$53 Million Renovation Campaign to Focus on Upgraded Science Buildings at Pitt State
PITTSBURG, Kansas, Sept. 10 -- Pittsburg State University issued the following news:
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$53 million renovation campaign to focus on upgraded science buildings at Pitt State
Pittsburg State University's comprehensive capital campaign will include the renovation and modernization of two adjoining science buildings, Heckert Wells Hall and Yates Hall, representing a $53 million investment in students, the university, and the region.
The multi phase project will transform facilities that serv more
ACC Latin America 2026 Brings Together Experts to Tackle the Region's Cardiovascular Challenges
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- The American College of Cardiology posted the following news release:
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ACC Latin America 2026 Brings Together Experts to Tackle the Region's Cardiovascular Challenges
Clinicians, researchers and health care leaders will gather in Colombia to exchange knowledge, accelerate progress against heart disease across Latin America
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MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA (Sep 08, 2026) - The American College of Cardiology (ACC) and the Colombian Society of Cardiology and Cardiovas more
ADL Names Inaugural NextGen Advisory Council to Advise Senior Leadership and Board of Directors
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Anti-Defamation League, an anti-hate organization that aims to stop the defamation of the Jewish people and to secure justice and fair treatment for all, posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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ADL Names Inaugural NextGen Advisory Council to Advise Senior Leadership and Board of Directors
Cohort of students and young professionals will provide their perspectives on how younger generations are experiencing antisemitism, engaging with the Jewish commu more
Adobe Productivity Agent in Acrobat Now Transforms Complex Documents Into Understandable Visuals, Audio and Presentations
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 10 -- Adobe Inc., a computer software company, issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Adobe Productivity Agent in Acrobat Now Transforms Complex Documents into Understandable Visuals, Audio and Presentations
* New AI capabilities in Acrobat, powered by the Adobe Productivity Agent, help people quickly turn files into audio and visuals people can absorb in minutes
* Acrobat quickly transforms plain documents into polished, professional-looking presentati more
Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Gottheimer Announces More Than $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Terrorism
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Ahead of the 25th Anniversary of 9/11, Gottheimer Announces More Than $5 Million in Federal Funds to Combat Terrorism
Releases 9/11 Review Task Force Report; Honors New Jersey's 9/11 First Responders; Ensures All Students Learn About 9/11
NEW MILFORD, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, ahead of the 25th anniversary of the September 11th attacks, U.S. Congressman Josh more
AI is Accelerating Its Integration Into the Entire Business Operations Chain, Ushering in a New Value Benchmark for the RMB13.5 Billion Retail Cloud Market - IDC's Latest Retail Cloud Report Released
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 (TNSxrep) -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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AI is accelerating its integration into the entire business operations chain, ushering in a new value benchmark for the RMB13.5 billion retail cloud market - IDC's latest retail cloud report released.
As the digitalization of the retail industry enters a more advanced stage, cloud computing is undergoing a role shift: from an more
Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums With New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release:
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Aramark Sports + Entertainment Kicks Off 2026 NFL Season Across Eight NFL Stadiums with New Menu Items, Enhanced Premium Experiences, and Local Partnerships
Aramark and Pittsburgh Steelers Unveil 1933 Club Presented by Heinz at Acrisure Stadium Honoring the Franchise's Founding Year
Cincinnati Bengals and Aramark Elevat more
ASI Names Matt Gilliland Chief Product Officer to Accelerate Technology Innovation
TREVOSE, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The Advertising Specialty Institute issued the following news release:
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ASI Names Matt Gilliland Chief Product Officer to Accelerate Technology Innovation
Trevose, PA - September 8, 2026
Former Zillow product leader brings 18+ years of product and technology experience as ASI builds the next generation of AI-powered technology for the promotional products industry
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The Advertising Specialty Institute(R) (ASI), the leading technology, marketing and i more
AT&T Elects Fazal F. Merchant to Board of Directors
DALLAS, Texas, Sept. 10 -- AT&T issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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AT&T Elects Fazal F. Merchant to Board of Directors
Key Takeaways:
* Fazal F. Merchant joined the AT&T Board, effective Sept. 8.
* Merchant will serve on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Development and Finance Committee.
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AT&T (NYSE:T) elected Fazal F. Merchant to its board of directors, effective Sept. 8. He will serve on the Audit Committee and the Corporate Development and Finance Committee more
Babin, McCormick Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSida) -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Babin, McCormick Seek Information on Federal Biotechnology Research and Security
(Washington, D.C.) - Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin and Investigations and Oversight Subcommittee Chairman Rich McCormick sent letters to U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Secretary Chris Wrigh more
Campaign for Accountability: TTP Report - Meta Ran Hundreds of Ads With Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSbrep) -- Tech Transparency Project, a research initiative and project of the Campaign for Accountability issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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TTP Report: Meta Ran Hundreds of Ads with Child Sexual Abuse Imagery
WASHINGTON, D.C. - A new Tech Transparency Project (TTP) investigation found that Meta ran hundreds of ads containing AI-generated child sexual abuse material (CSAM) on Facebook and Instagram.
Most of the 332 ads showed a photo of a child, more
Case Western Reserve: The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Commits $15 Million to Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news:
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The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation commits $15 million to Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building
Gift will support collaborative research and establish The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation Terrace
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The Kelvin & Eleanor Smith Foundation has committed $15 million to support Case Western Reserve University's Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building (ISEB), a new research fac more
CBO Issues Cost Estimate for Protecting Families From AI Data Center Energy Costs Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following cost estimate for the Protecting Families from AI Data Center Energy Costs Act (H.R. 6529).
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H.R. 6529 would require the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to hold a conference about strategies and rate structures for allocating electricity costs associated with large loads (such as data centers used for artificial intelligence models). The bill would require FERC to report to the Congress about the outc more
Chancellor King Highlights the SUNY Reconnect Expansion With Visit to SUNY Broome Community College
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 10 -- The State University of New York issued the following news release:
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Chancellor King Highlights the SUNY Reconnect Expansion with Visit to SUNY Broome Community College
Governor Hochul's SUNY Reconnect Program Provides Free Tuition, Fees, Books, and Supplies for Eligible Adult Learners in High-Demand Fields
Visit Highlights SUNY Broome's Cybersecurity and Teaching Programs
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Town of Dickinson, NY - State University of New York Chancellor John B. King Jr. more
CISA Releases Updated Insider Threat Guide With New Insights to Mitigate Physical and Cyber Threats
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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CISA Releases Updated Insider Threat Guide With New Insights to Mitigate Physical and Cyber Threats
New Resources Help Organizations Assess and Mitigate the Challenges and Growing Impact of Insider Threats
WASHINGTON - The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) released today the updated Insider Threat Mit more
Clarkson Connects Semiconductor Leaders to Tackle Next-Generation Chip Challenges
POTSDAM, New York, Sept. 10 -- Clarkson University issued the following news:
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Clarkson Connects Semiconductor Leaders to Tackle Next-Generation Chip Challenges
As computer chips become smaller, more powerful and more complex, the scientists and engineers responsible for manufacturing them face an increasingly difficult challenge: developing processes precise enough to keep pace.
The experts working at the forefront of that challenge gathered in Lake Placid, New York, Aug. 2-5 for the I more
College of Charleston Professor Appointed as Fulbright Specialist
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Sept. 10 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Professor Appointed as Fulbright Specialist
Andrew Shedlock, associate professor of biology at the College of Charleston, will deliver high-impact STEM and AI education to faculty and students in Vietnam through the Fulbright Specialist Program.
Christine Mahoney
More than a decade of intellectual investment in international education, research and development and relati more
Columbia to Lead $20 Million National Research Center on Organismal Resilience
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Columbia to Lead $20 Million National Research Center on Organismal Resilience
Funded by the National Science Foundation, the National Synthesis Center for Organismal Resilience will leverage real-world data and innovative AI techniques to improve understanding of how plants and animals build resilience in dynamic environments.
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The National Science Foundation has selected Columbia University to establish a National more
Comer Continues Investigation Into Surveillance Pricing Practices and Their Impact on American Consumers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSida) -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Comer Continues Investigation into Surveillance Pricing Practices and Their Impact on American Consumers
WASHINGTON -- House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform Chairman James Comer (R-Ky.) is continuing the investigation into surveillance pricing practices and the unfair impact they have on American more
Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences: COMM Updates - 9/4/2026
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news wrap up entitled "COMM Updates - 9/4/2026":
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The Department of Communication is pleased to welcome Dr. Dominic Balog-Way as an Assistant Professor. Dominic is a scholar of risk communication. His research examines how societies communicate, interpret, and govern risk amid rapid technological innovation, social and political controversy, and environmental change. Working more
CTA Research Finds 4 in 10 Consumers Turn to AI and Social Media for Health Information
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release:
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CTA Research Finds 4 in 10 Consumers Turn to AI and Social Media for Health Information
ARLINGTON, VA - To kick off its inaugural Health Week, the Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R) is releasing new research showing 41 percent of consumers now incorporate AI and/or social media into their non-emergency healthcare journeys, with AI emerging as the preferred digital source. As AI more
Cyclic Materials Celebrates Grand Opening Of Commercial-Scale Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Facility In Mesa
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 10 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority posted the following news from Cyclic Materials:
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Cyclic Materials Celebrates Grand Opening Of Commercial-Scale Rare Earth Magnet Recycling Facility In Mesa
Representing an over $30 million investment, the facility will create more than 25 new jobs
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MESA, AZ (September 9, 2026) - Cyclic Materials, an advanced recycling company creating a circular supply chain for rare earth elements and other critical materials, today celebr more
David Saacke Named to New Executive Director of Institutional AI Role at W&L
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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David Saacke Named to New Executive Director of Institutional AI Role at W&L
Kerri Chapman to serve as interim chief information officer after four years as the university's deputy chief information officer.
By Brian Laubscher
David Saacke, chief information officer (CIO) at Washington and Lee University since 2011, has been named to a newly created role as executive director of institutional art more
DOE Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory: AMP2 Receives R&D 100 Award for Advancing Anaerobic Microbial Research
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Department of Energy Office of Science Environmental Molecular Sciences Laboratory issued the following news:
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AMP2 Receives R&D 100 Award for Advancing Anaerobic Microbial Research
The Anaerobic Microbial Phenotyping Platform (AMP2), an AI-enabled autonomous platform for phenotyping anaerobic microbes, earned a prestigious 2026 R&D 100 Award, recognizing a first-of-its-kind system to accelerate the study of anaerobes, or microbes that live without oxygen.
P more
Duke's Athena AI Institute Renewed Through 2031
DURHAM, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news:
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Duke's Athena AI Institute Renewed Through 2031
The five-year renewal will focus on developing an AI-native edge stack that supports autonomous interaction among users, agents and the physical environment, integrated with national-priority technologies such as quantum computing.
By Ken Kingery
The National Science Foundation has renewed funding for the Duke-led AI Institute for E more
Entrepreneurs' Organization: "Yes Lives in a World of Noes" - Inside Story of EO Los Angeles's Fireside Chat With Mark Cuban
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on Sept. 9, 2026, by Los Angeles President Andy Cheng:
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"Yes Lives in a World of Noes": The Inside Story of EO Los Angeles's Fireside Chat with Mark Cuban
EO Los Angeles President Andy Cheng on rejection, relationships, and how a cold email eventually led to an unforgettable morning with Mark Cuban and his business partner Falon Fatemi.
More than 400 EO members from 19 chapters gathered in Bever more
Entrepreneurs' Organization: How The Cheapest Global Talent Can Become Your Most Expensive Hire
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 10 -- Entrepreneurs' Organization issued the following statement on Sept. 9, 2026, by Global Board Director David Nilssen:
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How The Cheapest Global Talent Can Become Your Most Expensive Hire
Cost considerations still play a role in global hiring, but companies that hire offshore talent based primarily on the lowest hourly rate face hidden risks around compliance, security, attrition, and performance. The smarter approach treats global talent as a strategic adv more
FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for September Open Meeting
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for September Open Meeting
WASHINGTON--Federal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr announced that the items below are tentatively on the agenda for the September Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, September 30, 2026:
Modernizing the Commission's National Environmental Policy Act Rules - The Commission will consider a more
FICO Educational Analytics Challenge Returns for Fourth Year, Tasking Students With Building AI to Detect Cyber Attacks
SAN JOSE, California, Sept. 10 -- FICO, an analytics software company, issued the following news:
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FICO Educational Analytics Challenge Returns for Fourth Year, Tasking Students with Building AI to Detect Cyber Attacks
In partnership with the HBCU Data Science Consortium, the Analytics Challenge will return to Alabama A&M University, Dillard University, Morehouse College and Fayetteville State University this fall
BOZEMAN, Mont. -- Global analytics software leader FICO (NYSE: FICO) anno more
Food and Water Watch: Hundreds of Oregonians Rally to Demand Data Center Moratorium
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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Hundreds of Oregonians Rally to Demand Data Center Moratorium
Salem - Today, hundreds of Oregonians from across the state, including Governor Kotek, gathered at the State Capitol for a rally and lobby day to call on the state legislature to pass a statewide moratorium on new and expanding large-scale data centers.
At the rally, which was facilitated by Washington county farmer Jacob R more
Frost & Sullivan to Convene More Than 300 Business, Technology and Innovation Leaders at GIL Japan 2026
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Frost & Sullivan to Convene More Than 300 Business, Technology and Innovation Leaders at GIL Japan 2026
Tokyo summit will explore how organisations can turn geopolitical risk, resource constraints and market fragmentation into competitive advantage
TOKYO, Japan - Frost & Sullivan t more
Gallego Urges Senate Leadership to Establish Bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSida) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Gallego Urges Senate Leadership to Establish Bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence
WASHINGTON - Today, Senator Ruben Gallego (D-AZ) sent a letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, urging them to support the establishment of a bipartisan Senate Select Committee on Artificial Intelligence beginning at the s more
GlobalFoundries and Monolithic Power Systems Form Manufacturing Partnership to Scale High-performance Power Solutions
SANTA CLARA, California, Sept. 10 -- GlobalFoundries, a manufacturer of semiconductors, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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GlobalFoundries and Monolithic Power Systems form manufacturing partnership to scale high-performance power solutions
New agreement brings MPS power management solutions to GF's Singapore fab for volume production in 2027
MALTA, N.Y. and Schaffhausen, Switzerland - GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF) and Monolithic Power Systems, Inc. (Nasdaq: MPWR) more
Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Rogue AI Agents and Keep People in Control
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Gottheimer Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Stop Rogue AI Agents and Keep People in Control
Sets Federal Standards for AI Agents
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Wednesday, September 9, 2026, U.S. Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) introduced the bipartisan Stop Rogue AI Act to ensure businesses and federal agencies have the ability to see rogue an more
Harvard Medical School: Scientists Reveal How the Monkeypox Virus Replicates
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Scientists Reveal How the Monkeypox Virus Replicates
Findings deepen understanding of what drives infection, could inform new therapies
At a glance
* Study reveals how shape changes during the assembly of viral proteins switch on replication in monkeypox virus.
* The findings provide a foundation for understanding the molecular machines that drive infection in mpox and aiding the search for more
Health Foundation: Public Want Strong Safeguards for AI in Healthcare, New Research Finds
LONDON, England, Sept. 10 (TNSxrep) -- The Health Foundation issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Public want strong safeguards for AI in healthcare, new research finds
Health Foundation publishes findings from major study of public attitudes on the regulation of AI in healthcare alongside MHRA Commission report.
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The Health Foundation has today published in-depth research exploring the public's views on, and priorities for, the regulation of AI in health care. The res more
How USC Research Sparked a New Vision for Keeping Los Angeles Cool
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of Southern California issued the following news:
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How USC research sparked a new vision for keeping Los Angeles cool
Researchers from USC Dornsife and USC Viterbi are helping ShadeLA bring temperatures down across the city.
By Lisa White and Trenise Ferreira
On a blazing June afternoon, World Cup fans attending a city of Los Angeles "Kick It In the Park" watch party stepped beneath a temporary shade structure and experienced sweet re more
Jones Lang LaSalle: Organizational Silos and AI Skills Gaps are the Top Barriers for Singapore Real Estate Leaders
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 10 (TNSxrep) -- Jones Lang LaSalle, a real estate and investment management company, issued the following news release:
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Organizational silos and AI skills gaps are the top barriers for Singapore real estate leaders
Despite 80% recognizing the need for portfolio action in response to AI-driven transformation, only 11% have reached the optimizing stage.
SINGAPORE - Organizational silos are the most frequently cited barrier to real estate transformation for Singap more
Medicine in the Media Workshop Brings Journalists to Dartmouth to Untangle Health Misinformation
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Sept. 10 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Medicine in the Media Workshop Brings Journalists to Dartmouth to Untangle Health Misinformation
Since its inception in the early 2000s, the annual Medicine in the Media workshop, has helped journalists specializing in medicine and science sharpen their reportorial skills in an era of increased mis- and disinformation. Steven Woloshin, professor of health policy and clinical practice, who has worked to impr more
Meet Some of the Newest Faculty at Binghamton University, and Learn What's in Store for the Year Ahead
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 10 -- Binghamton University issued the following news:
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Meet some of the newest faculty at Binghamton University, and learn what's in store for the year ahead
Schools University-wide launch innovative programs, events to enhance student experience
By Anthony Borrelli
This academic year, Binghamton University welcomed 61 new faculty members to join the ranks. Among them is Willie Eggleston, who worked in the School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences (SOP more
Mich. Democratic Party: Reminder - Mike Rogers Would Cover Up Trump's Corruption
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Sept. 8, 2026:
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REMINDER: Mike Rogers Would Cover Up Trump's Corruption
LANSING -- As new reporting from Axios reveals the Trump administration is seeking to rescind an anti-corruption rule that helps stop private equity funds from bribing public officials, a reminder Mike Rogers would rubber stamp Trump's corruption in Washington:
* Rogers credited Trump with "convinc[ing] him to get back more
Mizzou Researchers Chart New Course for AI-powered Biomedical Discoveries
COLUMBIA, Missouri, Sept. 10 -- The University of Missouri issued the following news release:
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Mizzou researchers chart new course for AI-powered biomedical discoveries
An emerging form of artificial intelligence could give scientists a clearer view of how living systems change over time and accelerate the pace of medical discoveries.
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University of Missouri researchers are paving the way as artificial intelligence transforms biomedical research.
A team from the College of Engineerin more
NEU Comment on PISA 2025 Results
LONDON, England, Sept. 10 -- The National Education Union issued the following news release:
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NEU comment on PISA 2025 results
Commenting on the publication of PISA's report, Daniel Kebede, general secretary of the National Education Union, said:
"Today's PISA report shows that British pupils receive above-average support from their teachers (1). Britain's science scores have reversed the decline of the last decade, and English and maths scores have remained the same, unlike in other co more
New Secretary of Education Praises Worcester State's Role in the Region During Academic Year Kick Off
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 -- Worcester State University issued the following news:
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New Secretary of Education praises Worcester State's role in the region during Academic Year Kick Off
By: Nancy Sheehan
Worcester State University held its annual academic year kickoff event on Sept. 4, during which President Maloney, senior administrators, and Massachusetts Secretary of Education Dr. Stephen Zrike addressed faculty and staff on institutional priorities, campus developments, an more
New York Life Joins Dayforce Benefits Edge
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- New York Life Insurance, a mutual life insurance company, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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New York Life joins Dayforce Benefits Edge
Strategic partnership combines enhanced integrations, streamlined administration and innovative employee capabilities that simplify benefits for employers and employees
NEW YORK - New York Life today announced its participation in Dayforce Benefits Edge, a flagship carrier partner program from Dayforce designed to more
Nick DellaRosa Joins VHB as Northeast Technology Leader
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Sept. 10 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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Nick DellaRosa Joins VHB as Northeast Technology Leader
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VHB welcomes Nick DellaRosa as Northeast Technology Leader, strengthening the company's ability to help clients navigate an increasingly data-informed project environment and take advantage of technologie more
Northwestern Hires Mark Loe as CFO and Promotes Greg Johnson, Ph.D., to COO
ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Sept. 10 -- The University of Northwestern issued the following news:
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Northwestern Hires Mark Loe as CFO and Promotes Greg Johnson, Ph.D., to COO
ST. PAUL, Minn., September 9, 2026 - University of Northwestern - St. Paul and Northwestern Media are pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Loe as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and the promotion of Dr. Greg Johnson from Vice President for Strategy and Chief of Staff to Chief Operating Officer (COO).
Mark Loe earned more
President Trump Issues Executive Order on Accelerating Access to Veterans' Benefits and Employment Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- President Trump issued the following executive order on Sept. 8, 2026:
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ACCELERATING ACCESS TO VETERANS' BENEFITS AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered:
Section 1. Purpose and Policy. Millions of brave men and women have served in our Armed Forces with courage, commitment, and sacrifice, guaranteeing our security, prosperity, and freedom. These more
Ready for Launch: AU Introduces New BS in Engineering Physics
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- American University issued the following news:
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Ready for Launch: AU Introduces New BS in Engineering Physics
New degree gives students hands-on experience and access to R1 research from their first year, with industry connections and opportunities across Washington, DC
By Patty Housman
From building rockets and learning rapid prototyping to joining a research project connected to historic NASA space missions, American University's new BS in Engineering Physics more
Rep. Walberg Issues Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown on Congressional Inquiry into AI in Higher Education Admissions, Scholarships
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office, on the congressional inquiry into artificial intelligence in higher education admissions and scholarships:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 7, 2026
Ms. Orice Williams Brown
Acting Comptroller General of the United States
U.S. Governmen more
Report From Standard Chartered: Future of Trade - Navigating an Age of Structural Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSCrpt) -- Future of Trade: Navigating an age of structural uncertainty - A report from Standard Chartered - September 2026 (44 pages)
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Contents
Foreword ... 3
Executive summary ... 4
What's changed since last year's Future of Trade? ... 5
A changing reality for supply chain reconfiguration ... 12
The digitalisation imperative ... 20
Scaling digitalisation ... 29
Spotlight on key sectors ... 35
Annex ... 42
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Foreword
Global trade is entering a new ph more
Reps. Huffman, Morelle Issue Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Joseph Morelle, D-New York, ranking member of the House Administration Committee, issued the following letter to Orice Williams Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 8, 2026
Orice Williams Brown
Acting Comptroller General of the United States
U.S. Government Accountability Off more
Rutgers: Americans Use Artificial Intelligence, But They Don't Want It in Charge
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Sept. 10 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Americans Use Artificial Intelligence, but They Don't Want It in Charge
A survey led by Rutgers researchers finds AI use is surging, but Americans still prefer humans making consequential decisions
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming part of everyday life in the U.S., but Americans are far less comfortable when it shifts from something they use to something that makes decisions about them, acco more
SAS Brings Decision Intelligence to Microsoft Fabric at FabCon Europe 2026
CARY, North Carolina, Sept. 10 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release:
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SAS brings decision intelligence to Microsoft Fabric at FabCon Europe 2026
SAS Decision Builder is the enterprise decision intelligence solution on Microsoft Fabric, to be showcased at Europe's largest Fabric conference
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For organizations drowning in data insights without clear next steps, SAS(R) Decision Builder on Microsoft Fabric provides a path more
Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability: Six Strategies Could Scale Sustainable Growth in Southeast Asia
STANFORD, California, Sept. 10 -- The Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability issued the following news:
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Six strategies could scale sustainable growth in Southeast Asia
How can Southeast Asia achieve more economic growth for 700 million residents while balancing energy security and environmental sustainability? A new report offers actionable answers.
By Bria Schraeder
Improved investment strategies and policies can help bring sustainable solutions to scale across Southeast Asia, home more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: James Fearon to Co-Lead the Center for International Security and Cooperation
STANFORD, California, Sept. 10 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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James Fearon to Co-Lead the Center for International Security and Cooperation
Fearon, a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute, will succeed Scott Sagan, who has served in the role since 2021.
Melissa Morgan
The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) is pleased to announce that James Fearon will serve as the next co-director of th more
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 10 -- The Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development issued the following news:
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Siemens Healthineers Announces Tennessee Manufacturing, R&D Expansion
NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee, Deputy Gov. and Department of Economic and Community Development Commissioner Stuart C. McWhorter and Siemens Healthineers Molecular Imaging officials announced today the company is expanding its manufacturing operation in Blount County.
Siemens Health more
The Beach Is Only the Beginning: TAMU-CC Celebrates a Year of Momentum and Looks to the Future at the 2026 State of the University Luncheon
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
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The Beach Is Only the Beginning: TAMU-CC Celebrates a Year of Momentum and Looks to the Future at the 2026 State of the University Luncheon
Carlos Adamez
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas - A sold-out crowd of more than 500 guests gathered at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi for the 2026 State of the University Luncheon, where President and CEO Kelly M. Miller, Ph.D., showcased a universit more
TP Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Asia-Pacific Customer Experience Management Services Company of the Year Recognition for AI-Led Customer Experience Transformation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 10 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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TP Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Asia-Pacific Customer Experience Management Services Company of the Year Recognition for AI-Led Customer Experience Transformation
TP is recognized for combining AI orchestration, operational excellence, regional scale, and customer-centric innovation to transform more
Tuskegee University Launches Brimmer Executive Talks Series With Entrepreneur and Investor Carrington M. Carter
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Sept. 10 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee University Launches Brimmer Executive Talks Series with Entrepreneur and Investor Carrington M. Carter
Crystal Drake
The Tuskegee University College of Business and Information Science recently launched the inaugural session of the Brimmer Executive Talks Series (BETS), a new initiative designed to bring accomplished business leaders and innovators to campus to inspire, educate, and engage the ne more
UC Launches Department of Statistics and Data Science
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Sept. 10 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC launches Department of Statistics and Data Science
New department positions UC at the forefront of a data-driven world
By Beth Vleaminck, vleamieh@ucmail.uc.edu
The University of Cincinnati's College of Arts and Sciences has launched a new Department of Statistics and Data Science, elevating what was formerly the Division of Statistics within the Department of Mathematical Sciences into a fully in more
University of Miami Researchers Take Over 'The Academic Minute'
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of Miami issued the following news:
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University researchers take over 'The Academic Minute'
University faculty members shared their expert insights nationally through "The Academic Minute," a radio program and podcast featuring researchers from colleges and universities around the world.
By Karina Valdes
University of Miami researchers tackling some of society's most pressing challenges brought their discoveries to a national audience t more
University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education: Annual Speaker Series Continue to Inspire
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- The University of Pennsylvania Graduate School of Education issued the following news:
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Annual Speaker Series Continue to Inspire
As the new academic year gets underway, Penn GSE's kicks off several of its annual talks.
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This year, Penn GSE is continuing its tradition of bringing leading scholars, policymakers, and education innovators to campus through a range of annual lecture and speaker series. Designed to foster discussion around pressing e more
University of San Diego: Campus-Wide Discussion on Pope's Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas
SAN DIEGO, California, Sept. 10 -- The University of San Diego issued the following news release:
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Campus-Wide Discussion on Pope's Encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas
By Steven Covella
Tuesday evening, there were people with different views on the subject at hand. There were experts from different fields of study. There were faculty members, undergraduate and graduate students and various members of the campus community. Together, they were all united in one goal.
Conversation.
That was more
University of Tampa: AI Applications, Real Estate Added as Minors in College of Business
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 10 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news:
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AI Applications, Real Estate Added as Minors in College of Business
Both go beyond the basics to help grads get noticed by employers.
Written by: Eric Brosch
This fall, the University of Tampa's Sykes College of Business began offering two new minors. AI applications is open to all students, and real estate is an option for business majors.
AI Applications
The new AI Applications minor is available to stu more
USTR, Commerce, UK Government Convene the 10th U.S.-United Kingdom Small and Medium Enterprise Dialogue in Cardiff, Wales
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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USTR, Commerce, and the UK Government Convene the 10th United States-United Kingdom Small and Medium Enterprise Dialogue in Cardiff, Wales
CARDIFF -- The United States and United Kingdom jointly convened the 10th United States-United Kingdom Small- and Medium-Sized Enterprise (SME) Dialogue in Cardiff, Wales, hosted by the UK government. Assistant U.S. Trade Representa more
White House Fact Sheet: Expanding Access and Creating Opportunity
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The White House issued the following fact sheet on Sept. 8, 2026:
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President Donald J. Trump Accelerates Veterans' Access to Benefits and Employment Opportunities
EXPANDING ACCESS AND CREATING OPPORTUNITY: Today, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order to modernize data management and data sharing between the Departments of War and Veterans Affairs in order to expedite veterans' access to benefits.
* The Order directs the Secretary of War and the Sec more
Whitney Museum Presents a Major Survey of Internet Art Exploring 25 Years of Artport
NEW YORK, Sept. 10 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art issued the following news release:
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WHITNEY MUSEUM PRESENTS A MAJOR SURVEY OF INTERNET ART EXPLORING 25 YEARS OF ARTPORT
The exhibition, opening November 21, explores the longstanding history and legacy of internet art at the Whitney and the evolution of artport, the Museum's pioneering online gallery space.
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New York, NY, September 9, 2026 -- The Whitney Museum of American Art presents artport: A History of Internet Art, a majo more
Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile to Offer IPhone Duo, IPhone 18 Pro, and IPhone 18 Pro Max
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Sept. 10 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Xfinity Mobile, Comcast Business Mobile to Offer iPhone Duo, iPhone 18 Pro, and iPhone 18 Pro Max
* New or existing Xfinity Mobile Plus customers can get iPhone 18 Pro Max on us, or get up to $1,300 off their choice of any new iPhone model with an eligible trade-in
* Mobile Plus customers without a trade-in can get $400 off the latest iPhone models
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Xfinit more
$1.5M NSF grant to support K-12 learning with real-world educational dataset
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Sept. 9 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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$1.5M NSF grant to support K-12 learning with real-world educational dataset
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Traditionally, high school students who may be interested in engineering, science or technology fields have prepared for their future careers by taking advanced math and science courses. However, according to Rebecca Napolitano, associate professor of architectural engineering at Penn Stat more
AFT, UFT and Microsoft Announce 'National AI Safety & Privacy Standard' for Schools to Protect Students, Families and Educators
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Teachers issued the following news release:
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AFT, UFT and Microsoft Announce 'National AI Safety & Privacy Standard' for Schools to Protect Students, Families and Educators
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NEW YORK-After months of intense negotiations and in the absence of any meaningful federal and state rules governing artificial intelligence in schools, AFT President Randi Weingarten, United Federation of Teachers President Michael Mulgrew more
AI Perspectives Week showcases AI innovation, debate and discovery
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news:
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AI Perspectives Week showcases AI innovation, debate and discovery
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The ideas kept coming. So the team behind WashU's AI Perspectives Week decided to add a second week of programming.
Nathan Jacobs, vice provost for artificial intelligence, was not surprised by the community's interest.
"The proposals came from every corner of the university," said Jacobs, a professor of computer science more
AI reveals new class of cellular 'off switch' linked to cancer pathways
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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AI reveals new class of cellular 'off switch' linked to cancer pathways
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Cornell researchers have used artificial intelligence to uncover a previously unknown way cells control how proteins move inside them, a process essential for growth, communication and movement, and one that is often disrupted in cancer.
The study, published Sept.9 in the Journal of Cell Biology, shows that a little-understood protein cal more
AMA releases CPT 2027 code set
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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AMA releases CPT 2027 code set
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CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the release of the Current Procedural Terminology (CPT(r)) 2027 code set, including 299 new codes that reflect advances in medical, surgical and diagnostic services.
The CPT code set continues to evolve alongside the rapid pace of medical innovation, providing a structured more
Amazon India's seller base grows to 20 lakh, marking strongest growth in three years
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 9 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Amazon India's seller base grows to 20 lakh, marking strongest growth in three years
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Bengaluru, September 8, 2026: With the festive season approaching, Amazon India today announced that its seller base has crossed the 20-lakh milestone. With over 3 lakh new sellers joining the marketplace, the growing seller community spans businesses at every stage, from first-generation entrepreneurs more
Amazon Pharmacy Expands Spanish-Language Experience for Millions of Americans
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Amazon Pharmacy Expands Spanish-Language Experience for Millions of Americans
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SEATTLE -SEPTEMBER 9, 2026 -Amazon Pharmacy today announced it is now fully available in Spanish, offering a complete end-to-end experience from reading medication information to speaking with a pharmacist 24/7 and managing a family's medications. Every delivery includes prescription documentation in Spanish, more
American Express' Monique Herena Named 2026 HR Executive of the Year by 'HR Executive'
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- American Express posted the following news release:
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American Express' Monique Herena Named 2026 HR Executive of the Year by 'HR Executive'
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American Express Chief Colleague Experience Officer Monique Herena has been named 2026 HR Executive of the Year by HR-focused publication HR Executive, recognizing her leadership and impact at Amex and across the human resources profession.
Since joining American Express in 2019, Herena has more
Annual KWEC Butterfly Festival set for September 26
HAYS, Kansas, Sept. 9 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news:
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Annual KWEC Butterfly Festival set for September 26
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By FHSU University Marketing and Strategic Communications
HAYS, Kan. - The Kansas Wetlands Education Center's 13th annual Butterfly Festival will be held on Saturday, September 26, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m.
Each year, millions of monarch butterflies undertake their annual fall flight to Mexico. Nets and tags will be available during the event for those who more
Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple debuts iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone 18 Pro Max, delivering the most advanced pro camera system in an iPhone, and huge leaps in battery life and performance. The new 48MP Fusion Main camera, now with variable aperture, brings cre more
Apple introduces AirPods 5, featuring best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation
CUPERTINO, California, Sept. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple introduces AirPods 5, featuring best-in-class open-ear Active Noise Cancellation
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced AirPods 5, delivering the industry's best Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) in an open-ear design and even better sound quality, at an outstanding value.1 AirPods 5 feature an all-n more
ATA Action Urges CMS to Withdraw Restrictive Remote Patient Monitoring Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
RE: ATA Action Comments in Response to the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P); Medicare and Medic more
ATU Grad Turns Writing Assignment Into Book Contract
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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ATU Grad Turns Writing Assignment Into Book Contract
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What began as a graduate student project in the Arkansas Tech University writing lab has blossomed into a burgeoning writing career for Joshua Nichols.
A native of Franklin County and graduate of Ozark High School, Nichols began his post-secondary education at ATU-Ozark Campus. There, he earned an Associate of Applied Science degree in business more
Battelle Study Finds AI is Changing What Employers Value Most in New Talent
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Sept. 9 [Category: BizGovernment/Public Administration] -- Battelle, a nonprofit research and development organization, posted the following news release:
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Battelle Study Finds AI is Changing What Employers Value Most in New Talent
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New national survey explores how employers, educators and families can better prepare the next generation for an AI-enabled economy.
COLUMBUS, Ohio -September 09, 2026 -As artificial intelligence reshapes the skills employers value, fewer t more
Better Markets Analysis: SEC Chair Atkins' Long Record of Betraying Investors Is Shocking
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- Better Markets, an organization that says it promotes pro-market, pro-business and pro-growth policies to help build a better financial system, issued the following analysis:
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SEC Chair Atkins' Long Record of Betraying Investors Is Shocking
By Benjamin Schiffrin - Director of Securities Policy
Introduction
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Paul Atkins has to know that what he is doing is wrong. He is dismantling the guardrails that protect more
Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO Communications Workers of America posted the following news release:
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Blizzard Entertainment Workers Ratify Historic Video Game Contracts with CWA
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New union contracts represent nearly 1,900 workers across Blizzard; include guardrails around AI usage, layoff protections, and remote and hybrid work benefits
NATIONWIDE -Blizzard Entertainment workers represented by the Communications Workers of America (CWA) voted to ratify historic u more
Blumenthal Demands Answers from Sam Altman After New Reporting Reveals how AI agents Went Rogue to Conduct Major Cyber Breach & Conceal Their Operations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Blumenthal Demands Answers from Sam Altman After New Reporting Reveals how AI agents Went Rogue to Conduct Major Cyber Breach & Conceal Their Operations
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[WASHINGTON, D.C.] -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) today demanded answers from OpenAI CEO Sam Altman after recent reporting from The New York Times revealed alarming new details about how the A.I. company's agents bypassed their more
BSA Launches Priority Access Framework for Frontier AI Security Models
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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BSA Launches Priority Access Framework for Frontier AI Security Models
The Business Software Alliance (BSA) today launched Cybersecurity Professionals First, a framework for voluntary public-private partnerships to give qualified cybersecurity professionals priority access to highly capable frontier AI models.
As frontier models develop more advanced cybersecurity capabilities, go more
Chandan Kumar, computer science faculty, expands computing capabilities with NSF grant
ALFRED, New York, Sept. 9 -- Alfred University issued the following news release:
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Chandan Kumar, computer science faculty, expands computing capabilities with NSF grant
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A new National Science Foundation computing allocation will give Alfred University students and researchers access to the kind of high-performance computing power typically associated with major research institutions.
Dr. Chandan Kumar, assistant professor of computer science, has been awarded 970,000 ACCESS credits more
City & State Names Baruch President S. David Wu to 2026 Manhattan Power 100 List
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- Baruch College posted the following news:
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City & State Names Baruch President S. David Wu to 2026 Manhattan Power 100 List
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For the fourth consecutive year, Baruch College President S. David Wu is featured in City & State's "2026 Manhattan Power 100," an annual list recognizing "Manhattanites who are true power brokers" in New York City and state politics and government.
President Wu was the highest-ranking leader of a public college among the honorees, earning t more
Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM Team Advance to Finals for 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize
ARMONK, New York, Sept. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM Team Advance to Finals for 2026 ACM Gordon Bell Prize
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CLEVELAND, WAKO, JAPAN and YORKTOWN HEIGHTS, N.Y. -Sept 9, 2026 -A multidisciplinary team from Cleveland Clinic, RIKEN and IBM (NYSE: IBM) has been named as a finalist for the 2026 Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Gordon Bell Prize for simulating the largest biologically meaningful molecul more
Concerns over AI Corporations' Safety Failures Reach Fever Pitch After Dire Warnings from Anthropic Researchers
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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Concerns over AI Corporations' Safety Failures Reach Fever Pitch After Dire Warnings from Anthropic Researchers
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Anthropic researcher Jacob Coxon, who previously worked for OpenAI, has resigned from the AI industry, warning that leading AI companies are racing to create increasingly powerful AI systems without adequate safeguards. Coxon said that neither Anthropic nor OpenA more
Connected Health Initiative Urges CMS to Withdraw Restrictive Remote Monitoring Proposals and Reclassify Software as a Medical Device as Direct Practice Expense
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016
RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Medicare and M more
Consumer Action for a Strong Economy Issues Commentary to DC Journal: Whose Data Is It Anyway?
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 9 -- Consumer Action for a Strong Economy issued the following excerpts of a commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, to the DC Journal:
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CASE Op-Ed in DC Journal: Whose Data Is It Anyway?
Earlier this summer, the General Services Administration awarded Xcelerare Solutions and its subcontractor, Socure, a five-year, $163 million contract to run AI identity checks through Login.gov, the front door most Americans use to access their federal services and benefits. In practice more
Consumers Want AI Shopping Recommendations to Include Trusted Creator Perspectives, According to IAB
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: Media] -- The Interactive Advertising Bureau issued the following news:
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Consumers Want AI Shopping Recommendations to Include Trusted Creator Perspectives, According to IAB
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New York, NY - September 09, 2026 - Artificial intelligence is becoming an everyday shopping companion, helping consumers research products, compare options and make decisions. But as AI plays a larger role in product discovery, with nearly three-quarters (72%) of consumers using gener more
Cornell Unplugged encourages mindful tech use, social connection
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell Unplugged encourages mindful tech use, social connection
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Mikael Murphy-Rendon '28 is an iPad notetaker. But he never stays in the notes app. He inevitably gets distracted, checking his calendar, email and texts.
But from Sept. 14-20, he plans to take notes in class with pen and paper, seeking a more mindful interaction with his studies.
He'll be taking part in Cornell Unplugged, a new event that ask more
Cornellians to address AI, NY energy future at Climate Week NYC
ITHACA, New York, Sept. 9 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornellians to address AI, NY energy future at Climate Week NYC
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Cornell and global leaders will come together at Climate Week NYC Sept. 20-27 to discuss some of the world's most pressing sustainability challenges, including harnessing AI's power while mitigating its negative impacts, reimagining New York's energy grid and building the technology and financing needed for energy transitions.
The Cornell Atkinso more
Council of State Community Development Agencies Urges OMB to Disapprove Proposed Information Collection for HUD Unified Grants System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001
T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org
September 8, 2026
Min Guo, Management and Program Analyst Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410
RE: Docket No. FR-7093-N-06; OMB Control No.: 2525-NEW 60-Day Noti more
Culver-Stockton Reports 15% Growth in New Students
CANTON, Missouri, Sept. 9 -- Culver-Stockton College posted the following news:
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Culver-Stockton Reports 15% Growth in New Students
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AI Summary:
* Culver-Stockton College announced it welcomed 362 new students for fall 2026, a 15% increase over last year and its second straight year of double-digit new-student growth, following a 25% increase in 2025-26.
* The incoming class includes students from 36 states, Puerto Rico, and 12 countries.
* The College also reported a perfect 3.0 more
Edward Wolfe named first Iowa Testing Programs Faculty Chair thanks to IMRF gift
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 -- The University of Iowa College of Education posted the following news:
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Edward Wolfe named first Iowa Testing Programs Faculty Chair thanks to IMRF gift
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Edward Wolfe holds the inaugural Iowa Testing Programs Faculty Chair at the University of Iowa College of Education, a position established through a generous gift from the Iowa Measurement Research Foundation (IMRF).
Wolfe was formally invested during a Faculty Chair Investiture Ceremony on Sept. 4 in the more
Emory Researchers Develop AI-Powered App That More Accurately Tracks What You Eat
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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Emory Researchers Develop AI-Powered App That More Accurately Tracks What You Eat
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Emory University researchers have developed a dietary assessment mobile app that uses AI to help users record and analyze what they eat through photos, text or voice.
NutriCamp uses advanced AI models to analyze foods and ingredients, estimate portions, and calculate nutritional content, in more
ERDC GEMS Camps Spark Students' Interest in STEM
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story:
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ERDC GEMS camps spark students' interest in STEM
By Justus Reed, Public Affairs Specialist
Aspiring scientists and engineers explored STEM careers through hands-on activities during the annual Gains in Education of Math and Science (GEMS) Summer Camps, held across U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) laboratories.
GEMS is sponsored by the Army more
ETSU, Kingsport City Schools earn AI Innovation Fund award
JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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ETSU, Kingsport City Schools earn AI Innovation Fund award
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East Tennessee State University and Kingsport City Schools (KCS) have been selected as recipients of the State Collaborative on Reforming Education's (SCORE) inaugural AI Innovation Fund.
The $450,000 initiative supports educator-led projects that explore responsible, student-centered uses of artificial intelligence in education. more
F5 expands AI Security Platform with F5 Workforce AI Security
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- F5, an information technology company, issued the following news release:
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F5 expands AI Security Platform with F5 Workforce AI Security
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New offering gives enterprises control over how employees use AI and the actions AI agents take on their behalf without requiring another endpoint client
SEATTLE - F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in delivering and securing every app and API, today announced the upcoming availabi more
Fearless CEO Dzirasa Backs SBA Expansion of Size Ceilings but Warns Middle Market Relief Risks Cannibalizing Smaller Entrants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
RE: Comment on Proposed Rule, Small Business Size Standards: Support for the Direction, with Recommendations on more
Firewall Growth Doubles to 18 Percent in 2Q 2026 on Refresh and Capacity Expansion, According to Dell'Oro Group
REDWOOD CITY, California, Sept. 9 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release:
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Firewall Growth Doubles to 18 Percent in 2Q 2026 on Refresh and Capacity Expansion, According to Dell'Oro Group
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - September 9, 2026 - According to a recently published report from Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecomm more
First Command Unveils Tech Blueprint through 2026 IT, Data, and AI Strategic Guidance
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, Sept. 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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First Command Unveils Tech Blueprint through 2026 IT, Data, and AI Strategic Guidance
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* By Dan Hawkins
* Air Education and Training Command Public Affairs
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas -In line with Air Education and Training Command's overarching commitment to modernizing training for speed and agility, the comm more
Found in the Dark: How AI Helped Reveal a Hidden Cellular Communication Network
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Found in the Dark: How AI Helped Reveal a Hidden Cellular Communication Network
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Key Takeaways
* The known protein universe contains hundreds of millions of members, yet most remain largely unexplored, creating a vast biological "darkness" that may hold important clues to human health and disease.
* Using artificial intelligence and advanced experiments, scientists searched thi more
FSU computer scientist earns NSF CAREER Award for data compression research
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU computer scientist earns NSF CAREER Award for data compression research
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A Florida State University computer scientist has earned one of the most prestigious awards available to early career faculty for developing high-performance computing systems that help researchers more efficiently manage large amounts of data in experiments and theoretical predictions.
Kai Zhao, an assistant professor in th more
Georgia Institute of Technology Internet Governance Project Issues Commentary: AI That Claimed to Be a Rape Survivor
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- The Georgia Institute of Technology School of Public Policy Internet Governance Project issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, by Seungtae Han, a PhD student with master's degree in security policy studies and an undergraduate degree in political science and international relations:
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The AI That Claimed to Be a Rape Survivor
From December 2024 to March 2025, users of the Reddit community r/ChangeMyView encountered people who seemed unusually articu more
Grant Thornton's Tom Puthiyamadam named to 2026 Top Consultants list
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Grant Thornton's Tom Puthiyamadam named to 2026 Top Consultants list
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Consulting Magazine recognizes Puthiyamadam, Managing Partner of Grant Thornton Advisory, for excellence in strategy and transformation
CHICAGO -Tom Puthiyamadam, managing partner of Advisory Services at Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors), has more
How One of the University's First Programs Is Still Impacting Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Sept. 9 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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How One of the University's First Programs Is Still Impacting Southern Nevada
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Sixty-five years after its inception, UNLV's radiography program, housed within the School of Integrated Health Sciences, is widely regarded as the "gold standard" by its clinical partners.
The program's history underscores the school's role in keeping up with the medical needs of Nevada's growing population. more
Idaho Senators Seeking Idaho Student to Light U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Idaho Senators Seeking Idaho Student to Light U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree in Washington
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WASHINGTON-U.S. Senators, Jim Risch and Mike Crapo (both R-Idaho), announced a statewide contest to select one Idaho student to assist in powering the U.S. Capitol Christmas Tree this December.
"Idaho's youth is blessed to grow up and explore some of the best forests in the country," said Risch. "This year, I en more
Inter-American Development Bank: Digital Trade Can Unlock the Next Wave of Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, New Report Highlights
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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Digital Trade Can Unlock the Next Wave of Growth in Latin America and the Caribbean, New Report Highlights
WASHINGTON -- Digital trade - international trade that is ordered or delivered online - quintupled in two decades in Latin America and the Caribbean to nearly $90 billion and it is rapidly becoming a powerful engine of growth across the region, creating new opportunities for busin more
LTM Collaborates with IBM and Red Hat on Lightwell to Advance AI-Driven Open-Source Software Remediation
ARMONK, New York, Sept. 9 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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LTM Collaborates with IBM and Red Hat on Lightwell to Advance AI-Driven Open-Source Software Remediation
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Mumbai, India, Sept 9, 2026 - LTM, the Business Creativity partner to the world's largest enterprises, today announced that it has collaborated with IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Red Hat on Lightwell to help enterprises safeguard the open-source software supply chain through AI-driven vuln more
Medicine in the Media Workshop Brings Journalists to Dartmouth to Untangle Health Misinformation
DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Sept. 9 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news:
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Medicine in the Media Workshop Brings Journalists to Dartmouth to Untangle Health Misinformation
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Since its inception in the early 2000s, the annual Medicine in the Media workshop, has helped journalists specializing in medicine and science sharpen their reportorial skills in an era of increased mis- and disinformation. Steven Woloshin, professor of health policy and clini more
Meet the 2027 Furman Fellows
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Meet the 2027 Furman Fellows
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Each spring, Furman University recognizes five graduating seniors as Furman Fellows -one of the university's highest honors. Selected for their accomplishments, creativity, problem-solving and the respect of their peers and faculty, each Fellow receives a $10,000 award, made possible through the generosity of Trustee Emeritus Bob Buckman, who passed away in May 2026, and h more
Memorial Hermann Health System Clinicians Use Epic's AI Tool to Help Patients Better Understand Test Results
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Memorial Hermann Health System issued the following news release:
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Memorial Hermann Health System Clinicians Use Epic's AI Tool to Help Patients Better Understand Test Results
Clinicians at Memorial Hermann Health System (MHHS) are using a new artificial intelligence (AI) tool built directly into Epic to help patients better understand their test results and to make informed decisions about next steps in their care journey.
Epic's Art is an AI-powered assistan more
MSU to host conversation on AI with former U.S. Sen. Max Baucus and author Alvin Wang Graylin
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 9 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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MSU to host conversation on AI with former U.S. Sen. Max Baucus and author Alvin Wang Graylin
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BOZEMAN -Montana State University will host former U.S. senator and ambassador to China Max Baucus and artificial intelligence expert Alvin Wang Graylin for "Our Next Reality: A Fireside Conversation on AI."
The 90-minute event will be held at 3 p.m. Friday, Sept. 11, in Room 165 of MSU's Norm Asbjornson Hall. more
NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Returns Full Time to His Alma Mater, Cal Poly, After Historic Artemis II Mission
SAN LUIS OBISPO, California, Sept. 9 -- California Polytechnic State University issued the following news:
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NASA Astronaut Victor Glover Returns Full Time to His Alma Mater, Cal Poly, After Historic Artemis II Mission
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Glover's administrative position will focus on strategic initiatives and fostering partnerships and philanthropy
Cal Poly, ranked among the nation's top 10 public universities, has announced that alum and recently retired U.S. Navy captain and emeritus NASA astronaut Vi more
NDSU alumnus leads journey of leadership and lifelong learning
FARGO, North Dakota, Sept. 9 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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NDSU alumnus leads journey of leadership and lifelong learning
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NDSU News
September 9, 2026
When Jay Peltier graduated from NDSU in 2006 with degrees in communications and business administration, he knew one thing for certain: he wanted to build a career centered on people.
Today, he does exactly that.
As the architect of the Learning and Development program at Breckenridge Grand Vacations, more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Institute of Standards and Technology issued the following report entitled "NIST Cybersecurity Framework 2.0 Informative References Quick-Start Guide".
Here are excerpts:
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This publication explains what informative references are and how they support achieving the outcomes of the CSF 2.0. The guide introduces readers to NIST tools available for accessing, viewing, and using informative references for cybersecurity more
Nursing Enrollment Hits Decade High as Demand Surges
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Kent State University posted the following news:
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Nursing Enrollment Hits Decade High as Demand Surges
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Kent State University's College of Nursing has more than 1,600 undergraduate nursing students on campus this fall -the most in 10 years -News 5 Cleveland recently reported.
Nursing has become the most popular major at Kent State, and the first-year class of about 400 full-time nursing students on the Kent campus is the largest since 2017. The growth comes as a more
NYU: Is Utopia a Refuge or a Prison?
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- New York University issued the following news:
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Is Utopia a Refuge or a Prison?
English Department Chair Jenny Mann's research and teaching traces the evolution of Thomas More's influential concept from Tudor England to the AI age
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Thomas More's Utopia, originally published in Latin in 1516, has generated its share of controversy over the centuries--its Russian translation was barred by the tsarist nation in the late 18th century and it wasn't translated into Engl more
Ohio's Next Chapter in AI Education Takes Shape
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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Ohio's Next Chapter in AI Education Takes Shape
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Dr. Adam Voight, Director of Cleveland State University's Center for Urban Education, is helping high school students across Ohio bring youth voice into one of the state's most urgent education policy conversations: how schools should respond to artificial intelligence.
The AI in Schools project grew out of t more
Only At Stern: Professor Michael Dickstein, Creating the Hub at Stern for the Business of Healthcare
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The New York University Stern School of Business issued the following news:
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Only At Stern: Professor Michael Dickstein, Creating the Hub at Stern for the Business of Healthcare
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* Professor Michael Dickstein is the Founding Director of NYU Stern's Healthcare Initiative
* Professor Dickstein researches industrial organization and health economics
* Professor Dickstein has been recognized as a top teacher and works closely with student groups like the MBA Stern more
Pearson Introduces AI-Powered Co-Writing Assistant for Clinical and Psychoeducational Evaluation Reports
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Sept. 9 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release:
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Pearson Introduces AI-Powered Co-Writing Assistant for Clinical and Psychoeducational Evaluation Reports
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Secure assistant built into Pearson's Q-global(r) and Q-Interactive(r) platforms aims to cut report-writing time in half while keeping professionals in full editorial control
HOBOKEN, N.J. -Sept. 9, 2026 -Pearson has launched its AI-powered Co-Writing Assistant, a report- more
Predictions of Hollywood's Demise are Premature, CSUN Film Prof Says
NORTHRIDGE, California, Sept. 9 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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Predictions of Hollywood's Demise are Premature, CSUN Film Prof Says
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
For years, pundits have been ringing the death knell for Hollywood, claiming that the movie industry is on its last legs, unable to survive competition from streaming services and online content.
California State University, Nor more
Preparing Learners for What Comes Next
ADELPHI, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news:
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Preparing Learners for What Comes Next
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A conversation about HUMANS and the future of general education
Lauren Segura, PhD, and Barry Sugarman, PhD, discuss the future of learning in an AI-enabled world.
Artificial intelligence is changing how people work, learn, and solve problems. At University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), leaders are designing a future-focused approach to gene more
Quinn receives Governor's Award for Excellence in Science
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 9 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Quinn receives Governor's Award for Excellence in Science
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On Aug. 5, 2026, in the hallowed halls of the South Carolina Statehouse rotunda, Furman University's John Quinn accepted the Governor's Award for Excellence in Scientific Research at a Predominantly Undergraduate Institution (PUI) from Lt. Gov. Pamela Evette. Quinn, the Henry Keith and Ellen Hard Townes Professor of Biology and director Environ more
Rakhis, gifts and more - Your one-stop destination for Raksha Bandhan on Amazon.in
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Rakhis, gifts and more - Your one-stop destination for Raksha Bandhan on Amazon.in
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Bengaluru, August 21, 2026: Marking the beginning of the festive season, Amazon.in brings together Rakhis, thoughtful gifts and festive essentials to celebrate the special bond between siblings and make the occasion memorable. From Rakhis and personalized hampers to indulgent sweet treats, chocolates and more
Red Hat Puts Safety and Observability at the Core of Enterprise AI with Red Hat AI 3.5
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 9 [Category: Computer TechnologyBiz] -- Red Hat, a provider of open source software solutions, posted the following news release:
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Red Hat Puts Safety and Observability at the Core of Enterprise AI with Red Hat AI 3.5
Red Hat, the world's leading provider of open source solutions, today announced significant updates across the Red Hat AI portfolio with the release of Red Hat AI 3.5. As enterprise teams move past early experimentation and pilot successes, IT more
Registration is open for fall community classes with Montana State Academic Outreach
BOZEMAN, Montana, Sept. 9 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Registration is open for fall community classes with Montana State Academic Outreach
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BOZEMAN -Montana State University Academic Outreach is offering a variety of in-person and online courses open to community members this fall, ranging from relief sculpture-making to grant writing.
The courses are taught by current and former faculty, staff and alumni from MSU and cost a minimum of $15. For more inform more
Rep. Moolenaar, Co-signers Issue Letter to Homeland Security Secretary Mullin
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following letter with co-signers to Homeland Security Secretary Markwayne Mullin:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 3, 2026
The Honorable Markwayne Mullin
Secretary
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Washington, D.C. 20528
Dear Secretary Mullin:
We write to request a briefing o more
Report From DOE: 2026 United States Energy & Employment Report
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSCrpt) -- 2026 United States Energy & Employment Report - A report from U.S. Department of Energy - September 2026 (255 pages)
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Contents
2026 USEER Overview ... 4
Introduction ... 8
Data Sources ... 9
How To Use This Report ... 13
Executive Summary ... 21
Energy Labor Market Overview ... 29
Key Takeaways ... 29
Transmission, Distribution, and Storage ... 44
Quick Glance ... 46
TDS Labor Market Analysis ... 50
TDS Employment Results ... 57
TDS Employer Pe more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Sept. 9 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of more
Rice Alliance's Energy Tech Venture Forum returns Sept. 16-17 to put nearly 100 startups in front of major energy investors
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice Alliance's Energy Tech Venture Forum returns Sept. 16-17 to put nearly 100 startups in front of major energy investors
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The Rice Alliance for Technology and Entrepreneurship will host the 23rd Annual Energy Tech Venture Forum (ETVF) on Sept. 16-17, bringing founders, investors and corporate innovation leaders to Rice University for two days of pitches, keynotes and panels on the future of energy technol more
Rice's new Center for Space Technologies aims to accelerate Texas space innovation
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice's new Center for Space Technologies aims to accelerate Texas space innovation
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Rice University's new Center for Space Technologies, or CSTx, is strengthening Texas' leadership in the space economy, supported by a $14.1 million Texas Space Commission grant.
The center, within the Rice Space Institute, brings together research, technology transfer and innovation, statewide partnerships, workforce develop more
Siemens and Battery-NY aim to strengthen U.S. battery production through digitalization with new pilot factory
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release:
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Siemens and Battery-NY aim to strengthen U.S. battery production through digitalization with new pilot factory
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* A standardized automation and data architecture will help create a scalable path from research into real-world battery manufacturing
* Siemens will help shape the IT/OT more
Startup Teragen Energy bets on fuel cells for data centers
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 9 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release:
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Startup Teragen Energy bets on fuel cells for data centers
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Teragen Energy, co-founded by CEO Ruofan Wang, PhD, EWMBA 25, Chief Commercial Officer Emerson Reiter, EMBA 24, and CTO Joshua Persky, just closed a $6 million pre-seed funding round. Teragen is developing advanced fuel cell systems to power data centers, advanced manufacturing, and other industries. In thi more
Student Success Center Open House Celebrates Connection, Resources, and Student Voice
BINGHAMTON, New York, Sept. 9 -- Broome Community College posted the following news:
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Student Success Center Open House Celebrates Connection, Resources, and Student Voice
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The Student Success Center kicked off the fall semester by welcoming students, faculty, and staff to its Open House on August 27 and 28. The event provided an opportunity for students to explore the center's resources, meet the staff who support them, and discover the many ways the Student Success Center can help th more
Suicide Prevention Initiative SAFEGUARD Intends to 'Connect Warfighters With Skills and Support They Need'
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 9 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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Suicide Prevention Initiative SAFEGUARD Intends to 'Connect Warfighters With Skills and Support They Need'
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In This Article
* SAFEGUARD designed to protect those at risk
* Enhancing suicide risk predictors in screening
* SAFEGUARD and military readiness
The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) in Bethesda, Maryland, published research Jan. 6, 2025, that showed mach more
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news:
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TEDxClevelandStateUniversity Speaker Profile: Christa Laser, J.D.
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As TEDxClevelandStateUniversity approaches, we'll profile each speaker who will take the stage at the event.
Meet Christa Laser.
Laser is a law professor, legal scholar and former scientist whose career spans science, intellectual property law and innovation policy. After transitioning fro more
The Conference Board Launches Climate Hub
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 -- The Conference Board issued the following news release:
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The Conference Board Launches Climate Hub
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From the rising toll of extreme weather to the evolving geopolitics of energy, issues related to the environment and climate volatility pose growing implications for business and the economy. The Conference Board's new Climate Hub brings together the organization's full portfolio of resources on these defining topics.
Launched today, the hub provides a 360-degree ap more
Thomas Smith Argued to "Scrap the Public School System," Opposed Government Regulation of AI, Backed Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Thomas Smith Argued to "Scrap the Public School System," Opposed Government Regulation of AI, Backed Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election
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New reporting from The Detroit News details more of Thomas Smith's extreme, disturbing record. Smith shared posts calling to "scrap the public school system" and abolish the Department of Education, backed "efforts to overturn the 2020 preside more
UA Little Rock Begins Second Century with Continued Enrollment Growth
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 9 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock Begins Second Century with Continued Enrollment Growth
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The University of Arkansas at Little Rock is starting its centennial year with continued enrollment growth, as preliminary fall 2026 figures show increases in both student headcount and credit hours.
After the 11th class day at UA Little Rock, undergraduate and graduate headcount is up 2% and 140 students for more
UCF FinTech-AI Lab Is Shaping AI Talent
ORLANDO, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF FinTech-AI Lab Is Shaping AI Talent
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#Highlights
* UCF's FinTech AI Lab transforms classroom learning into more than a year of hands-on research experience, equipping graduate students with the technical expertise, industry connections and problem-solving skills needed to lead in the rapidly evolving financial technology field.
* Through partnerships with global industry leaders such as E more
UNF receives Sloan Foundation grant to create generative AI tools to improve research software codes
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF receives Sloan Foundation grant to create generative AI tools to improve research software codes
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The University of North Florida has received a grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation to utilize AI to make the process for updating research software code faster and more reliable.
This is the first grant made to UNF by the Sloan Foundation, a prestigious not-for-profit grantmaking instit more
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business: Left Behind by Technology
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 9 (TNSjou) -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news:
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Left behind by technology
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* Older Americans may want to disconnect from technology, but they can't afford to as the economy and society become more digital.
* Not being digitally literate also makes it harder to stay connected to other people and avoid scams.
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When it comes to the digital world, a lot of older Americans take a pass, content to have little co more
Upcoming NCPA Events for Pharmacy Teams
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 9 [Category: Pharmaceuticals] -- The National Community Pharmacists Association issued the following news release:
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Upcoming NCPA Events for Pharmacy Teams
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. (Sept. 9, 2026) - The National Community Pharmacists Association is pleased to announce these upcoming online events for pharmacists and pharmacy team members:
* Sept. 9 - Growing Your Services Through Compounded BHRT, part of our NCPA Learning Hour series. As demand for personalized ca more
URochester and RIT lead national research effort to improve STEM student success
ROCHESTER, New York, Sept. 9 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news:
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URochester and RIT lead national research effort to improve STEM student success
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#A five-year NSF-funded project will examine how universities can better support low-income engineering and computer science students.
The University of Rochester's Warner School of Education & Human Development is leading a new national research collaboration with Rochester Institute of Technology's (RIT) Golisano Co more
USF President Limayem announces location, unveils plans for new Bellini College building
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF President Limayem announces location, unveils plans for new Bellini College building
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By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing
University of South Florida President Moez Limayem announced the location of the new Bellini College of Artificial Intelligence, Cybersecurity and Computing building and unveiled renderings of the future facility during his first fall address as USF's nint more
USF's newest first-year class raises the bar, setting records for high school GPA, SAT scores and National Merit Scholars
TAMPA, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF's newest first-year class raises the bar, setting records for high school GPA, SAT scores and National Merit Scholars
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By Paul Guzzo, University Communications & Marketing
The University of South Florida's newest class set records before they even stepped onto campus. It's the most academically accomplished first-year class in USF history, with record-high averages for high school GPA and SAT sc more
Vanderbilt Law Partners with AltaClaro to become the First Law School to Offer AI-Powered DepoSim to Students
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 9 -- Vanderbilt Law School posted the following news:
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Vanderbilt Law Partners with AltaClaro to become the First Law School to Offer AI-Powered DepoSim to Students
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Vanderbilt Law School is expanding its commitment to preparing students for the future of legal practice through a new partnership with leading experiential training company AltaClaro that will bring DepoSim, an AI-powered deposition simulation platform built in collaboration with Verbit, to stu more
We're Going to Pass 1.5 Degrees of Warming. Now What?
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 9 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release:
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We're Going to Pass 1.5 Degrees of Warming. Now What?
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In 2015, 195 countries convened at the United Nations (UN) Climate Change Conference in Paris and agreed that it was time to do something about the warming planet.
They signed the Paris Agreement, an international treaty committed to keeping global temperatures well below 2 degrees Celsius higher than before the indust more
Why Bascom Palmer's No. 1 U.S. News Ranking Matters for Patients
MIAMI, Florida, Sept. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Why Bascom Palmer's No. 1 U.S. News Ranking Matters for Patients
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Bascom Palmer Eye Institute leaders explain how academic medicine, research and emerging technologies are advancing care for patients with complex eye conditions.
Key Takeaways
* Bascom Palmer Eye Institute has been recognized as the nation's top ophthalmology program 25 times by U.S. News & World Report.
* Ins more
Why some organizations turn AI experiments into business value while others quietly fail
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Sept. 9 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology Sloan School of Management issued the following news release:
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Why some organizations turn AI experiments into business value while others quietly fail
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., September 9, 2026 -As organizations invest heavily in generative artificial intelligence, many leaders assume that expanding employee access to AI tools will naturally lead to transformative innovation. New research from MIT Sloan School of more
Wright State's Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps veterans turn ideas into businesses
KENT, Ohio, Sept. 9 -- Wright State University posted the following news:
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Wright State's Entrepreneurship Bootcamp helps veterans turn ideas into businesses
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Twenty veterans spent a week at Wright State learning the fundamentals of entrepreneurship. (Photos provided by Entrepreneurship Bootcamp for Veterans)
Veterans from across the region gathered at Wright State University to embark on a new mission -launching and growing a business.
The Reynolds and Reynolds Entrepreneurship Boot more
'North Star' of Defense Health Agency is data-driven to deliver decisive warfighter support
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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'North Star' of Defense Health Agency is data-driven to deliver decisive warfighter support
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To a cohort of emerging military healthcare leaders at the 2026 Tri-Service Chapters Annual Scientific Meeting, Defense Health Agency Director Navy Vice Adm. Darin K. Via positioned the agency as a source of "problem solvers and solution providers" to optimize combat support in generating and sustaining glo more
A 'triple Bear' gives back: Haas renames MFE Program for Gifford Fong
BERKELEY, California, Sept. 8 -- The University of California Haas School of Business posted the following news release:
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A 'triple Bear' gives back: Haas renames MFE Program for Gifford Fong
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* The top-ranked MFE program has been renamed the Fong Master of Financial Engineering Program.
* Gifford Fong has been a mainstay of the MFE Program, giving both financially and with his time.
* The gift will help set up the program for years to come.
The UC Berkeley Haas Master of Financi more
AI, poetry, and more: CLAS welcomes 2026-27 Ida Beam visiting professors
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Sept. 8 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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AI, poetry, and more: CLAS welcomes 2026-27 Ida Beam visiting professors
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The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will welcome five distinguished scholars and artists during the 2026-27 academic year through the Ida Cordelia Beam Distinguished Visiting Professorships Program.
Established in 1978-79 through a bequest from Ida Cordelia Beam of Vinton, I more
DAF accelerates joint C2 with AI, Space Force integration in latest DASH experiment
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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DAF accelerates joint C2 with AI, Space Force integration in latest DASH experiment
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In a fast-paced, two-week experiment, the Department of the Air Force continued to demonstrate that human-machine teaming, integrating artificial intelligence to handle heavy data processing so human operators can make faster and smarter decisions, can significantly accelerate the joint kill chain.
The lat more
DAF accelerates joint C2 with AI, Space Force integration in latest DASH experiment
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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DAF accelerates joint C2 with AI, Space Force integration in latest DASH experiment
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In a fast-paced, two-week experiment, the Department of the Air Force continued to demonstrate that human-machine teaming, integrating artificial intelligence to handle heavy data processing so human operators can make faster and smarter decisions, can significantly accelerate the joint kill chain more
Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute brings expertise on AI in education to global stages
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 8 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute brings expertise on AI in education to global stages
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Three members of Florida State University's Learning Systems Institute (LSI) will present at European conferences focusing on AI in education, reinforcing the institute as a leading force when it comes to AI in teaching and learning.
Rabieh Razzouk, director of LSI; Carrie Meyers, director of more
Greenwashing in stereo?: When benefit corporations get certified
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 8 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Greenwashing in stereo?: When benefit corporations get certified
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The term "benefit corporation" is becoming increasingly familiar as a label for companies with a hybrid commitment to the social good as well as profit-making. Interestingly, the term itself has taken on a hybrid meaning.
"Benefit corporation" is a legal structure recognized by most U.S. states, but the term is often used synonymously wit more
HHS Announces Key Leadership Selections at FDA to Promote Innovation, Reform, and National Health Priorities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Announces Key Leadership Selections at FDA to Promote Innovation, Reform, and National Health Priorities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -September 8, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services today announced the selection of four senior leaders at the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), strengthening the agency's leadership team as FDA advances its public health pillars more
How Animated Short 'Flicker' Came to Life at the Crossroads of Art and Science
SEATTLE, Washington, Sept. 10 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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How Animated Short 'Flicker' Came to Life at the Crossroads of Art and Science
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Flicker is a heartfelt short film produced by a resourceful team of passionate creators and scientists working together at Amazon MGM Studios.
Led by writer and director Cris Fudge, the team dared to explore how it could bring a deeply human story to life with the power of AI tools. In its creative journey, more
In Seattle, Senator Murray Spotlights Bills to Combat Child Labor, Wage Theft, and Strengthen Workers Rights in the Face of Trump's Anti-Worker Agenda
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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In Seattle, Senator Murray Spotlights Bills to Combat Child Labor, Wage Theft, and Strengthen Workers Rights in the Face of Trump's Anti-Worker Agenda
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Senator Murray secured $2 million for MLK Labor's Union Hiring Hall
ICYMI: Murray Introduces Legislation to Protect Kids as Child Labor Violations Surge and Trump Undermines Enforcement
ICYMI: Murray Reintroduces Bicameral Legislation to Combat more
Let's go U: Convocation opens Union's 232nd academic year
SCHENECTADY, New York, Sept. 8 -- Union College posted the following news:
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Let's go U: Convocation opens Union's 232nd academic year
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As chants of "Let's go U" filled a packed Memorial Chapel, Union officially kicked off its 232nd academic year with an hour-long ceremony Tuesday afternoon.
The athletic chants were a nod to a special guest on the dais, former Union men's hockey star Shayne Gostisbehere '15. Gostisbehere was back on campus to receive the Eliphalet Nott Medal. Establish more
Meet the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs Joining the StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Program
LA JOLLA, California, Sept. 8 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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Meet the Next Wave of Entrepreneurs Joining the StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator Program
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The StartBlue Ocean Enterprise Accelerator program at UC San Diego is welcoming its newest cohort of innovators ready to take their ocean-related ideas to the next level.
A partnership between Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Rady School of Management, this immersive program more
President Trump's executive order means faster access to VA healthcare, benefits than ever before
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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President Trump's executive order means faster access to VA healthcare, benefits than ever before
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WASHINGTON - President Donald J. Trump today signed an executive order that will reduce by weeks the average time it takes Veterans to secure Department of Veterans Affairs benefits.
The order, "Accelerating Access to Veterans' Benefits and Employment Opportunities," calls on VA and the Dep more
Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor
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To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses.
That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base policy, during a field more
Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor
RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Sept. 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Personnel Center posted the following news:
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Rebuilding Defense Industrial Base Requires Skilled Labor
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To remain competitive, the United States must rebuild its defense industrial base -the private sector companies that provide the military with hardware and munitions -and that means more than just facilities and businesses.
That was the message delivered by Michael Cadenazzi, the assistant secretary of war for industrial base polic more
Skills Intelligence for Talent Mobility
PHOENIX, Arizona, Sept. 8 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Skills Intelligence for Talent Mobility
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September 24 discussion will examine how employers can use AI-powered skills insights to identify workforce capabilities, support upskilling and create clearer pathways for internal mobility.
As employers navigate rapid workforce transformation and evolving skill requirements, University of Phoenix joins Jobs for the Future (JFF), VOA Northern Rockies, Oc more
Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Business
STORRS, Connecticut, Sept. 8 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Three New Faculty Members Join the School of Business
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The School of Business is welcoming three new faculty members this Fall, who bring expertise in accounting, entrepreneurship, and real-estate research.
"Hiring new business faculty is always exciting, because the nature of our field is to stay on the cutting-edge of innovation and its application in the real world,'' said Interim Dean Bob Day more
UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Sept. 8 -- The University of Arkansas Little Rock campus issued the following news:
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UA Little Rock to Bring Education and Industry Together at Workforce Summit
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Industry and higher education may not always speak the same language, but the University of Arkansas at Little Rock is bringing them to the same table.
On Sept. 24, leaders from education, industry, government, and workforce organizations will gather at the University of Arkansas at Little Rock for the more
Welcome Back--Fall 2026
NEW YORK, Sept. 8 -- The Columbia Law School posted the following news:
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Welcome Back--Fall 2026
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Dear members of the Columbia Law School community,
The start of the academic year brings something new for all of us-new modes of inquiry and learning, new perspectives to explore and understand, and new opportunities to connect with one another. Whether you are embarking on your first weeks of study or have been a member of this community for decades, you embody the spirit of discovery a more
Benedictine College: AI Symposium Asks - Will Technology Bring an Apocalypse or a Renaissance?
ATCHISON, Kansas, Sept. 6 -- Benedictine College issued the following news:
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AI Symposium Asks: Will Technology Bring an Apocalypse or a Renaissance?
"Be very afraid," or "Be not afraid"?
In the face of the artificial intelligence revolution, those were the options posed at the Symposium on Transforming Culture at Benedictine College in Atchison, Kansas, on September 4-5.
The Symposium, an annual conference at the college, gathers scholars, field professionals, religious, clergy, and s more
Texas Democratic Party: Greg Abbott's Latest Fumble - Texas Now Home to Ten Times More Data Centers Than College Football Stadiums
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 5 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Greg Abbott's Latest Fumble: Texas Now Home to Ten Times More Data Centers than College Football Stadiums
DALLAS, TX -- Happy game day, Texas!
It's probably no surprise that Texas is home to 60 college football stadiums - more than any other state in the nation. Under Greg Abbott, Texas is also now home to about 600 planned or operating data centers, with more emerging every month, according to new more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Stop Preparing Kids for Jobs, Teach Them to Build a Livelihood
DETROIT, Michigan, Sept. 4 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by entrepreneur-in-residence Jennie Jones:
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Stop Preparing Kids for Jobs. Teach Them to Build a Livelihood.
You are the CEO of your skillset.
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"Dance won't pay well. You should choose a real job."
"There aren't many jobs in the dance world, and it's really hard to get into. You should have a backup plan."
And my personal favorite: after I shared with my high school counselor that I pl more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Commission Without Commissioners - The U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12713) on Sept. 1, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton.
Here are excerpts:
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Commissioner Donald Palmer resigned from the U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) on April 30, 2026. On July 9, the remaining three members of the four-person commission were effectively removed from their positions. According to media reports and interviews with some more
Continuing Authorities Programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12635) on Sept. 1, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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Continuing Authorities Programs (CAPs) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can study and construct certain water resources projects of limited size, cost, scope, and complexity without project-specific congress more
Department of Justice Asks the Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of Federal Prohibition on Felons Possessing Firearms Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11170) by legislative attorney Dave S. Sidhu:
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The Department of Justice Asks the Supreme Court to Review Constitutionality of Federal Prohibition on Felons Possessing Firearms
Federal appeals courts disagree as to whether the federal ban on individuals convicted of felonies from possessing firearms - located at 18 U.S.C. Sec. 922(g)(1) and commonly known as the "fel more
Federal Legislation and Oversight of Law Enforcement Use of Automated License Plate Readers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12735) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea:
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Federal Legislation and Oversight of Law Enforcement Use of Automated License Plate Readers (ALPRs)
Law enforcement use of automated license plate readers (ALPRs) is relatively commonplace in many jurisdictions. Law enforcement agencies use ALPRs for a variety of proactive and reactive policing purposes, including gat more
FY2027 NDAA - Status of Legislative Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12704) on Sept. 1, 2026, by Congress and legislative process specialist Valerie Heitshusen and defense policy analyst Daniel M. Gettinger.
Here are excerpts:
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FY2027 NDAA: Status of Legislative Activity
On April 3, 2026, President Donald Trump submitted documentation supporting the President's FY2027 budget request, including proposed funding for the U.S. Department of Def more
Large Retirement Account Balances Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13303) on Sept. 1, 2026, by income security analyst Elizabeth A. Myers:
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Large Retirement Account Balances: An Overview
Congress has authorized tax advantages to encourage employers to offer retirement plans, such as defined contribution (DC) plans, and individuals to save for retirement through such plans, or through individual retirement accounts (IRAs). Contributions to more
Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings - Circuit Split Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11438) by legislative attorney Hillel R. Smith:
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Mandatory Detention During Removal Proceedings: Circuit Split
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) may arrest and detain aliens for immigration status violations that render them removable from the United States. While the agency generally has discretion to release aliens from custody during the pendency of their more
Overview of Assisted Living Facilities Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11544) by health and aging policy specialist Kirsten J. Colello.
Here are excerpts:
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Overview of Assisted Living Facilities
Assisted living is a term often applied to community-based residential settings that provide housing and meals (i.e., room and board), as well as long-term services and supports (LTSS), to older adults and individuals with disabilities. LTSS can incl more
State Marijuana Laws & the Dormant Commerce Clause Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11475) by legislative attorney David H. Carpenter:
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State Marijuana Laws and the Dormant Commerce Clause
Federal law classifies marijuana as a controlled substance under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA) and, thus, criminalizes many marijuana-related activities. Despite these federal prohibitions, a majority of U.S. states have adopted laws permitting certa more
Tariff Authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia & Iran Act of 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11474) by legislative attorney Christopher T. Zirpoli:
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Tariff Authorities in the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026
On August 7, 2026, the Senate passed the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 (the Sanctioning Act). In addition to authorizing various sanctions against the government of the Russian Federation and Russian i more
Trump Accounts & the U.S. Territories Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13305) on Sept. 1, 2026, by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott:
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Trump Accounts and the U.S. Territories
Trump Accounts are a new type of tax-deferred savings vehicle for the benefit of children, created by the 2025 reconciliation law (P.L. 119-21; also known as the One Big Beautiful Bill Act). Certain individuals can open Trump Accounts on behalf of qualifying child more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works - Primer & Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11810) on Sept. 1, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Nicole T. Carter and Anna E. Normand.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works: Primer and Resources
Congress plays a role in the nation's water resources development through authorization and appropriations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects and activities. USACE is an agenc more
U.S. Election Assistance Commission Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10981) on Sept. 1, 2026, by American national government analyst Karen L. Shanton:
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The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC): An Overview
The U.S. Election Assistance Commission (EAC) is an independent federal agency that is charged with helping election officials to improve the administration of elections and voters to participate in the electoral process. It was est more
U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element 2040 Initiative Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13276) by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Marine Corps Ground Combat Element 2040 Initiative
Introduction
In March 2020, the U.S. Marine Corps announced a major force design initiative it referred to as "Force Design 2030," now known as "Force Design." As part of this 10-year initiative, the Marines planned to redesign the serv more
United Nations Issues - Appointing the UN Secretary-General Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10454) on Sept. 1, 2026, by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield.
Here are excerpts:
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United Nations Issues: Appointing the UN Secretary-General
The 10th United Nations Secretary-General (UNSG) is expected to be appointed in late 2026. The UN Security Council and UN General Assembly are considering possible candidates as the second five-year term of curre more
National Infrastructure Bank - Proposals in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13304) by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett.
Here are excerpts:
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National Infrastructure Bank: Proposals in the 119th Congress
Introduction
The term infrastructure generally refers to long-lived, capital-intensive systems and facilities in the areas of transportation, energy, water, and telecommunications. Some broader definitions also include facilitie more
Retroactive Legislation - Primer for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11293) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe:
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Retroactive Legislation: A Primer for Congress
Black's Law Dictionary defines a retroactive law as a law "that looks backward or contemplates the past, affecting acts or facts that existed before the act came into effect." While Congress often considers legislation that would apply retroactively, the Constitution imposes som more
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13006) by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962
Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962, as amended (19 U.S.C. Sec.1862), allows the President to impose restrictions on goods imports or enter into negotiations with trading partners if the U.S. Secretary of Commerce determines, fo more
Social Security Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10426) by social policy analyst Emma K. Tatem:
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Social Security Overview
Old-Age, Survivors, and Disability Insurance - commonly referred to as Social Security - is a work-based federal insurance program authorized under Title II of the Social Security Act. It provides monthly cash benefits to workers and their families in the event the worker retires, dies, or experiences more
Two Years After SEC V. Jarkesy - Overview of Selected Appellate Decisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11473) by legislative attorneys Daniel T. Shedd and Wen W. Shen:
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Two Years After SEC v. Jarkesy: Overview of Selected Appellate Decisions
In 2024, the Supreme Court decided Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Jarkesy. The Court held that the Seventh Amendment - which provides a right to jury trial in common law actions - prohibits the SEC from imposing civil more
U.S.-Canada Relations - Current Tensions & Issues for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 3 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12734) by Peter J. Meyer, Latin American and Canadian affairs specialist.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Relations: Current Tensions and Issues for Congress
U.S.-Canada relations have sharply deteriorated under the second Trump Administration. After several decades of deepening integration, officials in both countries are reevaluating bilateral ties. Congress, which histo more
AI Investments & Potential Government Stakes in Private AI Firms Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13301) on Aug. 28, 2026, by financial economics specialist Eva Su.
Here are excerpts:
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AI Investments and Potential Government Stakes in Private AI Firms
The rapid build-out of artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and capacity has prompted policy inquiries relating to (1) the significance of AI investments, (2) the potential impact of AI on the economy and society, more
Constitution Day & Citizenship Day Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R48174) by senior knowledge management librarian Kelly M. Hoffman:
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Constitution Day and Citizenship Day: Fact Sheet
Contents
Introduction ... 1
Background ... 1
Legislation ... 2
Related CRS Products ... 2
Selected Congressional Statements and Remarks ... 3
Selected Presidential Proclamations and Remarks ... 3
Government Resources ... 4
Contacts
Author Information ... more
Continuing Authorities Programs of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12635) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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Continuing Authorities Programs (CAPs) of the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) can study and construct certain water resources projects of limited size, cost, scope, and complexity without project-specific congress more
FEMA Review Council Recommendations for the National Flood Insurance Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13302) on Aug. 28, 2026, by Diane P. Horn, flood insurance and emergency management specialist:
Here are excerpts:
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FEMA Review Council Recommendations for the National Flood Insurance Program
Executive Order (EO) 14180 established the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council (FRC) in January 2025 to evaluate FEMA's future role in federal emergency manage more
Great American Outdoors Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12888) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Carol Hardy Vincent and Laura B. Comay:
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The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA): Frequently Asked Questions
What Is the Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA)?
The Great American Outdoors Act (GAOA; P.L. 116-152) established in the U.S. Treasury a new fund - the National Parks and Public Land Legacy Restoration more
Immigration Enforcement Fines for Immigrants With Final Removal Orders Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12733) by immigration policy specialists Holly Straut and Audrey Singer:
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Immigration Enforcement Fines for Immigrants with Final Removal Orders
According to a press release from the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), foreign nationals (aliens) who have been ordered removed from the United States and have not left the country have been issued fines, which in some cases more
Introduction to Financial Services - The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10031) on Aug. 28, 2026, by financial economics specialist Karl E. Schneider and legislative attorney David H. Carpenter:
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Introduction to Financial Services: The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB)
In 2010, through enactment of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank; P.L. 111-203), Congress established the CFPB to implement and e more
Public Service Loan Forgiveness - Recent Legal Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11472) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff:
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness: Recent Legal Developments
For nearly 20 years, Section 455(m) of the Higher Education Act of 1965 (HEA), as amended, has authorized a benefit for borrowers of federal Direct Loan program student loans commonly known as Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF). First established by the College more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offs more
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works - Primer & Resources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11810) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialists Anna E. Normand and Nicole T. Carter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Civil Works: Primer and Resources
Congress plays a role in the nation's water resources development through authorization and appropriations of U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) projects and activities. USACE is an agenc more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) on Aug. 28, 2026, by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti:
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U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments
In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with more
U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine Since 2022 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12040).
The white paper is written by security assistance, security cooperation and global arms trade analyst Christina L. Arabia and Russian and European affairs specialists Andrew S. Bowen and Cory Welt:
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U.S. Security Assistance to Ukraine Since 2022
The United States has cooperated with European governments, the European Union (EU), NATO, and others to provide increas more
U.S.-Canada Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Sept. 1 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12595) on Aug. 28, 2026, by international trade and finance analyst Kyla H. Kitamura.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-Canada Trade Relations
The United States and Canada have one of the largest bilateral trade relationships in the world, including highly integrated energy and automotive markets. Since 1989, U.S.-Canada trade has been governed by the U.S.-Canada Free Trade Agreem more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
A. O. Smith Urges DOE to Incorporate Market Failures and Uncertainty Analysis in Energy Conservation Standards Review
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 8, 2026
Mr. Peter Cochran
Deputy Assistant General Counsel
Office of the General Counsel
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585
Email: ASmethodreview2022OT0004@ee.doe.gov
Reg Site: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EERE-2022-BT-OT-0004-0001
RE: A. O. Smith comments more
New York State Opposes HUD Proposal for Additional Financial Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
40 North Pearl Street, Albany, NY 12243-0001 |
otda.ny.gov
KATHY HOCHUL
Governor
BARBARA C. GUINN
Commissioner
RAJNI CHAWLA
Executive Deputy Commissioner
September 8th, 2026
Min Guo
Management and Program Analyst
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington DC 20410
Re: N more
1Day Sooner Urges HHS to Establish Safe Harbor Protecting Full Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 7
August 20, 2026
T. March Bell
Inspector General
Office of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov
Re: Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary In more
22 Environmental Groups Urge Forest Service to Extend Public Comment Period and Hold National Hearings on Roadless Rule Rescission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
AFGE Local 704 * Athens County's Future Action Network (ACFAN, Ohio) * Bird Conservation Network * Central Illinois Healthy Community Alliance * Climate Reality Project Chicago Metro Chapter * Eco-Justice Collaborative * Environment Michigan * Environmental Law & Policy Center * Faith in Place * Fox Valley Citizens for Peac more
3 Pipeline Industry Groups Urge PHMSA to Limit Unrelated Conditions in Special Permits
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BEFORE THE
UNITED STATES DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
PIPELINE AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS SAFETY ADMINISTRATION
WASHINGTON, D.C.
Pipeline Safety: Rationalize )
Docket No. PHMSA-2025-0135
Special Permit Conditions )
RIN: 2137-AF81
COMMENTS ON
PIPELINE SAFETY: JOINT MEETING OF THE GAS PIPELINE ADVISORY COMMITTEE AND more
Advanced Medical Technology Association Urges HHS to Establish Formal Safe Harbor for Clinical Trial Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Honorable Thomas March Bell
Office of Inspector General
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: OIG-2602-N
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: OIG-2602-N: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for
Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback more
Airlines for America Urges FAA to Finalize Preemption of State Meal and Rest Break Laws for Flightcrews and Flight Attendants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
FEDERAL AVIATION ADMINISTRATION WASHINGTON, D.C.:
In the matter of
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Preempting Duty and Rest Requirements : Docket No. FAA-2026-6739
Communications with respect to this document should be sent to:
Douglas K. Mullen Senior Vice President and Chief Le more
American Antitrust Institute Urges FTC to Publish Supplemental Analysis and Reopen Comment Period on Caremark Settlement
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 4, 2026
Federal Trade Commission
Office of the Secretary
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Mail Stop H-144 (Annex I)
Washington, DC 20580
Re: In the Matter of Caremark Rx, Zinc Health Services, et al. (Dkt. No. 9437)
To Whom It May Concern:
The American Antitrust Institute (AAI) respectfully submits the more
American Economic Liberties Project Urges FAA to Halt Preemption of State Meal and Rest Break Standards
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Before the Federal Aviation Administration
Response to NPRM on Digital Advertising
Docket ID FAA-2026-6739-0001
Written Comments from the American Economic Liberties Project
September 4, 2026
Hon. Bryan Bedford
Administrator, Federal Aviation Administration
800 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20591
Re: Notic more
ATA Action Urges CMS to Withdraw Restrictive Remote Patient Monitoring Proposals
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, D.C. 20201
RE: ATA Action Comments in Response to the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P); Medicare and Medic more
Avid Core LLC Urges SBA to Recalibrate Size Standard Methodology Beyond Non-Dominance to Prevent Market Distortions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Avid Core, LLC Comments on SBA's 2026 Revised Size Standards Methodology Docket No. SBA-2026-0265
Small Business Size Standards: Revised Size Standards Methodology
91 Fed. Reg. 54096 (August 20, 2026)
Avid Core, LLC appreciates the opportunity to comment on the U.S. Small Business Administration's proposed 2026 Revised S more
Berkadia Managing Director Strachan Supports HUD Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To Whom It May Concern:
I strongly support HUD's goal of reducing flood risk and improving the resilience of federally assisted and insured housing. Protecting residents, safeguarding federal investments, and encouraging responsible development in flood-prone areas are important objectives. However, based on my experience, more
Beyond Pesticides Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Residue Limits and Enact Zero Tolerances Across Food Commodities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Office of Pesticide Programs
Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20460-0001
Re: Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Bifenthrin [EPA-HQ-OPP-2023-0555]; Pesticide Tolerance; Exemptions, Petitions, Revocations, etc.: Chlormequat Chloride [EPA- more
Blood Cancer United Urges HHS to Establish Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Participant Travel and Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
T. March Bell, Inspector General
US Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
Re: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP (HHSIG-2026-0034)
Dear Inspector Gener more
Connected Health Initiative Urges CMS to Withdraw Restrictive Remote Monitoring Proposals and Reclassify Software as a Medical Device as Direct Practice Expense
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-8016
RE: Comments of the Connected Health Initiative on the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services' Medicare and M more
Council of State Community Development Agencies Urges OMB to Disapprove Proposed Information Collection for HUD Unified Grants System
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Striving to Build Better Communities 630 Eye Street, N W, Washington, DC 2001
T: (202) 293-5820 W: www.coscda.org
September 8, 2026
Min Guo, Management and Program Analyst Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW Washington, DC 20410
RE: Docket No. FR-7093-N-06; OMB Control No.: 2525-NEW 60-Day Noti more
Emerald Horizon Urges Maritime Administration to Prioritize Liability Architecture and Port Acceptance Regimes Over Technology Selection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC VERSION -- SUBMISSION FOR THE DOCKET
Response to Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable SystemCentric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deployment in the Marine Transportation System
Docket No. MARAD-2026-0729 . 91 FR 24961 (May 7, 2026)
1. Summary of Response
Emerald Horizon welcomes MARAD more
Fearless CEO Dzirasa Backs SBA Expansion of Size Ceilings but Warns Middle Market Relief Risks Cannibalizing Smaller Entrants
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 15, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
RE: Comment on Proposed Rule, Small Business Size Standards: Support for the Direction, with Recommendations on more
FID Governance LLC Urges FTC to Overhaul Paperwork Reduction Act Burden Estimates for Safeguards Rule Notification Events
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Public Comment for FTC Docket FTC-2026-1222-0001
To: Federal Trade Commission, Office of the Secretary
Docket ID: FTC-2026-1222-0001 (Federal Register / Vol. 91, No. 163, August 25, 2026) Subject: Public Comment on Proposed Extension of Information Collection Requirements under the Paperwork Reduction Act (Standards for S more
Fredrick Oak Consulting Urges SBA to Scale Back Management Consulting Size Standard to Preserve Set-Aside Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 3, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small Business Size Standards, Proposed Rule, RIN 3245-AI67, Docket No. SBA-2026-0199, 91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (Au more
ImpactSphere Clinical Urges HHS to Establish Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Participant and Caregiver Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
330 Independence Ave, SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: OIG - Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP more
Interra Health Urges FTC to Expand Proposed Consent Decree to Protect Point of Prescribing Transparency Tools
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
interrahealth.com
September 4, 2026
The Honorable Andrew N. Ferguson
Chairman
Federal Trade Commission
600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20580
RE: Caremark; Docket No. 9437
Dear Chairman Ferguson:
We write regarding the Federal Trade Commission's ("FTC's") proposed consent decree In the Matter of Caremark more
Johnson & Johnson Urges HHS to Clarify Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Johnson & Johnson Services Inc.
1350 I (Eye) Street, NW, Suite 1210
Washington, DC 20005 USA
T +1 202 589 1000 ccartwr@its.jnj.com
jnj.com
August 19, 2026
Office of Inspector General U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 330 Independence Avenue SW Washington, DC 20201
RE: J&J Response to Department of Heal more
KeyBank National Association Supports HUD Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW
Washington, DC 20410
Re: HUD-2026-1090 - Proposed Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Requirements
To Whom It May Concern:
KeyBank National Association (KeyBank) appreciates the opportun more
Lupus Foundation Urges HHS to Establish Clinical Trial Safe Harbor
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Office of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20210
RE: Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP (RIN 0936-AA16; File Code OIG-2602-N)
Dear Sir or Madam:
The Lupus Fou more
Minnesota Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Urges CMS to Mitigate Payment Reductions and Eliminate Ambulatory Specialty Model
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Andrew Will, MD
Twin Cities Pain Clinic
7235 Ohms Lane
Edina, MN 55439
Andrew.will@tcpain.com [612] 991-9433
August 31st, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator, Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016, Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
R more
Mission Innovation Consulting Urges SBA to Halt Size Standard Hikes in Federal IT and Adopt Tiered Set-Aside Framework
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comment of Mission Innovation Consulting on Docket SBA-2026-0199 (Small Business Size Standards, RIN 3245-AI67) and Docket SBA-2026-0265 (Revised Size Standards Methodology)
Submitted via regulations.gov, September 2026
Mission Innovation Consulting, UEI VMYYRFHKG8S3. Don Smith, Founder and President
1. Standing and stak more
Mortgage Bankers Association Supports HUD Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
September 8, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
The Mortgage Bankers Association ("MBA") appreciates the opportunity to comment on the Department of Housing and Urban Development's ("HUD") proposal to r more
Multi-Regional Clinical Trials Center Urges HHS to Establish Dedicated Safe Harbor for Clinical Trial Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
Office of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
August 23, 2026
Re: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and more
New York Proton Center Urges CMS to Abandon Premature National Pricing for Proton Beam Therapy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Blvd
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician Fee Schedule and Other Changes to Part B Payment and Coverage more
Parkinson's Foundation Urges HHS to Clarify Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Reimbursements
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
330 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20201
RE: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP [RIN 0936-AA16]
An estima more
Poole Fire Protection Urges SBA to Scale Back Proposed Engineering Services Size Standard Increase
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Sept. 2, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Small Business Size Standards RIN 3245-AI67 Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
Dear Mr. Lambert:
Poole Fire Protection ap more
Prolific Visions Urges SBA to Preserve Microbusiness Access Amid Proposed Size Standard Expansions
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Prolific Visions, LLC.
Empowering Visionaries, Executing Success
Page | 1
Prolific Visions, LLC.
September 4, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
RE: Comments on Proposed Rule - Small Business Size Standards
more
Research!America Urges HHS to Establish Broad Safe Harbors for Clinical Trial Participant Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1
August 24, 2026
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
330 Independence Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20201
Re: Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP;
File Code OIG-2602-N
Submitted via Regulations.g more
Stemilt Growers Urges Inclusion of Chitosan on National Organic List to Enhance Disease Management
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Corporate Office
P.O. Box 2779
Sales Office
(509) 663-1451
Wenatchee, WA
(509) 662-9667
98807-2779
www.stemilt.com
1 September 2026
National Organic Standards Board
USDA-AMS-NOP
1400 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20250-0268
Re: Support for the Petition to Add Chitosan to the National List for Disease Co more
TimeDoc Health Urges CMS to Abandon Direct Employment Mandates for Remote Patient Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
From: Aqil Chishty, Chief Executive Officer, TimeDoc Health
Re: Comments on CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1807-P)
Date: September 12, 2026
Executive Summary
TimeDoc Health is a technology-enabled care management company partnering with FQHCs, physician practices, and health systems to delive more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Traveling2Gratitude Travel Agency LLC
Columbus, Georgia
alexandra@t2gtravels.com | t2gtravels.com
September 4, 2026
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator, Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code 6530
Washington, DC 20416
Submitted el more
United Wholesale Mortgage Backs HUD Rescission of Federal Flood Risk Management Standard Elevation Mandates
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HUD Proposed Rule: Floodplain Management and Federal Flood Risk Management Standard
Docket FR-6527-P-01
Date September 4, 2026
Regulations Division
Office of General Counsel
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
451 7th Street SW, Room 10276
Washington, DC 20410-0500
Re: Rescission of Floodplain Managemen more
University of Washington Vice Provost for Research Ostendorf Urges Clarification of Federal Fraud Laws to Facilitate Clinical Trial Participant Support
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
The Honorable T. March Bell
Inspector General
O7ice of Inspector General
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Re: Medicare and State Health Care Programs: Fraud and Abuse; Request for
Information Rega more
WCG Clinical Urges HHS to Promulgate Dedicated Safe Harbor and Civil Monetary Penalty Exception for Trial Remuneration
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
WCG Clinical, Inc.
August 24, 2026
Office of Inspector General
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: Christina Hinkle
Re: File Code OIG-2602-N
Re: Request for Information Regarding the Federal Anti-Kickback Statute and Beneficiary Inducements CMP - Remuneration to Clinical Trial Participants (RIN 0936-AA1 more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Petroleum Institute: Why the Global Natural Gas Squeeze Looks Different in America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following news release:
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Why the Global Natural Gas Squeeze Looks Different in America
Global energy markets remain under pressure amid continued disruption in the Middle East. Oil and fuel markets remain tight, and natural gas supplies in importing countries are increasingly coming into focus.
Europe is heading toward winter with unusually low natural gas inventories after disruption in the Strait of Hormuz took a sign more
As Oil Hits $100 a Barrel, Heinrich Details How Trump's War in Iran Will Continue to Harm Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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As Oil Hits $100 a Barrel, Heinrich Details How Trump's War in Iran Will Continue to Harm Working Families
Report outlines how Trump's war in Iran continues to strain the United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve, threatening to further hike gasoline prices
WASHINGTON -- Today, U.S. Senator Martin more
Common Defense Endorses Congresswoman Sara Jacobs for U.S. House in California's 51st Congressional District
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Common Defense, an organization of veterans and military families, issued the following news on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Common Defense Endorses Congresswoman Sara Jacobs for U.S. House in California's 51st Congressional District
Washington, D.C. -- Today, Common Defense, a grassroots organization of veterans and military families, announced its endorsement of Congresswoman Sara Jacobs for reelection to the U.S. House of Representatives.
Jose Vasquez, U.S. Army veteran an more
CSIS Issues Commentary: European Front in Commercial Data Exploitation
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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The European Front in Commercial Data Exploitation
Commentary by Justin Sherman
Published September 8, 2026
Germany's main domestic intelligence agency, the BfV, published an advisory several weeks ago warning German defense and security companies of heightened risks of Russian espionage, sabotage, and attack. Part of the list warned about potential Russian exploitation of comme more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Middle East at a 'Hinge Moment'
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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The Middle East at a "Hinge Moment"
Commentary by Mona Yacoubian
Published September 9, 2026
Part of the Middle East Program's Middle East Futures Project, this Commentary series will analyze the Middle East's current period of disequilibrium, explore future scenarios for the region, and identify potential pathways forward.
The old is dying and the new cannot be born; in this i more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Satellite Imagery Analysis Reveals an Uptick in 2026 Construction Activity at Pickaxe Mountain
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary:
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New Satellite Imagery Analysis Reveals an Uptick in 2026 Construction Activity at Pickaxe Mountain
Commentary by Joseph Rodgers, Douglas Comstock, and Joseph S. Bermudez Jr.
Published September 9, 2026
On July 21, President Trump signaled that the United States was escalating strikes against Iran and that the conflict was entering a new phase. Speaking from the Oval Office, the more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Scandal-Plagued, Toxic, & Out of Touch - What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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SCANDAL-PLAGUED, TOXIC, & OUT OF TOUCH: What to Know About GOP Senate Candidates at Republicans' Midterm Convention
With less than two months to go until the midterm elections, GOP Senate candidates gather in Dallas to double down on their toxic, price-spiking record
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DSCC Communications Director Maeve Coyle: "Senate Republicans are running a slate of deeply flawed candidates who a more
DNC: Global Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel for First Time Since July
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Global Oil Prices Hit $100 a Barrel for First Time Since July
As Donald Trump and Republicans gather for their so-called midterm convention in Dallas today, the global oil price hit $100 a barrel for the first time since July.
Trump, JD Vance, and Republicans led America into a war with Iran that continues to drag toward the seven-month mark with no end in sight. Everyday Amer more
DNC: ICYMI - On Day One of RNC Convention, National and Texas Democrats Blast Trump and Republicans' Failure to Help Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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ICYMI: On Day One of RNC Convention, National and Texas Democrats Blast Trump and Republicans' Failure to Help Working Families
Today, Texas Democrats, along with local and national Democratic leaders, hosted a press conference on the first day of the RNC midterm convention with Texas Democratic Party Chair Kendall Scudder and Illinois Governor JB Pritzker to highlight Donald Tr more
DNC: Republicans Flee From "Trump-A-Palooza" as Trump's Approval Ratings Sink to Historic Lows
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Republicans Flee From "Trump-A-Palooza" as Trump's Approval Ratings Sink to Historic Lows
Donald Trump and Republicans are desperately trying to salvage their chances in the midterm elections, as Trump's approval ratings sink to historic lows. Americans strongly disapprove of Trump and his agenda -- and even Trump's own supporters are desperately trying to distance themselves fr more
DNC: Trump's Reckless Trade War Has Wrecked the Economy
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Trump's Reckless Trade War Has Wrecked the Economy
Donald Trump waged a reckless trade war that sent the economy into a tailspin and hiked prices for families, farmers, and small business owners -- and he continues to double down.
Just recently, Trump waged a new trade war with Canada, drawing bipartisan backlash even from Republican lawmakers who conceded Trump's policies wil more
European Policy Centre Issues Commentary: Why Modi Wants Putin to End the Ukraine War
BRUSSELS, Belgium, Sept. 10 -- The European Policy Centre issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, by media outreach executive Rajnish Singh:
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Why Modi Wants Putin to End the Ukraine War
Modi is not turning against Russia. He is trying to protect India's strategic autonomy.
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When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi stood alongside Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan, and told him to "move from an endles more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to National Interest: How Donald Trump Can Salvage a Diplomatic Win in Ukraine
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Sept. 8, 2026, by senior fellow Ludovic Hood to National Interest:
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How Donald Trump Can Salvage a Diplomatic Win in Ukraine
Negotiating with Russia works when in a position of strength. President Donald Trump may finally be in that position.
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Two million dead and wounded. That is the staggering human toll as th more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to National Interest: What the U.S. Gets Wrong About Oman
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Sept. 9, 2026, by senior fellow Luke Coffey to National Interest:
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What the U.S. Gets Wrong about Oman
Omani neutrality stems from the country's unique geography and history, and it is, in fact, incredibly useful for US diplomacy.
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There have been many geopolitical consequences resulting from the war with Iran, more
ICYMI: DNC Chair Ken Martin in Houston Chronicle - In 2024, Republicans Promised To 'Make America Affordable Again.' Well... It's 2026.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 10 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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ICYMI: DNC Chair Ken Martin in Houston Chronicle: In 2024, Republicans Promised To 'Make America Affordable Again.' Well... It's 2026.
Key Point: "With less than 60 days until Election Day, Republicans are putting on a dog-and-pony show to massage Trump's fragile ego while Democrats are out on the campaign trail, registering new voters, talking to voters, listening to their conc more
Mich. Democratic Party: Price Hike Mike Rogers Is In A "Politically Risky" Position As He Backs Trump's Reckless Trade War With Canada [POLITICO]
LANSING, Michigan, Sept. 10 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Price Hike Mike Rogers Is In A "Politically Risky" Position As He Backs Trump's Reckless Trade War With Canada [POLITICO]
LANSING -- Price Hike Mike Rogers is under fire for calling Donald Trump's tariffs "masterful" and "an absolute win" even as costs skyrocket across Michigan and threaten manufacturing jobs across the state - a "politically risky" position as the trade war with Canada is sl more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: James Fearon to Co-Lead the Center for International Security and Cooperation
STANFORD, California, Sept. 10 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news:
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James Fearon to Co-Lead the Center for International Security and Cooperation
Fearon, a senior fellow at the Freeman Spogli Institute, will succeed Scott Sagan, who has served in the role since 2021.
Melissa Morgan
The Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies (FSI) is pleased to announce that James Fearon will serve as the next co-director of th more
U.N. Human Rights Council: Turk Says "Deafening Silence" for Suffering Afghans, Urges Renewed Pressure
GENEVA, Switzerland, Sept. 10 -- The United Nations Human Rights Council issued the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Turk says "deafening silence" for suffering Afghans, urges renewed pressure
GENEVA - UN Human Rights Chief Volker Turk today decried a raft of oppressive restrictions imposed in Afghanistan, in particular against girls and women, and called for renewed efforts to press the de facto authorities to comply with the country's obligations under international law.
"Tod more
Afghanistan: Families in free-fall, abandoned and ignored
OSLO, Norway, Sept. 9 [Category: International] -- The Norwegian Refugee Council issued the following news release:
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Afghanistan: Families in free-fall, abandoned and ignored
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While Afghanistan was at the centre of the international community's attention before August 2021, it has since faded from the global agenda. NATO countries have withdrawn leaving millions of vulnerable Afghans to face deepening humanitarian needs with scarce international attention and support.
"This is my fift more
As Oil Hits $100 a Barrel, Heinrich Details How Trump's War in Iran Will Continue to Harm Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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As Oil Hits $100 a Barrel, Heinrich Details How Trump's War in Iran Will Continue to Harm Working Families
Report outlines how Trump's war in Iran continues to strain the United States' Strategic Petroleum Reserve, threatening to further hike gasoline prices
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Today, U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, relea more
Benched: The Rising Cost of Following Sports in America
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release:
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Benched: The Rising Cost of Following Sports in America
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Ahead of NFL kickoff, new research finds watching on streaming will run fans close to $3,000 in subscriptions and tailgating staples are up over 10% from last year
As summer winds down and football season kicks off, fans staking out their spots for stadium tailgates and stocking more
CODEPINK Statement: Marking 25 Years of the Global War of Terror
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 9 -- CodePink, a grassroots peace and social justice movement working to end U.S.-funded wars and occupations, to challenge militarism globally, posted the following news release:
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CODEPINK Statement: Marking 25 Years of the Global War of Terror
Twenty-five years ago, in the ashes of the September 11th attacks, the United States launched what it called the "Global War on Terror." While the country was afraid and vulnerable, neoconservatives in the Bush admi more
CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, OVER 250 CURRENT & FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE SUPREME COURT TO BLOCK TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING MAIL VOTING
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Pat Ryan, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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CONGRESSMAN PAT RYAN, OVER 250 CURRENT & FORMER MEMBERS OF CONGRESS URGE SUPREME COURT TO BLOCK TRUMP'S EXECUTIVE ORDER LIMITING MAIL VOTING
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Congressman Pat Ryan, Over 250 Current & Former Members of Congress Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump's Executive Order Limiting Mail Voting
The group includes both Democratic and Republican lawmakers from the House and Senate
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Pat more
Gillibrand Statement On Oil Prices Hitting $100 A Barrel Amid Trump's Continued Failures In Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Gillibrand Statement On Oil Prices Hitting $100 A Barrel Amid Trump's Continued Failures In Iran
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Today, in response to reports that Trump's war in Iran has again spiked oil prices to $100 a barrel and has left 18 U.S. service members dead and 820 wounded so far, U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement:
"Trump's reckless war in Iran continues to hit devastating new more
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Hickenlooper Visits Southeast Colorado, Highlights Water, Housing, Veterans' Care, Healthcare
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COLORADO - In case you missed it, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper visited Hasty, La Junta, Pueblo, Limon, and Lamar to meet with Coloradans and discuss top-of-mind issues.
Hickenlooper stopped by the John Martin Reservoir to receive an update on the progress of the Arkansas Valley Conduit (A more
Lawyers for Lawyers, 16 Co-signers Issue Letter to UN Human Rights Council
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands, Sept. 9 (TNSletter) -- Lawyers for Lawyers issued the following letter with 16 co-signers to the UN Human Rights Council:
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4 September 2026
To Permanent Representatives of Member and Observer States of the UN Human Rights Council Excellency,
We, the undersigned organisations, urge your delegation to support the renewal of the mandate of the Special Rapporteur on the situation of human rights in the Russian Federation during the 63rd session of the United Nati more
Lebanon/Israel: Hezbollah's Use of Cluster Munitions
NEW YORK, Sept. 9 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following news:
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Lebanon/Israel: Hezbollah's Use of Cluster Munitions
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(Beirut, September 9, 2026) - Hezbollah unlawfully fired widely banned cluster munitions into a town in northern Israel on March 4, 2026, and again on March 15, Human Rights Watch said today.
The attacks, neither of which caused civilian casualties, took place during a major escalation in the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah beginnin more
National Retail Federation: Import Cargo's Peak Season Not Over Yet
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSrep) -- The National Retail Federation posted the following news release on Sept. 9, 2026:
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Import Cargo's Peak Season Not Over Yet
This year's extended peak season is continuing, with a final bump expected this month that could push September just over the line to be the busiest month of the year for import volume at the nation's major container ports, according to the Global Port Tracker report released today by the National Retail Federation and Hackett Associa more
Rosen Joins Colleagues to Demand Hearing on Strain on Troops from Extended War in Iran
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release:
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Rosen Joins Colleagues to Demand Hearing on Strain on Troops from Extended War in Iran
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U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined her Democratic colleagues on the U.S. Senate Armed Services Committee in urging Committee Chairman Wicker to hold a hearing to investigate the Trump Administration's failures to support our servicemembers who are carrying out indefinite extended deployments in Donald Trump's more
SCHNEIDER, GOLDMAN LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT URGING SECRETARIES RUBIO AND BESSENT TO PREVENT FURTHER MIDDLE EASTERN INSTABILITY BY PROTECTING THE WEST BANK ECONOMY
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER, GOLDMAN LEAD BIPARTISAN EFFORT URGING SECRETARIES RUBIO AND BESSENT TO PREVENT FURTHER MIDDLE EASTERN INSTABILITY BY PROTECTING THE WEST BANK ECONOMY
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LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) along with Congressman Craig Goldman (TX-12), Co-Chairs of the Abraham Accords Caucus, led a bipartisan group of colleagues to urge Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secre more
Thomas Smith Argued to "Scrap the Public School System," Opposed Government Regulation of AI, Backed Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Thomas Smith Argued to "Scrap the Public School System," Opposed Government Regulation of AI, Backed Efforts to Overturn the 2020 Election
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New reporting from The Detroit News details more of Thomas Smith's extreme, disturbing record. Smith shared posts calling to "scrap the public school system" and abolish the Department of Education, backed "efforts to overturn the 2020 preside more
USGS Estimates 13.3 Billion Barrels of Undiscovered Oil in Central Arabian Peninsula
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Fact Sheet 2026-3025, 'Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Oil and Gas Resources in the Central Arabian Peninsula, 2026,' by the Central Arabian Peninsula Assessment Team: Christopher J. Schenk, Tracey J. Mercier, Phuong A. Le, Andrea D. Cicero, Sarah E. Gelman, Jane S. Hearon, Benjamin G. Johnson, Jenny H. Lagesse and Heidi M. Leathers-Miller. Issued in August 2026, the assessment estimates mean undiscovered, technically rec more
USGS Estimates 218 Trillion Cubic Feet of Undiscovered Gas in Central Asian Basins
WASHINGTON, Sept. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey issued Fact Sheet 2026-3024, 'Assessment of Undiscovered Conventional Oil and Gas Resources in the Amu Darya Basin and Afghan-Tajik Basin Provinces of Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Tajikistan, Afghanistan, and Iran, 2026,' by the Amu Darya Basin and Afghan-Tajik Basin Provinces Assessment Team: Christopher J. Schenk, Tracey J. Mercier, Phuong A. Le, Andrea D. Cicero, Sarah E. Gelman, Jane S. Hearon, Benjamin G. Johnson, Jenny H. Lagesse and more
New Study: Ethanol Holding Down Gasoline Prices During Iran Conflict
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Energy] -- The Renewable Fuels Association posted the following news release:
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New Study: Ethanol Holding Down Gasoline Prices During Iran Conflict
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Blending ethanol into the nation's fuel supply has helped to substantially lower gasoline prices during the ongoing Iran conflict, a new study for the Renewable Fuels Association shows. Prepared by George Hoekstra, a 35-year veteran of the petroleum refining industry, the study concludes that the average E10 more
Republicans' Cost-of-Living Crisis is Tearing Texas Families Apart
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Republicans' Cost-of-Living Crisis is Tearing Texas Families Apart
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"Absolutely, I regret voting for Trump... It seems like every day there's something going on."
Higher gas prices, higher grocery bills, and fewer customers are throwing South Texas' economy into free fall and forcing workers to leave South Texas in order to afford their day to day lives.
From small business own more
Senate Majority PAC Statement on Chris Pappas Winning the New Hampshire Senate Democratic Primary
WASHINGTON, Sept. 8 [Category: Political] -- Senate Majority PAC, an organization that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, posted the following news release:
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Senate Majority PAC Statement on Chris Pappas Winning the New Hampshire Senate Democratic Primary
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Senate Majority PAC Spokesperson Lauren French issued the following statem more
