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News Tipoffs - Connecticut Editors

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"We Don't Worship Fauci" Lee Bill Pulls Tax Dollars from Schools that Deny Religious Vaccine Exemptions
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * "We Don't Worship Fauci" Lee Bill Pulls Tax Dollars from Schools that Deny Religious Vaccine Exemptions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation to keep federal tax dollars from schools that refuse to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations. The Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood Education (GRACE) Act protects religious freedom and parental rights by c  more
30-year Follow-up: Yale Researchers Reconnect With Child Participants in Metabolic Health Study
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * A 30-year follow-up: Yale researchers reconnect with child participants in metabolic health study For more than three decades, Yale researchers have partnered with young people across the state to better understand the biological factors underlying metabolic health. By Meg Dalton Growing up, AnnaMarie Fortuna was always an active child. She played softball and basketball and was also a cheerleader. But by t  more
Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants
SACRAMENTO, California, July 23 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Co-Leads Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Renewed Effort to Impose Unlawful Conditions on Billions in Critical Emergency Grants * OAKLAND -Co-leading a coalition of 24 attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the Trump Administration for imposing unlaw  more
Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit
SACRAMENTO, California, July 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Amicus Brief Supporting Continued Access to Mifepristone as Case Returns to Fifth Circuit * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a coalition of 23 attorneys general in filing an amicus brief in support of the manufacturers of mifepristone in Louisiana v. FDA. Since the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved mifepriston  more
Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs
ALBANY, New York, July 23 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration to Protect Billions of Dollars for Anti-Terrorism and Public Safety Programs * July 23, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 23 other attorneys general and the governors of Kentucky and Pennsylvania in suing the Trump administration to stop illegal new threats to billions of dollars in c  more
Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds
DENVER, Colorado, July 23 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser files lawsuit challenging unlawful conditions on federal counterterrorism funds * July 23, 2026 (DENVER) - Attorney General Phil Weiser joined a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use billions of dollars in federal emergency management and homeland security funding to coerce states into complying with the administ  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO EXTEND HAITIAN TPS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON CONGRESS TO EXTEND HAITIAN TPS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general, urged Congress to take immediate action to protect Haitian Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General Raoul and the coalition called on Congress to pass H.R. 1689/S.4814, which w  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 23 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT CHALLENGING UNLAWFUL CONDITIONS ON FEDERAL COUNTERTERRORISM FUNDING * Raoul Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds-specifically, billions of dollars in federal c  more
Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding
SALEM, Oregon, July 23 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues Federal Administration for Blocking Counterterrorism Funding * AG Rayfield Previously Won Two Lawsuits Against Trump Administration to Protect Same Funding Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to stop the Trump administration from holding billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism funding hostage to force states to fall in line with the   more
Chamber of Progress: Governor Sherrill Signs Flawed Pricing Bill, Endangering Everyday Discounts
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 23 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news: * * * Governor Sherrill Signs Flawed Pricing Bill, Endangering Everyday Discounts * Governor Mikie Sherrill signed the Fair Price Protection Act today, restricting how businesses use customer data to offer discounts, including personalized coupons and targeted loyalty rewards. Recent statewide polling found that 70% of   more
Commerce Committee Advances 7 Bills, 6 Nominations
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Commerce Committee Advances 7 Bills, 6 Nominations Today, the U.S. Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation advanced seven measures and six nominations. The following actions were taken during today's Executive Session: Nominations advanced by a roll call vote: Nomination of Thomas B. Chapman, of   more
Conn. Education Dept.: Governor Lamont Announces Registration Open for Connecticut's New Paraeducator Preparation Academy
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 24 -- The Connecticut Department of Education issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Governor Lamont Announces Registration Open for Connecticut's New Paraeducator Preparation Academy Six-Week Program Provides Aspiring Paraeducators With Exam Preparation, Mentorship, and a Pathway Into Connecticut's Special Education Workforce - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Education Commissioner Charlene M. Russell-Tucker today announced that registrati  more
Consumer Reports: New Jersey Becomes Third State to Curb Personalized Pricing
YONKERS, New York, July 24 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * New Jersey becomes third state to curb personalized pricing The Fair Price Protection Act is the first law of its kind to allow consumers to take action when their rights have been violated - Trenton, New Jersey - New Jersey Governor Mikie Sherrill signed into law the Fair Price Protection Act today, making New Jersey the third state in the country to enact legislation aimed at curbing p  more
DeLauro Statement on House Passage of Republican's $95 Billion Budget Resolution
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Rep. Rosa L. DeLauro, D-Connecticut, ranking member of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement on July 22, 2026: * * * DeLauro Statement on House Passage of Republican's $95 Billion Budget Resolution House Appropriations Committee Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (D-CT-03) issued this statement following House passage of the Republican's budget resolution, which is the first step in a series of procedural actions to spend $95 billion on President T  more
Faegre Drinker Issues Commentary: New Jersey Enacts Sweeping Data Broker and Data Collector Registration Law
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 24 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 23, 2026, by partner Reed Abrahamson and associates Simonne Brousseau and Aliyah N. Price: * * * New Jersey Enacts Sweeping Data Broker and Data Collector Registration Law Businesses Must Assess Data Disclosure Practices and Prepare for New Registration Requirements and an Immediate Ban on Sensitive Data Sales At a Glance * On June 30, 2026, New Jersey enacted A5328, P.L.2  more
Five Join Connecticut College's Board of Trustees
NEW LONDON, Connecticut, July 21 -- Connecticut College issued the following news: * * * Five join Conn's Board of Trustees Five new members recently joined Connecticut College's Board of Trustees, while two current trustees have been elected to serve as vice chairs. Seth W. Alvord '93 will continue his tenure as chair during the 2026-2027 academic year, while Jessica L. Archibald '95 and John D. Linehan P'18 '23 '24 will serve as vice chairs. The new trustees began their tenures on July 1.   more
GIFFORDS awards Hartford's COMPASS Youth Collaborative with Lifesaving Service Award
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Political] -- Giffords, an organization dedicated to saving lives from gun violence, posted the following news release: * * * GIFFORDS awards Hartford's COMPASS Youth Collaborative with Lifesaving Service Award * HARTFORD, Conn. -Today, GIFFORDS Center for Violence Intervention announced that COMPASS Youth Collaborative, based in Hartford, Connecticut, is the 2026 recipient of its Lifesaving Service Award. The award was announced during GIFFORDS Center for Viol  more
Governor Lamont Announces $10 Million Investment in Rural Transportation Infrastructure
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 23 -- Gov. Ned Lamont, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Lamont Announces $10 Million Investment in Rural Transportation Infrastructure * State-Funded Program Delivers Significant Road Investments for Connecticut's Rural Communities (HARTFORD, CT) - Governor Ned Lamont and Connecticut Transportation Commissioner Garrett Eucalitto today announced that nearly $10 million in grants are being awarded to nine rural communities across C  more
Hayes Statement on the House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2027
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Hayes Statement on the House Passage of the National Defense Authorization Act For Fiscal Year 2027 * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Jahana Hayes (CT-05) released the following statement after the U.S. House of Representatives advanced H.R.8800, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027 (NDAA), 216-212: "I voted against the National Defense Authorization Act, which would au  more
Himes Votes Against NDAA Hegseth Slush Fund
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jim Himes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Himes Votes Against NDAA Hegseth Slush Fund * Washington, D.C. - Today, Ranking Member of the House Intelligence Committee Jim Himes (CT-04) released the following statement regarding his vote against the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2027: "The National Defense Authorization Act should support our servicemembers and protect our national security interests. But my Republican   more
In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Alan Brush
STORRS, Connecticut, July 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Alan Brush * Professor Emeritus Alan H. Brush, 91, of Stonington, an evolutionary biologist who specialized in feather proteins and taught generations of students during 30 years in the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, died on July 12 after a brief hospitalization for ischemic stroke. Alan was a creative researcher and lab director in molecular biology wh  more
Irish Folds: Studying snake vertebrae to decode the mysteries of animal evolution
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 23 -- Brown University posted the following news: * * * Irish Folds: Studying snake vertebrae to decode the mysteries of animal evolution * PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -From California to Connecticut, Brown University student Irish Folds has been checking out preserved snake specimens from natural history museums this summer, similar to checking out books from the library, she said. Natural history museums are treasure troves of biological data that o  more
Judge Must Sanction Nexstar Lawyers and Executives for Flagrant Lawbreaking and Contempt of Court
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release: * * * Judge Must Sanction Nexstar Lawyers and Executives for Flagrant Lawbreaking and Contempt of Court * Washington, D.C. -After court filings revealed that Nexstar Media Group stacked the board of TEGNA Inc. exclusively with its own current and former executives -despite a federal injunction ordering the two broadcast rivals to remain separate while their illegal $6.2   more
Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Milwaukee Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Complaint Challenging Milwaukee Mask Ban and Identification Requirements for Federal Officers Today, the Department of Justice filed a lawsuit against the City of Milwaukee, Mayor Cavalier Johnson, City Attorney Evan Goyke, and Chief of Police Jeffrey Norman, challenging their unconstitutional attempt to regulate federal law enforcement officers by prohibiti  more
Larson Votes to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Votes to End Trump's Illegal War in Iran * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) voted for another war powers resolution to end Trump's illegal war in Iran-marking the second time the House of Representatives has passed legislation opposing this war. Today's vote follows Larson's announcement that he is preparing legal action against the Trump Administration and will be  more
Larson, Meeks File Resolution to Enforce War Powers Resolution in Court Against President Trump
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson, Meeks File Resolution to Enforce War Powers Resolution in Court Against President Trump * Washington, D.C. - Today, Reps. John B. Larson (CT-01) and Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, introduced a resolution compelling the House of Representatives to file a lawsuit against President Donald J. Trump to enforce the War Powers Resolution. After near  more
Lawrence Livermore National Laborator: Scientists Measure Chemistry of Meteorite That Struck New Jersey Home
LIVERMORE, California, July 24 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Scientists measure chemistry of meteorite that struck New Jersey home On July 16, 2024, a daytime meteor shook New York City with a sonic boom as it passed just south of the Statue of Liberty. A short time later, a more than two-pound meteorite crashed through the roof of a house in the town of Hillsborough, New Jersey. Now, an international team, i  more
Longmeadow Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Massive Commercial Loan Fraud Conspiracy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release: * * * Longmeadow Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Massive Commercial Loan Fraud Conspiracy * BOSTON - A Longmeadow man was sentenced today in federal court in Springfield for defrauding commercial lenders out of more than $18 million over a four-year period. Together with his co-conspirator, they provided false and fraudulent rent rolls and forged le  more
Md. A.G. Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 24 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Files Lawsuit Challenging Unlawful Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 26 attorneys general and governors to stop the Trump administration's continued efforts to use federal funds - specifically, billions of dollars in federal counterterrorism and other funds - to coe  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 24 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Challenges Illegal Conditions on Federal Counterterrorism Funding Co-Leads Coalition Suit Against Unlawful Conditions on Counterterrorism and Other Funds - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 states to stop the Trump Administration's continued efforts to use federal funds--specifically, billions of dollars in federal c  more
Neag School Graduate Students Publish Fourth Issue of Education Research Journal
STORRS, Connecticut, July 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Neag School Graduate Students Publish Fourth Issue of Education Research Journal * The UConn Neag School of Education's academic journal has published its fourth issue, thanks to the hard work and dedication of a group of graduate students. "We are pleased to share the fourth issue of the Neag School of Education Journal," reads a letter from the journal's board members in the 2026 issue. "We tak  more
New UConn Survey Finds 53% of Connecticut Parents Say Childcare is Too Expensive
STORRS, Connecticut, July 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New UConn Survey Finds 53% of Connecticut Parents Say Childcare is Too Expensive * Connecticut parent Vanessa Hawke recalls the week she was offered a new job on a late Thursday afternoon and was asked to start on Monday. While elated for the new opportunity, she realized she had one business day to arrange affordable childcare for her 3-year-old son. Hawke filled out forms, emergency contacts, a  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 24 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Legal Action to Challenge Trump Administration's Decision to Hold Critical Security Funding Hostage in Attempt to Control Pennsylvania's Elections The Trump Administration's decision to withhold homeland security funding threatens public safety and critical emergency preparedness work happening across the Commonwealth. - Today, Governor Jos  more
Pillsbury Advises Deep Track Capital on Oversubscribed $65 Million Series B Financing for Draig Therapeutics
NEW YORK, July 23 -- Pillsbury, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Pillsbury Advises Deep Track Capital on Oversubscribed $65 Million Series B Financing for Draig Therapeutics Pillsbury advised Deep Track Capital, a Greenwich, Connecticut-based investment firm focused exclusively on the life sciences industry, in connection with its lead investment in Draig Therapeutics' oversubscribed $65 million Series B funding round. Draig Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutic  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha Co-Leads Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Conditions on Critical Emergency Grants
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 24 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 23, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha co-leads lawsuit to stop unlawful conditions on critical emergency grants Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today co-led a coalition of 24 attorneys general and two governors in filing a lawsuit challenging decisions by the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impose un  more
Save the Children: Venezuela Earthquakes - Pregnant Women and New Mothers Face Growing Health Risks
WESTPORT, Connecticut, July 24 -- Save the Children, an organization that says it is giving children a healthy start in life, opportunity to learn and protection from harm, posted the following news release: * * * VENEZUELA EARTHQUAKES: Pregnant Women and New Mothers Face Growing Health Risks CARACAS - Thousands of pregnant women and new mothers have been affected by earthquakes in Venezuela,[1] where dozens of health facilities remain damaged and over 20,000 people are living in temporary sh  more
Save the Sound Celebrates New Rain Garden Installation at Alice Peck School
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 24 -- Save the Sound issued the following news release: * * * Save the Sound Celebrates New Rain Garden Installation at Alice Peck School Newest project expands green infrastructure efforts to improve water quality, strengthen community resilience, and provide hands-on environmental education - Save the Sound is celebrating the completion of a new rain garden installation at Alice Peck School in Hamden, marking another milestone in the organization's efforts to   more
Save the Sound: Federal Appeals Court Denies Appeal Challenging FAA's Environmental Review for Tweed-New Haven Airport
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 -- Save the Sound issued the following news release on July 22, 2026: * * * Federal Appeals Court Denies Appeal Challenging FAA's Environmental Review for Tweed-New Haven Airport While the court upheld the FAA's environmental review, Save the Sound continues to advocate for protecting nearby communities and Long Island Sound - On Tuesday, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit denied Save the Sound and the Town of East Haven's appeal challenging the F  more
Sens. Markey, Blumenthal, Wyden Issue Letter to FTC
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, and Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following letter to the Federal Trade Commission: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 22, 2026 Andrew Ferguson Chairman Federal Trade Commission 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20580 Dear Chairman Ferguson, The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) should reject X Corp.'s petition to terminate the FTC's 2022 order governing X for   more
Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide * MIAMI (July 23, 2026) - Thirty-two Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals, families and institutions in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide. In addition, the Firm's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group, Priv  more
Tuberville Helps Introduce Bill To Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Helps Introduce Bill To Protect Religious Vaccine Exemptions * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) helped introduce the Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood ( GRACE) Act, which withholds federal tax dollars from schools that refuse to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations. The GRACE Act helps protect religious freedom and parental rights by prevent  more
UConn Magazine: "Blue-and-White Blood"
STORRS, Connecticut, July 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: "Blue-and-White Blood" * On Mother's Day 2025, Sole Blanks '25 (CLAS), '26 MA, draped in blue regalia, stepped across the floor of Gampel Pavilion when her name was called, continuing a family legacy as the fourth generation to graduate from UConn. Only yards away and 65 years, 10 months, and 27 days prior, Blanks' great-granduncle Otis "Sonny" Wade '59 (CLAS) donned a black cap a  more
Unemployment Insurance - Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48447) on July 16, 2026, entitled "Unemployment Insurance: Legislative Issues in the 119th Congress" by income security specialists Julie M. Whittaker and Katelin P. Isaacs: * * * SUMMARY The Unemployment Insurance (UI) system is a joint federal-state partnership that consists of two types of benefits: (1) permanently authorized programs, including the Unemployment Compensation (UC) and Exten  more
Yale Issues Q&A on 'The Odyssey' and Its Lasting Influence Across Literature and Film
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 24 -- Yale University issued the following Q&A on July 22, 2026, involving Benedek Kruchio, assistant professor of classics in the Faculty of Arts and Sciences: * * * A summer 'Odyssey' through time With the recent release of Christopher Nolan's long-awaited film adaptation, Yale's Benedek Kruchio considers how the "poem of multitudes" has been adapted and reimagined over millennia. By Lisa Prevost Since it was first composed by Homer nearly 3,000 years ago, "T  more
Yale Researchers Receive Genesis Mission Awards to Pursue AI Advances
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Yale researchers receive Genesis Mission awards to pursue AI advances Two Yale researchers will integrate AI technologies with scientific investigations through awards from the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission initiative. - Two Yale researchers have received funding awards from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Genesis Mission, a national initiative that aims to build the world's mos  more
Yale: Prolonged Exposure to Wildfire Smoke Increases Cardiovascular Health Risks
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Prolonged exposure to wildfire smoke increases cardiovascular health risks Repeated and cumulative exposure to wildfire smoke is linked to a higher risk of being hospitalized for cardiovascular disease in older adults in the U.S., a new Yale study finds. By Meg Dalton As the climate warms, wildfires are becoming larger, more frequent, and more intense. The smoke now routinely travels hundreds of m  more
Yale: Study Uncovers Lost 'Golden Age' of Languages
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 23 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Study uncovers lost 'golden age' of languages A new study coauthored by Yale linguist Claire Bowern suggests that tens of thousands of languages were spoken between 1,000 and 3,000 years ago. By Mike Cummings A linguistic "golden age" flourished between 1,000 to 3,000 years ago when tens of thousands of languages were spoken throughout the world, according to a new study coauthored by Yale linguist  more