News Tipoffs - Maryland Editors
A Quantum Leap for Public Education: FCPS Plans to Host the World's First K-12 Quantum Computer
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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A Quantum Leap for Public Education: FCPS Plans to Host the World's First K-12 Quantum Computer
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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is making history through a groundbreaking partnership with Connected DMV and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) that will bring an operational quantum computer directly to students at Skyview High School, creating a first-of-its-kind oppo
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Acting A.G. Mills Announces Settlement With Labcorp Over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
JUNEAU, Alaska, Sept. 26 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release:
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Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces Settlement with Labcorp over Data Breach That Affected the Personal Data of Alaskans
September 25, 2026
(Anchorage, AK) - Acting Attorney General Cori Mills has announced that Alaska, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has settled with the Laboratory Corporation of America ("Labcorp") after a multistate investigation into the 2019 data br
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Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (U.S. ED) proposal to provide the Trump Administration with broad discretion in educational grantmaking d
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
CARSON CITY, Nevada, Sept. 24 -- Nevada Attorney General Aaron D. Ford issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ford Announces $2.3 Million Multistate Settlement with Labcorp Over Patient Data Breach
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Settlement Requires Stronger Oversight of Vendors Handling Sensitive Patient Information
Carson City, NV - Today, Attorney General Aaron D. Ford announced that Nevada, as part of a coalition of 44 attorneys general, has reached a $2.3 million multistate settlement with Labor
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general are pushing Congress to take immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence, a call that's been echoed by AI industry leaders in recent weeks.
"AI technology is
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 24 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $2.2 Million Settlement with Labcorp Over 2019 Data Breach
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Thursday, September 24, 2026
Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov
919-538-2809
RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and 44 other attorneys general reached a $2.2 million settlement with Labcorp following a multistate investigation into a 2019 data breach involving Labcorp's debt
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Urges Eligible North Carolinians to Claim Compensation for Certain Generic Drug Purchases
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson is urging eligible North Carolinians to claim the compensation they're owed for overpaying for certain generic drugs.
Recently, a court preliminarily approved a plan by Attorney General Jackson and a coalition o
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow state and local governm
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed a comment letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed rule that attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas that allow state and local governments to address nationwid
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
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#Says AI companies shouldn't be left to police themselves.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on Congress to pass rules for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter to congressional leaders from a bipartisan group of attorneys general, AG Rayfield warns that recent inci
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Buzzworthy Alumni Digest: Fall 2026
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 24 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Buzzworthy Alumni Digest: Fall 2026
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#THE BEST BETS FOR BEES THIS FALL
Greetings graduates. Welcome to the new Buzzworthy, an online quarterly digest that rounds up all that matters at your alma mater. We've curated the best stories, events and benefits for UBalt alums this season. We hope you enjoy and that we see you back here in December.
~ Your UBalt Alumni Relations Team ~
Empower Your Fu
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CIAA Announces 2026 Basketball Media Day in Baltimore
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA Announces 2026 Basketball Media Day in Baltimore
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Men's and Women's Basketball Coaches and Student-Athletes Set to Preview the Upcoming Season at Under Armour Campus
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) will host its 2026 CIAA Basketball Media Day on Tuesday, October 6, at the Under Armour Campus in Baltimo
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CMMC nurses and community members celebrate landslide union victory
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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CMMC nurses and community members celebrate landslide union victory
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Registered nurses and their community allies held a rally today to celebrate their commanding union election victory last night at Central Maine Medical Center (CMMC) in Lewiston, Maine, announced Maine State Nurses Association/National Nurses Organizing Committee. NNOC is an affiliate of National Nurses U
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CMS Refocuses Medicaid Quality on Health Outcomes, Launches Innovative Partnership With 37 States
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release:
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CMS Refocuses Medicaid Quality on Health Outcomes, Launches Innovative Partnership With 37 States
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The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) is launching an initiative with a founding group of 37 state partners to focus on how quality is measured in Medicaid and the Children's Health Insurance Program (CHIP). The effo
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Crankstart Awards Morgan State University $800,000 to Expand Reentry Scholarships for Adult Learners
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release:
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Crankstart Awards Morgan State University $800,000 to Expand Reentry Scholarships for Adult Learners
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Renewed Four-Year Investment Extends Longstanding Partnership Supporting Nontraditional Students Pursuing Bachelor's Degrees
BALTIMORE -Morgan State University's Center for Continuing and Professional Studies (CCPS) has received an $800,000 grant from the Crankstart Foundation to continue pro
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Defining the future of public service
WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news:
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Defining the future of public service
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What does it mean to serve the public good today? Rooted in its motto, Pro Humanitate (For Humanity), Wake Forest University's Wake Washington Center brought lawmakers, policy experts and students together for a discussion at the National Press Club to examine the nature of public service and the character required to lead.
The panel included President,
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Delegation from Japan's Ehime University Visits UBalt
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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Delegation from Japan's Ehime University Visits UBalt
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#interactions were 'meaningful' and 'incredibly valuable'
Six students, a professor and a special ambassador from Japan's Ehime University visited The University of Baltimore campus the week of Sept. 14, during which they discussed different ideas and approaches to resolving conflict as well as American immigration policy and more. Students, f
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Economic Liberties Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Invalidate NDAs Hiding Details of Data Center Construction Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Economic Liberties Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Invalidate NDAs Hiding Details of Data Center Construction Projects
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WASHINGTON -In response to the introduction of the No Secrets for Data Centers Act the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statements:
"It's clear that big tech firms and data center developers are usi
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Explore, experience, and accelerate your future at the AGA Future of GI Innovation Workshop & Career Forum
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 [Category: Medical] -- The American Gastroenterological Association posted the following news:
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Explore, experience, and accelerate your future at the AGA Future of GI Innovation Workshop & Career Forum
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Your next career move starts with understanding what's possible. The AGA Future of GI Innovation Workshop & Career Forum offers an opportunity to experience GI innovation firsthand, explore career pathways, and build relationships with potential employers,
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Federal Register: NIH Issues Information Collection Notice on Generic Clearance for the Collection of Customer Participation & Performance Management With Programs, Processes, Products, Services
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services National Institutes of Health issued the following information collection:
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In compliance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, the National Institutes of Health (NIH) has submitted to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) a request for review and approval of the information collection listed below.
This proposed information collection was previously published in the Federal Register on July 8, 202
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First Contact: NASA Acres at Northwestern Oklahoma State University
ALVA, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Northwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
First Contact: NASA Acres at Northwestern
ALVA, Okla. - In the late afternoon heat of Aug. 27, NASA scientists found themselves climbing into combines in a milo field south of Alva, Oklahoma. For some of them it was first contact. Despite spending countless hours developing new technologies for these pieces of machinery, nine had never ridden a working piece of farm
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Gov. Newsom: California Delegation Wraps Historic Participation at Climate Week NYC - Demonstrating Strong Climate and Economic Leadership on World Stage
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 26 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Sep 25, 2026
California delegation wraps historic participation at Climate Week NYC -- demonstrating strong climate and economic leadership on the world stage
What you need to know: At Climate Week NYC, California delegates from Governor Newsom's administration represented the Golden State through strong climate leadership: inking new global initiatives, moving towards the expansion
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Hank Willis Thomas to Deliver the Mandy and Cliff Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture at Otis College
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- Otis College of Art and Design posted the following news:
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Hank Willis Thomas to Deliver the Mandy and Cliff Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture at Otis College
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#Thomas was named one of the 100 most influential people shaping the future of art by Time in 2026.
Otis College of Art and Design's Fine Arts program presents the Mandy and Cliff Einstein Visiting Artist Lecture with Hank Willis Thomas on Tuesday, October 27, 2026, 7:00-9:00 pm. The event wi
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IGFA and the National Park Service Work Together to Connect People to Parks Through Recreational Fishing
DANIA BEACH, Florida, Sept. 26 -- The International Game Fish Association issued the following news:
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Let's Go Fishing!
IGFA and the National Park Service Work Together to Connect People to Parks Through Recreational Fishing
The IGFA completed another stellar year of angling education events in National Park Service (NPS) locations across the country, thanks to the continued support from the National Park Foundation.
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Building on more than seven years of collaboration with the pilot
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Congressional Delegation Announces $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship
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Today, U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks and U.S. Representatives Steny Hoyer, Kweisi Mfume, Andy Harris, Jamie Raskin, Glenn Ivey, Sarah Elfreth, April McClain Delaney, and Johnny Olszewski announced $8,627,091 in federal funding to strengthen security at 49 relig
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Maryland Delegation Announces $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Maryland Delegation Announces $8.6 Million to Increase Safety and Security in Places of Worship
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WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), U.S. Senators Chris Van Hollen and Angela Alsobrooks (both D-MD), and U.S. Representatives Kweisi Mfume (MD-07), Andy Harris (MD-01), Jamie Raskin (MD-08), Glenn Ivey (MD-04), Sarah Elfreth (MD-03), April McClain Delaney (MD-06), and Jo
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McDonald Assumes Command at FRCE
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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McDonald assumes command at FRCE
Sep 25, 2026
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.--Marine Corps Col. Christopher McDonald II assumed command of Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) from Navy Capt. Randy Berti during a change of command ceremony Sept. 25.
During the ceremony, Berti formally transferred authority and responsibility of the depot to McDonald in front of an aud
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Mentoring the Next Generation: Inside the Murtha Cancer Center's Summer Research Program
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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Mentoring the Next Generation: Inside the Murtha Cancer Center's Summer Research Program
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In This Article
* Student Research Highlights
* Beyond the Lab: A Vision for Future Leaders
At the intersection of military medicine and oncology, the Clinical Breast Care Project (CBCP), part of the John P. Murtha Cancer Center Research Program (MCCRP) at the Uniformed Services University of the He
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Demands Establishment of a Robust Regulatory Framework for AI Development
September 25, 2026
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TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 attorneys general urging Congressional leaders to enact comprehens
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N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 23, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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NED ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF AI HACK FOR FREEDOM III
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The National Endowment for Democracy issued the following news:
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NED ANNOUNCES THE WINNERS OF AI HACK FOR FREEDOM III
September 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. -- The National Endowment for Democracy (NED) is pleased to announce Rwanda's Carine Kanimba as the first-place winner of the AI Hack for Freedom III, held at NED headquarters on September 24-25.
During the two-day competition, 10 pro-democracy activists from Colombia, Kenya, Nepal, North Macedonia, Rwanda, Ti
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Urges Congress to Regulate AI Industry to Protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond urges Congress to regulate AI industry to protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 25, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on Congress to take immediate action to regulate the artificial intelligence industry to protect the safety of Oklahomans.
Drummond joined a coalition of 25 other attorneys general in a letter sent to U.S. House Speaker Mike Jo
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Oklahoma State: 2026 College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame Awards Banquet Honors Six Alumni
STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news:
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2026 College of Education and Human Sciences Hall of Fame awards banquet honors six alumni
September 24, 2026
The Oklahoma State University College of Education and Human Sciences recognizes distinguished alumni each year at the Hall of Fame Banquet.
The six individuals honored in 2026 have made their mark within their respective fields and continue to set examples of leadership, innovation, selfles
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women
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Firm is ranked among 16 finalist companies nationwide
Pinnacle Financial Partners earned the No. 1 spot nationwide on the 2026 list of Best Places to Work for Women fro
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Pulitzer Prize-winning writer to read for Wor-Wic
SALISBURY, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- Wor-Wic Community College posted the following news release:
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Pulitzer Prize-winning writer to read for Wor-Wic
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Wor-Wic Community College is inviting the public to a free virtual reading by Peter Balakian on Monday, Oct. 5, at 6:30 p.m. Balakian is the author of nine books of poems, including "Ozone Journal," which won the Pulitzer Prize for Poetry.
Balakian's four books of prose include "The Burning Tigris: The Armenian Genocide and America's Respons
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Rep. Mfume, Co-signers Issue Letter to Israeli P.M. Netanyahu
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Kweisi Mfume, D-Maryland, issued the following letter with co-signers to Israeli Primer Minister Benjamin Netanyahu:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 24, 2026
H.E. Benjamin Netanyahu
Prime Minister of Israel
Prime Minister's Office
Kiryat Ben Gurion
Jerusalem, Israel
Dear Prime Minister Netanyahu:
We write with urgent concern regarding the growing outbreak of extremist settler violence in the West Bank, including violence that has
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Rep. Scott Issues Letter to Education Secretary McMahon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 23, 2026
The Honorable Linda McMahon
Secretary
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
RE: Education Department General Administrative Regulations [Docket ID ED-2026- OPEPD-2542; RIN 1875-AA14]
Dear Secretary
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Reps. Scott, Raskin, Sen. Sanders Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche and FBI Director Kashyap Patel:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
The Honora
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Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert:
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Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 - Sempio Food Services Inc., located in Cerritos, Calif., is recalling approximately 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew products that were imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of impo
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Sen. Van Hollen, Co-signers Issue Letter to President Trump on U.S.-China Diplomatic Initiative on AI Safety
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Chris Van Hollen, D-Maryland, issued the following letter with co-signers to President Trump on the U.S.-China diplomatic initiative on Artificial Intelligence safety:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 23, 2026
President Donald J. Trump
The White House
1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20500
President Trump:
We write concerning public reporting that your administration plans to have discussions about artificial intelligence
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Senate Energy & Natural Resources Committee Sets Sept. 30 Executive Session
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Senate Energy and Natural Resources Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on Sept. 30, 2026, at 366 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
Legislation
* S. 365/H.R. 1729, a bill to amend the John D. Dingell, Jr. Conservation, Management, and Recreation Act to allow for additional entities to be eligible to complete the maintenance work on Bolts Ditch and the Bolts Ditch Headgate within the Holy Cross Wilderness, Colorado. (Mr. Benne
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Thousand nurses in SF to protest AI giant's work with ICE, CBP
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Sept. 25 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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Thousand nurses in SF to protest AI giant's work with ICE, CBP
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In San Francisco on Wednesday, Sept. 30, more than a thousand nurses, along with community members, will mobilize against the notorious artificial intelligence giant, Palantir. Palantir has a track record of building AI tools for large-scale data collection and mass surveillance that threaten human rights.
The
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Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release:
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Top Appropriators Demand White House Immediately Take Taxpayer-Funded Ad Celebrating Trump Off the Air
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WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government (FSGG), Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro (CT-03), Ranking Member of the House Appropriations Committee, Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice
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TWS2026: What is the Place of Wild Harvesting in a Changing World?
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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TWS2026: What is the place of wild harvesting in a changing world?
Symposium at the Iowa Conference will explore wild harvest's role in conservation, food systems, livelihoods and well-being
September 25, 2026
Billions of people across the globe depend on nutrition and livelihood from harvested wild meat, fish and other natural products.
But changing ecological condi
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UC Davis Wins TWS' Student Chapter of Year Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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UC Davis wins TWS' Student Chapter of Year Award
The California institution took the prize for its growing supportive community
September 24, 2026
The University of California, Davis, has won The Wildlife Society's 2026 Student Chapter of the Year Award.
The Student Chapter of the Year Award pays tribute to and recognizes exceptional achievements.
"I am incredibly h
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University of Maryland Baltimore: New School of Social Work Building Earns Design Award
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Sept. 26 -- The University of Maryland Baltimore campus issued the following news:
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New School of Social Work Building Earns Design Award
September 25, 2026 | Charles Schelle
The new University of Maryland School of Social Work (UMSSW) building has yet to welcome its first class, but its design is already making a statement.
"Beautiful exterior, plain and simple."
That was the assessment from the American Institute of Architects (AIA) Louisiana jury that reviewed
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Wildlife Society: AI Reveals Endangered Right Whales Feed in the Dark in Shipping Areas
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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AI reveals endangered right whales feed in the dark in shipping areas
New research reveals some of the challenges in protecting these endangered marine mammals
September 24, 2026
Risky nighttime feeding behavior discovered with the help of artificial intelligence may be putting endangered whales at risk from ship strikes.
Researchers from a study (https://jo
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Wildlife Society: Backyard Feeders Make It Feel Good to Be Bird-brained
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Backyard feeders make it feel good to be bird-brained
Participants connected feeding and watching birds to positive emotions, engagement and a sense of meaning
September 25, 2026
Can feeding backyard birds improve mental well-being? New research suggests that for the 59 million Americans who engage in the practice, the answer is yes.
A study (https://link.sp
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