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Survey: Surging Healthcare Costs Spur Price Transparency
MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release:
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SURVEY: Surging Healthcare Costs Spur Price Transparency
High medical costs fuel employer support for transparency reforms
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An overwhelming number of Wisconsin employers reported increased health care costs, highlighting widespread concern about affordability across the state, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) - the combined manufacturers' association and state chamber of commerce - conducts the survey twice a year
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MADISON, Wisconsin, June 19 (TNSrpt) -- Wisconsin Manufacturers and Commerce issued the following news release:
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SURVEY: Surging Healthcare Costs Spur Price Transparency
High medical costs fuel employer support for transparency reforms
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An overwhelming number of Wisconsin employers reported increased health care costs, highlighting widespread concern about affordability across the state, according to the latest Wisconsin Employer Survey. Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce (WMC) - the combined manufacturers' association and state chamber of commerce - conducts the survey twice a yearto gauge top issues facing the state's business climate and economy.
Nearly all respondents (96 percent) reported offering healthcare benefits to employees. Among those with employer-sponsored plans, 93 percent experienced an increase in health care costs in 2026, while just one percent reported a decrease. When asked to list the factors that contributed to their company's healthcare cost increases, 88 percent of respondents said, "higher costs from providers" and 51 percent said, "increased drug costs."
WMC's survey data reflects and reinforces recent health care reports and metrics. Identified by the Health Care Cost Institute and in WMC Foundation's recent Wisconsin Competitiveness Report, Wisconsin is the second costliest state in the nation for healthcare. Additionally, Wisconsin has the nation's highest medical payments under workers' compensation and the fourth-highest hospital costs.
"Rising healthcare costs are one of the key drivers of Wisconsin's affordability crisis and pose a real threat to Wisconsin families, businesses, and the state's overall economic competitiveness," said WMC Associate Vice President of Government Relations Rachel Ver Velde. "Higher employer health care costs don't disappear; they show up in payroll decisions, wages, and job growth."
Reinforcing this data on rising prices for employers, survey respondents support policy to help bring down healthcare costs. When asked how state government could help businesses, a plurality of respondents (39 percent) answered, "make healthcare more affordable." Additionally, 96 percent of employers supported policies to strengthen hospital price transparency, so employers and patients can better understand and compare costs. Of respondents, 85 percent said they "strongly support" price transparency legislation, and no respondents indicated opposition.
"Health care remains the only industry where consumers and patients don't know the cost of care prior to receiving the service," Ver Velde continued. "Two patients can receive the same procedure yet face dramatically different bills, creating confusion for families and employers alike. By advancing meaningful price transparency legislation, Wisconsin can create a more affordable system that puts patients first."
Wisconsin Manufacturers & Commerce represents businesses of all sizes and from every sector of the economy. The Wisconsin Employer Survey provides a snapshot of where Wisconsin's employers stand on important issues and outlines their economic outlook for both Wisconsin and the United States. For the Summer 2026 edition, WMC surveyed 196 employers that make up a representative sample of its membership and the state's business community as a whole.
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REPORT: https://media.wmc.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/06/18105436/CEO-Survey-Report_Summer-2026_HEALTH-CARE_8pg.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.wmc.org/press-releases/survey-surging-healthcare-costs-spur-price-transparency/
[Category: Business]
Progress Michigan: Jim DeSana's Disgusting Comments Deserve Condemnation From House Leadership
LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release:
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Jim DeSana's Disgusting Comments Deserve Condemnation from House Leadership
State Representative Jim DeSana was caught on hot mic, and House Republican leadership needs to take swift action to hold him accountable for his abhorrent statements.
A self-described pro-life conservative Christian, DeSana was recorded on a Zoom call with the Monroe County Republican Party Executive
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LANSING, Michigan, June 19 -- Progress Michigan, an organization that says it holds public officials and government accountable and assist in the promotion of progressive ideas, issued the following news release:
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Jim DeSana's Disgusting Comments Deserve Condemnation from House Leadership
State Representative Jim DeSana was caught on hot mic, and House Republican leadership needs to take swift action to hold him accountable for his abhorrent statements.
A self-described pro-life conservative Christian, DeSana was recorded on a Zoom call with the Monroe County Republican Party ExecutiveCommittee in which he described state Rep. Jamie Thompson as having a "victim mentality" due to her deceased daughter, while also describing his other colleagues as being "scumbags." In response to this news, Justin Mendoza, executive director of Progress Michigan, issued the following statement:
"What Rep. DeSana said about the deceased daughter of Rep. Thompson is unacceptable. The loss of a child is one of the most heartbreaking things a person can experience, and for him to use that loss to make a cheap shot at one of his colleagues is as low as it gets.
"This is the kind of behavior that is rampant in the Republican Party right now, and is reflected in their agenda to strip our rights to shreds. DeSana also voted against banning marital rape, so we shouldn't be surprised to hear these latest awful remarks.
"Rep. DeSana should be condemned in the harshest terms by House Speaker Matt Hall and by anyone with a conscience. We'll be waiting to hear if Hall has any capacity to do the right thing."
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Original text here: https://progressmichigan.org/2026/06/jim-desanas-disgusting-comments-deserve-condemnation-from-house-leadership/
[Category: Political]
Menopause Society: Menopausal Women Taking Hormones More Likely to Have Overall Healthier Lifestyles
PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release:
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Menopausal Women Taking Hormones More Likely to Have Overall Healthier Lifestyles
New large-scale study identifies patterns of dietary intake, physical activity, and sleep across menopause and hormone therapy groups
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Menopause is associated with a number of adverse health effects,
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PEPPER PIKE, Ohio, June 19 (TNSjou) -- The Menopause Society, an organization that is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond, issued the following news release:
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Menopausal Women Taking Hormones More Likely to Have Overall Healthier Lifestyles
New large-scale study identifies patterns of dietary intake, physical activity, and sleep across menopause and hormone therapy groups
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CLEVELAND, Ohio -- Menopause is associated with a number of adverse health effects,some of which can be mitigated by an array of modifiable health behaviors (MHBs), including diet, exercise, and sleep duration. A new study sought to determine whether menopause and hormone therapy status had any association with MHBs. Initial results suggest that a link exists. Results of the study are published online today in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society.
During the menopause transition, there is a significant increase in the risk of chronic diseases, along with an increased incidence of such bothersome symptoms as hot flashes and urogenital problems. The use of hormone therapy often serves as a treatment option to manage these menopause symptoms. However, whether hormone therapy affects health outcomes and chronic disease risk directly or indirectly through altered health behaviors is unclear.
Research to date around this topic has produced mixed results, with some research suggesting that postmenopausal women focus more on a healthy lifestyle. A first-of-its-kind cross-sectional analysis involving more than 10,000 women sought to identify to what extent menopause status and the use of hormones was linked with a healthy lifestyle as defined by diet, physical activity, and sleep duration.
The research showed that postmenopausal women who never used hormone therapy reported a lower intake of fruit and vegetables. Never-users of hormone therapy were 19% less likely to meet strength-based activity guidelines. Sleep duration was also shorter in postmenopausal women who had never used hormone therapy. The likelihood of meeting sleep guidelines was 14% lower in never, 26% lower in current, and 24% lower in past hormone therapy users compared with premenopausal and perimenopausal women.
According to the researchers, these findings may be related to elevated follicle-stimulating hormone levels, as expected in postmenopausal women who do not use hormone therapy, and the lower estradiol levels associated with menopause, which have been associated with poorer sleep. In addition, menopause-related hot flashes and urogenital symptoms can contribute to sleep disturbances, but these symptoms may be alleviated by hormone therapy.
Survey results are published in the article "Menopause and hormone therapy in relation to dietary intake, physical activity, and sleep and meeting lifestyle guidelines (https://menopause.org/wp-content/uploads/press-release/MENO-D-25-00473.pdf)."
"This large observational study underscores that women who use hormone therapy tend to adopt overall healthier lifestyles. Although this association may partly reflect better symptom control enabling healthier behaviors, healthy-user bias is likely a significant contributor. Women who choose to use hormone therapy are often more proactive in their healthcare and may systematically differ from nonusers in socioeconomic resources, access to care, and health literacy. This largely explains why early observational studies of hormone therapy suggested cardiovascular benefits that were not confirmed in subsequent randomized, controlled trials," says Dr. Stephanie Faubion, medical director for The Menopause Society.
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The Menopause Society is dedicated to empowering healthcare professionals and providing them with the tools and resources to improve the health of women during the menopause transition and beyond. As the leading authority on menopause since 1989, the nonprofit, multidisciplinary organization serves as the independent, evidence-based resource for healthcare professionals, researchers, the media, and the public
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Original text here: https://menopause.org/press-releases/menopausal-women-taking-hormones-more-likely-to-have-overall-healthier-lifestyles
[Category: Medical]
Human Rights Watch: Bulgaria Licensed Surveillance Exports to Rights Violators
NEW YORK, June 19 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Bulgaria Licensed Surveillance Exports to Rights Violators
(Brussels) - The Bulgarian government between 2018 and 2023 licensed exports of surveillance equipment to countries that were likely to use it for internal repression or to commit serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.
Human Rights Watch previously reviewed data that shows that European Union governments often seem to issue such licenses. Human Rights Watch urged EU institutions to tighten enforcement
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NEW YORK, June 19 [Category: International] (TNSrpt) -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news:
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Bulgaria Licensed Surveillance Exports to Rights Violators
(Brussels) - The Bulgarian government between 2018 and 2023 licensed exports of surveillance equipment to countries that were likely to use it for internal repression or to commit serious human rights violations, Human Rights Watch said today.
Human Rights Watch previously reviewed data that shows that European Union governments often seem to issue such licenses. Human Rights Watch urged EU institutions to tighten enforcementof laws intended to restrict the export of surveillance technology to places where there is a credible risk it would be used in violation of international human rights and humanitarian law.
"All EU governments should be clamping down on exports of tools that can be used for repression, not rubber-stamping them," said Zach Campbell, senior surveillance researcher at Human Rights Watch. "The European Commission has evidence that EU governments have been issuing licenses seemingly without conducting serious human rights due diligence, and yet appears to have taken no action despite having the legal framework to control this."
Human Rights Watch reviewed documents that show the surveillance company, Circles, based in Bulgaria, was granted licenses to legally export telecommunication interception systems, communications monitoring software, and other types of surveillance technology to countries that have well-documented histories of using similar tools to spy on journalists, activists and to otherwise crack down on dissent.
Human Rights Watch wrote to Circles for their comment and for further information about their licenses on April 15, April 23, and May 21, and June 10, 2026, but received no response. Human Rights Watch correspondence with the Bulgarian authorities in April 2026 about their licensing practices is available on its web site.
The documents in question are export licensing records from 2018 to 2023, each valid for one year, from the Bulgarian government's Interdepartmental Commission for Export Control and Non-Proliferation of Weapons of Mass Destruction. This is the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and Industry's body responsible for approving or denying export license applications from companies located in Bulgaria. Human Rights Watch has not had access to documents relating to exports for 2025 or 2026.
The documents describe licenses for exports of Circles' surveillance technology to Azerbaijan, Bahrain, Brazil, Dominican Republic, El Salvador, Ghana, Guatemala, Israel, Jordan, Malaysia, Mexico, Morocco, Panama, Serbia, and the United Arab Emirates (UAE). Clients included intelligence services, military and police bodies, regional governments, and private companies.
These licenses allowed legal exports of cybersurveillance technology, although they do not reveal whether the technology was actually exported. Nonetheless, issuing the licenses demonstrates a major flaw in how individual governments implement EU export controls for surveillance technology. The controls are intended to limit exports of surveillance technology to destinations where there is a likelihood it could be used to violate rights, and to provide transparency about what exports take place.
Member states are obliged to take into consideration the human rights record of a destination country. when assessing an export license application. They should exercise special caution when there are human rights risks, and not grant a license if there is a clear risk that the export would be used for "internal repression."
A Human Rights Watch report published on May 12, analyzed these EU controls and found that EU member countries were still exporting surveillance technology to rights violators across the globe. These new documents provide further evidence that the European Commission, which oversees and implements the law, is failing to achieve that goal.
Circles is a surveillance company, originally based in Cyprus and now in Bulgaria. One of Circles' two founders, Tal Dillian, also founded the spyware company Intellexa, based in Greece. Dillian was found guilty on February 26, by an Athens court because the company's spyware was used to surveil Greek journalists, politicians, businesspeople, and others. He has indicated he is appealing his conviction.
He was sanctioned in 2024 by the US government in connection with the company's role in "developing, operating and distributing commercial spyware technology," which the US government said was used against journalists, dissidents, policy experts, and US officials.
Digital security experts issued a report in 2020 detailing their research into how Circles products largely rely on using flaws in international telephone infrastructure (called SS7 attacks) to intercept communications and other data, and track users. In 2014, Circles was bought out by a company that also owns the Israeli spyware company NSO Group, forming the umbrella company Q Cyber Technologies.
The Bulgarian ministry documents also show licensed exports to Q Cyber Technologies and NSO Group in Israel.
The Bulgarian export documents describe the hardware and software being licensed as those used to intercept mobile phone communications and data traffic, as well as to surveil many users at once. These tools most likely rely on a vulnerability in international telecommunications infrastructure and include traditional wiretap software and hardware, mobile phone geolocation software, and IMSI catchers, stand-alone devices capable of intercepting mobile phone data and geolocating users.
Many of countries for which licenses have been granted have long histories of using surveillance technology to violate rights. In the UAE, authorities maintain a zero-tolerance policy toward criticism of the government, enforcing it with an arsenal of invasive surveillance tools, including, in the worst cases, by directly monitoring messages, emails, and mobile devices in the UAE and beyond its borders.
In Azerbaijan, authorities regularly carry out arbitrary arrests of activists, journalists, and human rights defenders, restricting freedom of expression, association, and assembly, and arbitrarily implement laws paralyzing civil society, including though the likely use of surveillance technology.
In Bahrain, El Salvador, Guatemala, Mexico, Morocco, Serbia, Israel, and Jordan, state authorities were found to have used technology, similar to the Circles' products for which Bulgaria has granted licenses, to target journalists and members of civil society. Human Rights Watch does not know if Circles used the licenses to export its products to these countries and the company did not respond to repeated requests for clarification.
The documents describe exports of four types of Circles' products:
* "Landmark" software, described as a "network-based solution," which allows users to "collect, process, validate and manage information for conducting intelligence operations, based on the location of mobile subscribers."
* "Voice Over Location Enabler (VOLE)" software that most likely relies on using the SS7 protocol to "remotely intercept targets' incoming and outgoing voice calls" as well as data including both parties' locations.
* "Saphire" software that, according to the exporter, "allows a command to be sent to a mobile operator via a remote terminal to assign a new IP address to a specific device," most likely for the targeted interception of communications.
* "Pixcell" line of IMSI-catchers described as a "tactical SIGINT [signal intelligence] system that intercepts voice data, messages, and internet data for specific cellular devices."
The fact that cybersurveillance items have been licensed for export to clients in so many destination countries where such technology has been repeatedly used to violate international human rights law calls into question the effectiveness of EU regulations intended to control these exports.
Human Rights Watch verified the authenticity of the documents by conducting checks on the metadata contained within them. The documents also include export codes for each transaction, which align with the export codes in documentation supplied by the Bulgarian Ministry of Economy and Industry to Human Rights Watch in response to a freedom of information request.
In response to written questions, the Bulgarian Minister of Economy and Industry in April, wrote that "[e]xports that contradict the country's national, European and international commitments, including with regard to the protection of human rights, are not allowed" and that "[t]he Ministry maintains a consistent policy of zero tolerance for abuses and strictly monitors compliance with the established rules."
In response to written questions, the European Commission stated that EU member states "are solely responsible for licensing decisions on dual-use exports."
"The Bulgarian government and the European Commission both have a clear responsibility and a legal mandate to control these exports, and are failing to do so," Campbell said, "All the while, European surveillance companies are receiving licenses to export their products worldwide seemingly without even minimal human rights controls."
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REPORT: https://www.hrw.org/sites/default/files/media_2026/05/eu_spyware0526%20web_2.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.hrw.org/news/2026/06/18/bulgaria-licensed-surveillance-exports-to-rights-violators
Hispanic Federation Convenes Latino Leaders From Eight States to Confront Federal Attacks at Encuentro Midwest
NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Hispanic Federation Convenes Latino Leaders from Eight States to Confront Federal Attacks at Encuentro Midwest
Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joins for a fireside chat to discuss issues affecting Latinos in the Midwest
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Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, nearly 100 Latino nonprofit leaders, philanthropy partners, and community
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NEW YORK, June 19 -- The Hispanic Federation, an organization that supports and strengthens Latino institutions through education, health, immigration, civic engagement, economic empowerment and the environment, issued the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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Hispanic Federation Convenes Latino Leaders from Eight States to Confront Federal Attacks at Encuentro Midwest
Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez joins for a fireside chat to discuss issues affecting Latinos in the Midwest
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Milwaukee, WI - On Thursday, nearly 100 Latino nonprofit leaders, philanthropy partners, and communityadvocates convened for Hispanic Federation's second annual Encuentro Midwest to chart a path forward in the face of these mounting challenges. Hispanic Federation's Encuentros are regional gatherings of partners to build capacity, engage with local elected officials, and build networks to elevate the Latino community concerns.
Latinos, the largest minority across the Midwest, continue to bear the brunt of aggressive federal policies that have upended households, shuttered access to critical services, and destabilized entire communities. Throughout the event, leaders shared their work to strengthen their state's Latino-serving organizations, advance a bold advocacy agenda, build the long-term infrastructure their communities deserve, and discuss the importance of Latino voter education and mobilization during the 2026 midterm elections.
A fireside chat between Frankie Miranda, Hispanic Federation President and CEO, and Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez focused on the state of Latino communities in the Midwest, the role of nonprofit leaders in advancing equity, and the policy landscape shaping Latino families today.
"The Midwest is home to millions of Latino families who are navigating unprecedented challenges - from immigration enforcement to cuts in essential services. Encuentro Midwest is where we turn shared struggle into collective strategy, and collective strategy into lasting power. We are here to listen, to organize, and to fight for the future our communities deserve," said Frankie Miranda, President and CEO, Hispanic Federation.
"Latino families in Wisconsin and across the Midwest are working hard, raising their kids, and contributing to our communities every single day. Nonprofit leaders like the Hispanic Federation are on the front lines - connecting families to care, fighting for dignity, and building a better future. That's the work that moves things forward. I'm grateful to Frankie and his team for bringing us together, and I'm proud to stand with them in fighting for a Wisconsin that works for everyone," said Wisconsin Lt. Governor Sara Rodriguez.
Leaders representing eight states joined local and state elected officials committed to advancing an equitable agenda for Latino communities. The Regional Encuentros are in addition to Encuentro Nacional that takes place annually in Washington, D.C. and brings partners from across the country to meet with and advocate directly with representatives on Capitol Hill.
Hispanic Federation's Midwest office has allocated $5.6 million in funding since 2020 in the Midwest with roughly $1.6 million allocated in just the past year.
"The Latino community in Wisconsin and across the Midwest is resilient, organized, and ready to fight for what we deserve. Events like Encuentro Midwest remind us that we are not alone in this work and that when we unite our voices and our organizations, we create the kind of sustained change our families need now and for generations to come," said Darryl Morin, National President & Chairman of the Board, Forward Latino.
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About Hispanic Federation
Hispanic Federation (HF) is a nonprofit membership and advocacy organization, founded in 1990, committed to empowering and advancing the Hispanic community, with a focus on low-income, marginalized, and immigrant Latine. With programs in 43 states and territories, HF's focus areas include immigration, economic empowerment, civic engagement, disaster relief, philanthropy, education, health, and the environment. HF also maintains ongoing public education campaigns and meets the organizational development needs of its member agencies through grant-making and capacity-building assistance.
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Original text here: https://www.hispanicfederation.org/news/hispanic-federation-convenes-latino-leaders-from-eight-states-to-confront-federal-attacks-at-encuentro-midwest/
[Category: Political]
CAIR-LA Condemns Hate-Motivated Violence Targeting Spectators Perceived to Be Iranian, Wearing Hijab at Iran V. New Zealand FIFA Match
WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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CAIR-LA Condemns Hate-Motivated Violence Targeting Spectators Perceived to be Iranian, Wearing Hijab at Iran v. New Zealand FIFA Match
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned multiple instances of verbal harassment, assault, and physical violence that occurred at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage match in Los Angeles between Iran and New Zealand on Monday, June 15.
CAIR-LA received multiple reports that
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WASHINGTON, June 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on June 18, 2026:
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CAIR-LA Condemns Hate-Motivated Violence Targeting Spectators Perceived to be Iranian, Wearing Hijab at Iran v. New Zealand FIFA Match
The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) today condemned multiple instances of verbal harassment, assault, and physical violence that occurred at the FIFA World Cup 2026 Group Stage match in Los Angeles between Iran and New Zealand on Monday, June 15.
CAIR-LA received multiple reports thatthe perpetrators of the violence targeted individuals perceived to be of Iranian origin, attendees holding Iranian or Palestinian flags, and women wearing hijab, or religious headscarves.
CAIR-LA sent a letter to the LA District Attorney's Office, the Inglewood Police Department, and the LA World Cup Host Committee, calling on FIFA, SoFi Stadium, and the Host Committee to increase security measures for the upcoming match between Iran and Belgium and prominently communicate clear, zero-tolerance policies against hate-based harassment and violence.
In a statement, CAIR-LA Civil Rights Staff Attorney Sami Ghanem said:
"Fans being targeted by verbal harassment and physical violence simply because they are Iranian, carrying national flags, or wearing the hijab is deplorable. The World Cup is meant to be a celebration of international unity. Attacks on individuals based on their national origin, religion, ethnicity, or political expression are morally reprehensible and not in the spirit of the global sportsmanship these games are meant to promote.
"The perpetrators must be held accountable, and the safety of all fans must be guaranteed. We call on the LA World Cup Host Committee, FIFA, and local law enforcement to ensure that no further hate-based violence occurs during future matches at the stadium."
To report any bias incidents, contact CAIR-LA's Civil Rights Department at (714) 776-1177 (ext. 2) or click here (https://ca.cair.com/losangeles/report-hate-discrimination/) to file a report.
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CAIR-LA is Southern California's largest Muslim civil liberties and advocacy organization. Its mission is to enhance the understanding of Islam, protect civil rights, promote justice and empower American Muslims.
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Original text here: https://www.cair.com/press_releases/cair-la-condemns-hate-motivated-violence-targeting-spectators-perceived-to-be-iranian-wearing-hijab-at-iran-v-new-zealand-fifa-match/
[Category: Sociological]
AI in Biology: The 90th CSHL Symposium
COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, June 19 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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AI in Biology: The 90th CSHL Symposium
Artificial intelligence is well on its way to touching every aspect of our daily lives. While many use it to generate videos, images, and even financial advice, some seek out its most benevolent applications, advancing the science of life and medicine. This was the focus of the 90th Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Symposium on Quantitative Biology.
This May, hundreds gathered at CSHL to explore how AI can enhance biological research. Leaders
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COLD SPRING HARBOR, New York, June 19 -- The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory issued the following news:
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AI in Biology: The 90th CSHL Symposium
Artificial intelligence is well on its way to touching every aspect of our daily lives. While many use it to generate videos, images, and even financial advice, some seek out its most benevolent applications, advancing the science of life and medicine. This was the focus of the 90th Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) Symposium on Quantitative Biology.
This May, hundreds gathered at CSHL to explore how AI can enhance biological research. Leadersin AI and tech chatted with luminaries of biology, drug development, and health care in a rare exchange of perspectives that enriched all sides. Questions about how to improve AI performance and efficiency were weighed against theories of how to rigorously and reliably interpret mountains of data.
"Biology has gone from data-poor to data-rich," mused Salk Institute Professor Terrence Sejnowski, a pioneer of computational neuroscience and AI. "That means you need new tools for analyzing the data. And there's going to be new conceptual frameworks that come out of it." Here, at the CSHL Symposium, you see them begin to take shape.
Press play to watch it happen in real time and glimpse a fast-approaching future in which biologists--supported by AI--are able to make discoveries on a scale never before imagined.
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Original text here: https://www.cshl.edu/videos/ai-in-biology-the-90th-cshl-symposium/
[Category: Science]
