Thursday - November 5, 2026
Artificial Intelligence
Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2026 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 5 -- The Arizona Commerce Authority issued the following news: * * * Arizona Commerce Authority Announces Fall 2026 Arizona Innovation Challenge Awardees PHOENIX, AZ (November 4, 2026) - Today, the Arizona Commerce Authority (ACA), announced five awardees have been selected for the Fall 2026 Arizona Innovation Challenge, one of the nation's largest business plan competitions. The Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) startups were selected from an initial pool of 131 applicant more
Arizona State University: How Arizona is Building a Future-ready Public Workforce
TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 5 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * How Arizona is building a future-ready public workforce One year after launching a workforce learning partnership with ASU, the state of Arizona is continuing its investment in employee learning By Carrie Peterson | November 04, 2026 As employers across the country grapple with artificial intelligence, shifting skill demands and workforce retention, Arizona is making an investment in its people. One year a more
ATA ACTION READY TO WORK WITH NEW CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADVANCE VIRTUAL CARE PRIORITIES
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- The American Telemedicine Association issued the following news release: * * * ATA ACTION READY TO WORK WITH NEW CONGRESS AND THE ADMINISTRATION TO ADVANCE VIRTUAL CARE PRIORITIES Early read on election results: Medicare telehealth permanence, DEA special registration and remote monitoring remain top priorities. - Washington, DC, November 4, 2026 - ATA Action: Advocacy Shaping Virtual Care, the advocacy-focused affiliate of the American Telemedicine Associatio more
Comptroller of the Currency Issues Bulletin on Super Intelligence: Supervisory Framework
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency issued the following bulletin (No. xx): * * * November 4, 2026 Super Intelligence: Supervisory Framework To: Chief Executive Officers of All National Banks, Federal Savings Associations, and Federal Branches and Agencies; Department and Division Heads; All Examining Personnel; and Other Interested Parties Summary The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) today issued a supervisory  more
CrowdStrike Unveils Agentic Adversary Emulation on the Falcon Platform to Identify and Close Exploitable Attack Paths
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 5 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news: * * * CrowdStrike Unveils Agentic Adversary Emulation on the Falcon Platform to Identify and Close Exploitable Attack Paths Powered by CrowdStrike SafeMind, offensive AI emulates how real adversaries chain vulnerabilities and weaknesses to reach critical assets, drives prioritized remediation, and validates a more
CVS Health Announces Intent to Create Two Distinct Leaders in Healthcare
WOONSOCKET, Rhode Island, Nov. 5 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- CVS Health posted the following news release: * * * CVS Health announces intent to create two distinct leaders in healthcare * A leading healthcare solutions company with health benefits, pharmacy services and care delivery * The leading national retail pharmacy and community healthcare company * Ongoing strategic execution creates opportunity for CVS Health to evolve into two companies with greater focus and more value fo more
Dartmouth AI Conference Prompts Focus on Human Judgment
HANOVER, New Hampshire, Nov. 5 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Dartmouth AI Conference Prompts Focus on Human Judgment Amid varied perspectives, speakers make the case for protecting how humans think. Written by Harini Barath 11/4/2026 Seventy years after hosting the summer workshop that launched the field of artificial intelligence, Dartmouth last week held its AI at 70: What Must Remain Human? conference tackling tough questions about the fast-growing field. The Oc more
Down to Earth: IU Alumni Tackle Housing Crisis by Modernizing Ancient Building Technology With AI
BLOOMINGTON, Indiana, Nov. 5 -- Indiana University issued the following news: * * * Down to earth: IU alumni tackle housing crisis by modernizing ancient building technology with AI Nov 3, 2026 Terran Robotics -- a startup construction company cofounded by an Indiana University alumnus, with a workforce populated by IU graduates from a variety of fields -- wants to tackle the housing crisis with their distinctive brand of AI-piloted construction robots that build with compressed earth. Acco more
Duke University School of Engineering Highlights Metamaterials Pioneer Smith's Transition from Laboratory Breakthroughs to Commercial Startups
DURHAM, North Carolina, Nov. 5 -- Duke University Pratt School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Looking Beyond the Invisibility Cloak Andrew Tie 11/4/26 After a major metamaterials breakthrough, David Smith learned how to turn promising research into real-world applications. - When David Smith unveiled the world's first "invisibility cloak" in 2006, the name suggested Harry Potter-like magic was on the way. The technology's eventual applications looked little like a vanis more
ERDC Researchers Recognized for Innovative Work in Cloud, SI Mission Enablement
VICKSBURG, Mississippi, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center issued the following news story: * * * ERDC researchers recognized for innovative work in cloud, SI mission enablement By Kaley Webb, public affairs specialist VICKSBURG, Miss. -- As cloud computing and super intelligence (SI) technologies evolve rapidly, a team from the U.S. Army Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) has been recognized for creating a secure, repeatable framework that cuts res more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Interest Rates Hold, Inflation Soars, and Christine Lagarde Departs
DETROIT, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary: * * * November 4, 2026 The ECB's Next Big Mistake? Jake Scott Interest rates hold, inflation soars, and Christine Lagarde departs. - A flurry of recent news from the European Union has put the eurozone economy into the spotlight: amid a background of solid growth in the manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI), the European Central Bank (ECB) has held off another rise in interest rate more
From RHS to Ph.D: Three Local Graduates Join S&T's I&E Fellows Program
ROLLA, Missouri, Nov. 5 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * From RHS to Ph.D: Three local graduates join S&T's I&E Fellows program Author By Brothers, Kaitlin November 4, 2026 Their paths through science and engineering have taken them in different directions, but this fall, three Rolla High School graduates will reunite as members of Missouri S&T's Kummer Innovation and Entrepreneurship (I&E) Doctoral Fellows program. The three fellows: Evan  more
How Did the Environment Fare in the Midterms? U-M Experts Available to Comment
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 5 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * How did the environment fare in the midterms? U-M experts available to comment November 4, 2026 EXPERTS ADVISORY After watching how different candidates discussed climate--or didn't--in their campaigns, researchers at the University of Michigan are available to share their insights about what last night's election results suggest for climate policy moving forward. Geoffrey Henderson, assistant profes more
Indiana University-Northwest: Center for Urban and Regional Excellence Courses for November, December 2026
GARY, Indiana, Nov. 5 -- The Indiana University Northwest campus issued the following news: * * * Center for Urban and Regional Excellence courses for November, December 2026 Range of free and low-cost courses include the arts, disaster preparedness, finance, gardening, health, technology and more Nov 4, 2026 Gary, Ind. - Indiana University Northwest's Center for Urban and Regional Excellence (CURE) offers a variety of non-credit courses and educational programs that aim to assist people of more
Leslie Bayers Named Executive Director of K-State Teaching and Learning Center
MANHATTAN, Kansas, Nov. 5 -- Kansas State University issued the following news: * * * Leslie Bayers named executive director of K-State Teaching and Learning Center By Emily Boragine, Division of Communications and Marketing Nov. 4, 2026 Leslie Bayers has been named executive director of Kansas State University's Teaching and Learning Center, effective Dec. 6. As the university's central hub for teaching excellence and academic innovation, the center serves a critical role in supporting fa more
LLNL Researchers Emulate the Earth's Atmosphere for Faster and More Accurate Weather Predictions
LIVERMORE, California, Nov. 5 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory issued the following news: * * * LLNL researchers emulate the Earth's atmosphere for faster and more accurate weather predictions Nov. 4, 2026 If you partitioned the entire Earth, from just below the surface to the top of the atmosphere, into 1-kilometer square chunks, there would be billions of them. Now run each of those cells through a series of complex physics equations, and you can see  more
Motorola Solutions Reports Q3 2026 Financial Results
SCHAUMBURG, Illinois, Nov. 5 -- Motorola Solutions issued the following news release: * * * November 4, 2026 Motorola Solutions Reports Third-Quarter 2026 Financial Results Company raises full-year revenue and earnings outlook again and increases full-year cash flow expectations - Sales of $3.4 billion, up 12% versus a year ago = Products and Systems Integration sales up 12% = Software and Services sales up 13% - GAAP earnings per share ("EPS") of $3.06 - Non-GAAP EPS* of $4.69 - Recor more
MSOE Student Takes First Place at MedTech Conference Robotics Competition
MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, Nov. 5 -- The Milwaukee School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * 11.03.2026 MSOE student takes first place at MedTech Conference Robotics Competition Senior biomedical engineering major Olivia Bartels was one of four MSOE students who attended the annual MedTech Conference in Boston, Massachusetts. The conference brought together global leaders in medical devices, diagnostics, imaging and digital technologies. Bartels had the opportunity to compete in the more
North Texas Leaders Chart Path for Sustainable Economic Growth at TCU Forum
FORT WORTH, Texas, Nov. 5 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * North Texas Leaders Chart Path for Sustainable Economic Growth at TCU Forum November 04, 2026 Dallas and Fort Worth anchor an economy fueled by a deep workforce, investment capital and global connectivity. With the region's population projected to reach 12.5 million by 2050, business and civic leaders say sustaining that growth will require investments in infrastructure, development and talent. Three le more
Old Dominion University: CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Opens New Pathways to Success
NORFOLK, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Old Dominion University issued the following news: * * * CyberAICorps Scholarship for Service Opens New Pathways to Success November 4, 2026 By Kelsey Kendall Artificial intelligence is rapidly changing the cybersecurity landscape, creating new threats while also giving professionals more sophisticated tools to defend against them. At Old Dominion University, that transformation is creating new opportunities for students. The University is among the first in  more
Philips Delivers Strong Order Intake Growth, Comparable Sales Growth and Strong Margin Expansion in Q3
AMSTERDAM, Netherlands, Nov. 5 -- Philips, a health technology company, issued the following news release: * * * Philips delivers strong order intake growth, comparable sales growth and strong margin expansion in Q3; 2026 outlook reiterated Nov 03, 2026 Q3 2026 Group performance - Comparable order intake increased by 8%, driven by strong Diagnosis & Treatment - Group sales of EUR 4.4 billion, reflecting 3% comparable sales growth - Income from operations of EUR 165 million - Adjusted EBI more
Pulitzer Center: Grantee Abdullah Tijani Wins the 2026 Kurt Schork Award in International Journalism
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following news: * * * November 3, 2026 Grantee Abdullah Tijani Wins the 2026 Kurt Schork Award in International Journalism Author: Madeleine Ngeunga, Pulitzer Center Staff Pulitzer Center grantee Abdullah Tijani has won the annual Local Reporter prize of the 2026 Kurt Schork Awards in International Journalism. Tijani won for his Pulitzer Center-supported project, Gold Slaves o more
Ranking Member Lofgren Announces She Will Seek Chair of House Science Committee as Democrats Win Control of Congress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 -- Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-California, ranking member of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release: * * * November 04, 2026 Ranking Member Lofgren Announces She Will Seek Chair of House Science Committee as Democrats Win Control of Congress (Washington, DC) -- This morning, Ranking Member Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) made the following statement after Democrats secured the majority of the House and Senate in the 2026 midterm election: "Yesterd more
Reaching Out Now, Shenandoah University Partner To Launch Shenandoah Leadership Scholars
WINCHESTER, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Shenandoah University issued the following news: * * * Reaching Out Now, Shenandoah University Partner To Launch Shenandoah Leadership Scholars New initiative promotes leadership development, college and career readiness for high school students in the Northern Shenandoah Valley November 4, 2026 Shenandoah University is helping Reaching Out Now, a local nonprofit that provides assistance and resources to underserved youth, expand its reach by collaborating wi more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news: * * * Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil * Princeton researchers used machine learning to construct a map of groundwater levels across the entire 3.29-million-square-mile (8.5 million km2) expanse of Brazil, from its rainforests to its alternately dry and rainy savanna. It is the first national-scale high resolution overview of g more
Rutgers: AI's Gut Reaction - Researcher Finds That Some Bots Still Think in Stereotypes
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * AI's Gut Reaction: Researcher Finds That Some Bots Still Think in Stereotypes By Greg Bruno November 4, 2026 By studying how advanced generative AI models process tasks, a Rutgers expert on hidden biases found that most struggle to counter stereotypical assumptions - Large-language models (LLMs), the technology that powers tools like Gemini and ChatGPT, are more nuanced than ever. But that do more
Rutgers: In Chatsworth, N.J., Scientists Farm for the Berry Best Varieties
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * In Chatsworth, N.J., Scientists Farm for the Berry Best Varieties By Mike Lucas November 4, 2026 Rutgers students enrolled in an honors seminar visit the Philip E. Marucci Center for Blueberry and Cranberry Research and Extension - During a mostly sunny Friday morning in early October, 11 students squatted in a basin, picking cranberries from low-creeping vines and placing them into clear plastic bags more
Rutgers: Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, Nov. 5 -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Why Youth Are Turning to AI for Mental Health Advice By Patti Zielinski November 4, 2026 A Rutgers mental health expert explains the risks and benefits of young adults turning to AI chatbots for advice - About 8.2 million - or nearly 1 in 5 - U.S. adolescents and young adults ages 12 to 21 use artificial intelligence (AI) for mental health information, according to a survey by nonpartisan research org more
Salesforce's Agentforce Coworker Usage Soars 21x in Three Months as Enterprises Delegate Real Work to AI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 5 [Category: BizHuman Resources/Personnel] -- Salesforce, a customer relationship management company, posted the following news release: * * * Salesforce's Agentforce Coworker Usage Soars 21x in Three Months as Enterprises Delegate Real Work to AI November 4, 2026 More than 185,000 users are putting Coworker to work, with companies including The Adecco Group, Fulton Bank, and BACA Systems expanding adoption across their businesses. New capabilities make Cowor more
SBU Panel Explores AI, Human Dignity and the Pursuit of Truth
ST. BONAVENTURE, New York, Nov. 5 -- St. Bonaventure University issued the following news release: * * * SBU panel explores AI, human dignity and the pursuit of truth Nov 4, 2026 What does Pope Leo XIV have to say about artificial intelligence, and how can his insights help inform a St. Bonaventure education? These and other questions took center stage at a panel of students and professors on Wednesday, Oct. 21. Co-hosted by the university's Office for Mission Integration and the Department more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Comparative Cost of Care Recommended by LLMs vs. Treating Physicians
STANFORD, California, Nov. 5 -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * November 4, 2026 Comparative Cost of Care Recommended by LLMs vs. Treating Physicians When researchers asked 24 AI systems to write treatment plans for 200 real patient visits, the AI recommended care that cost more than three times as much as the treating physicians' plans. Beth Duff-Brown Doctors and patients increasingly are turning to AI chatbots for  more
Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies: Study Investigates Which Specialties Are More at Risk of AI Substitution
STANFORD, California, Nov. 5 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies issued the following news: * * * November 4, 2026 Study Investigates Which Specialties Are More at Risk of AI Substitution As artificial intelligence weaves itself into health care, it will have big implications on the physician workforce. Which specialties are most exposed? Stanford Health Policy's Maria Polyakova and colleagues analyzed $45 billion in Medicare claims to find out more
Syracuse University, Elmira College Partner for Graduate Studies Pathway
ELMIRA, New York, Nov. 5 -- Elmira College issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University, Elmira College Partner for Graduate Studies Pathway November 04, 2026 Elmira College and Syracuse University are partnering to provide EC students another direct path to graduate school. Adding to EC's two current graduate pathway programs to Syracuse, this new Early Assurance Program offers first-year EC applicants and current EC students early assurance to one of 15 Syracuse graduate programs a more
Syracuse University, Elmira College Partner to Establish Graduate Studies Pathway
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University, Elmira College Partner to Establish Graduate Studies Pathway Qualified Elmira students will earn conditional admission to one of 15 Syracuse master's programs. Wendy S. Loughlin Nov. 4, 2026 A new partnership between Syracuse University and Elmira College has created a formal academic pathway for Elmira students who want to pursue a master's degree at Syracuse. The agreement covers 15  more
Syracuse University: Engineering Students Mine History to Invent Tomorrow's Materials
SYRACUSE, New York, Nov. 5 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Engineering Students Mine History to Invent Tomorrow's Materials Through Shikha Nangia's class, engineering students study historical artifacts at the Art Museum and use AI to design new materials for everyday items of the future. John Boccacino Nov. 4, 2026 What will the water bottle of the future be made of? What fabrics will be used 100 years from now in the next popular clothing line? As a Syracuse Uni more
Taking the Scare Out of Scams
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 5 [Category: Medical] -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news: * * * Taking the Scare Out of Scams * With the rise of AI and growing dependence on social media and online banking and shopping, fraud and scams are rampant. While older adults are among the most common targets, anyone can become a victim as criminals become increasingly savvy. The sheer volume and types of scams may tempt you to go off the grid and keep your money  more
Twin1 AI Joins the American Fintech Council (AFC) to Pioneer Governed AI Digital Twins and Secure Knowledge Sharing in Regulated Finance
WASHINGTON, Nov. 5 [Category: Financial Services] -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release: * * * Twin1 AI Joins the American Fintech Council (AFC) to Pioneer Governed AI Digital Twins and Secure Knowledge Sharing in Regulated Finance * AI Digital Twin platform brings permission-controlled knowledge sharing to AFC's coalition of responsible innovators Co-founder To more
UD Launches Platform to Bring Socially Minded Innovations to the Public
DOVER, Delaware, Nov. 5 -- The University of Delaware issued the following research news: * * * Research within reach Article by Karen B. Roberts November 04, 2026 UD launches platform to bring socially minded innovations to the public The University of Delaware has launched an online Social Innovation Marketplace to help research-based innovations reach the organizations, communities and individuals that need them most. The new portal serves as a centralized hub, showcasing UD's social in more
Unisys Announces 3Q26 Results
BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Nov. 5 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Announces 3Q26 Results Unisys Continues Strong New Business Signings and Raises Full-Year Revenue Guidance * Revenue of $471.5 million, up 2.5% year over year (YoY), up 0.6% in constant currency(1) * Technology Solutions & Services(13) (TS&S) revenue of $387.1 million, up 2.6% YoY, up 0.9% in constant currency * Unisys increases 2026 full-year constant currency reven more
UW Researchers to Study Repowering State's Retiring Coal Plants With Nuclear Energy
LARAMIE, Wyoming, Nov. 5 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * UW Researchers to Study Repowering State's Retiring Coal Plants with Nuclear Energy November 04, 2026 University of Wyoming researchers have secured federal funding to analyze the possibility of turning retiring coal-fired power plant sites in Wyoming into small modular nuclear facilities, similar to what's happening with TerraPower's Natrium power plant under construction near Kemmerer. Professor Haibo Z more
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management: Andrew Mitchell, AI Consultant, Sits Down With One Thousand Ways to Lead
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 5 -- Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management issued the following news: * * * Andrew Mitchell, AI Consultant, Sits Down with One Thousand Ways to Lead Paving a path from teaching high school science to leadership at Deloitte to starting his own business. Nov 4, 2026 If there's one thing that Vanderbilt Business alum Andrew Mitchell (MBA '19) has gotten adept at, it's jumping into the deep end of things. From his first post-college job teaching hi more
Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management: Your Doctor Is Listening. So Is AI.
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 5 -- Vanderbilt University Owen Graduate School of Management issued the following news: * * * Your Doctor Is Listening. So Is AI. Can ambient AI help make doctors more human? Vanderbilt Master of Management in Health Care student Landon Ware aims to find out. Jacob Chabowski Nov 4, 2026 You know the scene. You're sitting on the exam table explaining the weird pain in your shoulder. Your doctor is nodding along while looking at his computer screen. Click of the m more
Virginia Tech: Political Experts Look Beyond the 'Blue Wave' With Midterm Analysis
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Nov. 5 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Political experts look beyond the 'blue wave' with midterm analysis 4 Nov 2026 Political pundits have characterized an uncharacteristically large wave of Democratic Party victories in the 2026 midterm elections - even in states that have historically been Republican strongholds - as a repudiation by voters of Trump administration policies and actions over the past two years. Virginia Tech political science exper more
Virtual Community Palliative Care as a Population Health Strategy
COLUMBIA, Maryland, Nov. 5 [Category: Medical] -- Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medical Association issued the following news: * * * Virtual Community Palliative Care as a Population Health Strategy * Demand for palliative care is expected to rise as the population ages, with nearly three-quarters of palliative care professionals already reporting an increase in consult volumes since last year.1 Despite the increased demand, recent data from the Center to Advance Palliative Care shows access more
WVU Neurobiologist Expands Neuroscience Research, Student Training With NSF CAREER Award
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, Nov. 5 -- West Virginia University posted the following news: * * * WVU neurobiologist expands neuroscience research, student training with NSF CAREER award November 04, 2026 A West Virginia University neurobiologist will use a prestigious National Science Foundation CAREER award to investigate how brief changes in temperature early in life can shape the brain and behavior. For years, Eric Horstick, who runs the Horstick Lab in the WVU Eberly College of Arts and more
Yale School of Management: Building AI Skills Into the Core Curriculum
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Nov. 5 -- Yale School of Management issued the following news: * * * Video: Building AI Skills into the Core Curriculum November 4, 2026 A new Yale SOM core course is preparing students to enter the workforce with AI skills and an understanding of the technology's implications for business and society. - Yale SOM's newest core course, AI Foundations for Managers, equips students to use the technology effectively and responsibly as they navigate an evolving business  more
3D printing incorporated into Electric Car Challenge
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release: * * * 3D printing incorporated into Electric Car Challenge * ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. -- The cars that will be rolling down the track at this year's New Mexico Electric Car Challenge will be carrying not only a payload, but also some 3D-printed parts. Sponsored by Sandia National Laboratories, the annual competition is a high-energy, hands-on engineering challenge where  more
A Blue Wave Means New Challenges and Opportunities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * A Blue Wave Means New Challenges and Opportunities * Democrats will hold at least 54 Senate seats (Alaska is still counting) and a sizeable House majority, but President Trump retains veto power more
A shared dream of 'Unity': Previewing this year's TEDxGeorgiaCollege speakers
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Nov. 4 -- Georgia College and State University posted the following news: * * * A shared dream of 'Unity': Previewing this year's TEDxGeorgiaCollege speakers * F or years, I've dreamed of stepping onto the TEDx red rug to share a message that matters deeply to me. As an alumna of Georgia College & State University and a current staff member for University Communications, I am grateful to share my "idea worth spreading" with such a thoughtful community. As I prepare f more
A thousand fewer paths to root
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * A thousand fewer paths to root * We've developed an autonomous vulnerability discovery, exploitation, and patching pipeline. In one run with our cyber model, it validated and generated patches for 948 local privilege escalation vulnerabilities in Linux at an API cost of $1.2 million. Security research that once required  more
ACL Awards $4M to Fund 16 Field-Initiated Research and Development Projects
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news: * * * ACL Awards $4M to Fund 16 Field-Initiated Research and Development Projects * ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is pleased to announce that it has awarded $3,991,978 to 16 Field-Initiated Projects in their first year. The purpose of the Field-Initiated Projects program is to develop knowledg more
AgCon26 Discusses Innovations in Ag Trading
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * AgCon26 Discusses Innovations in Ag Trading * OVERLAND PARK, KS - On October 22-23, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) and Kansas State University's Risk Management Center (RMC) hosted the 2026 Agricultural Commodity Futures Conference (AgCon26), bringing together farmers, agribusinesses, industry experts, traders, and exchanges from across the country. This year, the con more
AI Strategist & Entrepreneur Jason Copeland '94 on Shaping the Future of AI
WALLA WALLA, Washington, Nov. 4 -- Whitman College posted the following news: * * * AI Strategist & Entrepreneur Jason Copeland '94 on Shaping the Future of AI * Reflections from an O'Donnell Visiting Educator after a week at Whitman By Lina Paykar '29 A return to his roots. Jason Copeland '94 (back row, fifth from right) recently taught a weeklong intensive course at Whitman College, sharing insights from his decades of experience as a tech entrepreneur and AI strategist. This past Octob more
ALTA Congratulates Election Winners, Looks Ahead to Housing Affordability and Consumer Protection Priorities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Real Estate] -- The American Land Title Association issued the following news release: * * * ALTA Congratulates Election Winners, Looks Ahead to Housing Affordability and Consumer Protection Priorities * ALTA's publications and news center brings the latest information affecting the title and settlement services industry to ALTA members. Whether you are looking for industry news, practical insights on issues affecting title insurance or our suite of legal and re more
Always Asking Why: The Drive Behind UCF Nursing Leader's Passion for Healthcare
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 4 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Always Asking Why: The Drive Behind UCF Nursing Leader's Passion for Healthcare * * During her nearly 40-year career, Sharon Tucker has paired rigorous evidence with close attention to each patient, guided by a lifelong curiosity about why people get sick, heal and change. * On Thursday, Oct. 29, she was celebrated as the Orlando Health Endowed Chair in Nursing, which was established in 2009. * T more
American Medical Association - Interim Meeting education sessions
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * Interim Meeting education sessions * The education sessions for the 2026 lnterim Meeting will take place Nov. 5, 6 and 8 at the Walt Disney World Swan and Dolphin Resort, Orlando, Florida. Education sessions are live activities.. Join your colleagues in person for programming on the topics that matter most to you. Information on the sessions will be posted as it becomes more
American Medical Association Advocacy Insights webinar series
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series * The AMA Advocacy Insights webinar series covers key advocacy issues from the federal and state levels impacting patients and physicians--such as telehealth, Medicare payment, the overdose epidemic, public health, surprise billing, prior authorization and more. Upcoming webinars * ## States wrap up 2026 with key healthcare wins, an more
American Supply Association: AI That Actually Works: Where Distributors Should Start and What Delivers Results
ITASCA, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The American Supply Association posted the following news release: * * * AI That Actually Works: Where Distributors Should Start and What Delivers Results * Wednesday, November 4, 2026 / News, Supply Chain AI That Actually Works: Where Distributors Should Start and What Delivers Results Distribution Strategy Group's Brian Hopkins shares five practical ways distributors can move beyond experimenting with AI and start generating meas more
Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at and moderate WIPO IP Insurance Dialogue
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 4 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim to speak at and moderate WIPO IP Insurance Dialogue * CARLISLE, PA--Professor Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, will serve as a speaker and moderator at the World Intellectual Property Organization's (WIPO) inaugural IP & SMEs Topical Dialogue on IP more
BAAJA Proponents' Own Modeling Illuminates Bill's Failures
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Energy] -- Oil Change International posted the following news release: * * * BAAJA Proponents' Own Modeling Illuminates Bill's Failures * Rhodium Group released long-awaited modeling of the climate impacts of the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (BAAJA) on Monday. Senators sponsoring the bill touted a preliminary, unpublished version of this analysis. While proponents present the bill as a win for climate and renewable energy, even their own model more
Binghamton University: Can AI Learn Complex Card Games? One Student Researched It - and Found Surprising Limitations
BINGHAMTON, New York, Nov. 4 -- Binghamton University issued the following news: * * * Can AI learn complex card games? One student researched it -- and found surprising limitations Jack Lamberg '27 worked on the project as part of a Research Experience for Undergraduates program By Harry Adler '28 November 04, 2026 Jack Lamberg '27 is a senior double-majoring in math and computer science at Binghamton University who studied how artificial intelligence can learn through complex card games. more
Cal State LA Education Professor Receives Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award for Work in India
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 4 -- California State University issued the following news release: * * * Cal State LA education professor receives Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award for work in India November 04, 2026 Manisha Javeri, a professor of education and coordinator of the Educational Technology Program at Cal State LA, has received a prestigious Fulbright-Nehru Academic and Professional Excellence Award to teach and conduct research in India during the 2026-27 more
Circle Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Reports Third Quarter 2026 Results * NEW YORK -- NOVEMBER 4, 2026 -- Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) today announced results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2026. Financial Highlights (Q3'26 vs. Q3'25) * Average USDC in circulation of $73.3 billion increased 8% year-over-year; USDC onchain transaction volume more
Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health: Student Team Takes Top Honors at Pfizer Hackathon
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Student Team Takes Top Honors at Pfizer Hackathon * Second-year MHA student Angela Seo and her Columbia Mailman teammates won first place at the 2026 Pfizer Digital Hackathon in September, besting a field of 350 participants. The team's winning solution: an app that helps patients using GLP-1 therapy for diabetes or obesity stay the course and address any roadblocks. Another Columbia Mail more
Confluent Introduces Its Streamhouse Architecture to Power AI With Real-Time Business Context
ARMONK, New York, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- IBM issued the following news release: * * * Confluent Introduces Its Streamhouse Architecture to Power AI With Real-Time Business Context * * A Streamhouse is a new data architecture that lets AI agents and applications access and act on a governed view of the current state of the business at machine speed. * Confluent's Data Streaming Platform adds new Query capabilities to become a complete and unified platform for building a more
Diplomacy Fellow Brings Fieldwork to the Classroom
SOUTH ORANGE, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Seton Hall University posted the following news: * * * Diplomacy Fellow Brings Fieldwork to the Classroom * From Bearing Witness to Building Change: Kathryn Striffolino Brings Humanitarian Diplomacy to Seton Hall Wednesday, November 4, 2026 Early in her career, Kathryn R. Striffolino stood alongside an Indigenous farming community in southern Mexico and learned a lesson that would shape the course of her professional life. Striffolino, now the Tom and R more
Emory's Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research Receives $3.3 Million Grant Renewal
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 4 -- Emory University posted the following news release: * * * Emory's Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research receives $3.3 million grant renewal November 4, 2026 The Georgia Center for Diabetes Translation Research (GCDTR), led by the Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC), has received a five-year renewal of its National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) P30 Center grant. The approximately $3.3 million award will support more
Fewer Cargo Thefts, Bigger Losses: Average Theft Value Jumps 72 Percent Year to Date
JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, Nov. 4 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: [Category: BizConsulting] * * * Fewer Cargo Thefts, Bigger Losses: Average Theft Value Jumps 72 Percent Year to Date * var i = (window.location.host == "www.verisk.com") ? 'GTM-NKWPGK' : 'GTM-NR9MLKH'; (function (w, d, s, l, i) { w[l] = w[l] || []; w[l].push({ 'gtm.start': new Date().getTime(), event: 'gtm.js' }); var f = d.getElementsByTagName(s)[0], j = d.createElement(s), dl =  more
Flagler College: Building Connections, Shaping Careers: Madison Naples' Experience at PRSA ICON 2026
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Nov. 4 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * Building Connections, Shaping Careers: Madison Naples' Experience at PRSA ICON 2026 * Public relations is an ever-evolving field, requiring professionals to adapt to emerging trends, navigate new challenges, and find innovative ways to connect with audiences. For Madison Naples, a senior public relations major from Milton, Delaware, and a social media intern at Flagler College, attending the Public Relations S more
Former 310th ESC Human Resource Operations Branch chief reflects on distinguished career
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Nov. 4 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Former 310th ESC Human Resource Operations Branch chief reflects on distinguished career * Retired U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Royce E. Braxton Jr. has hung up his uniform after 21 years of service, leaving behind a legacy of mission success and soldier mentorship. Braxton, who retired in August 2026, most recently served as the Support Operations Human Resource Operations Branch (SPO HROB) chief  more
Frost & Sullivan Names Seekr Global Company of the Year in AI Trust & Validation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Frost & Sullivan Names Seekr Global Company of the Year in AI Trust & Validation * San Antonio, TX -- November 3, 2026 -- Frost & Sullivan today announced that it has named Seekr(r) the 2026 Global Company of the Year in the AI Trust & Validation industry, recognizing the co more
Gartner Identifies Three Steps for CFOs to Turn AI Time Savings into Business Value
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Identifies Three Steps for CFOs to Turn AI Time Savings into Business Value Autonomous Accounting: Beyond Monthly Close, Toward Real-Time Insights CFOs Should Stop Viewing AI as a Direct Lever for Headcount Reduction and Instead Treat it as a Catalyst for Workforce Transformation CFOs are under increasing pressure to sh more
Gartner Survey Reveals Just 4% of Customer Service Leaders Have Achieved the Expected ROI of Their AI Initiatives
STAMFORD, Connecticut, Nov. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release: * * * Gartner Survey Reveals Just 4% of Customer Service Leaders Have Achieved the Expected ROI of Their AI Initiatives * Just 4% of customer service organizations have achieved the ROI they expected from AI initiatives, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. A Gartner survey of 275 servic more
Golden Gate University Names Carol Langlois Vice Provost for Academic Operations
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 4 -- Golden Gate University posted the following news: * * * Golden Gate University Names Carol Langlois Vice Provost for Academic Operations * SAN FRANCISCO -- Golden Gate University (GGU) today announced the appointment of Carol Langlois, Ed.D., as Vice Provost for Academic Operations. Dr. Langlois will oversee the full range of student support services, from admission through career placement, ensuring a coordinated and seamless student experience. Her por more
Grant Thornton Advisors joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release: * * * Grant Thornton Advisors joins the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association * MISA membership reflects Grant Thornton Advisors' expanding collaboration with Microsoft to help organizations strengthen cyber resilience and govern AI responsibly CHICAGO -- Grant Thornton Advisors LLC (Grant Thornton Advisors) today announced it has bec more
Introducing Images 2.6
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news: * * * Introducing Images 2.6 * We're introducing Images 2.6 in ChatGPT, Codex, and the API, bringing your ideas to life faster. With this, you can bring motion to your images with GIFs -- from animating a brand mascot or character to turning a product shot into an eye-catching loop. You can also create polished visuals faster a more
Leading Sage Intacct Consulting Practice to Combine with EisnerAmper
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news: * * * Leading Sage Intacct Consulting Practice to Combine with EisnerAmper * * Global business advisory firm EisnerAmper announces that the professionals from the Sage Intacct consulting practice at RSM US LLP are joining EisnerAmper in a carve-out combination expected to close in early 2027. This award-winning consulting team hel more
Mario Toscano Named National Director of Transportation Digital Infrastructure
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * Mario Toscano Named National Director of Transportation Digital Infrastructure * VHB has named Mario Toscano, PE, PTOE, National Director of Transportation Digital Infrastructure (TDI) to bring greater alignment between transportation engineering and digital techno more
Miami Dade College and CanWe Partner to Expand Opportunities for Student Connection and Campus Engagement
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 4 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College and CanWe Partner to Expand Opportunities for Student Connection and Campus Engagement * The collaboration brings an innovative approach to helping students discover shared interests, connect with peers and participate in campus life across MDC. MIAMI, FL (November 4, 2026) - Miami Dade College (MDC) through a new partnership with CanWe, a Miami-based technology company that uses artific more
MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * MIT-led team receives funding to develop a wearable monitor for early disease detection * MIT researchers will lead a four-year, up to $38 million project, funded by the U.S. Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H), aimed at developing a noninvasive, wearable patch that continually monitors biomarkers of heart disease and sepsis. The project is called PYTHIA, which st more
NAIA Schools Vote for Fifth Year of Eligibility
EUGENE, Oregon, Nov. 4 -- Bushnell University posted the following news: * * * NAIA Schools Vote for Fifth Year of Eligibility * Bushnell University Gives Enthusiastic Endorsement in Expanding Collegiate Athletics Landscape KANSAS CITY, Mo.- In a landmark decision this week, the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics membership voted to approve a fifth year of eligibility, replacing the current four-year limit. The new model, which goes into effect in fall 2027, links the fifth  more
NAR Releases Third Quarter Update for Strategic Plan Progress
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Real Estate] -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * NAR Releases Third Quarter Update for Strategic Plan Progress * The National Association of REALTORS(r) released its third quarterly update on the 2026-2028 Strategic Plan today. The update shows how the association's work across advocacy, research and market intelligence, industry collaboration and member resources is delivering practical value for REALTORS(r). The rep more
National Marine Manufacturers Association Members Named to 2026 DAME Design Awards Shortlist
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 4 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * NMMA Members Named to 2026 DAME Design Awards Shortlist * The 2026 DAME Design Awards shortlist includes products from 20 NMMA member companies. Winners will be announced Nov. 17 during Metstrade's opening in Amsterdam. The 35th edition of the awards drew a record 153 entries from 30 countries. An 11-member international jury reviewed submissions online fo more
National Media Turn to Trinity Expert for Texas Election Analysis
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * National Media Turn to Trinity Expert for Texas Election Analysis * Political scientist David Crockett provides insight on Democrats' statewide victories and the challenges facing Texas' new governor and Republican-led legislature. Trinity University political science professor David Crockett provided election analysis for KENS 5 and public radio outlets following Democrats' historic victories in Texas, ending more
New CRISPR proteins expand editing access to heart disease genes
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * New CRISPR proteins expand editing access to heart disease genes * Rice University's Han Xiao has used his AI-supported Sequence Display technology to expand the targeting abilities of CRISPR/Cas9. In a paper recently published in Nature Communications, Xiao evolved several variants of a compact Cas9 that could efficiently target stretches of DNA previously inaccessible for editing. The research included a pro more
NiCE Exceeds Revenue and EPS Guidance Ranges, Reporting 8% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Third Quarter 2026
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NICE, an enterprise software solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * NiCE Exceeds Revenue and EPS Guidance Ranges, Reporting 8% Year-Over-Year Revenue Growth in Third Quarter 2026 * * AI ARR reached $392 million, increasing 46% year over year * NiCE raises full-year 2026 EPS guidance * NiCE to streamline its operating model and drive greater efficiency by leveraging AI, reducing workforce by approximatel more
Northwestern University: Hidden Planet Emerges From the Glare
EVANSTON, Illinois, Nov. 4 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * Hidden planet emerges from the glare New technique cuts through starlight to find giant exoplanet lost in JWST data November 4, 2026 * Stars are so bright that their glare overwhelms faint nearby planets * Scientists combined detailed physics from telescope observations with modern computational techniques to precisely remove this glare * After applying the tool to existing JWST images, they fou more
Nurses on midterms: 'Working people have rebuked Trump, billionaire class'
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Nov. 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United posted the following news release: * * * Nurses on midterms: 'Working people have rebuked Trump, billionaire class' * National Nurses United, the nation's largest union of registered nurses, released the following statement on midterm election results: The "blue wave" of Democrat wins in the midterm elections was a thunderous rebuke of the fascist Trump administration and its billionaire-class agenda of war and mili more
Oberlin College and Conservatory: Owen Do '25 Begins Graduate Studies at Harvard Kennedy School
OBERLIN, Ohio, Nov. 4 -- Oberlin College and Conservatory posted the following news: * * * Owen Do '25 Begins Graduate Studies at Harvard Kennedy School * The recent alum shares how campus storytelling, liberal arts economics, and student mentorship paved his path to the Harvard Kennedy School. Owen Do '25 is in his first semester of the Master in Public Policy program at Harvard Kennedy School, a path shaped by his undergraduate experience at Oberlin. He credits the inspiration of friends  more
Only 54% of Consumers Trust That Black Friday Discounts Are Lower Than Normal as Promotion Fatigue Grows
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Boston Consulting Group, a management consulting firm, presented the following news release: * * * Only 54% of Consumers Trust That Black Friday Discounts Are Lower Than Normal as Promotion Fatigue Grows * * BCG's Annual Black Friday Survey Finds 1 in 5 Consumers Actively Distrust Advertised Discounts * 22% Plan to Spend Less or Skip Year-End Sales Events * Retailer Reputation and Transparent Pricing Rank Among the Highest Factors  more
Optimum Business Education Savings
PHOENIX, Arizona, Nov. 4 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release: * * * Optimum Business Education Savings * Expanded educational alliance provides eligible employees of Optimum Business customers with tuition-free course opportunities and additional savings to support career-relevant learning. Optimum Business and University of Phoenix today announced an expansion of their existing educational alliance to make new education savings opportunities available to employee more
Pearson and Westermann collaborate to help learners in Germany build the English language skills they need to succeed in study and work
HOBOKEN, New Jersey, Nov. 4 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * Pearson and Westermann collaborate to help learners in Germany build the English language skills they need to succeed in study and work * Schools will be able to give learners access to Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic and Versant assessments from January 2027 BERLIN, Nov. 4, 2026 -- Pearson (LSE: PSON), the world's lifelong learning company, and Westermann, a leading pro more
Premier Launches Industry-Leading Healthcare Data and Intelligence Foundation to Transform Health System Performance
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Nov. 4 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Premier, a healthcare improvement company, posted the following news release: * * * Premier Launches Industry-Leading Healthcare Data and Intelligence Foundation to Transform Health System Performance * First-of-its-kind platform and streamlined operating model strengthen Premier's ability to help healthcare providers reduce costs, improve quality, enhance financial performance and accelerate research. CHARLOTTE, N.C., November more
Prof. Marion Winik Writes About Her Solo Living Situation - and It's Not Solo At All
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 4 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Prof. Marion Winik Writes About Her Solo Living Situation - and It's Not Solo At All * In her latest column in Baltimore Fishbowl, Prof. Marion Winik, who teaches memoir writing, publishing, and more at The University of Baltimore, does some self-assessment and realizes that, far from being the sole occupant of her home in the city's Evergreen neighborhood, she lives at the center of a virtual weigh s more
Reminder: Please Ask Congress to Save Whales
BERKELEY, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Science] -- The International Marine Mammal Project of Earth Island Institute issued the following news: * * * Reminder: Please Ask Congress to Save Whales * Two pieces of terrible legislation are pending before Congress, with votes expected in the next two weeks. S. 5653 is called "permit reform," but what the legislation really does is remove public protections from the US Endangered Species Act, facilitates the building of AI data centers in rural  more
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute Team Builds AI Model for More Effective Early Parkinson's Screening
TROY, New York, Nov. 4 -- Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute issued the following news: * * * RPI Team Builds AI Model for More Effective Early Parkinson's Screening * Scientists at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) have developed an artificial intelligence model to streamline and improve screening for Parkinson's disease (PD) so doctors can refer patients for early-stage testing. In a paper published in Nature Aging, a team led by Pingkun Yan, Ph.D., Head of the Department of Biomedical more
Rice breaks ground on the Arc in the Ion District, expanding Houston's innovation ecosystem
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice breaks ground on the Arc in the Ion District, expanding Houston's innovation ecosystem * Rice University broke ground today on the Arc in the Ion District, a nearly 200,000-square-foot research, corporate innovation and office building designed to bring researchers, industry leaders, entrepreneurs, investors and top talent together to accelerate innovation and move ideas from discovery to real-world appli more
Rimini Street Awarded CANUT Third-Party Maintenance Framework Agreement
PLEASANTON, California, Nov. 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Rimini Street, a provider of independent enterprise software support services, issued the following news release: * * * Rimini Street Awarded CANUT Third-Party Maintenance Framework Agreement * This framework agreement provides all entities subject to the French Public Procurement Code with simplified access to a support alternative enabling them to control their costs, preserve their freedom of technological choice and fre more
Rockefeller University: New study of bacterial genome could lead to better TB drugs
NEW YORK, Nov. 4 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * New study of bacterial genome could lead to better TB drugs * * Rockefeller researchers created the first comprehensive map of interactions among genes essential to the survival of Mycobacterium tuberculosis, the bacterium responsible for tuberculosis. * To enable the study, the team refined a CRISPRi-based platform they initially developed for tuning gene expression, extending it to support large-scale perturbation more
Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council: Election Results Amplify Call to Address High Costs and Economic Uncertainty
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council posted the following news release: * * * Election Results Amplify Call to Address High Costs and Economic Uncertainty * Washington, D.C. - Following the 2026 midterm elections, Small Business & Entrepreneurship Council (SBE Council) president & CEO Karen Kerrigan issued the following statement: "The election results underscore the urgency of addressing the cost pressures and challenges facing small bu more
Stanford University Leaders: Trust, Training, and the Future of Law and Medicine in the AI Era
STANFORD, California, Nov. 4 -- Stanford University Law School posted the following news: * * * Stanford University Leaders: Trust, Training, and the Future of Law and Medicine in the AI Era * The medical and legal professions might seem like entirely disparate disciplines. But in the words of George Triantis, JSD '89, and Lloyd Minor, MD, deans of the Stanford Law School and School of Medicine, respectively, they are like-minded service professions facing new opportunities and challenges in more
Teaching Children to Be Human in an Age of Machines
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Education] -- Childhood Education International issued the following news: * * * Teaching Children to Be Human in an Age of Machines * As artificial intelligence transforms the world, kindness and empathy are becoming increasingly essential skills that schools must nurture as deliberately as academic achievement. Drawing on research demonstrating the social, emotional, and academic benefits of kindness education, the author describes Everyday Kindness, a program more
Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO Greg Sindelar Issues Statement on Texas Midterm Election Results
AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * TPPF CEO Greg Sindelar Issues Statement on Texas Midterm Election Results * AUSTIN -- Texas Public Policy Foundation CEO Greg Sindelar issued the following statement in the wake of Tuesday's elections: "Yesterday's elections ushered in new leadership for the Lone Star State. Yet the challenges facing our state and nation have not changed, and neither have our principles. Make no mistake: Tex more
THE BALANCE OF POWER HAS SHIFTED. THE BATTLE OVER AMERICA'S FUTURE HAS NOT. Independent Women: The High-Stakes Policy Battles Ahead & Why Our Mission Is More Important Than Ever
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted posted the following news release: * * * THE BALANCE OF POWER HAS SHIFTED. THE BATTLE OVER AMERICA'S FUTURE HAS NOT. Independent Women: The High-Stakes Policy Battles Ahead & Why Our Mission Is More Important Than Ever * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following the results of the 2026 midterm elections, where the balance of power shifted decidedly not only in Congress but in state races throughout the country, attention now more
This Northeastern graduate is building an app to help kids bounce back
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Northeastern University posted the following news: * * * This Northeastern graduate is building an app to help kids bounce back * This Northeastern graduate is turning screen time into resilience lessons with a new app Jude AlBukhari wants mental health skills to take root early. Her platform, Under the Olive Tree, will use interactive stories to help children manage emotions and bounce back before life throws its next curveball. For Northeastern graduate J more
Towell Uses Technology Expertise to Serve Communities in Ghana
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 4 -- Lipscomb University posted the following news: * * * Towell Uses Technology Expertise to Serve Communities in Ghana * Professor Dwayne Towell is using his computer science expertise to transform classrooms and infrastructure thousands of miles from Lipscomb's campus. Dwayne Towell, associate professor of computer science in the Lipscomb University Raymond B. Jones College of Engineering, was never much of a "mission trip" kind of guy. That is until, of cours more
U of A Leads State's Four-Year Universities in Workforce Training
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 4 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * U of A Leads State's Four-Year Universities in Workforce Training Nov. 04, 2026 The U of A led the state's four-year institutions in noncredit professional skills training during fiscal year 2026, accounting for more than 76% of all student contact hours reported by Arkansas' public four-year universities, according to new data from the Arkansas Division of Higher Education. Professional skills tr more
UL Lafayette brings global statistics conference to Louisiana for the first time
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Nov. 4 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news: * * * UL Lafayette brings global statistics conference to Louisiana for the first time * The University of Louisiana at Lafayette welcomed researchers from 25 states and four countries for the 2026 International Conference on Advances in Interdisciplinary Statistics and Combinatorics (AISC), marking the first time the event has been held in Louisiana. The biennial conference brought toget more
UMaine senior lands job before graduation through Bath Iron Works internship
ORONO, Maine, Nov. 4 -- The University of Maine posted the following news release: * * * UMaine senior lands job before graduation through Bath Iron Works internship * Michael Ness began developing games on Roblox as a kid growing up on a thoroughbred horse farm in Pennsylvania. Projects he later built with a friend reached millions of plays and about 500,000 monthly users. Now, before graduating from the University of Maine, the computer science senior has secured his next opportunity to b more
UNT Alumni Association announces 2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients
DENTON, Texas, Nov. 4 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT Alumni Association announces 2026 Alumni Achievement Award recipients * DENTON (UNT), Texas -- The University of North Texas Alumni Association has announced the recipients of its 2026 Alumni Achievement Awards, recognizing seven graduates for professional accomplishments, service to the university and community, and contributions to the Mean Green family. The honorees will be recognized duri more
Verve Expands Simulations Studio
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news: * * * Verve Expands Simulations Studio * Verve is expanding its specialist Simulations Studio with investment in human talent, responding to growing global demand for its Verve Intelligent Personas & Simulations (VIPS). Now deployed across more than 40 global brands, VIPS is helping organizations access decision-grade customer understanding at decision pace. This growing adoption comes alongside V more
What Change and Accountability Must Look Like After MAGA's Colossal Defeat
WASHINGTON, Nov. 4 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * What Change and Accountability Must Look Like After MAGA's Colossal Defeat * American democracy is in jeopardy, from the disastrous Citizens United ruling that flooded our politics with corporate cash to the immoral assault on voting rights. We work every day to defend against these threats and advance bold reforms. The U.S. government should work for the public, not corporations or industry. more
Where Possibility Meets Purpose
WENHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 4 -- Gordon College posted the following news: * * * Where Possibility Meets Purpose * This article was contributed by Amber Dempsey '13 in the fall 2026 issue of The Magazine of Gordon College. Soaking in the sweeping view of the San Francisco Bay from the Marin Headlands, Miriam Belli '28 turned to Dr. Sheryl Sleeva and said, "Here, I just feel like everything is possible." This was an especially fitting observation at the outset of the 2026 Spring Innovation  more
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026, SEMI Reports * Acceleration of Growth Supported by Broad-Based Recovery, Broadening AI and Advanced Packaging Demand MILPITAS, Calif. -- November 4, 2026 -- The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its qua more
Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026, SEMI Reports
MILPITAS, California, Nov. 4 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * Worldwide Silicon Wafer Shipments Increase 13.4% Year-on-Year in Q3 2026, SEMI Reports * Acceleration of Growth Supported by Broad-Based Recovery, Broadening AI and Advanced Packaging Demand MILPITAS, Calif. -- November 4, 2026 -- The SEMI Silicon Manufacturers Group (SMG) reported today, in its qua more
Climate disinformation: new report by the FID reveals gap between political commitments and concrete action at national level
PARIS, France, Nov. 3 [Category: Media] (TNSrpt) -- Reporters Without Borders issued the following news: * * * Climate disinformation: new report by the FID reveals gap between political commitments and concrete action at national level * In its latest publication, "Mapping International Policy and Regulatory Frameworks for Climate and Environmental Information Integrity," the Forum on Information and Democracy (FID) highlights persistent shortcomings in the implementation of public policies more
Ivy Tech and AWS Celebrate First Nine Graduates of Data Center Engineering Operations Training
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 3 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news: * * * Ivy Tech and AWS Celebrate First Nine Graduates of Data Center Engineering Operations Training * Through our partnership with Ivy Tech, we're able to provide training that helps people build on in-demand skills and advance their careers. - Mike Berman, Director, Economic and Workforce Development, Amazon Web Services SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- Nine Amazon Web Services (AWS) employees are celebrating a sig more
ASF lecture explores role of tech, AI in community banking
NEW BRITAIN, Connecticut, Nov. 2 -- Central Connecticut State University posted the following news: * * * ASF lecture explores role of tech, AI in community banking * The Central Connecticut State University community welcomed Amber Frye, director of Member Success at Alloy Labs, as part of its annual American Savings Foundation (ASF) lecture series on Oct. 29. The ASF lecture is one of many enrichment and learning opportunities the American Savings Foundation Endowed Chair in Banking and F more
Cal Poly Pomona Celebrates First-Gen Broncos With Community Events, Career Prep, and Campus Resources
POMONA, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news: * * * Cal Poly Pomona Celebrates First-Gen Broncos With Community Events, Career Prep, and Campus Resources * More than half of Cal Poly Pomona students are the first in their families to attend college. This November, the university is celebrating that community with its annual First-Gen Celebration, featuring workshops, speakers and social gatherings No more
This grad reveals the story behind her award-winning tech venture
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 -- Northeastern University posted the following news: * * * This grad reveals the story behind her award-winning tech venture * This grad explains the inspiration behind her award-winning tech venture Bridget Gleason took first place in the Future of Work category for Northeastern's Women Who Empower Innovator Awards 2026 Bridget Gleason started playing soccer when she was in first grade. Initially just kicking a ball around her hometown of Sandwich, Massachus more
Congressional Research Service Reports (Weekly)
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber: * * * SUMMARY As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various ki more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Tensions Between Disparate Treatment and Disparate Impact There are limits on how far people can go to eliminate disparate impacts without running afoul of prohibitions on disparate treatment. The Supreme Court has cautioned that disparate impact liability may not be used to more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Disparate Impact How Algorithms May Cause Disparate Impacts Algorithmic decisionmaking could result in particular groups experiencing disproportionately negative outcomes in several ways. As a non-exhaustive list of examples, disparate impacts could result when algorithms re more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 4 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 3 of 4) * * * Considering Requirements Beyond Nondiscrimination Beyond establishing new antidiscrimination requirements in federal law, or amending existing ones, Congress could consider other frameworks for addressing algorithmic decisionmaking exercising different levels of oversight, su more
Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells - Permitting & State Program Primacy Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48033) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Class VI Carbon Sequestration Wells: Permitting and State Program Primacy" by environmental policy specialist Angela C. Jones. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) regulates wells used for underground injection of carbon dioxide, known as Class VI wells. The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA), administered by EPA, proh more
Equity & Good Conscience Debt Waiver Statutes Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11497) by legislative attorney Sean Stiff: * * * Equity and Good Conscience Debt Waiver Statutes Each year, the federal government spends trillions of dollars through a wide variety of government programs. Agencies employ staff, rent office buildings, procure goods or services from private firms, award grants, make loans and loan guarantees, issue direct payments to prog more
Law Enforcement & Technology - "Lawful Access" Debate Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11769) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea: * * * Law Enforcement and Technology: The "Lawful Access" Debate Technological advances present both opportunities and challenges for U.S. law enforcement. For example, some developments have increased the quantity and availability of digital content and information for investigators and analysts. Some observers say law en more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred main more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview and Issues:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Funding for NPS Deferred Maintenance NPS has used discretionary and mandatory appropriations, allocations from the Department of Transportation, park entrance and recreation fees, donations, and other funding sources to address the DM backlog. Often it is  more
Native American Heritage Month Topic of CRS Fact Sheet
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following fact sheet (No. R44258) by reference librarian Audrey Celeste Crane-Hirsch: * * * Native American Heritage Month: Fact Sheet Introduction Native American Heritage Month (also known as National American Indian Heritage Month) celebrates the contributions and achievements of Native Americans. November was first designated as National American Indian Heritage Month on August 3, 1990, by P.L. 101-343 to aut more
Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (EO) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Mine more
U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12608) by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti: * * * U.S. Interest in Seabed Mining in Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction: Brief Background and Recent Developments In 1980, Congress passed the Deep Seabed Hard Mineral Resources Act (DSHMRA; 30 U.S.C. Sec.Sec.1401 et seq.) as an interim measure to allow the United States to proceed with seabed mining acti more
Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference Into Law & Pro Codes Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47656) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference into Law and the Pro Codes Act" by legislative attorney Kevin J. Hickey: * * * SUMMARY This report explains the current law concerning copyright protection for technical standards developed by private organizations and subsequently incorporated by reference into federal, state, or local law. It reviews the out more
Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference Into Law & Pro Codes Act Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47656) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Copyright in Standards Incorporated by Reference into Law and the Pro Codes Act:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Takings Clause Issues If a government's incorporation by reference diminishes or eliminates copyright protection, it arguably raises questions under the Takings Clause of the Fifth Amendment. The Takings Clause states that "private property  more
Delay in Changes to Hemp Definition - Cannabinoids Not Capable of Being Naturally Produced by Cannabis Plant Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11496) by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill. Here are excerpts: * * * Delay in Changes to Hemp Definition: Cannabinoids Not Capable of Being Naturally Produced by the Cannabis Plant Under federal law, cannabis and its derivatives are classified as either marijuana or hemp. Marijuana is subject to regulation under the federal Controlled Substances Act (CSA), while hemp more
Farm Bill Primer - PLC & ARC Farm Support Programs Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12114) by agricultural policy analyst Stephanie Rosch. Here are excerpts: * * * Farm Bill Primer: PLC and ARC Farm Support Programs The Price Loss Coverage (PLC) and Agriculture Risk Coverage (ARC) programs provide income support for eligible agricultural producers that is triggered when market prices (PLC) or crop revenues (ARC) fall below certain thresholds. Congress origina more
Foreign Relations Reauthorization - Background & Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF10293) by foreign affairs analyst Cory R. Gill. Here are excerpts: * * * Foreign Relations Reauthorization: Background and Issues Introduction The Constitution empowers Congress to provide funding, authorize programs, and conduct oversight with respect to foreign policy implementation. In exercising these powers, Congress has enacted several laws requiring foreign affairs ap more
Office of Personnel Management Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46833) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "The Office of Personnel Management: An Overview" by government organization and management analyst Taylor N. Riccard. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) is authorized by statute to perform various duties and functions that are related to human resources management and personnel policies for the federal government. The  more
Time Capsules for the Semiquincentennial of Signing of the Declaration of Independence Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13339) by Congress specialist Jacob R. Straus and senior research librarian Jennifer E. Manning. Here are excerpts: * * * Time Capsules for the Semiquincentennial of the Signing of the Declaration of Independence On July 4, 2026, the United States celebrated the semiquincentennial (250th) anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. As part of the celebration more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Many of today's federal lands are located on the ancestral homelands of federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"). Many Tribes maintain ongoing physical, cultural, spiritual, and economic re more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands - Overview and Selected Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Pat 1 of 2) * * * Co-Managing Historic and Cultural Resources Many Tribes maintain ongoing cultural and spiritual relationships with their ancestral homelands. Tribes may seek access to federal lands to continue practicing traditional ceremonies, and they ma more
Attempted Dismissals of Members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight & Management Board Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12598) by economic policy analyst D. Andrew Austin: * * * Attempted Dismissals of Members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board On Friday, August 1, 2025, President Trump sent dismissal notices to five of the seven members of Puerto Rico's Financial Oversight and Management Board (FOMB or Oversight Board): Arthur J. Gonzalez, Cameron McKenzie, Betty A. Rosa,  more
Congressional Court Watcher - Circuit Splits From August 2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11495) by deputy assistant director Michael John Garcia: * * * Congressional Court Watcher: Circuit Splits from August 2026 The U.S. Courts of Appeals for the thirteen "circuits" issue thousands of precedential decisions each year. Because relatively few of these decisions are ultimately reviewed by the Supreme Court, the U.S. Courts of Appeals are often the last word on  more
Environmental Justice & Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11340) by legislative attorney Madeline W. Donley: * * * Environmental Justice and Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 During the Biden Administration, both the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) sought to advance "environmental justice" goals using Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 (Title VI), which prohibits recipients  more
Federal Election Results - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46565) on Oct. 19, 2026, entitled "Federal Election Results: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by American national government specialists Sarah J. Eckman, R. Sam Garrett and Karen L. Shanton: * * * SUMMARY States, territories, and the District of Columbia (DC) administer federal elections. Each of these jurisdictions has its own process for counting votes and declaring elec more
Five-Year Offshore Oil & Gas Leasing Program - History & Background Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44504) on Oct. 14, 2026, entitled "Five-Year Offshore Oil and Gas Leasing Program: History and Background" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay and legislative attorney Adam Vann. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Under Section 18 of the Outer Continental Shelf Lands Act, as amended (OCSLA; 43 U.S.C. Sec.1344), the Secretary of the Interior must prepare and maintain forward-l more
Funding for the Impact Aid Program Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43657) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "Funding for the Impact Aid Program: Options for Budget Year Appropriations, Forward Funding and Advance Appropriations" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Impact Aid program is one of the oldest federal  more
Legislative Branch Appropriations - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43397) entitled "Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This report responds to frequently asked questions about legislative branch appropriations. Frequently asked questions include the items that are funded within this bill; development, presentation, and consideration of the legislative branch more
Overview of the U.N. System Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11780) by international relations specialist Luisa Blanchfield. Here are excerpts: * * * United Nations Issues: Overview of the United Nations System The United Nations (UN) system comprises interconnected entities including the United Nations, specialized agencies, peacekeeping operations, funds and programs, and other entities. Congress has generally supported the UN system  more
Confirmation of U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During Lame Duck Sessions of Congress, 1946-2024 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Insight white paper (No. IN12749) by American national government analyst Barry J. McMillion. Here are excerpts: * * * Confirmation of U.S. Circuit and District Court Nominations During Lame Duck Sessions of Congress (1946-2024) This Insight provides information and analysis related to U.S. circuit and district court nominations confirmed during lame duck sessions held by the Senate during the postwar pe more
Election Day - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46413) entitled "Election Day: Frequently Asked Questions" by senior knowledge management librarian Caitlin Curran: * * * SUMMARY Election Day is the day legally established to select public officials in the United States. General elections for federal offices - President, Vice President, and U.S. Congress - are held on the Tuesday after the first Monday in November in even-numbered years. Ci more
Jordan - Background & U.S. Relations Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. RL33546) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Jordan: Background and U.S. Relations" by Middle Eastern affairs specialist Jeremy M. Sharp. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is an important U.S. partner in the Middle East, and the two countries have cooperated closely for decades. Issues of bilateral cooperation include countering Islamist extremism, stabilizing Iraq and  more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance: History and Usage" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Members of the House of Representatives have one consolidated allowance, the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA), with which to operate their offices. The first full year of the MRA was the second session of the 104th Congre more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance - History and Usage:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Individual MRAs for Members: Formula and Authorized Levels Since 1996 The MRA for each Member is set by the Committee on House Administration based on three components: personnel, official office expenses, and official (franked) mail. The personnel allowance compone more
Proposed Rule Affecting Noncitizen Eligibility for Refundable Tax Credits Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13337) by public finance analyst Brendan McDermott and immigration policy analyst Abigail F. Kolker: * * * Proposed Rule Affecting Noncitizen Eligibility for Refundable Tax Credits On August 17, 2026, the U.S. Department of the Treasury proposed a new rule that would make some noncitizens ineligible for the portion of certain refundable tax credits that exceed the taxpayer's in more
Recent Changes to DOJ's Interpretation of Olmstead V. L.C. Ex Rel. Zimring Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11494) by legislative attorneys April J. Anderson and Abigail A. Graber: * * * Recent Changes to DOJ's Interpretation of Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring In 1999, the Supreme Court decided the landmark disability discrimination case Olmstead v. L.C. ex rel. Zimring, which established that "unjustified institutional isolation of persons with disabilities is a form of discr more
Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine & Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11457) by legislative attorney Joanna R. Lampe: * * * Temporary Control of 7-Hydroxymitragynine (7-OH) and Other Kratom-Related Substances Under the Controlled Substances Act On July 1, 2026, the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) announced its intent to temporarily place in Schedule I of the Controlled Substances Act (CSA) a chemical found in the kratom plant, 7- more
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Alliance of Nurses for Healthy Environments Urge EPA to Withdraw Proposal Repealing Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30th, 2026 Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency William J. Clinton Building 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20460 Re: Rescission of the Greenhouse Gas Findings for Fossil Fuel-Fired Power Plants and Repeal of Regulations for Power Plant Greenhouse Gas Emissions Under Clean  more
American Bankers Association Urges CFPB to Reduce Burden and Improve Guidance for Credit Card Terms Reporting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30, 2026 Mr. Anthony May Paperwork Reduction Act Officer Consumer Financial Protection Bureau 1700 G Street, N.W. Washington, D.C. 20552 Re: Docket No. CFPB-2026-0021, Agency Information Collection Activities: Comment Request, OMB Control Number 3170-0001, Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans (Form FR 2572) and more
Association of Washington Cities Urges Census Bureau to Reject Proposed Residence Criteria and Demographic Question Changes
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. To: Bureau of the Census From: Association of Washington Cities Date: October 27, 2026 Re: Comments on Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions (Docket No. 260903-0005, Document 2026-18481) To the U.S. Census Bureau: On behalf of the more
Austin Community Foundation Urges Withdrawal of Proposed Census Residence Criteria and Demographic Question Limits
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 28, 2026 Mr. Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel, Department of Commerce 4600 Silver Hill Road Designation: ADDEMO/FRN Washington, DC 20746 Re: "Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Pro more
Curyung Tribal Council Objects to Proposed 2030 Census Questionnaire Changes and Removal of Race and Ethnicity Questions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CURYUNG TRIBAL COUNCIL P.O. Box 216 Dillingham, Alaska 99576 Phone: (907) 842-2384, www.curyungtribe.com Submitted Electronically via Federal e-Rulemaking Portal October 28, 2026 United States Dept. of Commerce U.S. Census Bureau Office of the Director Washington, DC 20233-0001 Honorable George Cook, Acting Director  more
Del. Natural Resources & Environmental Control Dept. Urges EPA To Designate New Castle County Attainment Under 2024 Revised Annual PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 25, 2026 Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey Regional Administrator Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3 Four Penn Center 1600 John F Kennedy Blvd Philadelphia, PA 19903-2029 Attn: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078 Re: Initial Air Quality Designations for the 2024 Revised Primary Annual Fine Particle Nationa more
Food Research & Action Center Urges USDA to Reject Nebraska Demonstration Project Restricting Food Purchases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30, 2026 Ms. Shiela Corley Acting Administrator, Food and Nutrition Administration United States Department of Agriculture Re: Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program: State of Nebraska Demonstration Project (Docket Number FNA-2026-0463) Dear Ms. Corley: On behalf of the Food Research & Action Center, p more
Independent Community Bankers Urges CFPB to Cut Credit Card Pricing Reporting Burdens in PRA Review
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30, 2026 Comment Intake Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Attention: PRA Office 445 12th Street SW Washington, DC 20024 RE: Report of Terms of Credit Card Plans (Form FR 2572) and Consumer and College Credit Card Agreements, [Docket No. CFPB-2026-0021] Dear Sir or Madam: The Independent Community Bankers o more
Inter Tribal Association of Arizona Urges Census Bureau to Pause 2030 Residence and Demographic Question Changes Over Native Data and Consultation Concerns
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 28, 2026 Via Regulations.gov Docket No. USBC-2026-0628 Daniel Sweeney Deputy General Counsel for Economic, Statistical, and Regulatory Affairs Office of the General Counsel Department of Commerce 1401 Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20230 Re: Comments of the Inter Tribal Association of Arizona, I more
Kindred Futures Urges Census Bureau to Withdraw Proposed Residence Criteria and Remove Race and Ethnicity Questions
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Re: Docket No. 260903-0005 (Regulations.gov ID USBC-2026-0628); RIN 0607-AA75; Decennial Census of the Population of Americans; Proposed Residence Criteria and Proposed Regulations for Demographic Questions, 91 Fed. Reg. 57524 (September 10, 2026) I. Interest of Kindred Futures and Summary of Recommendations Kindred Future more
Md. Environment Dept. Requests Cecil County Be Designated Attainment for 2024 PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 30, 2026 Michael Dunn, Director Air and Radiation Division U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region-3 Four Penn Center-1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, PA 19103-2029 Dear Mr. Dunn: On behalf of Maryland, the Maryland Department of the Environment (MDE) respectfully submits this formal te more
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency Urges EPA To Exclude Wildfire PM2.5 Data From Apple Valley Monitor to Maintain Attainment Designation
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 29, 2026 Anne Vogel, Regional Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 5 77 West Jackson Boulevard Mail Code: R-19J Chicago, IL 60604-3507 RE: Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078: 120-day Letter Response Dear Anne Vogel: The Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA), on behalf of Gove more
MTW Collaborative Urges HUD to Keep Moving to Work Expansion Authority From Becoming Overly Prescriptive
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. 4926-7230-6140, v. 3 MTW Collaborative 455 Massachusetts Avenue, NW, Suite 425 Washington DC 20001-2621 November 2, 2026 Regulations Division Office of General Counsel U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development 451 7th Street SW, Room 10276 Washington, DC 20410-0500 Re: Docket No. FR-5994-N-07, Revis more
National Cotton Ginners Association Warns EPA PM2.5 Standard Change Could Trigger New Nonattainment Areas
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. October 28, 2026 U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue N Washington, DC 20460 Re: RIN 2060-AA33 - Initial Air Quality Designations for the 2024 Revised Primary Annual Fine Particle (PM2.5) National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQ) (Docket EPA-HQ-OAR-2024- 0078) The National Cotton Ginners more
National Drug & Alcohol Screening Association Urges DOT to Deny Petition for Changes to 49 CFR Part 40 Medical Documentation and Observed Recollection Procedures
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. National Drug and Alcohol Screening Association 1629 K Street NW, Suite 300 Washington D. C. 20006 (888) 31-NDASA www.ndasa.com "The voice of the drug and alcohol testing industry" October 30th, 2026 Docket No.: DOT-OST-2026-3664 Mr. Douglas Simon Director, Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy and Compliance Of more
National Turkey Federation Urges USDA APHIS to Modernize Veterinary Biologics Regulations for Faster, Risk-Based Access
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. CHRISTY PUFFENBARGER, Chairwoman RUSS DIERENFIELD, Vice Chairman JOHN KING, Secretary-Treasurer JAY JANDRAIN, Immediate Past Chairman LESLEE ODEN, President & CEO 1225 NEW YORK AVENUE, NW SUITE 400 WASHINGTON, DC 20005 TEL: (202) 898-0100 Mr. Michael Poe Office of the General Counsel, USDA 1400 Independence Avenue SW more
SanctionFlow Founder Sonmez: FinCEN Proposed A7 Network Funds Transfer Ban Should Clarify CVC Return Handling and Publish Sub-Agent Addresses
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Osman Sonmez Founder and Project Lead, SanctionFlow Irvine, California October 31, 2026 Policy Division Financial Crimes Enforcement Network U.S. Department of the Treasury P.O. Box 39 Vienna, VA 22183 Re: Docket No. FINCEN-2026-0265; RIN 1506-AB77; Proposal of Special Measure Prohibiting the Transmittal of Funds Re more
U.S. Climate Alliance Urges EPA to Withdraw Proposal Ending Power Plant Carbon Pollution Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. States United for Climate Action | www.usclimatealliance.org The Honorable Lee M. Zeldin Administrator, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20004 October 30, 2026 Docket ID No. EPA-HQ-OAR-2025-0124 Dear Administrator Zeldin, I write on behalf of the U.S. Climate All more
VeloxVFX Urges Treasury to Clarify Reviewable Control and Renter Benefit Rules for Large Institutional Single-Family Home Purchases
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. VELOXVFX LLC PUBLIC COMMENT U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act Large Institutional Investor Purchases of Single-Family Homes Reviewable control and purchase exceptions. Preserved renter rights and attributable benefits. DOCKET REGULATORY IDENTIFIER TREAS-DO-2026-0529 1505-AC96 FR DO more
W.Va. Environmental Protection Dept. Air Quality Division Supports Limiting 2024 Annual PM2.5 Nonattainment Designation to Allegheny County
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Division of Air Quality 601 57th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304 (304) 926-0475 Harold Ward, Cabinet Secretary dep.wv.gov Promoting a healthy environment. October 29, 2026 Docket ID: EPA-HQ-OAR-2024-0078 The Honorable Lee Zeldin, Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 1200 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW Wash more
W.Va. Environmental Protection Dept. Challenges EPA Plan to Designate Brooke and Hancock Counties Nonattainment for 2024 Annual PM2.5 Standard
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Executive Office 601 57th Street, SE Charleston, WV 25304 Harold D. Ward, Cabinet Secretary dep.wv.gov Promoting a healthy environment. October 29, 2026 Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey Regional Administrator U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, Region 3 Four Penn Center 1600 John F. Kennedy Boulevard Philadelphia, Pennsylvania  more
Wyo. Environmental Quality Dept. Urges EPA to Designate Carbon and Washakie Counties as Attainment for 2024 Annual PM2.5 Standards
WASHINGTON, Nov. 3 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. Department of Environmental Quality To protect, conserve and enhance the quality of Wyoming's environment for the benefit of current and future generations. Mark Gordon, Governor Nancy Vehr, Interim Director 200 West 17th Street, Cheyenne, WY 82002 . http://deq.wyoming.gov . Fax (307)635-1784 ADMIN/OUTREACH ABANDONED MINES  more
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Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination: Legal Principles" by legislative attorney Abigail A. Graber: * * * SUMMARY As automated tools for decisionmaking, including those using artificial intelligence (AI), have grown in popularity and sophistication, they raise questions about how their use intersects with federal antidiscrimination laws. Federal laws address various ki more
Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles Topic of CRS Report (Part 3 of 4)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49490) on Oct. 20, 2026, entitled "Algorithmic Discrimination - Legal Principles:" (Continued from Part 1 of 4) * * * Disparate Impact How Algorithms May Cause Disparate Impacts Algorithmic decisionmaking could result in particular groups experiencing disproportionately negative outcomes in several ways. As a non-exhaustive list of examples, disparate impacts could result when algorithms re more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance: Overview and Issues" by natural resources policy specialist Laura B. Comay. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The National Park Service (NPS) has a multibillion-dollar backlog of deferred maintenance - maintenance that was not performed as scheduled or as needed and was put off to a future time. NPS's deferred main more
National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview & Issues Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48136) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "National Park Service Deferred Maintenance - Overview and Issues:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Funding for NPS Deferred Maintenance NPS has used discretionary and mandatory appropriations, allocations from the Department of Transportation, park entrance and recreation fees, donations, and other funding sources to address the DM backlog. Often it is  more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress" by natural resources policy specialist Mariel J. Murray. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Many of today's federal lands are located on the ancestral homelands of federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes"). Many Tribes maintain ongoing physical, cultural, spiritual, and economic re more
Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands: Overview and Selected Issues for Congress (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 29 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47563) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Tribal Co-Management of Federal Lands - Overview and Selected Issues for Congress:" (Continued from Pat 1 of 2) * * * Co-Managing Historic and Cultural Resources Many Tribes maintain ongoing cultural and spiritual relationships with their ancestral homelands. Tribes may seek access to federal lands to continue practicing traditional ceremonies, and they ma more
Funding for the Impact Aid Program Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43657) on Oct. 15, 2026, entitled "Funding for the Impact Aid Program: Options for Budget Year Appropriations, Forward Funding and Advance Appropriations" by education policy specialist Rebecca R. Skinner and social policy specialist Jessica Tollestrup. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Impact Aid program is one of the oldest federal  more
Legislative Branch Appropriations - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report
WASHINGTON, Oct. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R43397) entitled "Legislative Branch Appropriations: Frequently Asked Questions" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY This report responds to frequently asked questions about legislative branch appropriations. Frequently asked questions include the items that are funded within this bill; development, presentation, and consideration of the legislative branch more
Members' Representational Allowance - History & Usage Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Oct. 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R40962) on Oct. 13, 2026, entitled "Members' Representational Allowance: History and Usage" by Congress specialist Ida A. Brudnick. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Members of the House of Representatives have one consolidated allowance, the Members' Representational Allowance (MRA), with which to operate their offices. The first full year of the MRA was the second session of the 104th Congre more
Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Budget Process Reform Package
WASHINGTON, Oct. 26 -- The Blue Dog Coalition issued the following news release: * * * Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Budget Process Reform Package * Representatives Jared Golden (D-ME), Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (D-WA), and Adam Gray (D-CA) - leaders in the House Blue Dog Coalition - recently introduced the Congressional Budget Reform Act of 2026, a package of nine fiscal reform proposals. They put the reforms into three main categories: fixing the broken budget process, strengthening fiscal guar more
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