Accenture to Acquire COMWARE to Strengthen Accenture Edge and Accelerate Digital Core Reinvention for Mid-Market Companies in Japan
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Accenture, a global professional services company, presented the following news release:
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Accenture to Acquire COMWARE to Strengthen Accenture Edge and Accelerate Digital Core Reinvention for Mid-Market Companies in Japan
TOKYO - Accenture (NYSE: ACN) has agreed to acquire COMWARE Co., Ltd., a Tokyo-based provider of end-to-end technology services for mid-market companies. The acquisition will further strengthen Accenture Edge, a new business entity launched in June more
AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler Named to TIME's Fourth Annual List of the TIME100 AI
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The AFL-CIO issued the following news release:
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AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler Named to TIME's Fourth Annual List of the TIME100 AI
TIME named AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler to the 2026 TIME100 AI, a list recognizing the 100 most influential people in artificial intelligence (AI).
Shuler has led the labor movement's response to ensure workers have a voice in how AI's development and implementation affect their livelihoods. Under the president's leadership, unions hav more
American University Students Put STEM Research to Work at NASA, NIH, and Across the DMV
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- American University issued the following news:
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AU Students Put STEM Research to Work at NASA, NIH, and Across the DMV
Working alongside faculty mentors, these students are tackling pressing scientific and environmental challenges while gaining invaluable hands-on research experience
By Patty Housman
This summer, American University STEM students took on real-world scientific and environmental challenges, working alongside mentors at AU and outside leading resear more
Ariz. Supreme Court Declines to Ban AI Use by Judges, Will Keep Testing It Instead
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release:
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Arizona Supreme Court Declines to Ban AI Use by Judges, Will Keep Testing It Instead
In its annual conference to decide requests to amend court rules, the Arizona Supreme Court today refused a request to temporarily ban judges from using generative artificial intelligence, or AI, in their core judicial work. Instead, the Court will keep letting judges test AI tools in a careful, controlled way. The more
BLS Issues Report on Employment Projections 2025-2035
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Employment Projections 2025-2035 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics - Aug. 27, 2026 (10 pages)
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The U.S. economy is projected to add 5.9 million jobs from 2025 to 2035, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Total employment is projected to increase from 170.3 million to 176.2 million and grow 3.5 percent, which is slower than the 10.9 percent growth recorded over the 2015-25 decade. (See chart 1.)
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California Institute of Technology: Using AI to Thwart Election Misinformation
PASADENA, California, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The California Institute of Technology issued the following news:
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Using AI to Thwart Election Misinformation
Election rumors, such as unverified accounts of voter fraud, have run rampant in the US in recent years. Powered by the speed of social media and artificial intelligence (AI), it can be hard for people to know what messages to trust. Now, a team led by Caltech researchers is using AI as a tool for good in the fight against election misinf more
Columbia: Millennium Fellows, Alexander Hamilton Medal, Building Design Triumphs, and More Accolades for Columbians
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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Millennium Fellows, Alexander Hamilton Medal, Building Design Triumphs, and More Accolades for Columbians
From science to engineering, writing to social sciences, here are the Columbians who received awards over the summer.
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Columbia News produces a monthly newsletter (subscribe here!) and article series featuring a roundup of awards and milestones that Columbia faculty, staff, and students have received in recent da more
CrowdStrike and Telkom Indonesia Enter Into MoU to Advance AI-Powered Cybersecurity Transformation in Indonesia
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike and Telkom Indonesia Enter into MoU to Advance AI-Powered Cybersecurity Transformation in Indonesia
AUSTIN, Texas and JAKARTA, Indonesia - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced that it has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with PT Telkom Indonesia (Persero) Tbk (Telkom), Indon more
Cultivating AI Judgment in UTampa's Digital Literacy Course
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 28 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news:
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Cultivating AI Judgment in UTampa's Digital Literacy Course
Students explore when and how to use artificial intelligence in their studies and careers.
Written by: Eric Brosch
UTampa's Digital Literacy course, required in the Spartan Studies general education program, will have a new focus this academic year: generative AI.
The course will use a "notice, test, verify, explain and defend" framework. This exp more
Dartmouth College: DIMEX Signs Partnership Agreement With UN Refugee Agency
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 28 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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DIMEX Signs Partnership Agreement With UN Refugee Agency
Dartmouth Initiative for Middle East Exchange expands programming for faculty, students.
Written by Julia Tanton
Dartmouth has signed an innovative new agreement in Jordan with UNHCR, the United Nations' refugee agency, as part of its efforts to deepen relationships and build new collaborations in the Middle East.
The Dartmouth Initiative for Middle more
Dell Technologies Supports Call for Stronger Cyber Defenses in the Age of AI
ROUND ROCK, Texas, Aug. 28 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news:
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Dell Technologies Supports Call for Stronger Cyber Defenses in the Age of AI
Company joins OpenAI and industry partners in urging coordinated action to close the cybersecurity readiness gap
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Cyber defense is a shared responsibility, and the rapid advancement of AI makes coordinated action more urgent. Dell Technologie more
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 -- Dolby Laboratories Inc. issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Dolby Laboratories Announces Leadership Transition
Kevin Yeaman to Retire from Dolby
Marc Whitten Named President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Dolby
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Dolby Laboratories, Inc. (NYSE: DLB), today announced a new chapter in its leadership as Kevin Yeaman retires from Dolby after nearly two decades with the company and Marc Whitten is appointed President, Chief E more
FAU Researchers Develop Quantum Framework to Predict Heart Disease
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 28 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Researchers Develop Quantum Framework to Predict Heart Disease
Study Snapshot: A research group from Florida Atlantic University's College of Engineering and Computer Science, led by Arslan Munir, Ph.D., has developed a quantum machine learning framework for heart disease prediction that achieved more than 90% accuracy. Using clinical data fr more
Ga. Secretary of State Raffensperger Hosts FIN FIT Webinar "Funding Strategies & AI-Powered Decision Making"
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 28 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news:
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Secretary Raffensperger Hosts FIN FIT Webinar "Funding Strategies & AI-Powered Decision Making"
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is pleased to announce that his office will be hosting a FIN FIT webinar on Monday, September 21 at 6 pm titled "Funding Strategies & AI-Powered Decision Making."
"Often, business owners focus on finding capital without taking time to understand the true cost and risk more
Gartner Says CFOs Must Prioritize Platformization and Monetization as Growth Drivers
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release:
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Gartner Says CFOs Must Prioritize Platformization and Monetization as Growth Drivers
Analysis of 1,180 Enterprise Growth Initiatives Shows Shift from Product Innovation to Monetization and Platform Strategies
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CFOs and executive leaders must embrace efficient revenue growth by monetizing existing assets and strengthening customer engagement t more
Grassley's Big Tech Investigation Yields Child Safety Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release:
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Grassley's Big Tech Investigation Yields Child Safety Results
NCMEC reports Grassley's oversight of major tech companies led to "significantly improved" child safety reporting.
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) investigation into eight major tech companies has prompted "significantly improved" more
Huffman, Dexter Demand Records From Corporate Sponsors of Freedom 250
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Rep. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Huffman, Dexter Demand Records from Corporate Sponsors of Freedom 250
Letters to 23 sponsors and partners follow interim report finding the White House turned the nation's 250th birthday into a fundraising operation for the President
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Today, House Natural Resources Committee Ranking Member Jared Huffman (D-Calif.) and Ov more
IDB and Jeju Province to Advance Sustainable Tourism and Energy Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release:
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IDB and Jeju Province to Advance Sustainable Tourism and Energy Cooperation in Latin America and the Caribbean
SEOUL - The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) and the Jeju Province of the Republic of Korea signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) establishing a framework for cooperation to advance sustainable tourism development and strengthen energy governance in Latin America and the Cari more
Joann Elmore Receives American Cancer Society Research Professor Award to Advance Safe and Equitable AI in Cancer Care
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 28 -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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Dr. Joann Elmore receives American Cancer Society Research Professor Award to advance safe and equitable AI in cancer care
Joann Elmore, MD, MPH, professor of medicine at the David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA and of health policy and management at the UCLA Fielding School of Public Health, has been awarded the American Cancer Society (ACS) Research Professor Award in recognition of her longstand more
Lumina Foundation Issues Commentary: Why Americans Should Care When International Students Stop Coming
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 28 -- The Lumina Foundation issued the following commentary by chief data and research officer Courtney Brown:
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Why Americans should care when international students stop coming
For decades, America has enjoyed an extraordinary competitive advantage that we rarely talk about: many of the world's most talented people have wanted to study here.
We have gotten so accustomed to this advantage that we seem to assume it will always exist. It won't, and the warning more
Meta Settles Social Media Addiction Lawsuit: University of Michigan Experts Available to Comment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Meta settles social media addiction lawsuit: U-M experts available to comment
University of Michigan experts are available to provide analyses of proposed changes from the agreement involving tech giant Meta and 47 states and the District of Columbia.
Meta agreed to pay up to $17.1 billion to the states and D.C. to compensate for what plaintiffs described as social media addiction in children. The com more
N.Y. Mayor Mamdani Launches Business Advisory Council, Bringing New York's Business Leaders to the Table
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani issued the following news on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Mayor Mamdani Launches Business Advisory Council, Bringing New York's Business Leaders to the Table
What you should know
* New council will bring together 15 leaders across finance, real estate, technology, sports, retail, food and health care to advise City Hall on strengthening the city's economy
* New York City reaches near all-time high for total jobs, with almost 5 million jobs as more
National Appointment for Wayne State University Vice President for Research & Innovation
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- Wayne State University issued the following news:
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National appointment for Wayne State University vice president for research & innovation
Dr. Ezemenari M. Obasi, vice president for research & innovation and professor of family medicine and public health sciences at Wayne State University, has been appointed to the National Advisory Council on Minority Health and Health Disparities, a part of the National Institute on Minority Health and Health Disparities more
NetApp to Participate in Upcoming Conferences
SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 28 -- NetApp, a provider of software, systems and services to manage and store data, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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NetApp to Participate in Upcoming Conferences
San Jose, CA - NetAppTM (NASDAQ: NTAP), the Intelligent Data Infrastructure company, today announced the Company will participate in fireside chats at the following conferences:
Citi Global TMT Conference
Presenter: Wissam Jabre, EVP, Finance and CFO
Date: September 8, 2026
P more
Philips Selected for ARPA-H Program to Advance AI-enabled Robotic Stroke Care
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Aug. 28 -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Philips selected for ARPA-H program to advance AI-enabled robotic stroke care
* Philips receives up to US$33.7 million award from ARPA-H to expand access to AI-enabled robotic stroke care, supporting the program's goal of expanding access to specialized interventions
* Philips will collaborate with Johns Hopkins University and Boston University to develop technol more
Rutgers: Calling the Poison Center Could Prevent Many ER Visits For Young Kids
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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Calling the Poison Center Could Prevent Many ER Visits For Young Kids
By Andrew Smith
About 65% of young children brought to New Jersey emergency departments for suspected poisoning probably didn't need emergency care and could have stayed home if their families had called poison control before rushing to the hospital, according to Rutgers researchers.
Their study in Clinical Toxicology review more
Sedgwick: European Product Recalls Remain Elevated as Sustained Activity Reshapes the Risk Landscape
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release:
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European Product Recalls Remain Elevated as Sustained Activity Reshapes the Risk Landscape
Sedgwick's latest European Product Safety and Recall Index shows the second-highest half-year event total on record with 7,115 recalls in H1 2026
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LONDON - European product recalls remained at historically high levels in the first half of 2026, with 7 more
SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight $1 Trillion Semiconductor Milestone and Technologies Powering the Industry's Next Era
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 28 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release:
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SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight $1 Trillion Semiconductor Milestone and Technologies Powering the Industry's Next Era
SEMI Announces Keynotes from U.S. Department of Commerce and Global Semiconductor Leaders
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SEMI, the industry association advancing the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, t more
SUNY-Upstate Medical Campus: Guideline Aims to Protect Long-term Health of Cardiac Sonographers
SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 28 -- The State University of New York Upstate Medical University campus issued the following news:
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New guideline aims to protect long-term health of cardiac sonographers
Despite improvements in technology and awareness, work-related musculoskeletal disorders (WRMSDs) remain one of the greatest threats to the longevity of a cardiac sonographer's career. A new guideline published by the American Society of Echocardiography (ASE) provides evidence-based recommenda more
Texas A&M Engineering Initiative Target Student Mental Health With 'The Connection Project'
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Making a case for connection
Engineering faculty member Dr. Noemi Mendoza Diaz aims to improve college student mental health by bringing The Connection Project to Texas A&M.
By Alyssa Schaechinger, Engineering News Staff
College can be a challenging time for students due to stress from academics, extracurriculars and being away from home - researchers at Texas A&M are working more
UC-Irvine: Data Infrastructure Award to Help Scientific Communities Build Domain-specific Platforms for Collaborative Data Science and AI
IRVINE, California, Aug. 28 -- The University of California Irvine campus issued the following news release:
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New data infrastructure award to help scientific communities build domain-specific platforms for collaborative data science and AI
UC Irvine's Chen Li to help lead NSF-funded national effort
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Researchers at UC Irvine, UCLA and the University of Michigan have received nearly $9 million from the U.S. National Science Foundation to establish a new data infrastructure capability t more
UC-San Francisco: Autism Decoded - New Science Is Opening Paths to Better Treatments
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of California San Francisco campus issued the following news release:
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Autism Decoded: New Science Is Opening Paths to Better Treatments
UCSF research published in Science maps more than 1,800 protein interactions across 100 autism risk genes, revealing how diverse genetic mutations converge and providing a blueprint for translating genetic insights into new therapies.
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In the past few decades, researchers have identified h more
University of Texas-Austin To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The University of Texas issued the following news:
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UT To Lead NSF Center That Will Study How Robots and People Learn To Live and Work Together
A 5-Year Collaboration Between 6 Universities and Industry Partners Will Place Assistive Robots in Everyday Human Environments.
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The University of Texas at Austin will lead a new National Science Foundation Science and Technology Center to study what happens when assistive robots leave the lab and move into the real more
VCU Honors Seven With 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 28 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU honors seven with 2026 Distinguished Faculty Awards
Their work touches on medicine, the humanities, public service and education.
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Virginia Commonwealth University has announced seven recipients of the annual Distinguished Faculty Awards, which recognize achievement in teaching, scholarship, service and overall excellence.
"This year's Distinguished Faculty Award winners have not just dist more
W.Va. State Treasurer Pack Announces Hope Scholarship Technology Improvements Boost Order Productivity by 42 Percent
CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 28 -- West Virginia State Treasurer Larry Pack issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Treasurer Pack Announces Hope Scholarship Technology Improvements Boost Order Productivity by 42 Percent
More Than 18,600 TheoPay Orders Completed Since July 1
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State Treasurer Larry Pack, who serves as Chairman of the Hope Scholarship Board, today announced new technology improvements to the Hope Scholarship Program have increased productivity for proces more
WDE & CWC Host Over 600 for 2026 Native American Education Conference
CHEYENNE, Wyoming, Aug. 28 -- The Wyoming Department of Education issued the following news release:
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WDE & CWC Host Over 600 for 2026 Native American Education Conference
The Wyoming Department of Education (WDE), in collaboration with Central Wyoming College, successfully concluded the 2026 Native American Education Conference, held August 12-13 in Riverton. Under the theme "Walking Together: Forging a Collective Path through Indigenous Knowledge," the 17th annual event welcomed more t more
XXV Central American and Caribbean Games 2026 Deployed Motorola Solutions Technology for Safer Play
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Aug. 28 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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XXV Central American and Caribbean Games 2026 Deployed Motorola Solutions Technology for Safer Play
Critical communications and AI-powered video security helped keep staff connected and protected thousands of participants at major sports event
* Technology ecosystem combined critical communications and AI-powered video security for the 2026 Central American and Caribbean Games in the more
4th annual Accessibility Summit highlights Harvard's commitment to disability inclusion
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Harvard University issued the following news:
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4th annual Accessibility Summit highlights Harvard's commitment to disability inclusion
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Harvard University Information Technology's Digital Accessibility Services (DAS) hosted the 4th annual university-wide Accessibility Summit on June 4, 2026. The event brought together Harvard faculty and staff for a day of learning and connecting accessibility practitioners to celebrate progress made and highlight w more
A Lifesaving Purpose for a Whittie Innovator
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Aug. 27 -- Whitman College posted the following news:
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A Lifesaving Purpose for a Whittie Innovator
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Fall 2026 Whitman Stories Whitman Magazine Fall 2026
For Ashifi Gogo '05, the journey to becoming a global health technology entrepreneur began with tomatoes.
Since his undergraduate days at Whitman College, Gogo has always let his curiosity lead him to opportunities. So as a graduate student in New Hampshire, when he wondered what exactly made the organic tom more
Associate professor earns $561K award to advance robotic perception
AUBURN, Alabama, Aug. 27 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Associate professor earns $561K award to advance robotic perception
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Sathya Aakur is developing artificial intelligence (AI) methods that help intelligent embodied agents, aka robots, understand what objects can do, not just what they are.
"Let's say you want to scoop peanut butter out of a jar," said Aakur, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and Software Engineering more
Assurant Reports Mobile Trade-In Programs Return $1.43 Billion to Consumers in Q2 2026 as Smartphones Reach Four-Year Upgrade Milestone
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] (TNSrep) -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release:
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Assurant Reports Mobile Trade-In Programs Return $1.43 Billion to Consumers in Q2 2026 as Smartphones Reach Four-Year Upgrade Milestone
Wearables continue to provide meaningful trade-in value as consumers look for more ways to offset upgrade costs
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ATLANTA - Mobile trade-in programs returned $1.43 billion to U.S. consumers in the second quarter of more
AV Awarded Contract for Three Autonomous Helicopters in Support of NASA's SkyFall Mission to Mars
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 27 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AV Awarded Contract for Three Autonomous Helicopters in Support of NASA's SkyFall Mission to Mars
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AV partnering with NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL) to unlock new research capabilities above and below the Martian surface ahead of a planned 2028 launch.
ARLINGTON, Va., August 27, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV"), a global defense technology leader, today announced more
AV to Present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference
MONROVIA, California, Aug. 27 [Category: BizNational Defense] -- AeroVironment posted the following news release:
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AV to Present at the 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference
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ARLINGTON, Va., August 27, 2026 - AeroVironment, Inc. ("AV") (NASDAQ: AVAV) will participate in the upcoming 2026 Jefferies Global Industrials Conference in New York City, New York. AV Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer Wahid Nawabi and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer Sean more
California Life Sciences: FDA Launches Pilot Program to Accelerate First-in-Human Trials and Strengthen U.S. Global Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, J.D.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
Re: FDA Notice - Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information
[ Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699 ]
Ca more
Campaign closes with record support for students and research
ITHACA, New York, Aug. 27 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Campaign closes with record support for students and research
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Cornell's To Do the Greatest Good campaign surpassed its goal of raising more than $5 billion and engaging more than 200,000 alumni - achievements that will enhance opportunities for students and accelerate critical faculty research.
Nearly 70% of the global Cornellian population - more than 220,630 alumni - engaged with the university during the c more
Captains Commit To Honor
NEWPORT NEWS, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Christopher Newport University posted the following news:
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Captains Commit To Honor
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Every incoming class to Christopher Newport is unique in composition. Many of the new Captains are freshmen just out of high school. Some have transferred from other colleges, while others are beginning their academic journey after serving in the military. But what connects each new class to the one before is the tradition of signing the University's Honor Code.
This more
Celebrating five years of investment in innovation: Brighter Ventures Student Award granted to Victoria Howard to support artificial intelligence-driven vaccine design
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University School of Medicine Basic Sciences posted the following news:
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Celebrating five years of investment in innovation: Brighter Ventures Student Award granted to Victoria Howard to support artificial intelligence-driven vaccine design
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Artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way scientists approach discovery, creating new opportunities to answer complex biological questions with greater speed and precision and fueling innova more
Chancellor Gilliam Highlights UNCG's Role Building Jobs, Research at State of Our Community Panel
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news:
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Chancellor Gilliam Highlights UNCG's Role Building Jobs, Research at State of Our Community Panel
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Underscoring the transformative power of a college degree, Chancellor Franklin D. Gilliam, Jr. highlighted UNC Greensboro as a driver of economic health, prosperity for families, and trailblazing research during an Aug. 26 panel discussion at the Greensboro Chamber of Comm more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are among the five nuclear-arme more
Conduent Named Leader in NelsonHall's 2026 HR Transformation Services NEAT Assessment for the Tenth Consecutive Time
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Named Leader in NelsonHall's 2026 HR Transformation Services NEAT Assessment for the Tenth Consecutive Time
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FLORHAM PARK, N.J.-Conduent Incorporated (Nasdaq: CNDT), a global technology-driven business solutions and services company, has been named a Leader in the Experience & Engagement market segment for HR T more
Cornyn Applauds NSF's $30 Million Investment in UT Austin to Drive Robotics Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn Applauds NSF's $30 Million Investment in UT Austin to Drive Robotics Innovation
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement praising the U.S. National Science Foundation's (NSF) announcement of a $30,000,000 award over five years to The University of Texas at Austin to support a Science and Technology Center (STC), which will accelerate research and development of rob more
Following Meta Settlement, Markey Calls on Congress to Pass His COPPA 2.0 Legislation and the Youth AI Privacy Act to Hold Big Tech Accountable for Children's Privacy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Following Meta Settlement, Markey Calls on Congress to Pass His COPPA 2.0 Legislation and the Youth AI Privacy Act to Hold Big Tech Accountable for Children's Privacy
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Meta settlement comes in part due to violations of Markey's Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA)
Boston (August 27, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportatio more
Food & Water Watch: EPA Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Cut Public Input in Minor Air Pollution Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 Via regulations.gov
August 21, 2026
Richard Bowen Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460
RE:
Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212
Dear Mr. Bowen:
On behalf of more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary Entitled 'The Truth About Data Centers'
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Marvelous Spiral Studios CEO Stephen Weese:
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The Truth About Data Centers
It's all about how and where.
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It seems that everyone is talking about data centers these days; they've taken over the Internet with memes and conspiracy theories. As a computer professor, I decided to apply an academic research regimen to the situation and cut through the exaggeration and emotion that often ac more
Four CUNY SPH faculty members achieve career milestones
NEW YORK, Aug. 27 -- The City University of New York Graduate School of Public Health and Health Policy posted the following news release:
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Four CUNY SPH faculty members achieve career milestones
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CUNY SPH is thrilled to announce that five CUNY SPH faculty members have advanced a step in their careers this semester, effective September 1, 2026.
Dr. Nevin Cohen has been named full professor. Dr. Cohen is chair of the Department of Health Policy and Management, and director of the CUNY more
Franklin University Launches Business Analytics and Organizational Leadership Specializations in M.S. in Human Resource Management
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 27 -- Franklin University issued the following news release:
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Franklin University Launches Business Analytics and Organizational Leadership Specializations in M.S. in Human Resource Management
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Sherry Mercurio
Executive Director, Office of Community Relations
(614) 947-6581
Email: sherry.mercurio@franklin.edu
New online specializations prepare HR professionals to use workforce data, lead organizational change and connect people strategy to business perf more
From microbes to medicine
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Rowan University posted the following news:
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From microbes to medicine
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Mohamed Abouelkhair, DVM, Ph.D.
Immunologist
Areas of expertise:
Immunology, infectious diseases, bioinformatics, microbiology
More information
For most people, microbes are something to avoid. One Rowan University researcher sees them differently. To him, organisms best known for causing disease may also hold clues to treating disease.
Mohamed Abouelkhair, DVM, Ph.D., assoc more
FSU researchers win $1.5M NSF grant to make K-12 math data more useful for educators
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU researchers win $1.5M NSF grant to make K-12 math data more useful for educators
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Florida State University psychologists, education researchers and computational scientists have teamed up to transform raw data from educational research into a digital resource that can advance the teaching and learning of K-12 mathematics.
The interdisciplinary team will bring together six existing dataset coverin more
Fulbright Program honors four Vanderbilt scholars in one year
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 27 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release:
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Fulbright Program honors four Vanderbilt scholars in one year
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Three Vanderbilt faculty and one staff member are living the university's commitment to radical collaboration across borders as Fulbright U.S. Scholar award recipients.
James Cracraft, Ana Christina da Silva Iddings, Tatiana Peredo and Norbert Ross have four distinct research agendas, but they share a common goal: closing the distanc more
Grant Thornton's Ash Dalnoot named to PCAOB's Inspections Modernization Council
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Grant Thornton's Ash Dalnoot named to PCAOB's Inspections Modernization Council
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Audit & Assurance partner, Partnership Board member and broker-dealer audit leader will help inform the PCAOB's efforts to modernize its inspection program
CHICAGO -The audit and assurance firm of Grant Thornton in the U.S., Grant Thornton LLP, today a more
Grassley's Big Tech Investigation Yields Child Safety Results
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release:
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Grassley's Big Tech Investigation Yields Child Safety Results
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BUTLER COUNTY, IOWA - U.S. Senate Judiciary Committee Chairman Chuck Grassley's (R-Iowa) investigation into eight major tech companies has prompted "significantly improved" and "more actionable" reports of online child exploitation, according to a letter from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children (NCMEC). These impr more
GW Law Animal Law Program to Host Second Annual Animals, Technology, and the Law Conference
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The George Washington University Law School posted the following news:
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GW Law Animal Law Program to Host Second Annual Animals, Technology, and the Law Conference
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The GW Law Animal Law Program is excited to host the second annual Animals, Technology, and the Law Conference, from Friday, October 23, through Sunday, October 25.
This year's conference, which the Animal Law program is co-sponsoring with Three Pearls, will explore the intersection of animal protec more
Heritage Action Joins Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Include Critical AI Security Measures in NDAA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Political] -- Heritage Action for America posted the following news release:
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Heritage Action Joins Coalition Letter Urging Congress to Include Critical AI Security Measures in NDAA
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Heritage Action today joined American Compass and the Foundation for American Innovation in sending a letter urging Speaker Mike Johnson and House Majority Leader Steve Scalise to include three key China-focused technology security provisions in the 2027 National Defense Auth more
HHS Announces Winners of the 2026 KidneyX EMPOWER: Living Link Prize Challenge to Advance Living Kidney Donation and Patient-Centered Innovation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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HHS Announces Winners of the 2026 KidneyX EMPOWER: Living Link Prize Challenge to Advance Living Kidney Donation and Patient-Centered Innovation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -August 27, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the nine winners of the 2026 KidneyX EMPOWER: Living Link Prize Challenge, a $4 million national competition to accelerate innovat more
How G2 Is Bringing Accountability to AI Software Claims in 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 issued the following news:
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How G2 Is Bringing Accountability to AI Software Claims in 2026
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G2's software marketplace features over 2,000 categories and more than 200,000 products and services. And it is rapidly expanding as AI drives new products, companies, and categories into the market.
The numbers tell the story -and they're accelerating. As of July 2026:
* AI categories have grown 152% year-over-year (YoY), with 111 more
How we remember may change our memories, study finds
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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How we remember may change our memories, study finds
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We tend to think of memory as something stored away in the brain, ready to be retrieved when we need it. But remembering may be far more dynamic than that.
New research from Rice University's Marc Coutanche suggests that each time we access information, the way we recall it can influence how the brain represents it the next time.
"Our memory is far from more
IBM Brings AI-Powered US Open Fan Experience Back to Madison Square Park
ARMONK, New York, Aug. 27 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release:
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IBM Brings AI-Powered US Open Fan Experience Back to Madison Square Park
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New York, N.Y., August 26, 2026 - IBM (NYSE: IBM), the official AI and Cloud sponsor of the US Open, is bringing the excitement of the US Open back to the heart of New York City at Madison Square Park Thursday, September 10 - Sunday, September 13.
The free, four-day fan experience will transform Madison Square more
India: Suppression of the July student protest coverage remains in effect
PARIS, France, Aug. 27 [Category: Media] -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news:
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India: Suppression of the July student protest coverage remains in effect
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Journalists covering the student protests in the capital, New Delhi, in late July, faced a series of obstacles: real-time facial recognition surveillance, internet blackouts, jamming of communications, and the removal of journalistic content that has still not been restored online. Reporters Without Borders (RSF) co more
Kean President Repollet Calls on University to 'Rise and Climb Higher'
UNION, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Kean University issued the following news release:
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Kean President Repollet Calls on University to 'Rise and Climb Higher'
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Kean University President Lamont O. Repollet, Ed.D., today called on the University community to build on years of transformative growth and embrace the opportunities and responsibilities of the new unified Kean system during his annual Opening Day address.
Speaking to a crowd gathered in Wilkins Theatre and audiences watching across more
Key to the City of Worcester Awarded to Quinsigamond Community College Employee Rocky Knight
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 27 -- Quinsigamond Community College issued the following news release:
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Key to the City of Worcester awarded to QCC employee Rocky Knight
Rocky Knight, a business leader, nonprofit founder and advocate for youth education, was presented with the Key to the City of Worcester during a ceremony held Thursday, Aug. 27 at Quinsigamond Community College in recognition of her commitment to empowering and educating communities locally and abroad.
The honor contin more
KU Transportation Center keeps Kansans connected
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 27 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news:
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KU Transportation Center keeps Kansans connected
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LAWRENCE -In hundreds of Kansas towns, the distance between neighbors is growing -not just in miles, but in access to the things that make community life possible.
As more families consider moving to urban centers, communities across the state face a new question: How do you ensure people can reach work, healthcare and everything they need when the roads more
LIMRA and LOMA's Strategic Leadership Experience Receives Brandon Hall Group Gold Award for Leadership Development
WINDSOR, Connecticut, Aug. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:
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LIMRA and LOMA's Strategic Leadership Experience Receives Brandon Hall Group Gold Award for Leadership Development
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ATLANTA, GA, Aug. 27, 2026 - LIMRA and LOMA's Strategic Leadership Experience, an executive development program designed in partnership with Wharton Executive Education and LIMRA and LOMA member companies, has been awarded a 2026 Brandon Hall Group Gold HCM Excellence more
Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs: Meta Settlement Confirms the Danger of Big Tech Surveillance to Our Kids
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs: Meta Settlement Confirms the Danger of Big Tech Surveillance to Our Kids
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - WASHINGTON, D.C. - The Monopoly Busters Caucus Chairs, Representatives Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), Chris Deluzio (PA-17), Pat Ryan (NY-18), and Angie Craig (MN-02), released the following statement after a bipartisan coalition of 51 attorneys general reached a settlement of up to more
NAACP Brooklyn Branch Condemns EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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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NAACP Brooklyn Branch
Sent via Online Submission:
August 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting
Public Participation Requir more
NAACP Brooklyn Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Revision That Undermines Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Far Rockaway Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EP more
NAACP Middletown Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Eliminate Federal Public Participation Requirements in Minor Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Middletown Branch, NAACP
Middletown, New York
Sent via Online Submission (www.regulations.gov)
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Comment of the Middletown Branch of the NAACP on Proposed Rule, Mino more
NAACP Rochester Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Spring Valley Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting Threatening Community Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Rule Changes That Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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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Sent via Online Submission: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212-0001
August 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program more
Navigating the AI Era with a CMU Focus on Critical Thinking
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Navigating the AI Era with a CMU Focus on Critical Thinking
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Carnegie Mellon University is weaving AI into coursework across campus to ignite student curiosity, creativity and critical rigor. Whether exploring the ethics of algorithmic decision-making or debating the societal impact of new technology, CMU faculty are equipping students with the agency to define and shape the AI of tomorrow, not more
New Director of Nursing Outlines Program Vision
MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- Pfeiffer University posted the following news:
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New Director of Nursing Outlines Program Vision
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This past July, Pfeiffer University announced that 100 percent of its Class of 2026 Nursing graduates had passed the National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) on their first attempt. The NCLEX is the national licensing exam required to become a registered nurse.
This perfect first-time pass rate, coupled with the fact that all members of the gra more
New EEI Podcast: Microsoft on Building AI Infrastructure That Puts Communities First
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release:
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New EEI Podcast: Microsoft on Building AI Infrastructure That Puts Communities First
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WASHINGTON (August 27, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today released a new episode of its "Electric Perspectives" podcast featuring Hanna Grene, Microsoft's global go to market and innovation leader for energy and resources. Grene joined EEI Chief Legal Officer Rachael Marsh to discu more
New Health Sciences Academic Building provides state-of-the-art space to 2 CLAS programs
IOWA CITY, Iowa, Aug. 27 -- The University of Iowa College of Liberal Arts and Sciences posted the following news:
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New Health Sciences Academic Building provides state-of-the-art space to 2 CLAS programs
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Three of the University of Iowa's top-ranked and most popular programs will share a state-of-the-art building as they continue to grow and find more ways to serve residents of Iowa and beyond.
Health Sciences Academic Building dedication
The University of Iowa will host a ceremony more
Nova Southeastern University Accelerates Global Ocean Strategy With Appointment of Jason Box and Refitting of a Global Research Vessel
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 27 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release:
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Nova Southeastern University Accelerates Global Ocean Strategy with Appointment of Jason Box and Refitting of a Global Research Vessel
Jason Box, Ph.D., an internationally renowned climate scientist and Arctic expert, has been appointed vice president for ocean intelligence and global exploration and professor of climatology and oceanography in the Halmos College of Arts & Sciences at No more
Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants
COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 27 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Psychology Professor Secures $581K in Research Excellence Fund Grants
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East Texas A&M University psychology professor Curt Carlson has secured three competitive Research Excellence Fund (REF) grants totaling more than $581,000, bringing new opportunities, technology and research support to psychology students at ETAMU.
The grants, awarded throug more
Purdue launches new online dual degree combining Master of Science in engineering with Master of Business and Technology
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue launches new online dual degree combining Master of Science in engineering with Master of Business and Technology
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Purdue University's College of Engineering and Mitch Daniels School of Business are partnering to launch a new online master's program, the dual Master of Science in engineering (MS) and Master of Business and Technology (MBT). Benefiting from the combined more
Purdue researchers study cancer in canines to help advance treatments for humans
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Purdue researchers study cancer in canines to help advance treatments for humans
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -Studying canine cancer -including personalizing treatments, honing protocols and exploring new drugs, all of which will shed light on human cancer care -is the focus of veterinary researchers at a specialized center at Purdue's College of Veterinary Medicine.
The researchers, including Deborah more
Rochester Institute of Technology Researchers Study Teamwork Skills in Engineering Education
ROCHESTER, New York, Aug. 27 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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RIT researchers study teamwork skills in engineering education
NSF-funded research explores how engineering faculty help prepare students for today's workforce
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When Kriz George began his academic career in mechanical engineering, he was among a generation of engineering students being prepared to take on the identity of an engineer as a technical problem-solver.
Today, the doctoral more
Saint Peter's University Leads with Purpose in Launching School of Global Innovation and AI
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- Saint Peter's University posted the following news release:
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Saint Peter's University Leads with Purpose in Launching School of Global Innovation and AI
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JERSEY CITY, N.J. - August 27, 2026 - Saint Peter's University has announced the evolution and relaunch of its School of Professional Studies as the School of Global Innovation and AI (GIAI), marking a significant expansion of the University's commitment to artificial intelligence, data science, cyb more
School of Public Health receives $2.5M to address research reproducibility
AUGUSTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Augusta University posted the following news release:
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School of Public Health receives $2.5M to address research reproducibility
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Biomedical research is facing a reproducibility crisis, with major scientific journals estimating more than 80% of published biomedical research is negatively impacted by various defects causing results that are non-reproducible and useless.
Funded by a new $2.5 million R01 grant from the National Institutes of Health, a study more
SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight $1 Trillion Semiconductor Milestone and Technologies Powering the Industry's Next Era
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 27 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release:
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SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight $1 Trillion Semiconductor Milestone and Technologies Powering the Industry's Next Era
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SEMI Announces Keynotes from U.S. Department of Commerce and Global Semiconductor Leaders
MILPITAS, Calif. - August 27, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association advancing the global more
Senator Young Attends SK Hynix Groundbreaking Ceremony in West Lafayette
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Todd Young, R-Indiana, issued the following news release:
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Senator Young Attends SK Hynix Groundbreaking Ceremony in West Lafayette
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WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Todd Young (R-Ind.) delivered remarks at the groundbreaking ceremony for SK hynix's more than $4 billion semiconductor advanced packaging facility in West Lafayette. The historic investment was made possible in part by theCHIPS and Science Act, landmark legislation Senator Young helped author an more
SK hynix breaks ground on $4 billion advanced packaging production facility in Purdue Research Park
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, Aug. 27 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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SK hynix breaks ground on $4 billion advanced packaging production facility in Purdue Research Park
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WEST LAFAYETTE, Ind. -SK hynix Inc. held a ceremonial groundbreaking Thursday (Aug. 27) for its advanced packaging fabrication and R&D facility for AI memory in the Purdue Research Park.
The event featured remarks from Indiana Gov. Mike Braun, U.S. Sen. Todd Young, Purdue University interim Presid more
Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences research earns national honors
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 27 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas A&M Department of Soil and Crop Sciences research earns national honors
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The American Society of Agronomy, ASA, Crop Science Society of America, CSSA, and Soil Science Society of America, SSSA, will recognize eight Texas A&M AgriLife faculty and administrators at ceremonies held during CANVAS 2026 set for Nov. 1-4 in Portla more
Turning Research Into Jobs, Startups and Industry Partnerships: New NSF Grant Powers up Portland State
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 27 -- Portland State University posted the following news release:
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Turning Research Into Jobs, Startups and Industry Partnerships: New NSF Grant Powers up Portland State
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Portland State University has been awarded a $5.9 million National Science Foundation Accelerating Research Translation (ART) grant to accelerate the translation of PSU research from the lab into companies, products and partnerships that strengthen the Portland-metro and Oregon economies.
The more
UB symposium to explore how social media and AI persuade
BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 27 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release:
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UB symposium to explore how social media and AI persuade
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By Bert Gambini
BUFFALO, N.Y. - Four leading communication experts from across the country will be at the University at Buffalo for a one-day symposium to explore urgent questions about social media, artificial intelligence, and how these technologies shape users' beliefs and decisions.
"Rethinking Persuas more
UCLA launches nation's first digital humanities department
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 27 -- The University of California posted the following news release:
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UCLA launches nation's first digital humanities department
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Key takeaways
* First in its field. UCLA is the first U.S. university to establish an independent digital humanities department and will offer the first bachelor's degree in the field.
* Interdisciplinary approach. The department brings the humanities together with technology, data science and other disciplines to examine h more
UND Law professor named among Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia
GRAND FORKS, North Dakota, Aug. 27 -- The University of North Dakota posted the following news release:
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UND Law professor named among Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia
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August 27, 2026
A UND School of Law professor has been named one of the nation's Top 50 Legal Innovators in Academia for her work exploring how generative artificial intelligence is reshaping legal education and the practice of law.
Carolyn Williams was recently selected for the inaugural Top 50 Legal Innovators in more
University names Ines C. Barbosa assistant vice president for workforce partnerships
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 27 -- California State University San Francisco State University posted the following news:
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University names Ines C. Barbosa assistant vice president for workforce partnerships
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SAN FRANCISCO -Aug. 27, 2026 -SAN FRANCISCO -San Francisco State University (SFSU) has appointed Ines C. Barbosa as assistant vice president for workforce partnerships, a new leadership role focused on expanding career pathways and strengthening connections between SFSU and empl more
University of Rhode Island: A media literacy initiative in the West Bank advances critical thinking for an AI world
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 (TNSrep) -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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A media literacy initiative in the West Bank advances critical thinking for an AI world
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For young people growing up amid war in the West Bank, learning to question a viral image or a trending influencer is not a classroom exercise. It can be a matter of safety. That is the central finding of "Media Literacy: Critical Thinking for an AI World," a new report from the Media Education La more
WCC expands microelectronics and semiconductor workforce training with new classroom, NSF grant
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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WCC expands microelectronics and semiconductor workforce training with new classroom, NSF grant
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A new Washtenaw Community College clean room environment set to open this fall, along with training through a National Science Foundation project, will help prepare students for careers in Michigan's growing microelectronics sector, including semiconductor-related fields.
To support WCC's related certif more
Welcome Back: An Exciting New Year in Store at Capitol Tech
LAUREL, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Capitol Technology College posted the following news:
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Welcome Back: An Exciting New Year in Store at Capitol Tech
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It is always a thrill to welcome Capitol Tech students to a new academic year. We're especially excited to see our largest undergraduate class in recent memory join us on campus.
At Capitol Tech, your education is designed to extend beyond the classroom. Our expert faculty bring real-world experience to their curriculum and are here to help y more
A Fitting Send-Off: Hamilton Eye Institute's Summer Symposium Caps Years of Student Discovery
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, Aug. 26 -- The University of Tennessee Health Science Center posted the following news:
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A Fitting Send-Off: Hamilton Eye Institute's Summer Symposium Caps Years of Student Discovery
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For six years, T.J. Hollingsworth, PhD, assistant professor in the Department of Ophthalmology, Department of Anatomy & Neurobiology, and Department of Microbiology, Immunology & Biochemistry in the College of Medicine, has turned a single summer day into one of the most anticipated tr more
AWS and NVIDIA to Deliver 2 Million Additional GPUs and Next-Generation Infrastructure for Agentic and Physical AI
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 26 [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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AWS and NVIDIA to Deliver 2 Million Additional GPUs and Next-Generation Infrastructure for Agentic and Physical AI
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Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN), and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today announced a major expansion of their strategic collaboratio more
AWS and NVIDIA to Deliver 2 Million Additional GPUs and Next-Generation Infrastructure for Agentic and Physical AI
SEATTLE, Washington, Aug. 26 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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AWS and NVIDIA to Deliver 2 Million Additional GPUs and Next-Generation Infrastructure for Agentic and Physical AI
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SEATTLE and SANTA CLARA, Calif. - Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company (NASDAQ: AMZN) and NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA), today announced a major expansion of their strategic collaboration to meet surging global demand for AI infrastructure as demand continues to a more
FARGO, North Dakota, Aug. 26 -- North Dakota State University posted the following news:
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Bison Spotlight - Jill Lodde Greives, Academic Advisor
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NDSU News
August 26, 2026
With students back on campus and Welcome Week in full swing, the 2026-27 academic year is now underway at NDSU. This exciting time can come with a lot of questions for both new and returning students, and among the university's primary resources for answering their questions are academic advisors in the Career and more
Building a nation: How Clemson University engineers and scientists helped shape America
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 26 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Building a nation: How Clemson University engineers and scientists helped shape America
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College of Engineering, Computing and Applied Sciences
For more than half the nation's history, Clemson University's engineers and scientists have played distinguished roles in shaping the United States, helping turn an experiment in democracy into the world's grandest hub of innovation, the globe's most powerful ec more
California awards SDSU nearly $4 million to launch National Security Hub at SDSU Mission Valley
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 -- California State University San Diego State University posted the following news:
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California awards SDSU nearly $4 million to launch National Security Hub at SDSU Mission Valley
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Gov. Gavin Newsom on Aug. 26 announced $3.95 million in funding to support the first phase of the SDSU Mission Valley Innovation District: a National Security Hub for the rapid commercialization of technology in collaboration with government and businesses.
The funding throu more
George Washington University College of Professional Studies and The Washington Center Partner to Expand Pathways to Graduate Education and Workforce Development
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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George Washington University College of Professional Studies and The Washington Center Partner to Expand Pathways to Graduate Education and Workforce Development
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MEDIA CONTACTS:
GW Media Relations: gwmedia@gwu.edu
WASHINGTON (August 26 2026) -The George Washington University College of Professional Studies (CPS) and The Washington Center (TWC) have entered into a new partnership designed to expand educat more
Maroon Alert Test and Fall Emergency Preparedness Training
STARKVILLE, Mississippi, Aug. 26 -- Mississippi State University posted the following news:
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Maroon Alert Test and Fall Emergency Preparedness Training
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Mississippi State University will conduct a campuswide test of the Maroon Alert emergency notification system Friday, Aug. 28, at noon.
The Meridian Campus will conduct an additional test at 1 p.m.
Maroon Alert is used to provide timely information and instructions during emergencies or situations that could affect university operati more
Media Tip Sheet: OpenAI Wants Stronger AI Safeguards But Can Technical Safety Measures Actually Build Public Trust?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- George Washington University posted the following news:
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Media Tip Sheet: OpenAI Wants Stronger AI Safeguards But Can Technical Safety Measures Actually Build Public Trust?
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OpenAI is calling on California lawmakers to strengthen SB 53, the state's landmark AI safety law, urging requirements to monitor frontier models during training and evaluation for potentially serious incidents and to strengthen cybersecurity protections throughout the AI development lifecycl more
MSU receives $30M NSF grant to establish turbulence research center
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan State University posted the following news:
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MSU receives $30M NSF grant to establish turbulence research center
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Turbulence is all around us -in the air we breathe, the water we drink, the storms moving across the atmosphere and the plasmas inside experimental fusion devices. It's the chaotic swirling motion of air, water, plasma and other fluids that plays an essential role in how energy moves, how pollutants and heat spread through the oce more
New approach cuts sepsis diagnosis from days to hours, researchers report
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 26 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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New approach cuts sepsis diagnosis from days to hours, researchers report
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Sepsis, a life-threatening condition that stems from the body trying to fight off an infection, plagues over 1.5 million patients a year in the U.S. alone, with one in three deaths recorded in the hospital attributed in part to sepsis. Despite the severity of the condition, which can kill in more
NGA Convenes Governors' Cybersecurity Advisors Annual Institute to Shape Cyber Defense and Promote Cyber Workforce Development in States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Governors Association issued the following news release:
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NGA Convenes Governors' Cybersecurity Advisors Annual Institute to Shape Cyber Defense and Promote Cyber Workforce Development in States
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ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Governors Association (NGA) this week hosted its 2026 Governors' Cybersecurity Advisors Annual Institute. Governors' advisors from more than 40 states and territories met with federa more
Niagara University Launches School of Cybersecurity
NIAGARA FALLS, New York, Aug. 26 -- Niagara University posted the following news:
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Niagara University Launches School of Cybersecurity
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As cybersecurity threats and artificial intelligence continue to reshape the way organizations operate, Niagara University is bringing business, technology, and ethics together through the launch of its new School of Cybersecurity within the Holzschuh College of Business Administration.
The new school incorporates Niagara's Department of Cybersecurity more
NVIDIA Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2027
SANTA CLARA, California, Aug. 26 [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 Announces Financial Results for Second Quarter Fiscal 2027
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NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) today reported revenue for the second quarter ended July 26, 2026, of $96.2 billion, up 18% from the previous quarter and up 106% from a year ago. For the quarter, GAAP and non-GAAP gross m more
Planting fake customer reviews hurts businesses big time
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 26 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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Planting fake customer reviews hurts businesses big time
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The capital of any business comes in (at least) two categories.
There's the kind that has a price-land, cash holdings, etc.-and a less tangible, priceless kind. Reputational capital falls squarely into the latter category. Try as they might, companies cannot buy positive public opinion, even with the largest of marketing budgets. But that doesn't more
Preparing future health professionals for an AI world
EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan State University College of Natural Science posted the following news:
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Preparing future health professionals for an AI world
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For the next generation of doctors, physician assistants and other health professionals, the question isn't whether they'll encounter artificial intelligence. It's whether they'll know how - and when - to use it.
That's the idea behind HBIO 300, a new Michigan State University human biology course examining artificia more
Salesforce and Anthropic Announce Claudeforce: The #1 AI Meets the #1 AI CRM
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce and Anthropic Announce Claudeforce: The #1 AI Meets the #1 AI CRM
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Expanded partnership brings Claude's reasoning together with the data, workflows, business logic, actions, and governance of the Salesforce platform to power trusted enterprise action directly in Claude
SAN FRANCISCO, August 26, 2026 -Sales more
Salesforce Delivers Record Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Delivers Record Second Quarter Fiscal 2027 Results
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SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. - August 26, 2026 - Salesforce (NYSE: CRM), the world's #1 AI CRM, today announced results for its second quarter fiscal 2027 ended July 31, 2026.
#Second Quarter Financial Highlights
* Current remaining performance obligation ("cR more
Salesforce Quarterly Highlights: FY27 Q2 Product Releases and Corporate Announcements
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, issued the following news release:
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Salesforce Quarterly Highlights: FY27 Q2 Product Releases and Corporate Announcements
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AI adoption is surging and intelligence is now abundant. However, the context and trust to turn that intelligence into reliable work are still scarce.
To take action across the enterprise, agents and humans need the same foundatio more
School of Business Announces Faculty Professorships and Chairs
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 26 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news:
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School of Business Announces Faculty Professorships and Chairs
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#Celebrating Excellence
The Merrick School of Business opened the new academic year by honoring 12 faculty members whose scholarship, teaching and service exemplify the highest standards of academic excellence. At the semester kickoff, Interim Dean Dan Gerlowski presented prestigious endowed chairs and professorships to faculty whose w more
Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils 'America's Great Corridors of Commerce' to Transform Highways & Railroads into Multi-Use Arteries to Power Economy of the Future
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Unveils 'America's Great Corridors of Commerce' to Transform Highways & Railroads into Multi-Use Arteries to Power Economy of the Future
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Building energy & telco infrastructure along existing transportation routes will lower costs for American families, supercharge American manufacturing, and streamline federal permitting
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U. more
Dartmouth College to Host AI at 70 Conference in October
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Aug. 25 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news:
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Dartmouth to Host AI at 70 Conference in October
At the birthplace of artificial intelligence, a focus on human judgment.
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As people increasingly incorporate artificial intelligence into how they work, learn, and make decisions, the questions surrounding its use extend well beyond technology. They concern human judgment and responsibility, how AI should be governed, and when its use is appropriate.
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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:"
(Continued from Part 1 of 2)
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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
3 Research Organizations Urge FDA to Maintain Rigorous Participant Safeguards in Investigational Drug Pilot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Kyle A. Diamantas, J.D.
Acting Commissioner of Food and Drugs U.S. Food and Drug Administration 10903 New Hampshire Avenue Silver Spring, MD 20993
Re: Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information; Correction (07/06/2026) [Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699]
Dear Acting Commission more
Airlines for America Urge Federal Agencies to Align Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Battery Micromobility Products
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Alberta E. Mills
Secretary of the Commission
Office of the General Counsel
Division of the Secretariat
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
Submitted via:
www.regulations.gov
Re: A4A Comments to CPSC's NPRM on Safety Standards for Micromobility Products more
Aleto Inc.: Small Business Size Standard Revisions Risk Undermining Competition and Emerging Firms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1440 N Edgewood St. Ste 178 | Arlington, VA 22201 | www.aletosolutions.com
Unique Entity ID Number: E396FS7VCJX5 CAGE #: 7LWU8 Page 1 of 2 Comments of Aleto, Inc. Small Business Size Standards RIN 3245-AI67 / Docket No. SBA-2026-0199 91 Federal Register 53741, August 20, 2026
Submitted by Luis Viera, President, Aleto, Inc more
American Institute for Medical & Biological Engineering Urges NSF to Delay Finalizing Guidance Pending OMB Rule Completion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Comments on the Draft NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance
Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001; Information Collection 3145-0058, 91 Fed. Reg. 38030 (June 24, 2026)
Submitted by:
American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering (AIMBE)
The American Institute for Medical and Biological Engineering more
American Small Business Chamber of Commerce Urges SBA to Extend Comment Periods and Hold Public Forums on Size Standards Revisions
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
THE AMERICAN SMALL BUSINESS CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
700 12th Street NW, Suite 700 - Washington, DC 20005
asbcc.org - notify@americansbcc.org
August 24, 2026
The Honorable Kelly Loeffler
Administrator
U.S. Small Business Administration
409 Third Street SW
Washington, DC 20416
Re: Request to extend the comment periods an more
Broadlawns Medical Center Urges CMS to Withdraw Proposed Outpatient Drug Reimbursement Cuts to Protect Low-Income Patients
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 25, 2026
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
Hubert H. Humphrey Building, Room 445-G
200 Independence Ave. SW
Washington, DC 20201
Ref: CMS-1850-P. Medicare Program: Hospital Outpatient Prospective Payment and Ambulatory Surgic more
Calif. Conservation Dept. Opposes BLM Oil and Gas Leasing Rule Changes Over Public Participation Bonding and Environmental Protections
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Gavin Newsom, Governor Jennifer Lucchesi, Director
State of California Natural Resources Agency | Department of Conservation 715 P Street, MS 1900, Sacramento, CA 95814 conservation.ca.gov | T: (916) 322-1080
August 24, 2026
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
Submitted via online portal to:
more
Calif. Conservation Dept. Opposes BLM Proposal to Loosen Oil and Gas Waste and Reduce Royalties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Gavin Newsom, Governor
Jennifer Lucchesi, Director
State of California Natural Resources Agency | Department of Conservation
715 P Street, MS 1900, Sacramento, CA 95814
conservation.ca.gov | T: (916) 322-1080
August 24, 2026
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
Submitted via online porta more
California Life Sciences: FDA Launches Pilot Program to Accelerate First-in-Human Trials and Strengthen U.S. Global Competitiveness
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Acting Commissioner Kyle Diamantas, J.D.
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Department of Health and Human Services
10903 New Hampshire Ave
Silver Spring, Maryland 20993
Re: FDA Notice - Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information
[ Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699 ]
Ca more
Congressional Fire Services Institute Supports Strong Safety Standards for Lithium-Ion Batteries in Micromobility Devices
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Ms. Alberta Mills
Secretary
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Highway
Bethesda, MD 20814
Re: Docket No. CPSC-2025-0012
Secretary Mills:
As a national consensus organization for the fire and emergency services, the Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI) writes today more
Continental Resources Inc. Supports Key Revisions to Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 12
August 24, 2026
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: RIN #1004-AF33
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. BLM-2025-0235
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From O more
Continental Resources Supports Key Revisions to Federal Oil and Gas Royalty Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Page 1 of 12
August 24, 2026
Director (630)
Bureau of Land Management
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C St. NW, Room 5646
Washington, DC 20240
Attention: RIN #1004-AF33
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov, Docket No. BLM-2025-0235
Re: Comments on Proposed Rule, "Royalty for Oil and Gas Lost From O more
Creation Keepers Urges EPA to Preserve Public Participation in Environmental Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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 Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212 - Faith Community Opposes the Proposed Rollback of Minor New Source Review Public Participation Requirements
Dear Administrator Zeldin:
The Creation Kee more
Danforth Center Urges NSF to Withdraw Proposed Financial Assistance Guidance Amid Concerns Over Administrative Burdens and Funding Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov
Re: Docket No. NSF-2026-OTR-0001- NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center (Danforth Center) submits the following comments on the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Draft, NSF Guidance on Financial Assistance, publishe more
DLG4 SHINE Foundation Advocates for Prioritization of Gene Therapies for Ultra-Rare Pediatric Neurogenetic Diseases in FDA Pilot
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Docket No. FDA-2026-N-4699: Expedited Investigational New Drug Pilot Program; Request for Information
91 FR 37996 (June 24, 2026)
We are the DLG4 SHINE Foundation, a 501(c)(3) public charity. Our children have DLG4-related synaptopathy, also called SHINE syndrome: an ultra-rare pediatric neurodevelopmental disorder with s more
Edison Electric Institute Advocates for Focus on Site Energy in Appliance Standards Review
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
Mr. Pete Cochran
Appliance and Equipment Standards Program
U.S. Department of Energy
Building Technologies Office
Mailstop CM-5B,
1000 Independence Avenue SW,
Washington, DC, 20585-0121.
Re:
Energy Conservation Program: Procedures, Interpretations, and Policies for
Consideration of New or more
Food & Water Watch: EPA Faces Backlash Over Proposal to Cut Public Input in Minor Air Pollution Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
1 Via regulations.gov
August 21, 2026
Richard Bowen Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20460
RE:
Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans, Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212
Dear Mr. Bowen:
On behalf of more
FracTracker Alliance: EPA Faces Opposition Over Proposal to Remove Public Participation Requirements in Minor Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
EPA Docket Center, Office of Air and Radiation Docket
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212, Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implement more
Green Science Policy Urges CPSC to Ban Unnecessary Flame Retardants in Lithium-Ion Battery Enclosures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Mobilizing Scientists, Government, Industry and Consumers to Reduce Toxics
Green Science Policy Institute P.O. Box 9127, Berkeley, CA 94709
www.GreenSciencePolicy.org E-mail: info@GreenSciencePolicy.org
Acting Chairman Peter A. Feldman
Docket: CPSC-2025-0012
O>ice of the Secretary
Consumer Product Safety Commissi more
Harris County Opposes EPA Proposal to Eliminate Public Participation Requirements for Minor Air Permits
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
HCAO Administration- P.O. Box 2009, Houston, TX 77252| 713-274-5101
August 21, 2026
Via Regulations.gov
Richard Bowen
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
Office of State Air Partnerships
Permitting & Program Support Division
P.O. Box 12055
Research Triangle Park, NC 27711
Re: Harris County Attorney's Office Commen more
IceCure Medical: CMS Urged to Recognize New Liquid Nitrogen Cryoablation Device Category for Breast Cancer Treatment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
The Choice of Cryoablation
IceCure Medical Ltd.
| 7 Ha'Eshel St., Southern Industrial Park P.O.B. 3163, Caesarea, 3079504, Israel
T:
+972-4-623-0333 |
F:
+972-4-6230222 |
www.icecure-medical.com
August 20, 2026
SUBMITTED ELECTRONICALLY VIA REGULATIONS.GOV
Mehmet Oz, MD
Administrator
Centers for Medic more
Lexington Radiology Associates Urges CMS to Use ASP for Radiopharmaceutical Reimbursements to Improve Access
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
On behalf of Lexington Radiology Associates, based in Columbia, South Carolina, we appreciate the opportunity to submit comments on the proposed CY 2027 OPPS Rule. Our patients rely on access to advanced diagnostic imaging to ensure the best outcomes.
From my perspective, reimb more
NAACP Brooklyn Branch Condemns EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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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NAACP Brooklyn Branch
Sent via Online Submission:
August 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting
Public Participation Requir more
NAACP Brooklyn Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Revision That Undermines Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Far Rockaway Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EP more
NAACP Middletown Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Eliminate Federal Public Participation Requirements in Minor Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Middletown Branch, NAACP
Middletown, New York
Sent via Online Submission (www.regulations.gov)
August 21, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Comment of the Middletown Branch of the NAACP on Proposed Rule, Mino more
NAACP Rochester Branch Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Spring Valley Opposes EPA Proposal to Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting Threatening Community Health
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program Air Permitting Public Participation Requirements for State Implementation Plans (Docket No. EPA more
NAACP Urges EPA to Reject Proposed Rule Changes That Weaken Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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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Sent via Online Submission: https://www.regulations.gov/document/EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-1212-0001
August 20, 2026
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, EPA Docket Center
OAR Docket, Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: NAACP Comment on Proposed Revision: Minor New Source Review Program more
National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum Urge HHS and ORR to Withdraw Proposed Unaccompanied Children Program Rule Over Bodily Autonomy and Family Reunification Concerns
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
MEMORANDUM
FOR:
Assistant Deputy Director-Policy, Unaccompanied Alien Children Bureau,
Office of Refugee Resettlement, Administration for Children and Families,
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
FROM:
The National Asian Pacific American Women's Forum
DATE:
August 25th, 2026
SUBJECT:
Comment on more
National Center for Youth Law: HHS Faces Criticism Over Proposed Rules on Unaccompanied Children's Release and Sponsor Verification
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 25, 2026
Submitted via Federal eRulemaking Portal
Toby Biswas
Assistant Deputy Director- Policy
Office of Refugee Resettlement
Administration for Children and Families
Department of Health and Human Services
Washington, DC
Re: HHS Docket No. ACF-2026-0199, Comments in Response to Proposed Rule (RIN 0970-AD26) more
QT Imaging Holdings: CMS Urged to Reclassify QT Scanner as Diagnostic Service With New Technology Payment Pathway
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- 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
Don Thompson
Acting Director, Hospital & Ambulatory Policy Group
Center for Medicare
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1850-P
7500 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, Maryland 21244-1850
RE: CY 2027 OPPS Proposed Rule: Request to Repla more
Renovo Urges CMS to Explore Alternative Payment Models for Home Dialysis Technologies
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
PUBLIC COMMENT | RENOVO
CMS-1846-P | AUGUST 21, 2026
Renovo | CMS-1846-P | Page 1 of 2
PUBLIC COMMENT
COMMENTS OF RENOVO
A focused response on home dialysis and the ESRD PPS unit of payment
To: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
File code: CMS-1846-P
Docket: CMS-2026-2245
Date: August 21, 2026
Renovo appreci more
Researchers Urge FDA to Ensure Safety and Equity in Expedited IND Pilot Program
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Division of Pharmacoepidemiology and Pharmacoeconomics
Brigham and Women's Hospital Harvard Medical School
41 Avenue Louis Pasteur, Suite 0B17, Boston, MA 02115
portalresearch.org
portal@bwh.harvard.edu
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August 24, 2026
Kyle Diamantas, Acting Commissioner
Food and Drug Administration
10903 New Hampshire Avenu more
St. Louis Children's Hospital Financial Operations VP McKee Urges CMS to Preserve Pediatric Dialysis Reimbursement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
August 24, 2026
Dr. Mehmut Oz
Administrator
Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services
Department of Health and Human Services
Attention: CMS-1846-P
PO Box 8010
Baltimore, MD 21244-8010
RE: Medicare Program; CY 2027 Changes to the End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD
Prospective Payment System, Acute Kidney Injury Dialysi more
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe Opposes EPA Proposed Rule Limiting Tribal Public Participation in Air Permitting
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
Ute Mountain Ute Tribe
Environmental Programs Department
P. O. Box 448
Towaoc, CO 81334-0448
(970) 564-5430
August 21, 2026
Honorable Lee M. Zeldin
Administrator
Environmental Protection Agency
Mail Code 1101A
1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Re: Comments on Minor New Source Review Program Air P more
Tipoffs: Iran
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: Mainstream Left TURNS on Radical Hasan Piker, Schumer Faces Electoral Test
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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The Mainstream Left TURNS on Radical Hasan Piker, Schumer Faces Electoral Test
Many on the Left are sounding the alarm as the rise of radical candidates threatens the party's path to Senate control.
As reported by Fox News:
Prominent Democrats are lining up to condemn far-left streamer Hasan Piker after he warned that American Jews could face violence if t more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Trump's Route Begins to Re-Make the South Caucasus
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 27, 2026, by Emil Avdaliani, research fellow at the Turan Research Center and a professor of international relations at the European University in Tbilisi, Georgia:
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Trump's Route Begins to Re-Make the South Caucasus
The project unites the common interest of the participating states.
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August marks the first anniversary of the Trump Route for International Peace and Prosperity (TRIPP) more
DNC: Trump Rubs Elbows With Rich Donors While Working Families Struggle To Get By in the Trump-Vance Economy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Trump Rubs Elbows With Rich Donors While Working Families Struggle To Get By in the Trump-Vance Economy
Today, Donald Trump is traveling to Texas to headline an RNC fundraiser for Ken Paxton. As Trump once again dines with rich donors and rakes in millions for his coffers, Trump and Republicans have failed to deliver on their promise to bring down prices as working families strug more
Hoeven: T-REX Event Exemplifies North Dakota's Leadership in Drone & Counter-Drone
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- Sen. John Hoeven, R-North Dakota, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Hoeven: T-REX Event Exemplifies North Dakota's Leadership in Drone & Counter-Drone
Senator Worked with DoW, National Guard to Bring Technology Event to the State, Supporting the Rapid Development of UAS Capabilities & Countermeasures
EMERADO, N.D. - Senator John Hoeven today marked the Technology Readiness Experimentation (T-REX) event in North Dakota, participating in the Dis more
ICYMI: Republican Senate Candidates Tell Voters to "Quit Your Bellyaching" Over Rising Costs, Economic Pain
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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ICYMI: Republican Senate Candidates Tell Voters to "Quit Your Bellyaching" Over Rising Costs, Economic Pain
NOTUS' Dana Milbank: "Several Republican candidates and office holders are approaching the midterm elections with a most unorthodox message for voters: Quit your bellyaching"
Milbank: "[Republicans'] toughen-up argument is part of a broader response to inflation that also includ more
Michigan Democrats on JD Vance's Visit to Michigan
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 28 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026:
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Michigan Democrats on JD Vance's Visit to Michigan
Today, in response to news that JD Vance plans to campaign in Michigan alongside Mike Rogers, John James, and Michael Bouchard Junior on Monday, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement:
"Michigan is being hit harder by Trump's tariffs than any other state, yet Mike Rogers, John James, an more
New Data: Trump-Vance Affordability Crisis Has Cost Virginia Families $3,200+ for Goods and Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSrep) -- Sen. Mark Warner, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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New Data: Trump-Vance Affordability Crisis Has Cost Virginia Families $3,200+ for Goods and Services
U.S. Sens. Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are highlighting a new congressional report showing that Virginia families have had to pay at least an extra $3,200 because of rising costs of goods and services on the Trump-Vance administration's watch.
"As if it weren't bad enough that P more
Rep. Raskin Issues Letter to Affinity Partners CEO Kushner
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Affinity Partners CEO Jared Kushner:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 24, 2026
Mr. Jared Kushner
"Special Envoy for Peace"
Founder and Chief Executive Officer
Affinity Partners
16690 Collins Avenue
Sunny Isles Beach, FL 33160
Dear Mr. Kushner:
You may have been too busy causing a new foreign policy fiasco in Albania after your ya more
Reps. Frost, Nadler Issue Letter to FTC Chairman Ferguson, Deputy Asst. A.G. Assefi
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following letter with Rep. Jerrold Nadler, D-New York, ranking member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, to Federal Trade Commission Chairman Andrew Ferguson and Deputy Assistant Attorney General Omeed Assefi:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 26, 2026
Omeed Assefi
Deputy Assistant Attorney General
United States Department of Justice
Antit more
Aalto University Endowment Returned 9.5% During First Half of 2026
AALTO, Finland, Aug. 27 -- Aalto University issued the following news release:
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Aalto University endowment returned 9.5% during first half of 2026
Endowment provides EUR 46 million funding to university operations in 2026.
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Endowment provides EUR 46 million funding to university operations in 2026. This funding continues to secure high-quality education and research activities through economic cycles and compensates for the long-term erosion of the university's public funding base. Sp more
American Center for Law & Justice Issues Commentary: State Department Uncovers Scary Antifa Ties
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary by Director of Media Logan Sekulow:
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State Department Uncovers Scary Antifa Ties
The State Department just uncovered disturbing ties between antifa extremists and networks linked to Hamas, Iran's IRGC, Hezbollah, and other terrorist organizations. Secretary of State Marco Rubio announced sweeping sanctions against the international tech organizations and professionals (a tech collective) accuse more
China Primer - U.S.-China Relations Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10119) by Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter and Asian affairs specialist Susan V. Lawrence.
Here are excerpts:
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China Primer: U.S.-China Relations
The United States and the People's Republic of China (PRC, or China) lead the world in the size of their economies, defense budgets, and research and technology investments. Both are among the five nuclear-arme more
CSIS Issues Commentary: How Quickly Can the DOD Rebuild and Recast the Munitions Industrial Base?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 25, 2026, by Center for the Industrial Base Director Jerry McGinn, and A.J. Dilts, senior program manager in the CSIS Defense and Security Department:
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How Quickly Can the DOD Rebuild and Recast the Munitions Industrial Base?
Recent analyses have identified the causes and consequences of shrinking munitions stockpiles. Policymakers and industry should now turn their efforts t more
CSIS Issues Commentary: Pakistan's LNG Imports Under Pressure - Impacts of the Strait of Hormuz's Closure and Pakistan's Diplomatic Response
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Center for Strategic and International Studies issued the following commentary on Aug. 26, 2026, by Caroline Russell, associate fellow in the Energy Security and Climate Change Program:
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Pakistan's LNG Imports Under Pressure: Impacts of the Strait of Hormuz's Closure and Pakistan's Diplomatic Response
Introduction
The Strait of Hormuz and Qatar's Ras Laffan liquefied natural gas (LNG) export facility have been effectively shut for over five months due to the w more
Deluzio, Finstad Reintroduce 'Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act' Following Recent Hacks on Water Systems Across America
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Deluzio, Finstad Reintroduce 'Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act' Following Recent Hacks on Water Systems Across America
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CARNEGIE, PA - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (D-PA-17) and Congressman Brad Finstad (R-MN-01) announced the reintroduction of the Water Authority Cybersecurity Protection Act. This now bipartisan bill doubles the amount of funding available in certain grants a more
Figures to Introduce Bill to Protect Alabama Cattle Farmers from President Trump's Beef Order
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Shomari C. Figures, D-Alabama, issued the following news release:
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Figures to Introduce Bill to Protect Alabama Cattle Farmers from President Trump's Beef Order
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) announced that he plans to introduce legislation to reverse President Trump's plan to allow up to 300,000 metric tons of foreign ground beef to enter the United States tariff-free over the next 90 days-a move that gives little to no relief t more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Nikkei Asia: Kazakhstan, the World's Most Important Hedger, Bets on Stability
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Aug. 26, 2026, by senior fellow Ken Moriyasu to Nikkei Asia:
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Kazakhstan, the World's Most Important Hedger, Bets on Stability
Tokayev consolidates power to preserve a balance between China, Russia, and the US.
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Just ahead of the Aug. 23 elections, Kazakhstan's President Kassym-Jomart Tokayev spoke to the nation more
McDowell Leads Resolution Honoring Gulf War-Era Veterans and Fifth Anniversary of Afghanistan Evacuation
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release:
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McDowell Leads Resolution Honoring Gulf War-Era Veterans and Fifth Anniversary of Afghanistan Evacuation
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06) introduced a resolution honoring the millions of American veterans who served during the Gulf War era and commemorating five years since the evacuation of Afghanistan.
Approximately 8.4 million veterans served during the more
New Data: Trump-Vance Affordability Crisis Has Cost Virginia Families $3,200+ For Goods and Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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New Data: Trump-Vance Affordability Crisis Has Cost Virginia Families $3,200+ For Goods and Services
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Mark R. Warner and Tim Kaine (both D-VA) are highlighting a new congressional report showing that Virginia families have had to pay at least an extra $3,200 because of rising costs of goods and services on the Trump-Vance Administration's watch.
"As if it weren't bad more
New York Times Spotlights How Jen Kiggans' Support for The Iran War Will Cost Her in November
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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The New York Times Spotlights How Jen Kiggans' Support for The Iran War Will Cost Her in November
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In Virginia's Navy Country, the Iran War Tests a G.O.P. Incumbent
The New York Times spoke directly with voters in Virginia Beach, and what they heard is clear: they are fed up with Jen Kiggans for supporting Donald Trump's reckless war of choice in Iran.
A military spouse in Chic more
NOTUS: Michael Whatley In the Spotlight For Claiming "Inflation Is Dramatically Down"
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 27 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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NOTUS: Michael Whatley In the Spotlight For Claiming "Inflation Is Dramatically Down"
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DC insider Michael Whatley can't escape his constant lies that "there is no inflation" and "inflation has fallen off a cliff." A new column in NOTUS is highlighting some of Whatley's out-of-touch comments:
NOTUS: The Republican Midterm Message on Inflation? Stop Whining!
"Michael Whatley, the GOP nom more
Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Answers on True Cost of Iran War for New Mexican Families
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Gabe Vasquez Demands Answers on True Cost of Iran War for New Mexican Families
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U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) sent a letter to President Trump and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding a full public accounting of the economic costs of their cost-raising war of choice with Iran as prices continue to skyrocket for American families.
"What was billed as a two-week operati more
Senate Banking, Housing & Urban Affairs Ranking Member Warren Issues Statement on July 2026 Personal Consumption Expenditures Price Index
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following statement on Aug. 26, 2026, on the July personal consumption expenditures price index:
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"President Trump promised to lower costs 'on Day One.' He's failed.
"Inflation today is higher than when he took office in January 2025, higher than when he launched his chaotic tariffs in April 2025, and higher than when he launched his illega more
GOLD College Kickoff Set for Sept. 9
MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 26 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news:
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GOLD College Kickoff Set for Sept. 9
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GOLD College at SMSU
The fall kick-off session for GOLD College will be held in the Conference Center Upper Level at SMSU on Wednesday, Sept. 9 starting at 1:30 pm with registration and social time. The fall instructors will give previews to their courses beginning at 1:45pm.
GOLD College is an exciting program that offers lifelong learning opportuni more
Inflation Worse Than Expected As Republican Economy Continues To Fail Americans
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Inflation Worse Than Expected As Republican Economy Continues To Fail Americans
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New inflation data shows prices rose 3.3% year-over-year in July -even higher than predicted -and experts are pointing to Trump and House Republicans' reckless war in Iran as the culprit.
Meanwhile, Trump is launching an all-out trade war with Canada that could see Americans pay massive premiums on g more
Trump Unveils New Strategy for Midterms: Get in There, and Make It About Me
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Trump Unveils New Strategy for Midterms: Get in There, and Make It About Me
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The economy is terrible, inflation is rising, the war in Iran is deeply unpopular, and poll after poll shows that Trump is behind on nearly every major issue. So of course the GOP's latest midterm strategy is to make it all about Trump.
House Republicans can't run from their blind allegiance to Trump. An more
