WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Apple Payments Services, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) concerning the ongoing reconsideration of Personal Financial Data Rights under the Dodd-Frank Act. In its comments, Apple emphasized its commitment to user privacy and the importance of securing consumer access to their personal financial data as the Bureau develops new regulations. The letter outlines Apple's long-standing mission to empower co  more

PORTLAND, Oregon, Oct. 25 -- Daimler Truck Financial Services USA, the captive finance partner of Daimler Truck North America, issued the following news on Oct. 24, 2025: * * * Daimler Truck Financial Services and GEICO Launch Connected Insurance Program for Trucking Customers FORT WORTH, Texas, and WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Daimler Truck Financial Services USA LLC (DTFS) and GEICO, one of the largest and most recognized insurers in the United States, today announced the launch of Connected Insuran  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Vance Ginn, president of Ginn Economic Consulting, Austin, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce opposing the proposed use of Section 232 tariffs on imported medical supplies and medical technologies. The consultant argued that while the proposed action may sound politically appealing, the economic consequences would be harmful to Americans. The consultant urged the Department to eliminate all Section 232 tariffs or, at a minimum,   more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- KBR Inc., Houston, Texas, issued a report highlighting the company's ongoing commitment to sustainability, corporate responsibility, and ethical governance across its global operations. The report documents advances in environmental stewardship, workforce diversity, and social impact, affirming KBR's resolve to integrate sustainability into every facet of its business strategy while supporting positive outcomes for clients, employees, and the communities it serve  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- LivaNova PLC, a global medical technology company in Houston, Texas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce Bureau of Industry and Security addressing the ongoing Section 232 National Security Investigation concerning imports of personal protective equipment, medical consumables, and medical equipment, emphasizing the potential impact of new tariffs on the healthcare industry. LivaNova, which specializes in advanced medical technologies f  more

WACO, Texas, Oct. 26 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Memphis Comes Back to Beat South Florida * Down 31-17 at the start of the fourth quarter, the Memphis Tigers scored 17 unanswered points to beat then-No. 20 South Florida, 34-31. With a little over a minute left to go in the game, Memphis quarterback Brendon Lewis hit Cortez Braham Jr. in the back of the endzone for the winning touchdown, then the Tiger defense had to survive  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- The National Association of Social Workers Texas Chapter (NASW-TX), Austin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) addressing concerns about Generative Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Digital Mental Health Medical Devices. In their response to the agency's request for information, the organization expressed apprehensions regarding the potential of AI technologies to undermine the critical role of human therapists in delivering menta  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 -- Strive Medical, Irving, Texas, has issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security expressing opposition to the inclusion of home medical equipment (HME) in any Section 232 investigation. The organization argues that imposing tariffs or quotas on vital medical devices has the potential to critically undermine both patient health and the stability of the U.S. healthcare system. In the letter, Strive Medical highlights the  more

WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The University of Houston Hobby School of Public Affairs, Texas, issued a report examining Texas voter perspectives on President Trump's immigration and border policies in 2025. The survey, part of the Texas Trends 2025 series conducted in partnership with Texas Southern University, surveyed 1,650 registered voters across the state, providing an updated snapshot of support and opposition to key federal and state measures. The report found Texans nearly evenly sp  more