WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Health Care] -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine posted the following news release: * * * "35 Years of Dead-End Experiments"--Doctors Group, Sen. Polehanki Protest Wayne State Dog Experiments at Crucial Moment * DETROIT, Mich.-Wayne State University is home to the country's oldest government-funded dog experiments, first started in 1991. But with the National Institutes of Health grant set to expire at the end of this month and new leadership at Wa  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- A coalition of 43 national and 43 state or local organizations submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging changes to a proposed rule implementing provisions of the Reimagining and Improving Student Education rulemaking and warning that the policy could increase financial pressure on student loan borrowers and restrict access to graduate education. According to the coalition, the announced reforms could exacerbate an ongoing affordability   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news: * * * AFIMSC seeks submissions for Financial Management Innovation Rodeo The Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center is seeking entries from across the Department of the Air Force for a financial management "Shark Tank"-like competition. Total Force financial management teams can submit their best practices, innovative tools, and game-changing ideas for t  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * AFPI Applauds Texas AG Opinion Solidifying Ban on Social Transitions for Children The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) applauds the recent opinion issued by the Texas Attorney General clarifying that Texas' ban on gender transitions for children applies to mental health professionals. If they facilitate hormone treatments or sex transition surgeries for children, they risk   more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- The Alliance for Automotive Innovation issued the following news release: * * * Alliance for Automotive Innovation and CARFAX: Open Vehicle Recall Search Tool Reaches 10 Billion Checks Vehicle Recall Search Service (VRSS): No-cost safety tool raises consumer awareness, improves road safety * The Vehicle Recall Search Service, a powerful no-cost safety tool built by Alliance for Automotive Innovation and CARFAX, has checked vehicles in the U.S. more than 10 billion tim  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ANNOUNCEMENT: Staff Office Hours * AMARILLO, TX - Today, the Office of Congressman Ronny Jackson (TX-13) announced upcoming mobile office hours for March in Knox City, Crowell, Bowie, Dumas, Bellevue, and Spearman hosted by congressional staff. Constituents are encouraged to attend if they need assistance with a federal agency or to learn more about the office's services. Please bring all documentati  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Another week, another nearly 400 more charged in SDTX's relentless border enforcement efforts * HOUSTON - A total of 395 cases have been filed against 396 people in immigration and related matters from Feb. 27-March 5 in continuing enforcement actions to protect the southern border, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Criminal complaints allege 23 p  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Arizona Republic: Juan Ciscomani "Top Recipient of Cash" from Known Predator and "Bestie" Tony Gonzales * Will Ciscomani return the $30,000 his " bestie " Gonzales gave his campaign? A bombshell report from the Arizona Republic reveals that vulnerable Republican Juan Ciscomani was the top recipient of campaign cash from " predator " and disgraced Texas Congressman Tony Gonzales.  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Introduces 'Smitty Check Act' Honoring Lubbock Native Caleb Smither by Enforcing Stronger Safety Protocols in Military * Washington, D.C. - House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) introduced the Smitty Check Act, legislation honoring Private Second Class Caleb "Smitty" Smither of Lubbock, Texas, who died on active duty at Fort Bragg, North Carolina in 2020 after suffering a head inj  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 6 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * Artificial Intelligence in Military Medicine: USU Leaders Highlight the Future of Health Education * Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping medicine, research, and education, and leaders from the Uniformed Services University (USU) say preparing the next generation of military health professionals to use these tools responsibly will be critical to the future of military medicine. This me  more

BETHESDA, Maryland, March 7 -- The Uniformed Services University issued the following research news: * * * Artificial Intelligence in Military Medicine: USU Leaders Highlight the Future of Health Education Panelists at the AMSUS annual meeting discussed how the responsible integration of artificial intelligence will shape the next generation of military health professionals. By Sharon Holland Artificial intelligence is rapidly reshaping medicine, research, and education, and leaders from th  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The House Armed Services Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces released the following joint testimony by Brent Ingraham, assistant secretary of the Army for acquisition, sustainment and technology, Lt. Gen. Chris Mohan, commanding general of the U.S. Army Materiel Command, and Major Gen. John Reim, portfolio acquisition executive for agile sustainment and ammunition and commanding general of Picatinny Arsenal, from a Feb. 24, 2026, joint hearing with the Subcommitte  more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, March 2 (TNSrpt) -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers issued the following news: * * * New Report Calls U.S. Equipment Manufacturing Industry "Selectively Strong" Report finds relatively flat employment and GDP growth from 2023 to 2025, with construction equipment manufacturers most resilient * LAS VEGAS, NV -- The Association of Equipment Manufacturers (AEM) today released its triennial report, The Economic Impact of the U.S. Equipment Manufacturing Industry,  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Austin ISD for Repeatedly Letting Men in Women's Restrooms and Locker Rooms * Attorney General Ken Paxton's office has sent a notice to Austin Independent School District ("ISD") after receiving a citizen complaint regarding violations of Senate Bill 8, which is the Texas Women's Privacy Act. Attorney General Paxton previously launched a tip line to en  more

DENVER, Colorado, March 6 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser announces settlement with Texas-based debt collection company for using deceptive collection practices * March 6, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser today announced a settlement with Credence Resource Management, LLC (CRM), resolving allegations that the company engaged in deceptive and unlawful debt collection practices affecting Colorado consume  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Schmitt, Duckworth's Bipartisan Bill to Boost U.S.-Taiwan Space Ties Passes Commerce Committee * Washington, D.C. -Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet, a member of the Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, joined U.S. Senators Eric Schmitt (R-Mo.) and Tammy Duckworth (D-Ill.) to announce that their bipartisan Taiwan and American Space Assistance Act (TASA) passed out of the Committ  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 6 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Hybrid 'super foam': tunable, lightweight and ultra-durable * Aerospace engineering and materials science researchers at Texas A&M University and the DEVCOM Army Research Laboratory have developed a "super foam" that can absorb up to 10 times more energy than conventional padding. The composite, published and described in the journal of Composite Structures, combines an ordinary foam with 3D-printed in  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The Boston University School of Public Health issued the following news: * * * Professor's New Book Shares Science through Stories In The Collective Cure: Upstream Solutions for Better Public Health, Monica Wang weaves four women's stories-including her own-with scientific research to illustrate the social and structural forces that shape health, and to highlight the ways people from all walks of life can contribute to building healthier communities.  Some   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * CAIR-Texas, CAIR Action Texas Fact Check Texas Legislature's 'Anti-Sharia' Caucus The Council on American-Islamic Relations Texas (CAIR-Texas) and CAIR Action Texas today condemned the creation of a so-called "anti-Sharia" caucus in the Texas Legislature, saying it is rooted not in reality, but in misinformation and fear that unfairly targets Muslim Texans. CAIR recently  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on March 5, 2026, by Managing Editor and Director of Content Ken Braun: * * * The opposition to emissions-free nuclear power There are more than 700 nonprofits and other advocacy groups in the United States that oppose the use of carbon free nuclear energy. Editorial note: What follows is a reproduction of the InfluenceWatch report for the Opposition to Nuclear Energy movement. * * * Opposition to Nuclear En  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP officers seize nearly $1.7 million in cocaine at Colombia-Solidarity Bridge * LAREDO, Texas -U.S. Customs and Border Protection, Office of Field Operations officers at the Laredo Port of Entry recently seized cocaine valued at more than $1.7 million hidden within a commercial truck. "This seizure reflects the tireless dedication of our frontline CBP off  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Center for American Progress issued the following report on Feb. 27, 2026 by Greta Bedekovics entitled "The SAVE America Act Explained: How the New 'Show Your Papers' Voting Bill Is Even More Extreme Than the SAVE Act." Here is the introduction and summary: * * * Congressional Republicans have rebranded the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act as the SAVE America Act, and supporters of the legislation are seemingly intent on ramming it through   more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 2 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release: * * * CenterPoint Energy renews commitment to keep its Indiana Electric rates stable through 2027; Completes final phase of first rate case since 2009 Completed rate case, phased in over 13 months, supported historic, decade-long infrastructure improvements, and has already reduced outage frequency and duration in 2025 Final phase of rate case will result in increase of approximately $6.86 per month for resident  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Chris Cobos expands soil, water conservation science in Rollings Plains * Chris Cobos, Ph.D., wasted no time after graduating from Texas A&M University in December, starting as the Texas A&M AgriLife Research environmental soil scientist at the Texas A&M AgriLife Research and Extension Center at Vernon and assistant professor in t  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Mike Flood, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Flood Co-Leads NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act to Strengthen Emergency Alert Coverage * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Mike Flood joined House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin in introducing the NOAA Weather Radio Modernization Act, legislation directing the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to modernize and expand the NOA  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Introduces Legislation to Create Transparency for CBP's Trusted Traveler Program * Last night, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) introduced the Trusted Traveler Program Transparency Act, legislation that creates much-needed transparency and standardized processes for U.S. Customs and Border Protection's Trusted Traveler Program. "The Trusted Traveler Program is a vital  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration urging it to amend regulations surrounding loans to credit unions. The trade association emphasizes the need for modernizing provisions in this regard. In the correspondence, Cornerstone expressed appreciation for the NCUA's commitment to eliminating outdated regulations that hinder operational efficiency. The organization supports a streamlined approach t  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration addressing proposed revisions to regulations concerning suretyship and guarantees. Cornerstone voiced its support for the regulatory changes aimed at reducing the burden on credit unions while enhancing operational flexibility. In the letter, Cornerstone commended the agency's initiatives to streamline outdated regulations, which it believes will promote g  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Cornerstone Credit Union League submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration supporting proposed changes to federal rules governing catastrophic act reporting by federally insured credit unions. In the letter, Cornerstone expressed appreciation for the NCUA's ongoing efforts to modernize regulations and reduce unnecessary burdens on credit unions. The organization believes that streamlining requirements is essential not only for promot  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit union champions win big in first set of primaries * America's Credit Unions PAC started off the election cycle strong with 31 PAC-backed candidates winning their primaries races in Arkansas, North Carolina, and Texas. In Texas, Sen. John Cornyn, who took 41% of the vote, is heading to a runoff race on May 26th against attorney general Ken Paxton. Also to watch in Texas, for  more

FULLERTON, California, March 6 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news: * * * CSUF Opens 'Brave Space' With $2.9 Million Planned Gift * For Cal State Fullerton linguistics major Erin Aviles, the new Dippel Cochran Brave Space inside the Diversity Initiatives and Resource Centers is more than a safe space for students. "While a safe space prioritizes comfort and safety, the Brave Space is an environment that encourages discomfort through dialogue, education  more

HANOVER, New Hampshire, March 7 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Turn to the Sun for Climate Resilience, Says Bill McKibben The author and environmentalist said clean energy is yielding promising results. Written by: Charlotte Albright The Dartmouth Climate Collaborative and house communities co-hosted a March 3 talk by author and environmental activist Bill McKibben, bringing together students, faculty, and staff as he warned about the dire consequences of a changing c  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection with Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians and Government Officials Today, a federal jury convicted Asif Merchant, also known as "Asif Raza Merchant," of murder for hire and attempting to commit an act of terrorism transcending national boundaries. Merchant was a trained operative of the Irania  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY Act Surpasses 75 Stakeholder Endorsements as National Support Grows * Washington, D.C. - Support for the DIGNITY Act (H.R.4393) (link is external) continues to grow, with the legislation now surpassing 75 endorsements from organizations across the faith, business, national security, and civic sectors. The supporters represent a wide range of voices, from faith leaders and employers to veter  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats' Enthusiasm Sweeps Across the South, GOP Plagued With Infighting, Chaos, and Major Enthusiasm Slump During Texas' primary elections on Tuesday, Democratic enthusiasm reached heights not seen in decades as voters turned out in droves to support Democrats. For the first time in over 20 years, Democrats outperformed Republicans during early voting and trampl  more

TOKYO, Japan, March 7 -- NTT Docomo issued the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * DOCOMO's New Haptic-sharing System Enables Fans to Feel Closer to Idols NTT DOCOMO, INC. announced today that it has developed a new system powered by PDFFEEL TECH(TM) haptic technology that allows fans to experience physical sensations transmitted from artists, creating a stronger sense of closeness with their idols. To demonstrate the system's experiential value, DOCOMO collaborated with Cover Corp  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, March 6 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * DraftKings and ESPN detail plans to provide account linking for customers * DraftKings Inc. (NASDAQ: DKNG) ("DraftKings" or the "Company") and ESPN today unveiled details at the MIT Sloan Sports Analytics Conference for account linking between DraftKings' No. 1-rated Sportsbook and ESPN. Customers will be able to unlock a more personalized and streamlined experience by  more

COMMERCE, Texas, March 7 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * East Texas A&M Professor Leads Statewide Project Highlighting Women in Texas History In honor of Women's History Month, East Texas A&M University is celebrating a decade of the work of Dr. Jessica Brannon-Wranosky, Distinguished Professor of Digital Humanities and History. Brannon-Wranosky serves as founding project director for the "Handbook of Te  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, March 6 -- Elbit America, a subsidiary of Elbit Systems, issued the following news: * * * Elbit America Strengthens Its Fight Against Blood Cancer Through 2026 Visionaries of the Year Campaign Elbit America continues its support of Blood Cancer United and the fight to improve the lives of patients and families impacted by leukemia, lymphoma, and other blood cancers. The latest employee-led effort is through the 2026 Visionaries of the Year campaign, which carries a very clo  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, March 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas files annual strategic investment update * LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - Entergy Arkansas has filed its annual strategic investment update with the Arkansas Public Service Commission under the Generating Arkansas Jobs Act rider, outlining continued investments in generation and transmission infrastructure to support the state's growth while also proposing direct bill credits tied   more

WASHINGTON, March 3 (TNSrep) -- The Environmental Working Group issued the following research: * * * Secret GRAS: How 100+ food chemicals bypassed government safety review Thousands of everyday food products potentially could contain substances that carry unknown health risks, a new EWG analysis finds. Although Congress intended for most food chemicals to be rigorously reviewed before being introduced into the market, the reality of food chemical review is far different. A flood of unregula  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Excess Stock Repurchase on March 23, 2026 * * Bulletin No: 2026-02 On Monday, March 23, 2026, the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) will repurchase the portion of members' excess stock identified as surplus stock as of that date. For this repurchase, surplus stock is defined as the amount of capital stock held by a member that  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Farm Credit Bank of Texas submitted a public comment letter to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau addressing a proposed rule on small business lending data collection under the Equal Credit Opportunity Act, expressing support for industry feedback submitted through a broader Farm Credit System effort. The proposed rule is intended to revise certain provisions of Regulation B, which encompasses the amendment to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act brought forth by se  more

WASHINGTON, March 2 -- FarmSTAND issued the following news release: * * * FarmSTAND Moves for Public Access to Sealed Documents in Agri Stats Anticompetition Suit Group requesting further consideration of a district court's orders sealing important documents on how Big Ag firms operate * Fair food system advocacy organization FarmSTAND has filed a motion requesting further consideration of court orders that would keep important information about large meat corporations from public view. The  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The FBI issued the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * FBI Provides Update on March 1 Austin Shooting Investigation The FBI and the Austin Police Department (APD) continue to investigate the act of targeted violence in Austin, Texas, on March 1, 2026, which tragically resulted in the loss of three innocent lives, and injury to 15 others. The FBI recognizes the extraordinary bravery and swift response of APD officers during the shooting which took place on Ri  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Election Commission issued the following weekly digest: * * * Commission meetings and hearings No open meetings or executive sessions were scheduled this week. * * * Public Disclosure Updated Coordinated Party Expenditure Limits and Lobbyist Bundling Threshold. On March 3, the Commission published in the Federal Register updated coordinated party expenditure limits and announced that the 2026 lobbyist bundling threshold is $24,000. Please note that the U.  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release: * * * Federal Emergency Management Agency Designates 12 Counties in Kansas as Natural Disaster Areas Due to Severe Storms, Straight-line Winds, and Flooding * This Presidential disaster declaration allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emergen  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas issued the following Beige Book on March 4, 2026: * * * Summary of Economic Activity Economic activity in the Eleventh District expanded moderately over the reporting period. Activity vigorously rebounded in manufacturing while also picking up in the service sector. Bank lending, retail sales, and commercial real estate transactions grew. Energy sector activity declined slightly, and agricultural conditions worsened. Employment grew sl  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Former Houston Educator Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Trafficking A former Houston Independent School District teacher's aide was sentenced in a federal court in San Antonio on Wednesday to 24 months in prison for her role in a drug trafficking organization, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons  more

FREDERICK, Maryland, March 3 -- The National Institutes of Health's National Laboratory for Cancer Research issued the following news: * * * Women in Science Speak builds community for fifth straight year Scientists, students, and community members united for the Women in Science Speak panel in February, marking International Women and Girls in Science Day. This year also marked the event's five-year milestone and its growing reach within the regional community. What began in 2022 as a video  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, March 7 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Katie Britt (R- Ala.) on The Conversation with Dasha Burns This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Katie Britt (R- Ala.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" * Sen. Katie Britt: Nobody gets the president to do anything. The president makes decisions about where he wants to go and where he wants to focus policy. Dasha Burns: Hello, hello, and welcome to The   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- GECU Federal Credit Union has submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration regarding proposed amendments to the requirements for federally insured credit unions to report catastrophic acts. The organization expresses support for extending the reporting timeframe from five business days to fifteen calendar days. In its communication to the NCUA, GECU highlights the operational difficulties credit unions encounter in the wake of natural disa  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- GECU Federal Credit Union submitted a public comment letter to the National Credit Union Administration supporting a proposed rule that would revise requirements governing accuracy of advertising and notice of insured status. The credit union commends the NCUA's evaluation of the official advertising statement requirement in section 740.5, stating that it is no longer necessary to meet its original purpose. GECU argues that the current requirement is too prescriptive and   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The House Science, Space and Technology Subcommittee on Investigations and Oversight released the following written testimony by Marsden Hanna, head of energy and sustainability policy, government affairs and public policy of the Global Affairs Team at Google, from a Feb. 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Powering America's AI Future: Assessing Policy Options to Increase Data Center Infrastructure": * * * Chairman McCormick, Ranking Member Sykes and Members of the Subcommittee  more

AUSTIN, Texas, March 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Texas County And District Retirement System Board Of Trustees \- Governor Greg Abbott reappointed James M. Bass and Holly Williamson to the Texas County and District Retirement System Board of Trustees for terms set to expire on December 31,   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, March 6 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Hegseth says there's no shortage of American will, resources in Operation Epic Fury * WASHINGTON - Secretary of War Pete Hegseth said on March 5 that there is no shortage of American will, nor is there a shortage of materiel, when it comes to U.S. kinetic engagement against the Iranian terrorist regime during Operation Epic Fury. While providing an update o  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Office for Civil Rights issued the following information collection: SUMMARY: In compliance with the requirement of the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the Office of the Secretary, Office for Civil Rights, Department of Health and Human Services has submitted revisions to an Information Collection Request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval. OMB will accept further comments from   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * High Costs Motivated Latinos to Vote in Texas Primary * As Republicans push rising costs, Latino families are ready to vote for change The Texas primary this week was marked by a surge of Democratic participation, especially across the state's 64 Latino-majority districts. Turnout in these counties was higher than both the 2024 general election and the last Democratic midterm in  more

LOVELAND, Colorado, March 7 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release: * * * HVS Brokerage & Advisory Closes Sale of Holiday Inn San Antonio North - Stone Oak Area HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 111-key Holiday Inn San Antonio N - Stone Oak Area, located at 19280 Redland Road, San Antonio, Texas 78259. The property, built in 2010, was purchased by Schreiner and Kwon Inc., based in Richland, Washington, f  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * ICYMI: From Red to Blue Districts, Local Democrats Are Overperforming and Winning Big Against Trump and Republicans' Toxic Agenda On Tuesday, voters turned out to elect Democratic candidates who are focused on lowering costs, protecting health care, and building a more affordable America for working families. * In Arkansas, Alex Holladay won the Arkansas House District 70 elec  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Mississippi House and Senate Take Steps to Criminalize Abortion Medication * This week, the Mississippi House and Senate voted to advance House Bill 1613, a bill that would create criminal penalties for anyone who manufactures, sells, distributes, dispenses, or prescribes medication abortion, including mifepristone and misoprostol.   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Demands Senate Democrats Reopen DHS, Talks Operation Epic Fury * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Michael Quinn Sullivan for a Special Edition of Real Texans on the Texas Scorecard to demand that Senate Democrats reopen the Department of Homeland Security, and discuss the success of Operation Epic Fury Just yesterday, t  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Pfluger Joins Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News * WASHINGTON, D.C. - In Case You Missed It (ICYMI): Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined Special Report with Bret Baier on Fox News to discuss Operation Epic Fury. As a U.S. Air Force Veteran and two-decade fighter pilot who flew countless combat missions in the F-15 and F-22 in the Middle East, Rep. Pfluger shared hi  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartRadio Celebrates Harry Styles' "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" with Album Preview Parties in New York, Los Angeles and Boston iHeartRadio stations nationwide will feature Harry Styles' "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" all day long on the album's release day * iHeartMedia stations celebrated Harry Styles' fourth studio album "Kiss All The Time. Disco, Occasionally" with special program  more

BROOKLYN, New York, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Iranian Intelligence Agent Convicted of Terrorism and Murder for Hire in Connection With Foiled Plot to Assassinate U.S. Politicians And Government Officials The Defendant Traveled to New York City to Hire Hitmen to Murder a U.S. Politician or U.S. Government Official on U.S. Soil * A federal jury today convicted Asif Merchant, also kn  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission launched an investigation regarding the importation of laptops, routers and gateways following a complaint filed by AX Wireless LLC, Austin, Texas, which alleges that these devices infringe on five patents related to a wireless communication standard. AX Wireless claims that several companies are violating section 337 of the Tariff Act of 1930 by importing and selling hardware that utilizes its patented technology without authori  more

SAN DIEGO, California, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of California posted the following news release on March 5, 2026: * * * Las Vegas Woman Sentenced to 10 Years for Threats Against Two Federal Judges and Probation Officer LAS VEGAS - Latonia Smith of Las Vegas was sentenced in federal court today to 10 years in prison for threatening two federal judges and a probation officer, all of whom were involved in her previous federal conviction for death threa  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Texas posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Lead Defendant in Significant Methamphetamine Trafficking Organization in Lubbock Sentenced to 30 Years in Federal Prison A Lubbock man responsible for trafficking thousands of pounds of methamphetamine into the Lubbock area was sentenced to 30 years in federal prison, announced United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas Ryan Ray  more

BRENTWOOD, Tennessee, March 6 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Lifepoint Health, a healthcare company, issued the following news: * * * Lifepoint Health Signs Agreement to Acquire Eight Hospitals from ScionHealth Lifepoint Health today announced that it has signed an agreement with ScionHealth for Lifepoint to acquire eight ScionHealth acute care hospitals. With this agreement signed, the companies will pursue the necessary legal and regulatory steps to finalize the transaction, which is expecte  more

NEW YORK, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- The Manhattan Institute issued the following issue brief on Feb. 17, 2026 by John D. Sailer and Tal Fortgang entitled "Model Legislation to Reform Faculty Accountability in Higher Education." Here is the introduction: * * * In an interview for the 2022 documentary What Is a Woman,[1] psychologist and women's studies scholar Patrick Grzanka told conservative commentator and provocateur Matt Walsh that he was "really uncomfortable with [the] language of, like, get  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Material previously thought to be quantum is actually new, nonquantum state of matter * Rice researchers discover cerium magnesium hexalluminate not quantum despite displaying characteristics of quantum spin liquid state Magnetic materials in a quantum spin liquid phase are of great interest in the pursuit of exotic state of matter and quantum computation. But in the quantum realm, things are not always wha  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, March 6 -- Mavenir, a cloud-native infrastructure provider that says it is building the future of networks, issued the following news release on March 4, 2026: * * * Mavenir and Turkcell Partner to Accelerate AI Enabled Network Service Deployments for Innovation in Telecom #MWC26 Mavenir, the software company building AI-by-design mobile networks, and Turkcell (NYSE: TKC) (BIST: TCELL), Turkiye's leading telecommunications and technology company today signed an MoU to accel  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas posted the following news release on March 6, 2026: * * * Mexican Man Sentenced to 14 Years in Federal Prison for Leading a $6.85M Healthcare Fraud Scheme DEL RIO, Texas - A Legal Permanent Resident cardholder from Mexico was sentenced in a federal court in Del Rio to 168 months in prison for healthcare fraud, announced U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Texas, Justin R. Simmons. According  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran, Van Orden Introduce Bill to Invest in Fathers, Sons, and the Future of American Families * U.S. Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Derrick Van Orden (WI-03) introduced the White House Council on Fathers and Sons Act of 2026, legislation establishing a council responsible for coordinating efforts across agencies to address challenges facing fathers and young men. The council would pr  more

DALLAS, Texas, March 6 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New poll: American Heart Association most trusted public health source after personal physician * DALLAS, March 6, 2026 -At time when trust in health information is at unprecedented risk, the American Heart Association today welcomed new findings from the independent Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) at the University of Pennsylvania suggesting that Americans consider  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on TX-10 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Texas' 10th Congressional District primary election: "Chris Gober's win is a mandate for strong, principled leadership rooted in Texas values. In Congress, he will champion secure borders, economic growth, and policies that put Texans first." - NRCC Spok  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on TX-21 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Texas' 21st Congressional District primary election: "Mark Teixeira's victory reflects Texans' demand for strong leadership that backs law enforcement, secures the border, and grows the economy. He's ready to step up to the plate in Washington and delive  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on TX-22 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Texas' 22nd Congressional District primary election: "Trever Nehls' win underscores the district's confidence in his law-and-order, Texas-first leadership. He's prepared to take that momentum to Congress and deliver meaningful results for families who wa  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on March 5, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on TX-28 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Texas' 28th Congressional District primary election: "Self-serving career politician Henry Cuellar has spent decades protecting his own power, and this November, South Texans are going to end it. South Texas is done with politics as usual and is ready to  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on TX-31 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Texas' 31st Congressional District primary election: "President Trump-endorsed John Carter's win shows Texans value experience, consistency, and conservative leadership that produces results. He'll keep working to cut red tape, strengthen national securi  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement: * * * NRCC Statement on TX-34 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Texas' 34th Congressional District primary election: "Eric Flores' victory sends a decisive message that South Texans are finished with out of touch representation that puts radical politics over Texans. While Vicente Gonzalez has spent years catering to the radical left  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following statement on March 6, 2026: * * * NRCC Statement on TX-08 The National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) released the following statement on Texas' 8th Congressional District primary election: "Jessica Steinmann's decisive victory sends a clear message: Texans want bold, conservative leadership that gets things done. She's ready to take the fight to Washington and deliver for hardworking Texa  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Cuellar's Gonna Get Cut: Henry Ranks Among Most Vulnerable Dems Out of touch Democrat Henry Cuellar has once again found himself right where he belongs: among the most vulnerable Democrats in America. And it's no surprise. Instead of fighting for South Texas, Cuellar has spent his time in Congress voting to raise taxes, leave the border wide open, and make communities less safe. "Out of t  more

WASHINGTON, March 4 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Misogynistic Bobby Pulido: A Part-Time Texan According to a resurfaced interview, misogynistic Bobby Pulido admitted he's a self-described part-time Texan, calling himself a "winter Texan" who leaves the state during the hottest months. Pulido has already faced scrutiny over crude and sexist social media posts and other controversies as Democrats try to sell a celebrity newcomer to voters   more

OXFORD, Mississippi, March 7 -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Ole Miss Online Programs Earn National Recognition From U.S. News Business and education programs stand out in national evaluation of nearly 1,800 online degrees * U.S. News & World Report has recognized four University of Mississippi online programs in business and education as among the nation's best. The publication evaluated and ranked some 1,780 online degree programs based on overall academ  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Omada Health Inc. has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services urging for policy reforms that would facilitate the adoption and effective utilization of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical settings. In its correspondence, Omada points out the importance of transitioning from a time-based payment system to one that pays for health outcomes. The company argues that such a shift could enhance the value of clinical interventio  more

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, March 7 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Harrisburg to host AI in Sales Symposium II on March 25 The Penn State Harrisburg Lambert Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship and Harrisburg LaunchBox powered by Penn State, along with the School of Business Administration and the Professional Sales Education Center, will host the second annual AI in Sales Symposium on March 25. The event, which is part of the Truist E  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, sent a letter t  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senators Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Appropriations Subcommittee on Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies, sent a letter to   more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, ranking member of the Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Members Heinrich and Merkley Demand Answers from Trump Administration on Efforts to Erase History on Public Lands Heinrich, Merkley, colleagues to Burgum: Removing or sanitizing exhibits that depict the realities of our past sets a dangerous precedent by signaling that history can simply be erased or altered when those  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Jasmine Crockett, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Crockett Condemns Republicans' Refusal to Rein In Trump's Unauthorized War * WASHINGTON, D.C. \-Today, Rep. Crockett released the following statement: "Republicans in Congress once again refused to find their backbone and stand up to Donald Trump -giving him the green light to drag this country deeper into another dangerous, endless war in the Middle East. Donald Trump went around Congress   more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Highlights Rural Community Challenges and Federal Support Needs in Brownfields Hearing * WASHINGTON, DC -During a House Energy and Commerce Environment Subcommittee hearing titled "Ready for Reuse: Legislative Proposals to Unleash the Potential of America's Brownfields Sites," Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) strongly advocated for rural communities that face unique barriers in implem  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger Stresses the Need for Clear Federal Guidance on Pipeline Infrastructure and Development * WASHINGTON, DC -During a House Energy and Commerce Energy Subcommittee hearing titled " America's Energy Infrastructure: Authorizing Pipeline Safety." Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) highlighted the timely and safe development of pipeline infrastructure as a critical component of national securi  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Dave Min & Randy Weber, Sens. Kristen Gillibrand and Ted Cruz Introduce Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill to Expand Benefits for Public Safety Officers * Washington, D.C. - Representatives Dave Min (D-CA-47) and Randy Weber (R-TX-14) introduced the bipartisan Officer John Barnes and Chief Michael Ansbro Public Safety Officers' Benefits Program Expansion Act of 2026. This critical legislation would ame  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Rep. Randy Weber, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Weber and Dingell's Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act Advances Out of Energy and Commerce Committee * Washington, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Randy Weber's (TX-14) H.R. 7272 Pipeline Cybersecurity Preparedness Act advanced out of the full House Energy and Commerce Committee unanimously and is now eligible for consideration on the U.S. House Floor. Rep. Weber introduced the legislation in F  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 (TNSLrpt) -- Resources for the Future issued the following issue brief on Feb. 13, 2026 by Jenya Kahn-Lang and Molly Robertson entitled "Resource Inadequacy: Why a Crucial Component of Keeping the Lights on Is Getting Harder." Here are excerpts: * * * Electric power is an essential resource for households, businesses, and economies, from keeping lights and life support machines on to powering water conveyance and transportation networks. When there is not enough electricit  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice selected to lead US Space Force Strategic Technology Institute 4 * Rice University has signed an $8.1 million cooperative agreement to lead the United States Space Force University Consortium/Space Strategic Technology Institute 4 (SSTI), called the Center for Advanced Space Sensing Technologies (CASST) at Rice. Led by David Alexander, director of the Rice Space Institute, CASST will bring new technologi  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Sen. James Risch, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Risch, Shaheen, Budd, Coons Lead Coalition to Reauthorize the U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom U.S. Senators Jim Risch (R-Idaho) and Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), chairman and ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, joined Ted Budd (R-N.C.) and Chris Coons (D-Del.) and Ted Cruz (R-Texas) in introducing legislation to rea  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, March 7 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * Where Movement Meets Medicine: A Cross-College Collaboration Supporting Student Growth By Brittany Foreman For dancers, every leap, lift and landing depends on the body. It is the instrument that makes their art possible, and protecting it is essential to sustaining a career in the arts. That shared understanding is shaping a collaborative learning experience between the graduate dance program in th  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 7 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Samsung Austin Semiconductor furthers support for Aggie Engineers A leading technology company continues to create unique opportunities for Texas A&M students to grow in both education and industry experience. By Kamryn Chapman, Texas A&M Engineering Samsung Austin Semiconductor's partnership with Texas A&M University's College of Engineering continues to foster new opportuni  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- Sen. Jerry Moran, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Moran Supports Committee Passage of NASA Reauthorization Legislation * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) - chairman of the Senate Commerce Subcommittee on Aviation, Space, and Innovation - applauded the recent committee passage of the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) Authorization Act of 2026, legislation he cosponsored with Sens. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Maria Cant  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, March 7 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU-COM Participates in National Initiative to Advance Nutrition Education in Medical Training By Brittany Foreman The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) announced a national initiative to strengthen nutrition education in medical training, recognizing 53 medical schools across 31 states participating in Advancing Nutrition Education Across the Medical Continuum, including the Sam Ho  more

TORONTO, Ontario, March 6 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Springtime in the City Delights at Four Seasons Hotel Houston * Four Seasons Hotel Houston, again named among the Best Hotels in the United States by U.S. News & World Report, invites guests and the H-Town community to celebrate the season with an exciting offering of Spring Happenings. "The spring season is an exciting time to explore the City," says Tom Segesta, Gen  more

WASHINGTON, March 5 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, issued the following news release: * * * Support Grows for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act * Washington, D.C.- Leading individuals and organizations committed to protecting taxpayer rights and making tax administration easier to navigate are speaking out in support of the U.S. Senate Finance Committee leader's recently introduced tax legislation. The bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act led by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chai  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36903) entitled "Wichita, Tillman and Jackson Railway Co. - Renewal of Lease Agreement Containing Interchange Commitment - Union Pacific Railroad Co.": * * * Wichita, Tillman & Jackson Railway Company (WTJR) has filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 CFR 1180.2(d)(4) for the renewal of its lease from Union Pacific Railroad Company (UP) of approximately 1  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Immigration and Customs Enforcement issued the following news release: * * * Syrian national extradited to the US as part of HSI El Paso human smuggling investigation * EL PASO, Texas - A Syrian national wanted in the United States for conspiracy to smuggle special interest illegal aliens into the country, was extradited March 4 to El Paso. For the past year and a half, Homeland Security Investigations El Paso investigated the  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, March 6 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M study reveals how antibiotic use during leukemia treatment reshapes the gut microbiome * Patients undergoing intensive chemotherapy for acute myeloid leukemia are routinely treated with multiple antibiotics to prevent infection, a practice that new research from Texas A&M University shows can significantly reshape the gut microbiome and influence the risk of antibiotic-resistant infections. I  more

WASHINGTON, March 6 [Category: Political] -- Reproductive Freedom for All (formerly the NARAL Pro-Choice America) posted the following news release: * * * Trump and Now-Ousted Noem Have Used Immigration Enforcement as a Weapon Against Reproductive Freedom * TO: Interested Parties FROM: Reproductive Freedom for All RE: DATE: Friday, March 6, 2026 Yesterday, on the heels of two days of combative congressional hearing appearances, Trump fired Kristi Noem as DHS Secretary and is tapping  more

HOUSTON, Texas, March 6 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Tubulin prevents toxic protein clumps in the brain, fighting back neurodegeneration * Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine have discovered a potential new strategy to fight back against Alzheimer's and Parkinson's diseases, conditions that are linked to the toxic accumulation of Tau and alpha synuclein protein clumps in the brain. The team reports in Nature Communications that tubulin, the buildin  more

PINE BLUFF, Arkansas, March 6 -- The University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff posted the following news: * * * UAPB Researcher Nitish Sankurabhukta Pioneering AI to Transform Global Aquaculture Health, Expand Precision Access Worldwide * At the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff (UAPB), a quiet technological revolution is underway, according to Dr. Yathish Ramena, director of the university's Aquaculture and Fisheries Center of Excellence. Nitish Kumar Sankurabhukta, a researcher in the Depart  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, March 6 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * The 'Great Texas Freeze' Killed Thousands of Purple Martins; Biologists Worry Recovery Could Take Decades * Thousands of birds, including beloved purple martins, died in "The Great Texas Freeze" of 2021. Thanks to a recent study published in Nature Ecology and Evolution led by biologists at the University of Massachusetts Amherst, we now know not only the extent of the die-off-up to 27% of the  more

RENO, Nevada, March 7 -- The University of Nevada issued the following news: * * * Computer Science & Engineering professors lead $1 million medical AI research project Research looks at AI in breast cancer, medical text and sleep disorders; collaboration with local clinicians, teachers encouraged * Assistant Professor Ankita Shukla and Foundation Professor George Bebis are heading up a $1 million research project that aims to make AI smarter, safer and more reliable, particularly around me  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, March 6 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UTSA Arts launches citywide series on the impact of arts in prisons * A special citywide series from UTSA Arts is exploring the role and impacts of the arts within prisons and jails. The Arts & Incarceration series, running March 4 through April 13, cultivates empathy around the impacts of incarceration by using the arts to bridge the gap between the community and those who are affected. Thr  more

WASHINGTON, March 7 -- Verily Life Sciences LLC has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services outlining strategies to expedite the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The company emphasizes the necessity of safe and effective AI use in the health sector and commends various initiatives by HHS aimed at facilitating this transition. In the letter, Verily highlights the Administration's commitment demonstrated through various recen  more