORT: Brian Fitzpatrick's Early Vote for Iran War Has Cost Average Household $450 More on Gas and Energy
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Vulnerable Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick initially voted to support Trump's war of choice in Iran. Now, because of his vote, American families have shelled out $450 more per-household in energy expenses.
According to Moody's Analytics, Republicans' reckless war has "cumulat more
Road Haulage Association: How the war in Iran is reshaping logistics
PETERBOROUGH, England, June 1 [Category: Transportation] -- The Road Haulage Association posted the following statement by Managing Director Richard Smith:
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How the war in Iran is reshaping logistics
The war in Iran is reshaping logistics; attacks, blockades, threats, sanctions and border issues are just a few of the daily challenges facing global supply chains. In response to these operational challenges, TIR is playing a key role in maintaining the movement of freight between the Gulf more
Toyota Ends Plans to Build Next-Generation Lexus EV
WASHINGTON, June 1 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Toyota Ends Plans to Build Next-Generation Lexus EV
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WASHINGTON, D.C -Just days ahead of its June 17 annual shareholder meeting, the first under the company's new CEO Kenta Kon, Toyota is killing the Lexus LF-ZC, its next-generation electric vehicle. The LF-ZC, short for Lexus Future Zero-emission Catalyst, was part of Lexus' commitment to sell one million EVs by 2030 and to go fully electric more
WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Jim Desmond Is Running Away from His Record
WASHINGTON, June 1 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: Jim Desmond Is Running Away from His Record
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With just one day remaining until California's primary election, the choice facing voters in CA-48 is clear. Jim Desmond is trying to hide from the extreme MAGA agenda he would advance in Washington, more
Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Iran War Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices While at Mackinac Policy Conference
LANSING, Michigan, May 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Doubles Down on Iran War Amid Skyrocketing Gas Prices While at Mackinac Policy Conference
Yesterday at the Mackinac Policy Conference, out-of-touch GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers doubled down on supporting the Iran War amid skyrocketing gas prices, Michigan Advance reports.
Rogers' continued support for the Iran War comes after he repeatedly dismissed Michiganders' concerns abou more
Mich. Democratic Party: Summer of GOP Chaos - James, Johnson, Cox, and Nesbitt Set to Battle for Trump's Support
LANSING, Michigan, May 29 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Summer of GOP Chaos: James, Johnson, Cox, and Nesbitt Set to Battle for Trump's Support
The Republican gubernatorial field is set, with two-time statewide loser John James, self-funder Perry Johnson, 2010 failed candidate Mike Cox, and ineffective Senate Minority Leader Aric Nesbitt all making the ballot, despite heated accusations of signature fraud and a last-minute desperate attempt from Jam more
Sen. Heinrich Releases New Fact Sheet Outlining Lower Costs for Electric Vehicle Users Amid Trump's Volatile Gas Prices
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Releases New Fact Sheet Outlining Lower Costs for Electric Vehicle Users Amid Trump's Volatile Gas Prices
Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, released a new fact sheet that details how much families save with electric vehicles (EVs) as more
Senator Warren Statement on GAO Report Finding That Trump Administration Undermined Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement:
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Senator Warren Statement on GAO Report Finding that Trump Administration Undermined Law to Combat Criminal Abuse of Shell Companies
United States Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, released the following statement on today's GAO report on Treasu more
State Dept. Issues Readout of Secretary Rubio Meeting With Pakistani Deputy P.M. Dar
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar:
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Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with Pakistani Deputy Prime Minister/Foreign Minister Ishaq Dar in Washington, DC.
Secretary Rubio expressed his condolences for the victims of the recent Balochistan Liberation Army terrorist attack in Quetta.
The Secretary more
State Dept.: Sanctioning Iranian-Affiliated Fraud Network Targeting American Companies
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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Sanctioning Iranian-Affiliated Fraud Network Targeting American Companies
Today, the United States is dismantling a sophisticated Iranian network that impersonated and defrauded American businesses to obtain sensitive technology for the Iranian regime's military. These sanctions are part of the broader Economic Fury, and target individuals and entities working on more
Treasury Dept.: Economic Fury Targets Iranian Network Defrauding U.S. Firms to Supply Tehran's Military
WASHINGTON, May 29 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Economic Fury Targets Iranian Network Defrauding U.S. Firms to Supply Tehran's Military
Today, as part of Economic Fury, and in coordination with the U.S. Department of Commerce and Federal Bureau of Investigation's Los Angeles Field Office, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) took action against an Iran-based procurement network that impersonated and de more
State Dept.: U.S. Continues Maximum Pressure With Sanctions Targeting Iran's Shadow Oil Economy
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott:
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U.S. Continues Maximum Pressure with Sanctions Targeting Iran's Shadow Oil Economy
The United States is taking coordinated action to sever the Iranian regime's access to the revenue streams that fuel its regional aggression and global terrorism. The Department of State is sanctioning numerous entities, individuals, and vessels that form the backbone of Iran's ill more
WASHINGTON, May 28 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release:
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Economic Fury Targets Illicit Oil Revenue Fueling Iran's Military
Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC) is taking additional action against Iran's military oil sales, which is enabling the regime's ability to fund the rebuilding of its armed forces and pose continued threats to the United States and its partners in the region. Iran's military genera more
