Accenture to Acquire McCoy, Strengthening SAP Expertise and AI Innovation for Mid-Market
NEW YORK, Aug. 26 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture to Acquire McCoy, Strengthening SAP Expertise and AI Innovation for Mid-Market
AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire McCoy, a trusted Dutch SAP transformation partner for mid-market companies. Upon closing, McCoy will become part of Accenture Edge, Accenture's recently launched mid-market business, strengthening its ability to help co more
AI, STEM, Blended Learning: Vincennes University to Host 2026 Innovative Teaching Summit
VINCENNES, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- Vincennes University issued the following news:
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AI, STEM, Blended Learning: VU to host 2026 Innovative Teaching Summit
STEM education, artificial intelligence, Science of Reading practices, blended learning, and inclusive instructional strategies are among the many captivating sessions that will be featured at the 2026 Vincennes University Innovative Teaching Summit for educators on Friday, Nov. 6.
The College of Social Science, Performing Arts and Commun more
American University Washington College of Law Welcomes New Faculty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- American University issued the following news:
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AUWCL Welcomes New Faculty
By Brice Helms
A remarkable group of distinguished scholars and practitioners brings their expertise to inspire and empower the next generation of legal professionals.
* Danielle Burs
Director, Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic
Danielle Burs returns to AUWCL, where she earned her J.D., to lead the Community Economic and Equity Development Clinic. She joins from the Univers more
Bain & Company Announces Partnership With Anthropic to Accelerate Clients' Enterprise AI Transformations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- Bain and Co., a management consulting firm, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Bain & Company announces partnership with Anthropic to accelerate clients' enterprise AI transformations
Partnership combines Anthropic's Claude models with Bain's deep industry and transformation expertise to accelerate enterprise AI deployment at scale, building on Bain's enterprise-wide rollout of Claude
SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON--Bain & Company today announ more
Bowdoin College: Unpacking 'Fringe' Political Beliefs, Analyzing Seabird Behavior, and How Structural Inequality in the South Survived the U.S. Civil War
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Aug. 26 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Unpacking "Fringe" Political Beliefs, Analyzing Seabird Behavior, and How Structural Inequality in the South Survived the US Civil War
By Tom Porter
Bowdoin undergraduates have been pursuing a wide range of funded academic projects over the break. In all, 180 students have received research fellowships this summer, some whom are undertaking their work on campus, while others have been in the field--all of them advi more
Brewer Science to Showcase Advanced Materials Innovation at SEMICON Taiwan 2026
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 26 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release from its member company Brewer Science Inc.:
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Brewer Science to Showcase Advanced Materials Innovation at SEMICON Taiwan 2026
Rolla, Missouri, USA -- Brewer Science, Inc., a global leader in advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, will be showcasing its latest innovations in material solutions enablin more
BSA Opposes AB 1018 Over Broad Scope
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Business Software Alliance issued the following news release:
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BSA Opposes AB 1018 Over Broad Scope
Business Software Alliance (BSA) Senior Vice President of US Government Relations Craig Albright issued the following statement regarding AB 1018, proposed legislation regulating high-risk AI, in California:
"Recent amendments to AB 1018 fall short of addressing problematic aspects of the bill, subjecting many everyday uses of AI into a new regulatory regime.
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Capitol Tech Partners With Prince George's County Maryland for Cyber Hackathon
LAUREL, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- Capitol Technology University issued the following news:
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Capitol Tech Partners with Prince George's County Maryland for Cyber Hackathon
Capitol Technology welcomes the Prince George's County Maryland Government Office of Information Technology (OIT), in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), to host a cyber hackathon on Friday, September 18 on Capitol Tech's campus in Laurel, Maryland.
The event will bring together students, community members, business more
Dealer Week Pre-Conference Workshops Deliver Hands-On Sales and Service Training
BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news:
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Dealer Week Pre-Conference Workshops Deliver Hands-On Sales and Service Training
Choose from two hands-on, purpose-built, pre-conference workshops designed to help your dealership improve performance, adopt The New Fundamentals and return home with an actionable plan.
Purpose-built education sessions offer interactive, department-specific tactics to strengthen sales effecti more
Gartner Forecasts the Market for Securing AI Will Reach $4.8 Billion in 2027
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Forecasts the Market for Securing AI Will Reach $4.8 Billion in 2027
Analysts to Explore the Latest AI and Cybersecurity Trends During Gartner IT Symposium/Xpo on the Gold Coast, September 14-16
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The market for securing AI is growing rapidly, projected to reach almost $4.8 billion in 2027, a 68.7% increase over 2026, according to Gart more
Gartner Survey Finds AI Spending by Customer Service Leaders Has Surged by 38%, Despite Overall Service and Support Function Budgets Rising by Just 2%
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 26 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Survey Finds AI Spending by Customer Service Leaders Has Surged by 38%, Despite Overall Service and Support Function Budgets Rising by Just 2%
GenAI Chatbots, Voicebots and Agentic AI Platforms Emerge as the Technologies Expected to Deliver the Greatest Future Value
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AI spending by customer service leaders has surged despite near-stag more
IDB Group and Japan to Advance Health Systems and Resilient Infrastructure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB Group and Japan to Advance Health Systems and Resilient Infrastructure
TOKYO -- The Inter-American Development Bank Group (IDB Group) has signed two Memorandums of Cooperation (MoC) with the Government of Japan to advance their joint work on health systems, digital health, long-term care, resilient infrastructure, and urban development in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The two agreement more
India's Enterprise Infrastructure* Market Surges 30% YoY as AI Investment and Rising Component Costs Fuel Growth
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 26 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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India's Enterprise Infrastructure/* Market Surges 30% YoY as AI Investment and Rising Component Costs Fuel Growth
BANGALORE - According to IDC's Worldwide Quarterly Enterprise Infrastructure Tracker, India's enterprise infrastructure market reached US$1.67 billion in the first quarter of 2026, up from US$1.28 billion a year earlier The more
Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory: First Decision Superiority Summit Explores Making Better Decisions Faster
LIVERMORE, California, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news:
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First Decision Superiority Summit explores making better decisions faster
"The history of failure in war can almost be summed up in two words: too late."
General Douglas MacArthur's warning underscored the urgency and importance of the first Decision Superiority Summit, hosted this summer by Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory (LLNL), where Department of more
National Park Service and Google Arts & Culture Launch United Parks of America Virtual Hub
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release:
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National Park Service and Google Arts & Culture Launch United Parks of America Virtual Hub
Innovative project harnesses the power of technology to expand public access and engagement with national parks
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The National Park Service (NPS) is proud to announce a new collaboration with Google Arts & Culture with the launch of the United Parks of America virtual hub. This col more
Notre Dame Law School Welcomes Visiting Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year
SOUTH BEND, Indiana, Aug. 26 -- The University of Notre Dame Law School issued the following news:
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Notre Dame Law School Welcomes Visiting Faculty for the 2026-27 Academic Year
Four visiting faculty members join the Notre Dame Law School community for the 2026-27 academic year, including two new and two returning faculty members. Andrew Torrance and Dennis J. Wieboldt III join the Law School as visiting faculty this year, while Frederick Mostert and Daniel Slate return to the Law School more
OHUB, CompTIA Aim to Reach 1 Million Americans Amid US Push for an AI-ready Workforce
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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OHUB, CompTIA aim to reach 1 million Americans amid US push for an AI-ready workforce
OHUBNext pairs practical AI training with high-growth company building and early-stage investment education
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ATLANTA - Opportunity Hub (OHUB) and CompTIA today announced a partnership to expand access to practical artificial intelligence (AI) training through OHUBNext. By pairing CompTIA's curriculum pathways with OHUB ed more
PA Chamber Proposes "No Technology Pledge" Amendment to Data Center Moratorium Bills
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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PA Chamber Proposes "No Technology Pledge" Amendment to Data Center Moratorium Bills
The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry today proposed that any data center moratorium legislation should include a No Technology Pledge amendment, a commonsense accountability measure for anyone seeking to block the development of data centers while contin more
Princeton to Lead Major Federally Funded Institute to Unlock Quantum Computing Challenges
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Aug. 26 -- Princeton University issued the following news:
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Princeton to lead major federally funded institute to unlock quantum computing challenges
By Scott Lyon, Office of Engineering Communications
The U.S. National Science Foundation announced today that Princeton University will lead one of eight major initiatives to accelerate the development of quantum computing.
The Princeton-led Quantum Leap Challenge Institute will devise techniques for fabricating har more
Sage Intacct Expands AI-Powered Financial Controls and Industry Capabilities for Greater Confidence
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 26 (TNSrep) -- Sage Group, a provider of cloud business management solutions, issued the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Sage Intacct expands AI-powered financial controls and industry capabilities for greater confidence
* AI-powered financial controls help finance teams identify potential risks earlier and strengthen financial oversight
* Connected reporting and finance workflows reduce manual work and improve access to trusted financial data
* Industr more
Signia Hilton Introduces 'Signia Restore,' Setting a New Standard for Elevated Fitness and Wellness in Hospitality
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on Aug. 25, 2026:
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Signia Hilton Introduces 'Signia Restore,' Setting a New Standard for Elevated Fitness and Wellness in Hospitality
Debuting in Indianapolis, the immersive new concept blends advanced fitness, restorative technologies and elevated design to help guests perform at their best
MCLEAN, Va. and INDIANAPOLIS - Signia Hilton, a portfolio of world-class hotels in gateway cities and resort more
SUNY University at Albany: Ask an Expert - How Can AI Improve Government Decisions Without Losing Public Trust?
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 26 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Ask an Expert: How can AI improve government decisions without losing public trust?
Mila Gasco-Hernandez, research director at the Center for Technology in Government and an associate professor in the Department of Public Administration and Policy at Rockefeller College, is an expert in how governments use technology to work better and serve people.
She answers today's question: How can AI improve governm more
University of Arkansas: College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Share Moments That Shaped Their Careers
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 26 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news on Aug. 25, 2026:
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New College of Education and Health Professions Faculty Share Moments that Shaped their Careers
The College of Education and Health Professions' 21 new faculty members recently reflected on the formative experiences that continue to shape their teaching and research today.
Across disciplines ranging from nursing and counseling to education, occupational therapy and exercise science more
UTHealth Houston Researchers Advance Antibody AI
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 26 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news:
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UTHealth Houston researchers advance antibody AI
By Kenny Bybee
Researchers affiliated with UTHealth Houston, competing under the team name Novamab AI, placed among the top five teams in the international AIntibody Challenge, a blinded, prospective benchmark published in Nature Biotechnology.
The study, "A blinded, prospective benchmark of in-silico antibody discover more
Wayne State School of Social Work Welcomes Interim Dean
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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Wayne State School of Social Work Welcomes Interim Dean
The School of Social Work is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Richard Smith as interim dean following the retirement of former SSW Dean Dr Sheryl Kubiak. Dr. Smith has been a valued member of the Wayne State community since 2010, serving as professor and associate dean for research within the School of Social Work. His scholarship advances the more
$1.5 million NSF grant will support KU research modeling molecular systems using AI
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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$1.5 million NSF grant will support KU research modeling molecular systems using AI
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LAWRENCE -University of Kansas researcher Ilya Vakser is leading a new National Science Foundation-funded project on modeling molecular systems using artificial intelligence.
Vakser, professor of molecular biosciences and director of the KU Computational Biology Program, will collaborate on the three-year, $1.5 million g more
$27M WARF investment fuels UW-Madison's next frontiers in research
MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 25 -- The University of Wisconsin posted the following news:
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$27M WARF investment fuels UW-Madison's next frontiers in research
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The gift aims to accelerate four high-impact research initiatives at the university: quantum technologies, brain health, fusion energy and national security.
By Natasha Kassulke
August 24, 2026
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A closer look at RSM's investments in growth, talent and AI
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- RSM U.S., an independent audit, tax and consulting firm, issued the following news release:
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A closer look at RSM's investments in growth, talent and AI
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RSM's 2026 Impact Report details how the firm is investing to expand its position as the leading advisor to the middle market
CHICAGO - (August 25, 2026) - RSM US LLP ("RSM") - the leading provider of consulting, tax and assurance services for the middle market - is exp more
Adaptation and a 'Noah's Ark for trees' offer hope for endangered black ash
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Adaptation and a 'Noah's Ark for trees' offer hope for endangered black ash
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -With the invasive emerald ash borer beetle decimating black ash across North America, according to the U.S. Forest Service, a team led by researchers at Penn State conducted an expansive study of genetic diversity in black ash seeds collected across the tree's geographic range and stored in more
Agentic Artificial Intelligence Based Software Development and Modernization
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- PRESIDIO, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717556 B2, initially filed Nov. 12, 2025) developed by Maharajan Rathakrishnan, Prosper, Texas, for "Agentic artificial intelligence based software development and modernization." more
AI Enabler for Application Performance Automation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- CAST AI GROUP, INC., Miami, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717555 B2, initially filed May 7, 2025) developed by Leonid Kuperman, North York, Canada, for "AI enabler for application performance automation." more
AI Operation Processing Method and Related Apparatus
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- HUAWEI TECHNOLOGIES CO., LTD., Shenzhen, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720522 B2, initially filed Nov. 29, 2023) developed by four inventors Yunfei Qiao, Hangzhou, China; Jian Wang, Hangzhou, China; Yinggang Du, Shenzhen, China; and Rong Li, Boulogne Billancourt, France, for "AI operation processing method and related apparatus." more
AI Quality Monitoring System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- HITACHI SOLUTIONS, LTD., Tokyo, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718150 B2, initially filed Jan. 17, 2022) developed by Hidekazu Ito, Tokyo, Japan, for "AI quality monitoring system." more
AI reminders for the new school year
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 25 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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AI reminders for the new school year
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As a new academic year begins, Clemson faculty and staff have more opportunities than ever to use artificial intelligence in teaching, research, information discover and daily work. Along with those opportunities come important responsibilities around data protection, academic integrity, and the appropriate use of University-approved tools.
The reminders below highl more
AI-assisted Fitness Guidance Camera
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- CHENGDU FIT FUTURE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, Sichuan, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1144501 S1, initially filed Oct. 30, 2025) developed by four inventors Chen Wang, Chengdu, China; Jiucheng Cai, Chengdu, China; Yili Lin, Chengdu, China; and Yuzhou Wei, Chengdu, China, for "AI-assisted fitness guidance camera." more
AI-based Compliance and Preference System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- NEXTIVA, INC., Scottsdale, Arizona has been assigned a patent (No. US 12719986 B2, initially filed July 24, 2024) developed by Pierre St-Cyr, Laval, Canada, and Ran Ezerzer, Alcobendas, Spain, for "AI-based compliance and preference system." more
AI-driven Adaptive User Interface Amelioration in Screen Sharing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717538 B2, initially filed May 1, 2024) developed by five inventors Suman Patra, Raritan, New Jersey; Valerie Lampkin, Saint George Island, Florida; Avinash Asthana, Jersey City, New Jersey; Tiberiu Suto, Franklin, New York; and Neil Delima, Scarborough, Canada, for "AI-driven adaptive user interface amelioration in screen sharing." more
An Interview with David Geller: What Comes After the Hospital-Centric Model?
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 25 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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An Interview with David Geller: What Comes After the Hospital-Centric Model?
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Healthcare leaders have spent years modernizing campuses, expanding facilities, and investing in new technologies. But according to David Geller, VHB's Northeast Institutional Market L more
Apparatus and Method for Summarizing Information Using Generative Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- KOREA INSTITUTE OF SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY, Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717832 B2, initially filed April 19, 2024) developed by Moon Son, Seoul, South Korea, for "Apparatus and method for summarizing information using generative artificial intelligence model." more
Apparatus for and Method of Secure Data Partitioning and Zero-Retention Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interaction
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- LONGEVITY STRATEGISTS, INC., Falls Church, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717968 B1, initially filed Dec. 18, 2025) developed by six inventors Suzanne Schmitt, Summerville, South Carolina; Jennifer Late, Tysons, Virginia; Tom West, Falls Church, Virginia; Eli Wood, Boulder, Colorado; Keith Pattison, Boulder, Colorado; and Bobby Nicholson, Austin, Texas, for "Apparatus for and method of secure data partitioning and zero-retention artificial intelli more
Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple introduces M6 and M5 Ultra for a big leap in performance and AI compute
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today debuted M6 in the new Mac mini and M5 Ultra in the new Mac Studio, providing an extraordinary leap in performance and AI capabilities. M6, Apple's first state-of-the-art 2-nanometer chip, advances e more
Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra -- the ultimate desktop for on-device AI and the most extreme pro workflows
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple introduces new Mac Studio with M5 Max and M5 Ultra -- the ultimate desktop for on-device AI and the most extreme pro workflows
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the new Mac Studio, featuring M5 Max and the all-new M5 Ultra, delivering a monumental leap in AI performance and even faster graphic more
Apple's new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro, delivers a massive leap in AI performance, supercharging the leading desktop for always-on agentic computing
CUPERTINO, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple's new Mac mini, featuring M6 and M5 Pro, delivers a massive leap in AI performance, supercharging the leading desktop for always-on agentic computing
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CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced the new Mac mini with the all-new M6 and powerful M5 Pro, delivering a dramatic boost in performance and even more
Artificial Intelligence Apparatus and Chemical Material Search Method Thereof
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- LG ELECTRONICS INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717824 B2, initially filed July 24, 2023) developed by six inventors Takuro Tanaka, Kanagawa, Japan; Masami Sako, Kanagawa, Japan; Hyunchul Lee, Seoul, South Korea; Hyukgeun Cha, Seoul, South Korea; Dongho Kim, Seoul, South Korea; and Masayuki Ohzeki, Miyagi, Japan, for "Artificial intelligence apparatus and chemical material search method thereof." more
Artificial Intelligence Badging System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- HONEYWELL INTERNATIONAL INC., Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718641 B2, initially filed Nov. 5, 2024) developed by six inventors Marimuthu Vivek Muthuramalingam, Tamil Nadu, India; Balaji Sivakumar Bhathey, Tami Nadu, India; David Santhiyagu, Tamil Nadu, India; Malathy Gurusamy, Tamil Nadu, India; Puja Pratap Sirsath, Maharashtra, India; and Crosbi Win Samuel A, Tamil Nadu, India, for "Artificial intelligence badging system." more
Artificial Intelligence Based Generation of Financial Reports and Responses in Real-Time
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- An inventor from Domaszczyn, Poland, Kamil Karbowiak has been awarded a patent (No. US 12718302 B2, initially filed Feb. 9, 2024) for "Artificial intelligence based generation of financial reports and responses in real-time." more
Artificial Intelligence Empowered Multi-Layer Coupling-Controlled Antenna System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- SKYMIRR, INC., Melbourne, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12719158 B2, initially filed Oct. 7, 2024) developed by Youngmin Jo, Melbourne, Florida, for "Artificial intelligence empowered multi-layer coupling-controlled antenna system." more
Artificial Intelligence for Animal Identification Based on Animal Behavior
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- TOSHIBA GLOBAL COMMERCE SOLUTIONS, INC., Durham, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718524 B2, initially filed March 1, 2023) developed by five inventors Evgeny Shevtsov, Frisco, Texas; John Pistone, Cary, North Carolina; Philip S. Brown, Cary, North Carolina; Leon T. Cain, II, Cary, North Carolina; and Vladyslav Kolbasin, Durham, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence for animal identification based on animal behavior." more
Artificial Intelligence for Facilitating Service From Digital Environment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- TRUIST BANK, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717857 B2, initially filed Oct. 16, 2024) developed by six inventors Mihika Peshwa, Charlotte, North Carolina; Zjaden Hinson, Charlotte, North Carolina; Genny Aliff, Atlanta, Georgia; Jeriko Geneta, Jacksonville, Florida; Aniekanabasi Asanga, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Timothy Pittman, Charlotte, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence for facilitating service from digital envir more
Artificial Intelligence Generated Central Determination Content
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- IGT, Las Vegas, Nevada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718650 B2, initially filed Aug. 2, 2024) developed by Dwayne Nelson, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Kevin Higgins, Reno, Nevada, for "Artificial intelligence generated central determination content." more
Artificial Intelligence Inference Architecture With Hardware Acceleration
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- INTEL CORPORATION, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718111 B2, initially filed May 24, 2022) developed by Francesc Guim Bernat, Barcelona, Spain, and Ned M. Smith, Beaverton, Oregon, for "Artificial intelligence inference architecture with hardware acceleration." more
Artificial Intelligence Surgical System and Control Method Therefor
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- HUTOM INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720009 B2, initially filed Jan. 10, 2024) developed by four inventors Min Kook Choi, Seoul, South Korea; Chi Hyun Song, Seoul, South Korea; Hyun Hee Yoo, Seoul, South Korea; and Sung Jae Kim, Seoul, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence surgical system and control method therefor." more
Artificial Intelligence-Aided Recommendation for Exploratory Network Analysis
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718256 B2, initially filed March 13, 2023) developed by four inventors Vrunda Ravindra Negandhi, Pune, India; Srinivasan S. Muthuswamy, Bangalore, India; Sudheesh S. Kairali, Kozhikode, India; and Sarbajit K. Rakshit, Kolkata, India, for "Artificial intelligence-aided recommendation for exploratory network analysis." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Compound Processing Method and Apparatus, Device, Storage Medium, and Computer Program Product
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ZHEJIANG UNIVERSITY, Hangzhou, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718904 B2, initially filed Oct. 25, 2023) developed by four inventors Xujun Zhang, Shenzhen, China; Benben Liao, Shenzhen, China; Shengyu Zhang, Shenzhen, China; and Tingjun Hou, Shenzhen, China, for "Artificial intelligence-based compound processing method and apparatus, device, storage medium, and computer program product." more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Determination of Data Security Techniques to Be Implemented for Electronic Data Transmissions
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717908 B2, initially filed July 8, 2024) developed by five inventors George Albero, Charlotte, North Carolina; Jeffrey K. Johnson, Cornelius, North Carolina; Sanjay Lohar, Charlotte, North Carolina; Tonya Kyra Miller, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Erica Reliford, Kannapolis, North Carolina, for "Artificial intelligence-based determination of data security techniques to b more
Artificial Intelligence-Based Synchronization Signal Scanning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- QUALCOMM INC., San Diego, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720420 B2, initially filed Dec. 11, 2023) developed by nine inventors Chinmay Shankar Vaze, San Diego, California; Gautham Hariharan, Sunnyvale, California; Kaniska Mohanty, San Diego, California; Supratik Bhattacharjee, San Diego, California; Kapil Bhattad, Bangalore, India; Sreeram C Sreenivasan, Bangalore, India; Santanu Pattanayak, Bangalore, India; Saisruthi Kotamraju, Bengaluru, India more
Artificial Intelligence-Enabled Threat Detection System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- BLACKPOINT HOLDINGS, LLC, Denver, Colorado has been assigned a patent (No. US 12719892 B1, initially filed Dec. 23, 2025) developed by four inventors Jack Kendrick Rasmus-Vorrath, Mountain House, California; Nareshkumar Jayavelu, Hoover, Alabama; Robson Pessoa Farias, Alpharetta, Georgia; and Luis Carlos Vargas Alvarez, Mexico City, Mexico, for "Artificial intelligence-enabled threat detection system." more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news:
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Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Lilly-AtaiBeckley antitrust review
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CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships, provided expert antitrust analysis to CTFN on Eli Lilly's proposed acquisition of AtaiBeckley. Lim discussed whether overlaps between the companies' drug-development pipelines coul more
Authoring Data Stories With Generative AI
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- SALESFORCE, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718004 B2, initially filed Jan. 22, 2024) developed by Nicole Barbosa Sultanum, Seattle, Washington, and Arjun Srinivasan, Seattle, Washington, for "Authoring data stories with generative AI." more
Automated Artificial Intelligence Teaching and Learning Environment System and Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC., Providence, Rhode Island has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717705 B2, initially filed Feb. 9, 2024) developed by Jeffrey W. Holcomb, Fort Worth, Texas, and Manjunath Maigur, Vijayapura, India, for "Automated artificial intelligence teaching and learning environment system and method." more
AWS, NBA Africa, and Learn Fresh Bring Math Education to Students in South Africa
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 25 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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AWS, NBA Africa, and Learn Fresh Bring Math Education to Students in South Africa
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JOHANNESBURG, South Africa - August 19, 2026 - Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a commitment of AWS AI and cloud technology to support the growth of NBA Math Hoops, a community-based basketball program that empowers youth ages 8-14 to develop foundational math and social-emotional skills through t more
Beyond the Lab: N.C. A&T Professor, Former Professional Basketball Player Uses Sport to Teach Students Economics Principles
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 25 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news:
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Beyond the Lab: N.C. A&T Professor, Former Professional Basketball Player Uses Sport to Teach Students Economics Principles
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In this video, Eduardo Minuci, Ph.D., assistant professor of economics, shares how he uses basketball to help students understand data, risk and the rules that influence decisions in sports and beyond.
EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Aug. 25, 2026 more
Bipartisan Members of Congress Call on Commerce Department to Block Americans from Working For Russian and Chinese Intelligence Agencies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bipartisan Members of Congress Call on Commerce Department to Block Americans from Working For Russian and Chinese Intelligence Agencies
Wyden, Cornyn, Welch, Harrigan, Jacobs and McCaul Urge Secretary Lutnick to Implement Rules Passed by Congress in 2022 to Stop American Companies and Citizens from Supporting Intelligence Agencies in Foreign Countries of Concern
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Bipartisan members of Congress today more
bp awards Halliburton integrated contract for Bumerangue field appraisal in Brazil
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release:
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bp awards Halliburton integrated contract for Bumerangue field appraisal in Brazil
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HOUSTON - August 25, 2026 - Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) today announced it received an integrated contract by bp for the first appraisal campaign in the Bumerangue field, offshore deepwater Brazil. The award includes a comprehensive suite of service more
Brewer Science to Showcase Advanced Materials Innovation at SEMICON Taiwan 2026
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 25 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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Brewer Science to Showcase Advanced Materials Innovation at SEMICON Taiwan 2026
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Rolla, Missouri, USA -August 24, 2026 -Brewer Science, Inc., a global leader in advanced materials and process solutions for the semiconductor industry, will be showcasing its latest innovations in material solutions e more
Business Software Alliance Urges U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to Withdraw Mandatory Disclosure Rule for Ex Parte Reexamination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 19, 2026
BSA Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Requirement To Identify All Real Parties in Interest to a Third Party Request for an Ex Parte Reexamination
91 Fed. Reg. 46,038 (July 22, 2026) Docket No. PTO-P-2025-0545; RIN 0651-AD94
I. Introduction and Executive Summary
The Business Software Alliance (BS more
Capitol Tech Partners with Prince George's County Maryland for Cyber Hackathon
LAUREL, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Capitol Technology College posted the following news:
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Capitol Tech Partners with Prince George's County Maryland for Cyber Hackathon
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Capitol Technology welcomes the Prince George's County Maryland Government Office of Information Technology (OIT), in partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS), to host a cyber hackathon on Friday, September 18 on Capitol Tech's campus in Laurel, Maryland.
The event will bring together students, community members, business more
Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA for Rack-Scale Era
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Expands Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA for Rack-Scale Era
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News Summary
* Cisco, partnering with Supermicro, adds rack-scale AI computing solutions to its portfolio, delivering end-to-end infrastructure to run massive AI workloads, reduce deployment risk, and help customers run workloads with greater efficiency and control over data.
* With the addition of high-density more
Cisco Launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure in Canada
SAN JOSE, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Cisco issued the following news release:
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Cisco Launches Sovereign Critical Infrastructure in Canada
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News Summary
* Cisco's Sovereign Critical Infrastructure is configurable for on-premises and air-gapped deployment, where required, giving Canadian organizations what they need to build and operate their own sovereign infrastructure.
* Government, financial institutions, healthcare, and other critical infrastructur more
College Students and AI: Are Businesses Still Hiring College Grads?
WINONA LAKE, Indiana, Aug. 25 -- Grace College posted the following news:
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College Students and AI: Are Businesses Still Hiring College Grads?
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By Elizabeth West (BA 26)
The topic of college students and AI has become one of the most pressing questions facing graduates entering today's job market. Inside Higher Ed writes, "42% of college-eligible students say that artificial intelligence will influence which career they pursue, and 10 percent report that they have already changed thei more
Computer System and Method for Determining Candidates for Inclusion Within a Cohort
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- TEMPUS AI, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718910 B2, initially filed Jan. 31, 2023) developed by Dany Michael Haddad, Austin, Texas, for "Computer system and method for determining candidates for inclusion within a cohort." more
Congressman Johnson Denounces SCOTUS Decision Opening Door for Trump's Attacks on Mail-in Ballots Ahead of November Elections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Johnson Denounces SCOTUS Decision Opening Door for Trump's Attacks on Mail-in Ballots Ahead of November Elections
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), ranking member of the Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence and the Internet, issued the following statement:
"As it did with Trump's unauthorized and ille more
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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ConnectWise Appoints Cybersecurity & Enterprise Tech Leader Craig Rones as Chief Marketing Officer
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ConnectWise has announced the appointment of Craig Rones as chief marketing officer. Rones will lead global marketing strategy, brand and demand generation, reporting to CEO Manny Rivelo.
Rones joins ConnectWise at a category-defining moment as managed service provider more
Cornell co-founds new institute advancing quantum processor fabrication
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Cornell co-founds new institute advancing quantum processor fabrication
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A new institute is bringing together experts from multiple institutions, including Cornell, to tackle a fundamental challenge in quantum computing: developing the materials and manufacturing techniques needed to build quantum processors at scale.
The institute, titled MARQUIS: Manufacturable and Resilient superconducting Quantum Informati more
Cowley College: August 2026 - Board of Trustees Remains Revenue Neutral - Approves State Appropriations Budget
ARKANSAS CITY, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- Cowley College issued the following news release:
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August 2026 - Board of Trustees Remains Revenue Neutral - Approves State Appropriations Budget
The Cowley College Board of Trustees gathered for their August 24th meeting at 6:00 p.m. in the President's Dining Room inside the McAtee Dining Center on the Ark City Main Campus.
In accordance with K.S.A. 79-2929, the Board of Trustees shall meet for the purpose of answering and hearing objections of taxpay more
Crexendo to Add Native vCon Support to NetSapiens Platform, Expanding AI & Recurring-Revenue Opportunities for Service Providers
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Crexendo to Add Native vCon Support to NetSapiens Platform, Expanding AI & Recurring-Revenue Opportunities for Service Providers
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Crexendo Inc. has announced that its upcoming Version 46 software release will include native, platform-level support for the emerging IETF vCon standard for capturing, storing and exchanging conversational data. The planned integration will more
CSSE faculty member inducted into Sigma Xi research honor society
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 25 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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CSSE faculty member inducted into Sigma Xi research honor society
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Daniela Marghitu relishes the opportunity to access new resources and collaborative opportunities with colleagues worldwide. She'll get that chance as a newly elected member of Sigma Xi, The Scientific Honor Society.
Marghitu, director of Auburn University's Laboratory for Education and Assistive Technology (ALEA) and a fac more
Data Mining System Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- STATE FARM MUTUAL AUTOMOBILE INSURANCE COMPANY, Bloomington, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717800 B2, initially filed Sept. 12, 2024) developed by Nicholas Cooper, Chicago, Illinois, and Talitha Templeton, Bennington, Vermont, for "Data mining system using artificial intelligence." more
Davenport University hosts events for Tech Week GR
GRAND RAPIDS, Michigan, Aug. 25 -- Davenport University posted the following news:
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Davenport University hosts events for Tech Week GR
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Davenport University is participating in Tech Week Grand Rapids, September 14-19, by hosting several events at its W.A. Lettinga Grand Rapids Campus. They include a peek inside the human body, a new video game and how to avoid getting scammed by AI.
Tech Week Grand Rapids is an annual event organized by The Right Place to help establish the Greater Gr more
Demand Surges on AI Investment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Facilities Management] -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association posted the following news release:
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Demand Surges on AI Investment
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August 25, 2026 8:00 am ET
The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), shows that demand surged in July due to AI-related investment. Seasonally adjusted new deal volumes were $14.3 billion, standing $2.8 billion, or 24.5% above their previous all-time m more
Detecting Malfunctions Within Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- CITIBANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717706 B1, initially filed March 18, 2026) developed by Imir Arifi, Nashville, Tennessee, for "Detecting malfunctions within artificial intelligence agents." more
Device and Method for Recommending Educational Content
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- SOCRA AI INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718703 B2, initially filed July 7, 2022) developed by Hyun Bin Loh, Seoul, South Korea, for "Device and method for recommending educational content." more
Domain Adaptation of AI NLP Encoders With Knowledge Distillation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- LIVEPERSON, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718015 B2, initially filed June 3, 2024) developed by four inventors Kristen Howell, New York, New York; Jian Wang, Gainesville, Florida; Matthew Dunn, Arlington, Massachusetts; and Joseph Bradley, Seattle, Washington, for "Domain adaptation of AI NLP encoders with knowledge distillation." more
Dynamic Attribute Extraction Systems and Methods for Artificial Intelligence Platform
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- OPEN TEXT CORPORATION, Waterloo, Canada has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718020 B2, initially filed April 18, 2023) developed by Martin Brousseau, Mont-Saint-Hilaire, Canada, and Renaud Levert, Montreal, Canada, for "Dynamic attribute extraction systems and methods for artificial intelligence platform." more
Edge Deployment of Cloud-Originated Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence Workloads
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ARMADA SYSTEMS INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717650 B2, initially filed April 3, 2024) developed by four inventors Pradeep Nair, San Francisco, California; Pragyana K Mishra, Seattle, Washington; Anish Swaminathan, San Francisco, California; and Janardhan Prabhakara, San Francisco, California, for "Edge deployment of cloud-originated machine learning and artificial intelligence workloads." more
Edison State Awarded Grant for AI Integration
PIQUA, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Edison State Community College posted the following news:
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Edison State Awarded Grant for AI Integration
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Edison State Community College is partnering with two Ohio community colleges, Clark State College and Southern State Community College, as a co-recipient of a $100,000 grant through the Ohio Department of Higher Education's AI Integration in Community Colleges Grant Program. The grant, titled "Implementing Artificial Intelligence (AI) Competency into Colleg more
Emergency Cardiac and Electrocardiogram Electrode Placement System With Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- CB INNOVATIONS, LLC, Carlsbad, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12714353 B1, initially filed March 14, 2025) developed by Christian McClung, Rancho Santa Fe, California, and Stephen Dunphy, Carlsbad, California, for "Emergency cardiac and electrocardiogram electrode placement system with artificial intelligence." more
Enhanced Controller Synchronization Verification
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- TIDALX AI INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720206 B2, initially filed Oct. 24, 2023) developed by Thomas Robert Swanson, Sunnyvale, California, and Andrew Rossignol, Mountain View, California, for "Enhanced controller synchronization verification." more
Faculty Institute Explores Innovative Teaching Methods, Emerging Technologies
BOWIE, Maryland, Aug. 25 -- Bowie State University posted the following news release:
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Faculty Institute Explores Innovative Teaching Methods, Emerging Technologies
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Bowie State University faculty and staff began the 2026-27 academic year by exploring innovative approaches to teaching, emerging technologies and strategies to support student success during the annual Faculty Institute Aug. 17-20 at the Martin Luther King, Jr. Center.
Hosted and facilitated by the Center for Excellence more
First Electronic Device Including Artificial Intelligence Model, Method for Operating the Same, and Second Electronic Device Including Artificial Intelligence Model
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718439 B2, initially filed Oct. 16, 2024) developed by six inventors Dukhyun Kim, Suwon-si, South Korea; Sangheon Kim, Suwon-si, South Korea; Junsung Kim, Suwon-si, South Korea; Dongil Son, Suwon-si, South Korea; Yoechan Song, Suwon-si, South Korea; and Yeunwook Lim, Suwon-si, South Korea, for "First electronic device including artificial intelligence model, method for oper more
G2's Fall 2026 Reports: Raking Up Insights From 28,000+ Reports
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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G2's Fall 2026 Reports: Raking Up Insights From 28,000+ Reports
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Soon enough, the leaves will turn as pumpkin-spiced lattes return to menus. And here in the U.S., football will take over household TV screens. It's time to close out summer as the software world gears up for the next season.
And that can only mean one thing -G2's Fall 2026 Reports have arrived!
The thousands of quarterly Market Repo more
Generating Personalized Content Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ADOBE INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718071 B2, initially filed Aug. 24, 2023) developed by Razvan Bradea, Bucharest, Romania, and Lucian Andrei Radu, Bucharest, Romania, for "Generating personalized content using generative artificial intelligence." more
Generative Artificial Intelligence for Creation of Instruction Code From an Input
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ROCKWELL AUTOMATION TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Mayfield Heights, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717296 B2, initially filed Dec. 12, 2023) developed by eight inventors Adrian D Pantea, Scottsdale, Arizona; Michael J. Ohlsen, Chesterland, Ohio; Anthony Carrara, Carrara, Ohio; Christopher S. Hays, Phoenix, Arizona; Allen Rosu, Painesville, Ohio; Ashish Anand, Aurora, Ohio; Christopher E. Stanek, Willoughby, Ohio; and Fabiano Fernandes, Solon, Ohio, for "Generat more
Generative Artificial Intelligence Model Output Obfuscation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- HIDDENLAYER, INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717909 B2, initially filed Aug. 15, 2024) developed by four inventors David Beveridge, Vancouver, Washington; Tanner Burns, Austin, Texas; Kwesi Cappel, Austin, Texas; and Kenneth Yeung, Ottawa, Canada, for "Generative artificial intelligence model output obfuscation." more
Generative Search Results Documents Based on Enhanced Search Results Using Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717798 B2, initially filed Feb. 28, 2025) developed by nine inventors Mohamed Salman Ismail Gadit, San Jose, California; Elbio Renato Torres Abib, Bellevue, Washington; Andrew Peter Oakley, Seattle, Washington; Nathan James Chalmers, Seattle, Washington; Ming Gong, Beijing, China; Wenbiao Ding, Beijing, China; Aparna Rajaraman, Woodenville, Washington; Baoquan Fan, Beiji more
Hand Dynamometer Structure
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ZHONGSHAN SHENMENG INNOVATION TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Zhongshan City, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12716793 B2, initially filed Jan. 25, 2024) developed by Ai Yang, Zhongshan City, China, for "Hand dynamometer structure." more
Heat Transfer Machine Mold for Badge Pattern
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- HUNAN SIJIU TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Changsha, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1144468 S1, initially filed Aug. 8, 2025) developed by Wenxiong Huang, Changsha, China, and Min Ai, Changsha, China, for "Heat transfer machine mold for badge pattern." more
Hierarchical Combination of Artificial Intelligence and Optimization for the Operation of Power Systems
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION, Salt Lake City, Utah has been assigned a patent (No. US 12715328 B2, initially filed Dec. 9, 2022) developed by four inventors Masood Parvania, Salt Lake City, Utah; Mohammad Mehdi Hosseini, Salt Lake City, Utah; Luis Fernando Rodriguez Garcia, Salt Lake City, Utah; and Avishan Bagherinezhad, Salt Lake City, Utah, for "Hierarchical combination of artificial intelligence and optimization for the operation of power systems." more
Hierarchical Generative AI System and Method Utilizing Logit-Based Reasoning Transfer Between Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- INTUIT INC., Mountain View, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718073 B1, initially filed Oct. 29, 2025) developed by four inventors Shai Ardazi, Tel Aviv, Israel; Amir Bialer, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Matan Vetzler, 'Givat Shmuel, Israel; and Linoy Cohen, New York City, New York, for "Hierarchical generative AI system and method utilizing logit-based reasoning transfer between models." more
Integrated AI-powered Adaptive Robotic Surgery System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Two inventors, William Brubaker, Palo Alto, California, and Paul Davis, Los Altos, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12714520 B2, initially filed June 4, 2025) for "Integrated AI-powered adaptive robotic surgery system." more
Integrated AI-powered Adaptive Robotic Surgery System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Two inventors, William Brubaker, Palo Alto, California, and Paul Davis, Los Altos, California, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12714525 B2, initially filed June 4, 2025) for "Integrated AI-powered adaptive robotic surgery system." more
Intelligent Autonomous Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agent Platform With Training and Deployment Modules
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- AMESA, INC., Walnut Creek, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718112 B1, initially filed April 28, 2025) developed by three inventors Kence Anderson, Martinez, California; Xavier Geerinck, Nieuwkerken-Waas, Belgium; and Hunter Park, Evanston, Illinois, for "Intelligent autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agent platform with training and deployment modules." more
Jason Oxman Announces Retirement After Eight Years as ITI President and CEO
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Information Technology Industry Council posted the following news release:
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Jason Oxman Announces Retirement After Eight Years as ITI President and CEO
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WASHINGTON - Jason Oxman today announced his decision to retire as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), the global trade association of the technology industry, at the conclusion of his current contract in February 2027. Ox more
Jax State's Andrea Taylor Named Google Certified Innovator
JACKSONVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 25 -- Jacksonville State University posted the following news:
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Jax State's Andrea Taylor Named Google Certified Innovator
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By Brett Buckner
Andrea Taylor, the Alabama Technology in Motion specialist at Jacksonville State University's College of Education and Professional Studies, was selected as a Google Certified Innovator, a distinction earned by only 3,307 educators across 67 cohorts in the program's 20-year history.
Taylor was one of 35 educators worl more
KSU's Summer Undergraduate Research Program helps undergrads transform curiosity into societal impact
KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release:
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KSU's Summer Undergraduate Research Program helps undergrads transform curiosity into societal impact
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Almost every day this summer, biology major Frances Conkle began her morning by meticulously sorting hundreds of fruit flies by their sex before pairing them, according to their genetics, for reproduction.
The routine was part of her research into how fat tissue changes shape and moves as frui more
Kyocera Launches the ECOSYS MZ3201ix, Bringing Enterprise-Level Capabilities to Growing Businesses
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Kyocera Launches the ECOSYS MZ3201ix, Bringing Enterprise-Level Capabilities to Growing Businesses
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Kyocera Document Solutions America Inc. has announced the launch of the ECOSYS MZ3201ix to help organizations work smarter every day. Built for growing businesses, this new device delivers enterprise-class A3 copy, print, scan and optional fax functionalities in a compac more
LCU holds AI conversation with faculty on student needs
PINEVILLE, Louisiana, Aug. 25 -- Louisiana Christian University posted the following news release:
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LCU holds AI conversation with faculty on student needs
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How best to prepare students for the future with the use of artificial intelligence was the topic of the second Guinn Conversations discussion at Louisiana Christian University on Thursday evening.
For this conversation, LCU President Dr. Mark Johnson brought together faculty members from different disciplines to discuss aspects o more
Lidar Mapping
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- FIVE AI LIMITED, Cambridge, United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718401 B2, initially filed July 2, 2021) developed by William Froom, Bristol, United Kingdom, for "Lidar mapping." more
Linear Air Urges DOT to Preserve All-In Pricing Requirements in Charter Sector
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT
DOT Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0831
Linear Air | Public Comment | Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0831 | August 2026
Linear Air
PUBLIC COMMENT
In Response to the Department of Transportation's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0831 . Airfare Price Display Rulemaking
Submitted by Linear Air . 7 more
LSU New Orleans Business College Launches 'AI Across the Enterprise' Speaker Series
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 25 -- The University of New Orleans issued the following news release:
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LSU New Orleans Business College Launches "AI Across the Enterprise" Speaker Series
AI Across the Enterprise: What AI Means for Your Business and Profession will bring students, alumni, business professionals and members of the Greater New Orleans community together to hear from executives and industry leaders about the evolving role of AI in six areas: marketing, accounting, finance, sal more
Machine Learning to Improve Artificial Intelligence Algorithm Iterations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- CILAG GMBH INTERNATIONAL, Zug, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718936 B2, initially filed Jan. 22, 2021) developed by Frederick E. Shelton, IV, Hillsboro, Ohio, and Demetrius Harris, Cincinnati, Ohio, for "Machine learning to improve artificial intelligence algorithm iterations." more
Macro Placement in Continuous Action Space Using an Artificial Intelligence Approach
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- MEDIATEK INC., Hsinchu City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718093 B2, initially filed Oct. 12, 2022) developed by three inventors Da-Shan Shiu, Hsinchu City, Taiwan; Alexandru Cioba, Cambridge, United Kingdom; and Fu-Chieh Chang, Hsinchu City, Taiwan, for "Macro placement in continuous action space using an artificial intelligence approach." more
MassMutual Ventures Commits to Launch $150 Million Climate Technology Fund II
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Aug. 25 [Category: BizInsurance] -- Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Co. issued the following news release:
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MassMutual Ventures Commits to Launch $150 Million Climate Technology Fund II
New fund will build on MMV's first Climate Technology Fund, launched in 2023, with focus on applying climate technology and AI to real assets
BOSTON, MA -MassMutual Ventures (MMV) today announced the launch of Climate Technology Fund II (CTF II), a $150 million venture ca more
Meet the 2026 Wolf Pack LaunchU Top 8 Finalists
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 25 -- Loyola University posted the following news release:
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Meet the 2026 Wolf Pack LaunchU Top 8 Finalists
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Since May, 15 ambitious teams have been developing their ventures as part of this year's Wolf Pack LaunchU cohort, presented by Dr. Bobby and Lori Kent Savoie. After Bootcamp, a summer of mentorship, customer discovery, and venture development, founders submitted their First Round Pitches on Friday, August 21.
They've built. They've launched. And no more
Memory Module and Computing Device Containing the Memory Module
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- AI PLUS, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717523 B2, initially filed Oct. 8, 2024) developed by John Michael Smolka, Felton, California, and Carlos Rene Weissenberg, Placerville, California, for "Memory module and computing device containing the memory module." more
Mercer University: Faculty and Staff Notables - September 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Notables | September 2026
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#Stetson-Hatcher School of Business
Astrid Loretta Ayala, Ph.D., associate professor of economics and finance, presented the article "Score-driven Markov-switching models of scale and shape parameters: an application to the Indian stock market" at the International Conference on Empirical Economics at Penn State Altoona held on Aug. 1. The article is co-authored with more
Method and System for Optimization and Personalization of Search Results According to Preferences and Mandatory Constraints
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- AI SOLUTIONS BY EMANUELE DI ROSA PHD, Warsaw, Poland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717799 B2, initially filed March 21, 2025) developed by Emanuele Di Rosa, Tomaszkowo, Poland, for "Method and system for optimization and personalization of search results according to preferences and mandatory constraints." more
Method for Preparing SEI-like Film Component Additive as Well as Electrolyte Solution, Lithium-Ion Battery, Battery Module, Battery Pack and Powered Device
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- CONTEMPORARY AMPEREX TECHNOLOGY CO., LIMITED, Ningde, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12719086 B2, initially filed May 23, 2023) developed by four inventors Zeli Wu, Ningde City, China; Changlong Han, Ningde City, China; Lei Huang, Ningde City, China; and Zhiyong Ai, Ningde City, China, for "Method for preparing SEI-like film component additive as well as electrolyte solution, lithium-ion battery, battery module, battery pack and powered device." more
Methods and Systems for Validating Database Records by Applying Artificial Intelligence to Prioritize Records for Validation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ENSEMBLE RCM, LLC, Cincinnati, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718172 B2, initially filed Aug. 13, 2024) developed by Soren Solari, Big Sky, Montana, for "Methods and systems for validating database records by applying artificial intelligence to prioritize records for validation." more
Methods, Systems, and Computer Program Products for Flagging Dental Claims for Further Scrutiny Based on Processing of Dental Clinical Images and Periodontal Charts Using Multiple Artificial Intelligence (AI) Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- OPTUM, INC., Minnetonka, Minnesota has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718300 B2, initially filed Dec. 29, 2023) developed by six inventors Qian Diao, San Jose, California; Feili Yu, Shoreline, Washington; Chenda Deng, Fort Collins, Colorado; Zelong Zhang, San Jose, California; Letitia Murr, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Bo Han, Bothell, Washington, for "Methods, systems, and computer program products for flagging dental claims for further scrutiny based on pr more
Moat Heatsink for VRs in High Power AI Servers
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- AMD DESIGN, LLC, Wilmington, Delaware has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720713 B1, initially filed Dec. 21, 2022) developed by four inventors Sruti Chigullapalli, Secaucus, New Jersey; Sunilkumar Pinnu, Secaucus, New Jersey; Wojciech Marcin Serafin, Secaucus, New Jersey; and Cong Yao, Secaucus, New Jersey, for "Moat heatsink for VRs in high power AI servers." more
Modular, Metadata-Driven Architecture for Implementing Artificial Intelligence Agents
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- WEX, INC., Portland, Maine has been assigned a patent (No. US 12719859 B1, initially filed Feb. 5, 2026) developed by six inventors Sonny Truong, Daytona Beach, Florida; Deepak Yadav, Bangalore, India; Kaushik Kumar Mahato, Bangalore, India; Aditya Rawat, Chicago, Illinois; Luiz Gustavo Giacomelo Quinelato, San Paolo, Brazil; and Nitin Ahuja, San Francisco, California, for "Modular, metadata-driven architecture for implementing artificial intelligence agents." more
Montana State to open Gianforte Hall Sept. 10
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 25 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State to open Gianforte Hall Sept. 10
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BOZEMAN -Montana State University will hold a grand opening ceremony for Gianforte Hall, a building that will provide space for computing-related fields, including cybersecurity, film, photography and music technologies, at 1 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10. The outdoor event is free and open to the public. Scheduled speakers include Montana Gov. Greg Gianforte, MSU more
MTSU actuarial science program earns international attention while expanding student opportunities
MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, Aug. 25 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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MTSU actuarial science program earns international attention while expanding student opportunities
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MURFREESBORO, Tenn. -Middle Tennessee State University's Actuarial Science Program is strengthening its national reputation while expanding opportunities for students to prepare for careers in one of the nation's most specialized and in-demand professions.
The program, housed in the Departm more
NSF awards $2 million grant to KU-led project supporting future AI and computing leaders
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 25 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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NSF awards $2 million grant to KU-led project supporting future AI and computing leaders
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LAWRENCE -A University of Kansas-led initiative has received a $2 million award from the National Science Foundation's Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (S-STEM) program to expand educational opportunities for low-income students pursuing careers in computing, engineering and emerging t more
Ohio State News Alert: Resources for the 2026-27 academic year
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State News Alert: Resources for the 2026-27 academic year
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With Ohio State students, faculty and staff now on our campuses, the university is sharing some important updates and reminders to help ensure a successful start to the 2026-27 year.
Areas of focus include:
* Safety resources
* Getting around campus
* Well-being resources
* Freedom of expression and civic engagement
* AI Fluency
Saf more
Ohio State welcomes class of 2030
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State welcomes class of 2030
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First-year students from 47 states and 37 countries packed into the Schottenstein Center at The Ohio State University Monday for their official Buckeye welcome at Convocation. The annual event serves as a kick-off to the academic year as well as a crash course in Ohio State for all new students.
President Ravi V. Bellamkonda welcomed the group with enthusiasm.
"We're so gla more
Personalizing Articles Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- MASTERCARD INTERNATIONAL INC., Purchase, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718276 B2, initially filed April 23, 2024) developed by Rahmana Muhammad, Brooklyn, New York, and Alonso Araujo, New York, New York, for "Personalizing articles using generative artificial intelligence." more
Physics' Coelho Lopes de Sa Joins $24.5 Million Effort to Create Unified, AI-Ready National Ecosystem
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 25 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Physics' Coelho Lopes de Sa Joins $24.5 Million Effort to Create Unified, AI-Ready National Ecosystem
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The U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded the National Data Platform (NDP) a five-year, $24.5 million Cooperative Agreement to build a federated, AI-ready national data ecosystem, making it easier to discover, access and analyze data, regardless of where it is stored-and Rafael more
Pipeline for Rewriting and Validating Malicious Code With Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- PALO ALTO NETWORKS, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717920 B2, initially filed March 14, 2024) developed by seven inventors Lucas Mingyuan Hu, Palo Alto, California; Shaown Sarker, San Jose, California; Tung-Ling Li, Fremont, California; William Russell Melicher, Sunnyvale, California; Mohamed Yoosuf Mohamed Nabeel, San Jose, California; Oleksii Starov, Sunnyvale, California; and Wei Wang, Milpitas, California, for "Pipeline fo more
Practical Skills Earn High Student Marks
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 25 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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Practical Skills Earn High Student Marks
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University of Phoenix course surveys and enrollment data show students are building practical skills such as decision-making, communication, problem-solving, information literacy and health literacy.
University of Phoenix students are giving online coursework high marks for practical value. From January 2025 through July 2026, the Student End-of-Course S more
Privacy-Preserving Computing on Subject Data Used to Develop Artificial Intelligence Tools
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- GENENTECH, INC., South San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717964 B2, initially filed April 24, 2023) developed by Niaz Ahsan Jalal, South San Francisco, California, and Abdesslem Dridi, South San Francisco, California, for "Privacy-preserving computing on subject data used to develop artificial intelligence tools." more
Process Mapping and Monitoring Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- AVEVA SOFTWARE, LLC, Lake Forest, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717691 B2, initially filed Jan. 22, 2024) developed by four inventors Ravi Kumar Herunde Prakash, Lake Forest, California; Sudhir Gonugunta, Lake Forest, California; Vinay Kamath, Lake Forest, California; and Sripraneeth Nara, Lake Forest, California, for "Process mapping and monitoring using artificial intelligence." more
Redwire Announces Strategic Investment in Next-Generation Phased Array Antenna Technology to Advance Global Warfighter Connectivity
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 25 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release:
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Redwire Announces Strategic Investment in Next-Generation Phased Array Antenna Technology to Advance Global Warfighter Connectivity
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SALT LAKE CITY, Utah (August 25, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, today announc more
Research Matters returns, following ideas from the lab to real life
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Research Matters returns, following ideas from the lab to real life
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Last spring, Research Matters set out to show how Cornell scholarship routinely bursts out of the lab and library. Now the video podcast series, back for a second season, ranges even further, from an emergency room to a courtroom, from a basketball court out to the universe itself.
The 18-episode season launches with "Why Don't We Do the Thin more
Rice360 project aims to bring faster breast cancer diagnosis to rural Texas
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 25 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice360 project aims to bring faster breast cancer diagnosis to rural Texas
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A project led by Rice University's Rice360 Institute for Global Health Technologies aimed at making breast cancer diagnosis faster and more accessible in rural and medically underserved communities across Texas has received support from the Hill Prizes program.
Rebecca Richards-Kortum, the Malcolm Gillis University Professor and co more
Ricoh Named a Leader For the Second Time in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 25 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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Ricoh Named a Leader For the Second Time in IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy
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Ricoh has announced it has been named a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Sustainability Programs and Services Hardcopy 2026 Vendor Assessment (doc US54139426, June 2026), marking the second time the company has been recognized since the pr more
Rolling Backpack
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- DONGGUAN YINGCHEN ELECTRONIC TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD, Dongguan, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1143555 S1, initially filed July 14, 2024) developed by Xinhao Ai, Shanghai, China, for "Rolling backpack." more
Scoped Querying Using Customized Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717849 B2, initially filed Jan. 23, 2024) developed by Sachin Srivastava, San Ramon, California, for "Scoped querying using customized artificial intelligence." more
SealingTech, A Parsons Corporation Company, Receives $750 Million Joint Cyber Hunt Kit (JCHK) Full-Rate Production Award from USCYBERCOM
PASADENA, California, Aug. 25 [Category: BizConstruction]-- Parsons Corp., an engineering, construction, technical and management services firm, posted the following news release:
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SealingTech, A Parsons Corporation Company, Receives $750 Million Joint Cyber Hunt Kit (JCHK) Full-Rate Production Award from USCYBERCOM
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#Key Takeaways
* SealingTech, a Parsons company, is the sole prime contractor awardee for USCYBERCOM's JCHK. The agreement is for five years with a ceiling value of $750 more
Semiconductor Device and Display Panel
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Wuhan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720867 B2, initially filed Sept. 27, 2023) developed by three inventors Fei Ai, Wuhan, China; Zhuang Li, Wuhan, China; and Wenhui Xiong, Wuhan, China, for "Semiconductor device and display panel." more
Single Seal Unified Management and Unified Handling System and Single Seal Unified Management and Unified Handling Method
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- Three inventors Jinqian Hu, Hangzhou, China; Ai Guo, Hangzhou, China; and Xinyi Cai, Hangzhou, China, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12719701 B2, initially filed Dec. 3, 2024) for "Single seal unified management and unified handling system and single seal unified management and unified handling method." more
Speech Signal Processing Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- CURAI, INC., Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718027 B2, initially filed July 20, 2023) developed by six inventors Rhys Compton, Palo Alto, California; Xavier Amatriain, Los Gatos, California; Li Deng, Palo Alto, California; Anitha Kannan, Saratoga, California; Ilya Valmianski, Palo Alto, California; and Jian Zhu, Palo Alto, California, for "Speech signal processing using artificial intelligence." more
Stateless Caching for Code Generation Using Generative Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- AUGMENT COMPUTING, INC, Palo Alto, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717550 B1, initially filed April 19, 2024) developed by three inventors Michiel Steven De Jong, Palo Alto, California; Markus Norman Rabe, San Francisco, California; and Yuzhe Zhao, San Francisco, California, for "Stateless caching for code generation using generative artificial intelligence." more
Stream Based Framework for Associating Logistics Documents Using Correlation Features
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- SAP SE, Walldorf, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718182 B2, initially filed March 22, 2023) developed by Zhijie Ai, Shanghai, China, for "Stream based framework for associating logistics documents using correlation features." more
Streaming a Segmented Artificial Intelligence Virtual Assistant With Probabilistic Buffering
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- LOOP NOW TECHNOLOGIES, INC., San Mateo, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720144 B2, initially filed Feb. 25, 2025) developed by seven inventors Edwin Chiu, Cupertino, California; Nikola Dichev, San Diego, California; Shi Feng, East Palo Alto, California; Wu-Hsi Li, Somerville, Massachusetts; Hong-Ming Tseng, Toronto, Canada; Jeremiah Kevin Tu, Sunnyvale, California; and Xiaochen Zhang, Shanghai, China, for "Streaming a segmented artificial intelli more
System and Method for AI-powered Generation and Delivery of Video Clips
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720172 B2, initially filed Aug. 22, 2024) developed by seven inventors Partha Sarathi Samal, Rocky Hill, Connecticut; Alexandr Popov, Oceanside, California; Behrang Zandi, Danville, California; Suresh Kumar Palus, Secane, Pennsylvania; Sai Kiran Padmam, Jersey City, New Jersey; Kamal Viola, Queens, New York; and Jonathan Ortiz, San Francisco, California, for "System and method for AI-power more
System and Method for AI-powered Generation and Delivery of Video Clips
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- PARAMOUNT GLOBAL, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12720173 B2, initially filed Sept. 17, 2024) developed by seven inventors Partha Sarathi Samal, Rocky Hill, Connecticut; Alexandr Popov, Oceanside, California; Behrang Zandi, Danville, California; Suresh Kumar Palus, Secane, Pennsylvania; Sai Kiran Padmam, Jersey City, New Jersey; Kamal Viola, Queens, New York; and Jonathan Ortiz, San Francisco, California, for "System and method for AI-powe more
System and Method for Identifying the Educational Content Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- EXTRAMARKS EDUCATION INDIA PVT LTD., Noida, India has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718607 B2, initially filed Oct. 28, 2021) developed by seven inventors Ritvik Kulshrestha, Noida, India; Tanay Karve, Noida, India; Deep Dwivedi, Noida, India; Abhra Das, Noida, India; Suman Gadhawal, Noida, India; Vipin Tripathi, Noida, India; and Gaurav Sharma, Noida, India, for "System and method for identifying the educational content using artificial intelligence." more
System and Method for Implementing a Responsible Artificial Intelligence (AI) Common Controls Framework
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- KPMG LLP, New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718174 B2, initially filed Oct. 26, 2023) developed by six inventors Kelly Combs, Chicago, Illinois; Swaminathan Chandrasekaran, Coppell, Texas; Sreekar Krishna, Phoenix, Arizona; Na Li, Austin, Texas; Martin Sokalski, Chicago, Illinois; and Yiwen Zhang, New York, New York, for "System and method for implementing a responsible artificial intelligence (AI) common controls framework." more
System and Method for Monitoring Artificial Intelligence Safety and Trustworthiness
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- An inventor from Coronado, California, Aline Lerner has been awarded a patent (No. US 12717900 B1, initially filed Dec. 26, 2025) for "System and method for monitoring artificial intelligence safety and trustworthiness." more
System and Method for Providing Large Language Model for Sanctions Artificial Intelligence Assisted Automation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- JPMORGAN CHASE BANK, N.A., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718017 B2, initially filed Sept. 22, 2023) developed by four inventors Daulet Nurmanbetov, Hoboken, New Jersey; John Hinrichsen, Brooklyn, New York; Samuel Beck, East Brunswick, New Jersey; and Aya Wallwater, Brooklyn, New York, for "System and method for providing large language model for sanctions artificial intelligence assisted automation." more
System and Method for Securing a Neural Network Runtime Engine
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- LATENT AI, INC., Menlo Park, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717896 B2, initially filed Aug. 22, 2023) developed by three inventors Sek Meng Chai, Princeton, New Jersey; Jonathan D. Brookshire, Princeton, New Jersey; and Abelardo Lopez-Lagunas, Princeton, New Jersey, for "System and method for securing a neural network runtime engine." more
System and Method for Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning to Generate Treatment Plans That Include Tailored Dietary Plans for Users
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Brookfield, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718927 B2, initially filed April 28, 2023) developed by Joel Rosenberg, Brookfield, Connecticut, and Steven Mason, Las Vegas, Nevada, for "System and method for using artificial intelligence and machine learning to generate treatment plans that include tailored dietary plans for users." more
System and Method for Visualization and Analysis of Human Interaction Dynamics Using Artificial Intelligence
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- SD STREAMS, LLC, Kansas City, Missouri has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718433 B2, initially filed Jan. 26, 2026) developed by Shannon S Dyer, Riverside, Missouri, for "System and method for visualization and analysis of human interaction dynamics using artificial intelligence." more
System and Method of Object Detection Using AI Deep Learning
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- QC HERO, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718549 B2, initially filed April 2, 2025) developed by Michael A. Walt, II, Chicago, Illinois, and Edmund Emerson Rosewright, Chicago, Illinois, for "System and method of object detection using AI deep learning." more
Systems and Methods for AI-driven Continuous Compliance
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- CYKOR LLC, Annapolis, Maryland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718255 B2, initially filed Jan. 24, 2025) developed by Mark Mitchiner, San Diego, California, for "Systems and methods for AI-driven continuous compliance." more
Systems and Methods for Conversation Orchestration Using Fine-Tuned Large Language Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- KORE.AI, INC., Orlando, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718806 B2, initially filed Feb. 21, 2024) developed by five inventors Rajkumar Koneru, Windermere, Florida; Prasanna Kumar Arikala Gunalan, Hyderabad, India; Santhosh Kumar Myadam, Hyderabad, India; Thirupathi Bandam, Hyderabad, India; and Girish Ahankari, Hyderabad, India, for "Systems and methods for conversation orchestration using fine-tuned large language models." more
Systems and Methods for Generative AI-enhanced Localized Small Language Model Data Processing
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717834 B2, initially filed Jan. 16, 2025) developed by three inventors Saurabh Arora, Gurugram, India; Sandeep Kumar Chauhan, Hyderabad, India; and Amit Kumar Kolli, Hyderabad, China, for "Systems and methods for generative AI-enhanced localized small language model data processing." more
Systems and Methods for Mapping Coverage of Monitoring Stations
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- PANO AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717981 B2, initially filed Sept. 26, 2025) developed by John Robinson Royero, East Palo Alto, California, for "Systems and methods for mapping coverage of monitoring stations." more
Systems and Methods for Quantifying Network Growth Using Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning Models
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- VERIZON PATENT AND LICENSING INC., Basking Ridge, New Jersey has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718171 B2, initially filed April 23, 2024) developed by Howard Mizes, Salem, South Carolina, and Kaiss K. Alahmady, Plano, Texas, for "Systems and methods for quantifying network growth using artificial intelligence and machine learning models." more
Task Inference Using an Artificial Intelligence (AI) Interface
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- ZOOM COMMUNICATIONS, INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717833 B2, initially filed July 30, 2024) developed by eight inventors Lang Chen, Suzhou, China; Zijian Li, Wuxi, China; Yike Liu, Santa Clara, California; Ying Lu, Cerritos, California; Jihong Xiong, Suzhou, China; Shengjie Xu, Hangzhou, China; Keping Zhai, Suzhou, China; and Haoming Zhong, Hangzhou, China, for "Task inference using an artificial intelligence (AI) interface." more
Teaching Computer-Use Artificial Intelligence (AI) Agents From Video Demonstration
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- OPNOVA, INC., Woodside, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12717599 B1, initially filed Dec. 23, 2025) developed by five inventors Pedro dos Santos Saleiro, Oporto, Portugal; Sinan Eren, Woodside, California; Vladimir Balayan, Santa Maria da Feira, Portugal; Jose Luis Ferras Pereira, Marco de Canaveses, Portugal; and Tiago Altino de Andrade e Melo, Marco de Canaveses, Portugal, for "Teaching computer-use artificial intelligence (AI) agents from video more
Tech Transparency Project Issues Report Entitled 'Meta's Chinese Partner Behind Deluge of Nudify Ads'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Tech Transparency Project, a research initiative of Campaign for Accountability, issued the following report entitled "Meta's Chinese Partner Behind Deluge of Nudify Ads":
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One of Meta's key business partners in China is behind a vast network of Facebook and Instagram ads promoting "nudify" apps, according to Meta's own transparency database, raising questions about the company's enforcement of its rules against sexual deepfakes.
The partner, Ga more
Testing AI against public health's existing tools
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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Testing AI against public health's existing tools
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A new Penn-led randomized controlled trial has found that AI-powered chatbots can make vaccine-hesitant parents more likely to say they will immunize their children against human papillomavirus (HPV), but no more than standard written public health materials.
The findings raise questions about when, how and to what extent AI enhances publ more
The Paley Center for Media Announces the Agenda and New Speakers for the Renowned Paley International Council Summit
NEW YORK, Aug. 25 [Category: Media] -- The Paley Center for Media issued the following news release:
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The Paley Center for Media Announces the Agenda and New Speakers for the Renowned Paley International Council Summit
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This Year's Summit, Global Media in Focus: Power, Platforms, and Perspective, Will Take Place at the Iconic Paley Museum in Midtown Manhattan, October 19-21
The Summit Will Convene Global Leaders for Conversations on the Forces Shaping the Media Landscape, including AI more
Thiel College English professor presents research at international conference
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 25 -- Thiel College issued the following news release:
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Thiel College English professor presents research at international conference
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-Associate Professor of English and Dietrich Honors Institute Director Sheila Gross, Ph.D. '10 presented an academic paper at the Research Society for Victorian Periodicals' 57th Annual Conference hosted by Trinity College Dublin, Ireland, in July.
Titled "Movements and Migrations," this year's internationa more
Top Financial Institution Estimates $28 Million in Annual Value From Empathy-Led Agent Coaching
MELVILLE, New York, Aug. 25 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Top Financial Institution Estimates $28 Million in Annual Value From Empathy-Led Agent Coaching
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MELVILLE, N.Y., August 25, 2026 -
When customers call during stressful financial moments, the experience needs to be both efficient and human. By using Verin more
Tridentis LLC Urges Federal Maritime Administration to Deploy Small Modular Reactors in Naval and Commercial Fleets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CONFIDENTIAL
TRIDENTIS, LLC
1199 N. FAIRFAX ST. STE. 410, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
05 August 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Maritime Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deploy more
Trump Administration Announces $160 Million to Bring Cutting-Edge Technology, Drones Prescription Deliveries, Surgical Robotics and More to Alaska
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 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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Trump Administration Announces $160 Million to Bring Cutting-Edge Technology, Drones Prescription Deliveries, Surgical Robotics and More to Alaska
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The Trump Administration announced today that a $160 million investment is being delivered to improve health outcomes for Alaskans through the Rural Health Transformation Program (R more
UHealth Surpasses 20,000 Robotic Surgeries, Cementing Leadership in Minimally Invasive Care
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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UHealth Surpasses 20,000 Robotic Surgeries, Cementing Leadership in Minimally Invasive Care
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UHealth-University of Miami Health System has completed more than 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries, reflecting two decades of innovation, research and expertise across multiple surgical specialties.
UHealth-University of Miami Health System has surpassed 20,000 robotic-assisted surgeries, more
Ultrasound Sensing System
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- METHOD AI, INC., Cleveland, Ohio has been assigned a patent (No. US 12714389 B2, initially filed Aug. 11, 2022) developed by five inventors Jad Kaouk, Hunting Valley, Ohio; Charles D. Emery, Gilbert, Arizona; Douglas Teany, Medfield, Massachusetts; John-Michael Sungur, Brookline, Massachusetts; and Christopher Lee Laine, Bellingham, Massachusetts, for "Ultrasound sensing system." more
University Convocation celebrates faculty and staff, looks at the year ahead
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 25 -- The Loyola University Chicago issued the following news release:
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University Convocation celebrates faculty and staff, looks at the year ahead
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Loyola University Chicago's annual University Convocation brought together faculty, staff, and administrators on August 21 as part of Ramblers Welcome Day to reaffirm the University's academic mission and celebrate the achievements of the past year. Held in Gentile Arena at the Lake Shore Campus, the event featured more
USF welcomes new faculty members for fall 2026
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 25 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF welcomes new faculty members for fall 2026
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By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing
This fall, more than 200 new faculty members join the University of South Florida, helping to shape the next chapter of the institution's significant momentum and growth. As USF advances its strategic priorities, the expertise, creativity and dedication of its faculty remain central to the univer more
Video Camera
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- HANGZHOU SUPERACME ELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Hangzhou, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1144509 S1, initially filed June 18, 2024) developed by five inventors Hui Guo, Hangzhou, China; Ruming Fang, Hangzhou, China; Zuoxing Yang, Hangzhou, China; Guo Ai, Hangzhou, China; and Xue Li, Hangzhou, China, for "Video camera." more
Virginia's Infrastructure Maintains 'C' Grade, Roads and Bridges See Improvements | ASCE
RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 25 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Society of Civil Engineers issued the following news release:
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Virginia's Infrastructure Maintains 'C' Grade, Roads and Bridges See Improvements | ASCE
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Energy Infrastructure Being Tested by Increased Demand from Data Centers
RICHMOND, Va. -The Virginia section of the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) released the 2026 Report Card for Virginia's Infrastructure today, assigning the Commonwe more
Welcome to Grinnell's Global Intellectual Community
GRINNELL, Iowa, Aug. 25 -- Grinnell College posted the following news:
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Welcome to Grinnell's Global Intellectual Community
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Dear students, faculty, and staff,
Welcome and welcome back! It's fantastic to be surrounded by the excitement of new student and faculty orientation. I love meeting you on campus and in town, learning about what you have been doing during the summer months, and sharing your joy for living, learning, and working here!
Earlier this month, I traveled to China an more
What AI can tell us about California redwoods and fog
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, Aug. 25 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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What AI can tell us about California redwoods and fog
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California's redwood forests are a national treasure. And the coastal fog that often covers the trees in a mysterious gray shroud? That's no less beloved.
A few researchers at NAU believe those trees, and that fog, are worth protecting. So they're using machine learning to investigate how the two work together to create a healthy, resilient fore more
What If We Asked a Different Question?
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 25 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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What If We Asked a Different Question?
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Gaurav Sukhatme, dean (interim) of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering, argues universities' edge isn't resources -it's the freedom to ask a different question. Photo/Cooper Brown.
When conversations about artificial intelligence turn to the future, they are often framed as a race: bigger models, more data and mor more
Where the Beam Points Next: Autonomous Experiments Take Shape at CHESS
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 25 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Where the Beam Points Next: Autonomous Experiments Take Shape at CHESS
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An X-ray experiment at Cornell recently did something unusual: It decided for itself where to take its next measurement.
In a demonstration led by researchers at the Cornell High Energy Synchrotron Source (CHESS), in collaboration with Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL), the University of Tennessee and the University of Utah, data collec more
Workflow Optimization Leveraging Generative Ai and Quantum Simulation
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 25 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12718162 B2, initially filed Feb. 2, 2024) developed by Shailendra Singh, Maharashtra, India, and Nitin Desai, Maharashtra, India, for "Workflow optimization leveraging generative ai and quantum simulation." more
"At What Cost?": Outcry in Ohio As Mike Carey's SNAP, Medicaid, and Education Cuts Hurt Working Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"At What Cost?": Outcry in Ohio As Mike Carey's SNAP, Medicaid, and Education Cuts Hurt Working Families
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"Health care, education, and food must come before tax cuts for billionaires, ICE, data centers, and another endless war. We need care over cruelty."
Ohioans know exactly who's to blame for their skyrocketing grocery and health care bills: corporate coal lobbyist and D.C. in more
2026 artificial intelligence faculty experts list
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 24 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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2026 artificial intelligence faculty experts list
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Artificial intelligence is transforming health care, education, national defense, disaster response and more. At the University of South Carolina, researchers are exploring how to help shape the technical, ethical and policy conversations around AI's rapid growth.
This curated list invites access to faculty across engineering, computer sc more
2026 University of Phoenix President's List
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 24 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release:
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2026 University of Phoenix President's List
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Student recognition honors academic achievement among University of Phoenix working adult learners.
University of Phoenix celebrates the accomplishments of the students named to its semi-annual President's and Dean's Lists, recognizing the success and progress of 32,416 students who are achieving academic excellence in their programs of study. The Uni more
2026-27 academic year brings more than 90 new faculty members
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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2026-27 academic year brings more than 90 new faculty members
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UT San Antonio is welcoming more than 90 new full-time faculty members across its academic colleges for the 2026-2027 academic year. The incoming group includes tenured, tenure-track and full-time fixed-term-track faculty recruited from leading institutions worldwide.
Of the incoming faculty, 65% earned their highest academic deg more
Akamai Announces Strategic Alliance with Deloitte Canada to Help Organizations Achieve Platform-Based Resilience Against AI-Accelerated Cyberthreats
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 24 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release:
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Akamai Announces Strategic Alliance with Deloitte Canada to Help Organizations Achieve Platform-Based Resilience Against AI-Accelerated Cyberthreats
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Today, Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) announced an alliance with Deloitte Canada, highlighting their shared commitment to building proactive cyber resilience. This alliance more
Antioch University Launches Master of Organizational Leadership and Change to Prepare Ethical, Adaptive Leaders for a Changing World
YELLOW SPRINGS, Ohio, Aug. 24 -- Antioch University posted the following news:
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Antioch University Launches Master of Organizational Leadership and Change to Prepare Ethical, Adaptive Leaders for a Changing World
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This fully online program equips professionals to navigate complexity, technological change, and global challenges.
Antioch University announces the launch of its new Master of Organizational Leadership and Change, an innovative graduate degree designed to prepare profession more
Cal State Fullerton Kicks Off the 2026-27 Academic Year
FULLERTON, California, Aug. 24 -- California State University Fullerton campus issued the following news:
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Cal State Fullerton Kicks Off the 2026-27 Academic Year
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Cal State Fullerton anticipates more than 45,000 students this fall, including over 6,500 first-time, first-year students and more than 4,500 new transfer students. The 2026-27 academic year officially begins Aug. 22, with most classes starting Aug. 24.
The Titan community has already hit the ground running for this academ more
Cornell University College of Agriculture: Solving the mystery of the cow microbiome
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 24 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news:
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Solving the mystery of the cow microbiome
Cows depend on microbes to live. Thousands of different species inhabit the rumen, the largest section of a cow's four-section stomach. They ferment the grass that cow eats and extract nutrients, providing metabolites essential for the cow to produce glucose, fuel muscles and make milk. Without this microbiome, a cow would stru more
Delaware State University partners in $21.5 million NSF AI Institute
DOVER, Delaware, Aug. 24 -- Delaware State University posted the following news:
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Delaware State University partners in $21.5 million NSF AI Institute
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As AI becomes increasingly connected to health care, research and everyday life, Delaware State University students and faculty will have an opportunity to help explore how this transformative technology can work alongside people to improve lives.
Delaware State University is partnering with the University of Delaware, the University o more
FSU 175: How the university built its legacy of student success
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU 175: How the university built its legacy of student success
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For 175 years, generations of students have come to Florida State University and its predecessor institutions for an education and the opportunities that come with it.
Those generations include the first students to pursue public higher education in Florida, young women attending Florida State College for Women when access to higher edu more
FSU economics professor studying AI's impact on hiring as Microsoft AI Economy Institute Senior Fellow
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 24 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU economics professor studying AI's impact on hiring as Microsoft AI Economy Institute Senior Fellow
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Pellumb Reshidi, an assistant economics professor in Florida State University's College of Social Sciences and Public Policy, has been named a Senior Fellow of Microsoft's AI Economy Institute (AIEI), joining an international cohort of researchers studying how artificial intelligence is transforming more
George Mason welcomes largest undergraduate class
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 24 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason welcomes largest undergraduate class
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George Mason University undergraduate enrollment will hit a new high this semester with the arrival of more than 7,400 incoming students, thousands of whom packed into EagleBank Arena on Friday for New Student Convocation.
The incoming class includes about 4,300 new freshmen and more than 3,100 transfer students-a school record for transfers-including 95 more
Higher Education Takes Center Stage at CSUN Alumni Fireside Chat
NORTHRIDGE, California, Aug. 24 -- California State University Northridge issued the following news release:
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Higher Education Takes Center Stage at CSUN Alumni Fireside Chat
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The power of higher education to transform lives, strengthen communities, and drive innovation was the focus of an inspiring July fireside chat hosted by the CSUN Alumni Association and moderated by Emy Decker, dean of the CSUN Library. A packed room of guests gathered to hear a conversation with CSUN President E more
Listening for extinction: Study finds areas of critical concern for northern spotted owls
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Aug. 24 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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Listening for extinction: Study finds areas of critical concern for northern spotted owls
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Northern spotted owl populations are approaching or have already crossed functional extinction across large areas of the Pacific Northwest, a new study Link is external found. Researchers used artificial intelligence and advanced monitoring methods to assess long-term trends at an unprecede more
Moving the classroom into the city: UT San Antonio downtown vision is now a reality
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 24 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Moving the classroom into the city: UT San Antonio downtown vision is now a reality
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Thousands of UT San Antonio students will begin the fall semester at the Downtown Campus, part of a broader effort to align select academic programs with the city-centered opportunities that enrich learning and career preparation.
August 24 marked the first day of UT San Antonio's new school year. The univer more
Navy EOD Celebrates 85 Years of Excellence
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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Navy EOD Celebrates 85 Years of Excellence
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On Aug. 22, 1941, the first U.S. Mine Disposal class graduated its inaugural group of technicians, marking the genesis of Navy Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD). These early operators created a standard of robust technical proficiency matched with deliberate, uncompromising bravery, and built a culture of constant learning and improvement. Eighty five years later, these re more
NNU nurses to participate in nationwide protests against Palantir
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 24 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release:
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NNU nurses to participate in nationwide protests against Palantir
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On Thursday, Aug. 27, registered nurses - joined by patients and community allies - will be mobilizing nationwide to demand hospitals and elected officials immediately cut ties with the artificial intelligence giant Palantir. The nurses belong to National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registere more
NVIDIA Groq 3 LPX Now in Full Production With World-Class Speed for Agentic AI
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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NVIDIA Groq 3 LPX Now in Full Production With World-Class Speed for Agentic AI
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News Summary:
* In Artificial Analysis benchmarking, Groq 3 LPX showcased world-class speed for agentic coding and other latency-sensitive workloads.
* NVIDIA Groq 3 LPX extends the inference pe more
SDSU Georgia: Turning engineering education into opportunity
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 24 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news:
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SDSU Georgia: Turning engineering education into opportunity
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For SDSU Georgia senior Nikoloz Lobzhanidze, engineering has never been confined to a classroom.
It happens in laboratories, where ideas become prototypes. It happens in robotics competitions, where a failed design can be as valuable as a triumphant one.
And increasingly, it happens in the workshops where Lo more
SpaceXAI Adopts NVIDIA Vera CPU to Accelerate Agentic AI at Massive Scale
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 24 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release:
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SpaceXAI Adopts NVIDIA Vera CPU to Accelerate Agentic AI at Massive Scale
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News Summary:
* SpaceXAI will deploy NVIDIA Vera CPUs to accelerate the work behind its next generation of agentic AI workloads.
* SpaceXAI is expanding its AI infrastructure for Grok with the NVIDIA more
Thirty Years Later, the World Conference on Racial and Ethnic Economic Inequality Returns to Minneapolis
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 24 -- The University of Minnesota Hubert H. Humphrey School of Public Affairs posted the following news:
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Thirty Years Later, the World Conference on Racial and Ethnic Economic Inequality Returns to Minneapolis
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The first World Conference on Remedies to Racial and Ethnic Economic Inequality met in Minneapolis in 1996.
Since then, it has been hosted in Adelaide, Australia; Durban and Cape Town, South Africa; Vitoria, Brazil; and Minneapolis again in 2012 fo more
UNCW Joins Nuclear Workforce Initiative
WILMINGTON, North Carolina, Aug. 24 -- The University of North Carolina Wilmington campus posted the following news:
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UNCW Joins Nuclear Workforce Initiative
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UNCW is participating in a collaborative multi-institution project to underscore nuclear power's role in a clean-energy future and to build a new wave of skilled nuclear workers, from tradespeople to engineers.
The Consortium for Reactor Safety Training (CReST), led by North Carolina State University, includes multiple universi more
Unlocking the Physics of Turbulence with AI
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 24 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Unlocking the Physics of Turbulence with AI
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You're 30,000 feet in the air, and the seatbelt sign comes on. The pilot warns of turbulence ahead, and you regret having just poured that glass of cream soda.
What follows - a few minutes of bumps, and jolts and sticky spillages - is an encounter with turbulence at a scale we can physically feel. But impercept more
UNM website redesign to provide users with a new digital experience
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Aug. 24 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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UNM website redesign to provide users with a new digital experience
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The University of New Mexico is reimagining its digital front door through a multiyear redesign of its homepage and web template now in the early stages of development. The project is designed to make UNM's web presence easier to navigate, more accessible and effective at connecting people with the information and resources th more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses & Considerations for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49189) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "AI Chatbots as Companions: Overview, Uses and Considerations for Congress" by science and technology policy analyst Dominique T. Greene-Sanders.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
A chatbot is an application or a program that simulates human conversation by generating responses to user prompts. Chatbots have existed for approximately 60 years. Technical advan more
AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses & Considerations for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49189) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "AI Chatbots as Companions - Overview, Uses and Considerations for Congress:"
(Continued fromPart 1 of 2)
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Selected Issues: AI Chatbot Use
As mentioned, much of what is known about AI chatbot interactions is from short-term studies or company disclosures. Some surveys indicate that the use of AI chatbots for companionship is becoming more prevalent,/71 more
Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 Provisions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48705) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 Provisions" by homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Through appropriations legislation, Congress provides not only budget authority for federal agencies and departments to operate, but also legally binding direction on how that budget auth more
Ecuador in Brief - Overview & U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49188) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Ecuador in Brief - Overview and U.S. Relations" by foreign affairs analyst Joshua Klein.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Ecuador is an ethnically and geographically diverse country of 18.1 million people, encompassing parts of South America's Pacific coast, Amazon basin, and Andean highlands. Following a period of bilateral tensions under former President more
Finding Medicare Fee-for-Service Payment System Rules - Schedules & Resources Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46797) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "Finding Medicare Fee-for-Service Payment System Rules: Schedules and Resources" by senior research librarian Michele L. Malloy.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The Medicare Fee-for-Service (FFS) program pays physicians, hospitals, and other health care facilities based on statutorily established payment systems, most of which are updated annually through r more
Six Imbalances Facing the U.S. Economy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12732) by macroeconomic policy specialist Marc Labonte.
Here are excerpts:
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Six Imbalances Facing the U.S. Economy
The economy has been growing in line with its potential, and the unemployment rate has been relatively low since the recovery from the 2020 COVID pandemic. Nevertheless, the economy faces several imbalances that pose risks to economic expansion if their unwind more
African Growth & Opportunity Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49187) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "African Growth and Opportunity Act" by international trade and finance analyst Liana Wong.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) is a key pillar of U.S. trade policy with sub-Saharan Africa (SSA). Congress enacted AGOA as part of the Trade and Development Act of 2000 (Title I of P.L. 106-200, as amended). AGOA is a n more
African Growth & Opportunity Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49187) on Aug. 14, 2026, entitled "African Growth and Opportunity Act:"
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AGOA Trade Trends and Economic Impact/38
In 2025, the total value of U.S. imports that claimed duty-free treatment under AGOA was $5.04 billion, almost a 36% decrease from 2024. The top five AGOA beneficiaries were South Africa, the Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Kenya, and Mad more
Complete Streets - A Primer Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47947) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Complete Streets: A Primer" by transportation policy analyst Jennifer J. Marshall.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Complete streets is a multimodal approach to roadway design and safety that considers all users of transportation infrastructure. A street is considered complete if it facilitates the safe movement of users of all ages, abilities, and transpor more
Export-Import Bank - Overview & Reauthorization Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10017) by international trade and finance specialist Shayerah I. Akhtar.
Here are excerpts:
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Export-Import Bank: Overview and Reauthorization Debate
The Export-Import Bank of the United States (Ex-Im Bank, or the Bank) is a wholly owned government corporation and an export credit agency (ECA). It aims to support U.S. jobs by financing and facilitating U.S. goods and servi more
Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12958) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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Section 301 and China: Mature-Node Semiconductors
Title III of the Trade Act of 1974 (Sections 301-310, 19 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.2411-2420, referred to as "Section 301") is one of the principal statutory means by which the United States enforces U.S. rights under trade agreements and addresses "unf more
Stablecoin Legislation - Overview of the GENIUS Act of 2025 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12553) by financial economics analyst Paul Tierno:
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Stablecoin Legislation: An Overview of the GENIUS Act of 2025 (P.L. 119-27)
On July 18, 2025, the Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS Act) was signed into law as P.L. 119-27. An overview of key policy issues can be found here. The act establishes a regime to regulate U.S. payment s more
Analysis of a Potential Cyber Military Service Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13291) by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Andrew Feickert, military ground forces specialist:
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Analysis of a Potential Cyber Military Service
Introduction
Congress has long deliberated the idea of creating a separate cyber military service to match the cyberspace domain, tasking various organizations to stud more
Defense Infrastructure Funding in the 119th Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12731) by defense infrastructure policy analyst Andrew Tilghman.
Here are excerpts:
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Defense Infrastructure Funding in the 119th Congress
The combination of discretionary and mandatory funding appropriations enacted for fiscal year (FY) 2026 has increased Department of Defense (DOD) infrastructure budgets to their highest level in at least 20 years. The Trump Administratio more
Farm Bill Primer - Selected Animal Health Management & Disease Prevention Provisions Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13291) by Catherine A. Theohary, national security policy, cyber and information operations specialist and Andrew Feickert, military ground forces specialist:
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Farm Bill Primer: Selected Animal Health Management and Disease Prevention Provisions
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) forecasts that animal agriculture will account for $274 billion of production by U.S. f more
Federal Disaster Assistance for Agriculture Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10565) by agricultural policy analyst Christine Whitt.
Here are excerpts:
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Federal Disaster Assistance for Agriculture
Several federal assistance programs are designed to address agricultural losses following a natural disaster through mechanisms including insurance, direct payments for loss, loans, and cost share to rehabilitate damaged lands. These programs are intended more
Government Shutdowns - Legal Causes in Brief Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13292) by legislative attorneys Sean Stiff and Matthew D. Trout:
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Government Shutdowns: Legal Causes in Brief
Congress typically funds the ongoing operations of federal programs in 12 regular appropriations bills. It annually drafts these bills to meet the funding needs of a fiscal year. Usually, Congress provides fixed-period appropriations, which remain available for obl more
Introduction to Tribal Forestry Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsib more
New World Screwworm - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm: Background and Issues for Congress" by agricultural policy analysts Eleni G. Bickell and Christine Whitt.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
The New World screwworm (NWS; Cochliomyia hominivorax) is a parasitic fly whose larvae infest warm-blooded animals, including livestock, wildlife, pets, birds, and humans. Female flies lay eggs in more
New World Screwworm - Background & Issues for Congress Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49124) on August 11, 2026, entitled "New World Screwworm - Background and Issues for Congress:"
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Research and Technology Development
USDA research related to NWS involves multiple agencies and partners supporting both operational eradication programs and long-term preparedness.
APHIS conducts operational research and collaborates on surveillance, sterile f more
DOT & Transit-Oriented Development - Options for Congress Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13290) by transportation policy specialist William J. Mallett:
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Department of Transportation (DOT) and Transit-Oriented Development: Options for Congress
Recent policy debates in Congress on the relationship between public transit and land use have often involved the Department of Transportation's (DOT's) role in transit-oriented development (TOD). While there is no statut more
Occupational Safety and Health Administration Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN11701) by disability policy specialist Scott D. Szymendera.
Here are excerpts:
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Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) Regulation of Employee Exposure to Heat
Employees who work outdoors, including those in industries such as construction and agriculture, may be exposed to extreme heat conditions. Similarly, certain indoor work locations - such as bakeries, w more
SBA's OIG & Its Relationship With Congress Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49123) on Aug. 10, 2026, entitled "SBA's Office of Inspector General and Its Relationship with Congress: In Brief" by R. Corinne Blackford small business and economic development policy analyst.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Offices of the Inspector General (OIGs) exist in more than 70 federal agencies, including all Cabinet departments and larger agencies, numerous boards and commissions more
U.S. Army & the Golden Dome Program Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13264).
The white paper is written by military ground forces specialist Andrew Feickert, defense policy analyst Hannah D. Dennis and Army fellow Robert Holcombe:
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The U.S. Army and the Golden Dome Program
What Is Golden Dome?
The Golden Dome for America (Golden Dome) - initially known as the Iron Dome for America - refers to an integrated homeland air and missile defense more
U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018 - An Overview Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12990) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Tariff Actions Since 2018: An Overview
Since 2018, the U.S. government has imposed a series of tariffs on imports from the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) with the stated intention of addressing U.S. concerns about PRC trade practices and foreign policies. Since 2025, t more
Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp & Implications for Agricultural Policy Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13136) by agricultural policy analyst Zachary T. Neuhofer:
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Changes to the Statutory Definition of Hemp and Implications for Agricultural Policy
The FY2026 Agriculture appropriations law (P.L. 119-37, Division B) amends the statutory definition of hemp in 7 U.S.C. Sec.1639o established by the Agriculture Improvement Act of 2018 (2018 farm bill; P.L. 115-334, Sec.10113). Th more
Medicare - Insolvency Projections Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RS20946) on Aug. 10, 2026, entitled "Medicare: Insolvency Projections" by health policy analyst Thomas P. Hackman.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
Medicare, the federal health insurance program that pays for covered health services for enrolled beneficiaries, provided coverage to approximately 70.7 million beneficiaries in 2026 and incurred total expenditures of approximately $1.33 trillion, more
Reporter's Privilege & Government Employee Confidential Sources Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11471) by legislative attorney Dorothy C. Kafka:
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The Reporter's Privilege and Government Employee Confidential Sources
In the course of gathering news, journalists frequently rely on confidential sources. Prosecutors or parties in civil litigation may seek to compel reporters to reveal these confidential sources through subpoenas for testimony or documents. Reporter more
U.S.-China Trade Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11284) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S.-China Trade Relations
The People's Republic of China (PRC or China) is the world's second-largest economy and has been a top U.S. trading partner since China joined the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001. China is a major export market for U.S. aircraft, agriculture, semiconductor e more
Universal Service Fund's E-Rate Program - Overview & Current Regulatory Activity Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13289) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola:
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The Universal Service Fund's E-Rate Program: Overview and Current Regulatory Activity
Introduction
The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Sec.254), as amended by the Telecommunications Act of 1996 (P.L. 104-104). more
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
15 Industry Trade Groups Urge DOE to Finalize Binding Standards for Appliance Efficiency Rulemakings
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
Via www.regulations.gov
Michael Helmer
Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary
Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
U.S. Department of Energy
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washington, DC 20585-0121
Re: Joint Comments on DOE's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking on the "Process Rule";
Dock more
28 Community Groups Urge EPA to Preserve Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
Administrator Lee Zeldin
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
1200 Pennsylvania Ave. NW
Washington, DC 20640
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212
Dear Administrator Zeldin:
The undersigned organizations listed below, together representing communities disproportionately experiencing the most severe h more
6 Legal, Medical Scholars Urge FDA to Protect Telehealth Prescribing and Remove Drug Risk Evaluation Restrictions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 August 18, 2026 Submitted Electronically
Kyle A. Diamantas, JD Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs, U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Ave. Silver Spring, MD 20993
Comment of Health Law and Policy Experts in Support of the Following Citizen Petitions:
FDA-2025-P-0377-0001 FDA-2025 P-0377-0250 FDA- more
ACTFL Urges HHS to Preserve Bilingual Standards in Head Start Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1001 North Fairfax Street Suite 200 Alexandria, VA 22314
703.894.2900 actfl.org languageconnectsfoundation.org
August 13, 2026
Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. The U.S. Department of Health & Human Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201
Written Comment RE:
Reducing Federal more
AFL-CIO United Association of Journeymen & Apprentices Support Advocates for Regulatory Reforms to Accelerate Nuclear Project Approvals
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
General Office File Reference:
GP
August 21, 2026
VIA ONLINE PORTAL
The Honorable Ho K. Nieh, Chairman
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Washington, D.C. 20555
Re:
Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act (Docket ID NRC-2025-0478)
Dear Chairman Nieh:
These comments are submitted on behalf more
American Petroleum Institute, Liquid Energy Petroleum Association Comment on PHMSA Proposal to Streamline Pipeline Safety Data Collection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Submitted via www.regulations.gov
Ms. Angela Hill
U.S. Department of Transportation
Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590-0001
Re:
Comments on "Pipeline Safety: Information Collection Activities" (Docket No.
PHMSA-2026-0529)
Dear Ms. Hill:
more
Arterial Dynamics LLC Researcher Wofsey Urges NRC to Maintain Linear No-Threshold Model to Ensure Effective Radiation Monitoring
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON PROPOSED RULEMAKING
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Docket ID: NRC-2025-1140
Title: Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework
Commenter: Dr. Michael H. Wofsey, Ph.D.
Statement of Technical Expertise & Interest
This public comment is submitted by Dr. Michael H. Wofsey. more
Banner Health System Directors Calls on HHS to Standardize Hospital Survey Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
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CMS-3367-FC Public Comment
Six priority issues for multi-state hospitals and healthcare systems
August 17, 2026
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Re.
CMS-3367-FC, RIN 0938-AU88, Docket CMS-2024-0016. Comments on Sections VI and VII of
Medicare Program, Stre more
Business Software Alliance Urges U.S. Patent & Trademark Office to Withdraw Mandatory Disclosure Rule for Ex Parte Reexamination
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 19, 2026
BSA Comments on Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Requirement To Identify All Real Parties in Interest to a Third Party Request for an Ex Parte Reexamination
91 Fed. Reg. 46,038 (July 22, 2026) Docket No. PTO-P-2025-0545; RIN 0651-AD94
I. Introduction and Executive Summary
The Business Software Alliance (BS more
California Orthopaedic Association Urges CMS to Reassess RVUs for Medial Knee Shock Absorber Procedure
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1246 P Street Sacramento, CA 95814 www.coa.org admin@coa.org Phone: 916-454-9884 Fax: 916-454-9882
August 13, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
Re: Medicare 2027 Payment Policie more
City of Woodland Urges U.S. Army Corps to Retain Deauthorization of Unfunded Cache Creek Basin Mitigation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 19, 2026
Submitted via the Federal eRulemaking Portal (www.regulations.gov)
and by email to WRDA2024@usace.army.mil
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
ATTN: Ms. Sharon Sartor
441 G Street NW
Washington, DC 20314
Re: Docket ID No. COE-2026-0034; Proposed Deauthorization of Water Resources Projects, 91 FR 29946 (May 2 more
ClearPath Urges Nuclear Regulatory Commission to Streamline National Environmental Policy Act Reviews
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
ClearPath 300 New Jersey Ave. NW Suite 800 Washington, DC 20001
August 21, 2026
U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission Washington, DC 20555
Subject: ClearPath Comments on the Proposed Rule, "Implementation of the National Environmental Policy Act" [RIN 3150-AL38; Docket ID NRC-2025-0478]
Dear U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Com more
Coalition of Texans with Disabilities Urges FDA to Expand Early Cancer Screening for People with Disabilities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: [FDA-2026-N-8004] Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices
Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for
Comments-GRAIL, Inc. Galler more
Coreonyx Government Solutions Calls on Small Business Administration to Model Supplier Displacement and Market Attrition Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
COREONYX Government Solutions LLC
11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 750 | Reston, VA 20190
www.coreonyx.com | Certainty of Outcome
www.coreonyx.com | 11921 Freedom Drive, Suite 750, Reston, VA 20190 | Page 1
August 20, 2026
VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Busine more
Deaf Access Solutions Supports Increasing Small Business Size Standard for Translation and Interpretation Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page | 1
Deaf Access Solutions Inc 6900 Wisconsin Ave, #31111, Bethesda, MD 20824 202-391-0074 Office 202-355-6653 Fax www.deafaccess.com info@deafaccess.com
Comment on SBA Proposed Small Business Size Standards
Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 | RIN 3245-AI67
NAICS 5419 / NAICS 541930 - Translation and Interpretation Services more
Defense Credit Union Council Advocates Support Risk-Based Customer Identification Rules for Stablecoin Issuers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Jason Stverak Chief Advocacy Officer
August 21, 2026 Melane Conyers-Ausbrooks Secretary of the Board National Credit Union Administration 1775 Duke Street Alexandria, Virginia 22314-3428
Regulatory and Strategic Affairs Division Financial Crimes Enforcement Network P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183
Delivered electronically vi more
Epiphany Dermatology Lab Technician Upadhayay Urges CMS to Reconsider Modifier 25 Reimbursement Changes to Ensure Timely Dermatologic Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CMS Public Comment
To the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS):
My name is Nirjal Upadhayay, and I serve as a lab technician at Epiphany Dermatology in Waco, TX. I have worked at Epiphany Dermatology for 4 months, and I work with Medicare patients every day as part of a team dedicated to providing high-quality d more
Four Seasons Environmental Urges Small Business Administration to Raise NAICS Threshold
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Comments of Four Seasons Environmental, Inc.
Small Business Size Standards
RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199
91 Fed. Reg. 53741 (August 20, 2026)
Ryan Lambert
Associate Administrator
Office of Government Contracting and Business Development
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW, Mail Code more
G2 Consulting Group Urges Small Business Administration to Halt Size Standard Expansion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Re: RIN 3245-AI67; Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 - Small Business Size Standards
Dear Associate Administrator Lambert:
I am the Founder and Chief Executive Officer of The G2 Consulting Group, LLC (G2), a very small professional services firm that competes in the Federal marketplace. I am submitting this comment to strongly op more
HealthHive Urges CMS to Reward Longitudinal Relationship Based Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 11, 2026
Submitted electronically via Regulations.gov (Docket ID CMS-2026-2377)
Mehmet Oz, M.D., Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
Re: Comments on the CY 2027 Medicare Physician Fee Schedule Proposed Rule (CMS-1848-P; RIN 09 more
Indivior Pharmaceuticals Urges CMS to Expand Reimbursement for Rapid Induction Buprenorphine
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 13, 2026
Via Federal Rulemaking Portal
The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1848-P
P.O. Box 8016
Baltimore, MD 21244-8016
RE: Medicare and Medicaid Programs; CY 2027 Payment Policies Under the Physician more
Intellectual Property Owners Association Calls on Patent Office to Balance Anonymity and Estoppel Enforcement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
The Honorable John A. Squires
Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director
United States Patent and Trademark Office
600 Dulany Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
Submitted via:
https://www.regulations.gov
Re: Proposed Real-Party-in-Interest Disclosure Requirements for Ex Parte Reexami more
Linear Air Urges DOT to Preserve All-In Pricing Requirements in Charter Sector
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT
DOT Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0831
Linear Air | Public Comment | Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0831 | August 2026
Linear Air
PUBLIC COMMENT
In Response to the Department of Transportation's Notice of Proposed Rulemaking
Docket No. DOT-OST-2025-0831 . Airfare Price Display Rulemaking
Submitted by Linear Air . 7 more
Luke Holdings Urges CMS to Clarify Coaching Supervision and Staffing Rules
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CY 2027 MEDICARE PHYSICIAN FEE SCHEDULE PROPOSED RULE COMMENTS OF LUKE HOLDINGS, INC.
Date: August 14, 2026
Submitted via: Regulations.gov Agency: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services File Code: CMS-1848-P Docket ID: CMS-2026-2377 Document ID: CMS-2026-2377-0002
Re: Healt more
National Grange Urge FDA to Approve Galleri MultiCancer Early Detection Test to Address Disparities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Dockets Management Staff (HFA-305)
5630 Fishers Lane, Room 1061
Rockville, MD 20852
Re: [FDA-2026-N-8004] Molecular and Clinical Genetics Panel of the Medical Devices Advisory Committee; Notice of Meeting; Establishment of a Public Docket; Request for Comments-GRAIL, In more
Nebraska Hospital Association Urge CMS to Reconsider Proposed Cuts to 340B Reimbursement and Accelerated Clawback
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Nebraska Hospital Association | 134 S. 13th Street | Suite 800 | Lincoln, NE 68508 | 402-742-8140 August 20, 2026
The Honorable Mehmet Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and A more
North American Association of Food Equipment Manufacturers Urges DOE to Finalize Process Rule Reforms to Promote Market Competition and Consumer Choice
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 21, 2026
Submitted to Federal eRulemaking Portal - www.regulations.gov
DOCKET: EERE-2025-BT-STD-0001
Appliance and Equipment Standards Program
U.S. Department of Energy
Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation
Building Technologies Office
Mailstop CM-5B
1000 Independence Avenue SW
Washingto more
Obstetrics & Gynecology Clinician Goldman Advocates for Broader Access and Integration of Multi-Cancer Early Detection Testing
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology
Gary H. Goldman, M.D., FACOG, IFMCP
1735 York Avenue, Suite A
New York NY 10128
(212) 535-6100
August 16, 2026
Division of Dockets Management (HFA-305)
Food and Drug Administration
Re: Public Comment regarding Advisory Committee Evaluation of Galleri Multi-Cancer Early Detection more
Oregon State Treasurer Steiner Opposes Federal Proposal to Eliminate EEO Reporting Requirements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
8/19/2026
U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission
Executive Secretariat
Attn: Raymond Windmiller, Executive Officer
131 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20507
Re: Comments of the Oregon State Treasury on the Proposed Rule, "Removal of Reporting Requirements," RIN 3046-AB37, 91 Fed. Reg. 46,332 (July 23, 2026)
Dear more
Piedmont Healthcare Calls on HHS to Protect Hospital Resources for Community Imaging and Prescription Drug Programs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Honorable Mehmet C. Oz, M.D.
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
Re: CMS-1850-P; Docket CMS-2026-2344- CY 2027 OPPS/ASC Proposed Rule
Subject: Site-Neutral Imaging Cuts Ignore Hospita more
Public Lands Foundation Urges Balanced Approach to Oil and Gas Leasing Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC LANDS FOUNDATION
PUBLIC COMMENTS
AGENCY: Bureau of Land Management
OIL and GAS LEASING - 43 CFR Parts 3000 thru 3180
PROPOSED RULE
BLM DOCKET NUMBER: BLM-2025-0037
FR DOCKET NUMBER: 2026-12734
RIN 1004-AF05
Submitted to www.regulations.gov
The Public Lands Foundation (PLF) is a national nonprofit membership more
San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace Urge NRC to Maintain Strict Radiation Standards to Protect Children and Future Generations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 20, 2026
Secretary, US NRC
Washington, DC 2055-0001
ATTN: Rulemakings and Adjudications Staff
Comments on NRC Docket NRC-2025-1140 - Reforming and Modernizing the NRC's Radiation Protection Framework
To Whom it May Concern;
We, San Luis Obispo Mothers for Peace, strongly object to the NRC even considering lower more
SanctionFlow Urges Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Integrate On-Chain Screening Into Stablecoin Redemption Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OSMAN SONMEZ
Attorney (Istanbul Bar Association) . Founder & Project Lead, SanctionFlow - Sonmez Code Lab . CEO, Sonmez Consulting LLC, Irvine, California ben@osmansonmez.com . sanctionflow.io . ORCID 0009-0005-9976-6480 August 20, 2026
Submitted electronically through regulations.gov
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network more
Shipbuilders of Wisconsin Inc. Urges 15-Foot Federal Channel Depth to Support Manitowoc Harbor Operations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Shipbuilders of Wisconsin, Inc., dba Burger Boat Company, 1811 Spring Street, Manitowoc, WI 54220
Public Comment Regarding Section 3174, WRDA 2024 and Future Navigation Needs in Manitowoc Harbor
Submitted in Response to WRDA 2024 Project Review by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
August 18, 2026
To the U.S. Army Corps more
SonoMotion Advocates for Inclusion of Ultrasonic Kidney Stone Treatment Code in Medicare Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Innovations in Noninvasive Kidney Stone Treatment -1-
August 5th, 2026
Dr. Mehmet Oz Division of Hospital and Outpatient Prospective Services Center of Medicare and Medicaid Services Department of Health and Human Services 7500 Security Boulevard Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: CMS-1850-P--CY 2027 Hospital Outpatient Pro more
Town of Nags Head Urges Federal Preservation of Dare County Beaches Storm Damage Reduction Project
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 17, 2026
Assistant Secretary of the Army for Civil Works
U.S. Department of the Army
Via Email: WRDA2024@USACE.ARMY.MIL
RE: Docket No. COE-2026-0034 - Dare County Beaches, NC (Bodie Island) Coastal Storm Damage Reduction Project
Dear Assistant Secretary Telle:
On behalf of the Town of Nags Head, I respectfully more
Treace Medical Concepts Urges CMS to Reassign Higher Payment Group and Expand Complexity Adjustments for Bunion Surgery Procedures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 31, 2026
Via Electronic Submission - https://www.regulations.gov/docket/CMS-2026-2344
Dr. Mehmet Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Attention: CMS 1850-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21244-1850
RE: Medicare Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment System and Ambulatory Surgical more
Tridentis LLC Urges Federal Maritime Administration to Deploy Small Modular Reactors in Naval and Commercial Fleets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
CONFIDENTIAL
TRIDENTIS, LLC
1199 N. FAIRFAX ST. STE. 410, ALEXANDRIA, VA 22314
05 August 2026
U.S. Department of Transportation
Maritime Administration
1200 New Jersey Ave SE
Washington, DC 20590
Re: Request for Information: Development of a Commercially Viable System-Centric Small Modular Reactor Concept for Deploy more
University of Mississippi Medicine Professor Marshall Urge CMS to Revise Allergen Immunotherapy Dose Definition
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE UNIVERSITY OF MISSISSIPPI MEDICAL CENTER 2500 North State Street JACKSON, MISSISSIPPI 39216-4505
Gailen D. Marshall, Jr., M.D., Ph.D., FACP, FACAAI, FAAAAI
OFFICE 601 - 815 5527
The R Faser Triplett Sr MD Chair of Allergy and Immunology
FAX 601 - 815-4770
Billy S. Guyton Distinguished Professor
CLINIC 601 - 815 more
Viking Marine Group Urges Revisions to Gear Regulations to Enhance Swordfish Harvesting and Fishery Efficiency
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 31, 2024
Highly Migratory Species Division
National Marine Fisheries Service
1315 East West Highway
Silver Spring, MC 20910
RE: NOAA-NMFS-2024-0050
Dear National Marine Fisheries Service,
Please accept the following comments from the Viking Marine Group (Viking), a U.S. based manufacturer that includes 8 brands more
Tipoffs: Iran
Council on Foreign Relations Report: 'Out of Ammo: A Two-Year Sprint to Rebuild the American Arsenal and Deter China'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 (TNSLrpt) -- The Council on Foreign Relations issued the following report in August 2206 by Rush Doshi, Erin Dumbacher, William Henagan, and Michael Horowitz entitled "Out of Ammo: A Two-Year Sprint to Rebuild the American Arsenal and Deter China".
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
The United States is increasingly ill-equipped to deter or defeat Chinese aggression in the Western Pacific, particularly a potential invasion or blockade of Taiwan. The U.S. military more
350.org urges more EU countries to support windfall tax on oil profits
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 25 [Category: Energy] -- 350.org, an organization that works to end the age of fossil fuels and build a community-led renewable energy, posted the following news release:
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350.org urges more EU countries to support windfall tax on oil profits
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As finance ministers' clamor for an European Union-wide windfall tax on oil profits grows, 350.org urges more EU countries to pledge support, saying that the measure can immediately provide economic relief to millions more
America First Policy Institute: The Dictatorship Next Door: Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The America First Policy Institute issued the following research report on August 19, 2026, by Melissa Ford Maldonado entitled "The Dictatorship Next Door: Cuba and the Fight for the Western Hemisphere."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
Cuba remains the Western Hemisphere's longest-standing authoritarian regime and a major strategic concern for the United States. More than six decades after the Cuban Revolution of 1959, the island continues to operate un more
Barrett Hosts Energy Roundtable to Highlight Work to Expand Energy Production, Lower Costs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Tom Barrett, R-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Barrett Hosts Energy Roundtable to Highlight Work to Expand Energy Production, Lower Costs
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Lansing, Mich. -Congressman Tom Barrett (MI-07) on Monday joined leaders from Michigan's energy industry for a roundtable conversation to highlight his work and discuss additional solutions to increase domestic energy production and lower costs for Michigan families.
Barrett voted to spur American energy do more
INQUIRER/NYT/SIENA POLL: PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS FAVOR DEMOCRATS FOR CONTROL OF CONGRESS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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INQUIRER/NYT/SIENA POLL: PENNSYLVANIA VOTERS FAVOR DEMOCRATS FOR CONTROL OF CONGRESS
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Pennsylvanians prefer a Democratic controlled Congress by 9-point margin
A new Inquirer/New York Times/Siena University poll published Tuesday shows Pennsylvania voters favor a Democratic controlled Congress and are more likely to vote for a Democrat in November's election.
It's the latest pol more
Iran - U.S. Economic Sanctions & the Authority to Lift Restrictions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43311) on Aug. 19, 2026, entitled "Iran - U.S. Economic Sanctions and the Authority to Lift Restrictions" by international sanctions and financial crimes specialist Liana W. Rosen, and Middle Eastern affairs specialist Clayton Thomas.
Here are excerpts:
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SUMMARY
U.S. sanctions related to Iran are arguably among the most comprehensive of any such sanctions that the United States unilater more
Larson Blasts Trump Threat to Demolish the Kennedy Center
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Larson Blasts Trump Threat to Demolish the Kennedy Center
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted the Trump Administration's threat to demolish the John F. Kennedy Memorial Center for the Performing Arts if the President's cronies are not allowed to put Donald Trump's name back on the building.
"No one is surprised that someone with an ego as big as Donald Trump's beli more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he emphasized that with 70 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and holding Donald Trump and his administration accountable for their unprecedented corru more
LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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LEADER JEFFRIES ON CNN: "WE'RE GOING TO HOLD THE CROOKS ACCOUNTABLE"
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Today, House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appeared on CNN's The Situation Room, where he emphasized that with 70 days until the midterm elections, Democrats are committed to lowering the high cost of living and holding Donald Trump and his administration accountable for their unprecedented corruption and extremism.
WOLF more
Max Miller: "The Economy Is Actually Doing Very Well Right Now"
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 25 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Max Miller: "The Economy Is Actually Doing Very Well Right Now"
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COLUMBUS, OH - In bold new comments on the Jake Underwood Show, Max Miller is showing just how out-of-touch he really is, claiming that "once you really put it into perspective, the economy is actually doing very well right now." Miller's comments come at a time when Ohioans are calling out Washington Republicans - like Max Miller, Mike Turne more
MEMO: PRIMARY APPEAL: SURGING DEMOCRATIC TURNOUT AND LACK OF REPUBLICAN ENTHUSIASM SHATTERS NRCC'S "MAGA MAJORITY" FANTASY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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MEMO: PRIMARY APPEAL: SURGING DEMOCRATIC TURNOUT AND LACK OF REPUBLICAN ENTHUSIASM SHATTERS NRCC'S "MAGA MAJORITY" FANTASY
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DCCC MEMORANDUM
To: Interested Parties
From: Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Date: August 25, 2026
Subject: PRIMARY APPEAL: SURGING DEMOCRATIC TURNOUT AND LACK OF REPUBLICAN ENTHUSIASM SHATTERS NRCC'S "MAGA MAJORITY" FANTASY
Primary seaso more
Mercer University: Faculty and Staff Notables - September 2026
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 25 -- Mercer University posted the following news:
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Faculty and Staff Notables | September 2026
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#Stetson-Hatcher School of Business
Astrid Loretta Ayala, Ph.D., associate professor of economics and finance, presented the article "Score-driven Markov-switching models of scale and shape parameters: an application to the Indian stock market" at the International Conference on Empirical Economics at Penn State Altoona held on Aug. 1. The article is co-authored with more
SanctionFlow Urges Financial Crimes Enforcement Network to Integrate On-Chain Screening Into Stablecoin Redemption Framework
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
OSMAN SONMEZ
Attorney (Istanbul Bar Association) . Founder & Project Lead, SanctionFlow - Sonmez Code Lab . CEO, Sonmez Consulting LLC, Irvine, California ben@osmansonmez.com . sanctionflow.io . ORCID 0009-0005-9976-6480 August 20, 2026
Submitted electronically through regulations.gov
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network more
Tech Transparency Project Issues Report Entitled 'YouTube Profits Off U.S.-Sanctioned Iranians Amid Middle East Conflict'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Tech Transparency Project, a research initiative of Campaign for Accountability, issued the following report entitled "YouTube Profits Off U.S.-Sanctioned Iranians Amid Middle East Conflict":
Here are excerpts:
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An Indonesian company under U.S. sanctions for providing Iran with drone components also has a YouTube channel, TTP found. Iran has repeatedly launched drone attacks on U.S. military bases and civilian infrastructure across the Gulf region during the curren more
TOUR: Baldwin Launches "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" Statewide Tour
WASHINGTON, Aug. 25 -- Sen. Tammy Baldwin, D-Wisconsin, issued the following news release:
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TOUR: Baldwin Launches "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" Statewide Tour
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) is launching the "Ending Chaos, Lowering Costs" statewide tour to meet with Wisconsin families and small businesses and highlight how she is fighting to end the high costs and hardship that Congressional Republicans and President Donald Trump have created. Ahead of th more
Wearable Breath Control and Attention Focusing Haptic Wristband Device
