SAN BERNARDINO, California, Nov. 3 -- California State University San Bernardino campus issued the following news:
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Educational Leadership Summit focuses on workforce development, partnerships
CSUSB's 2026 Educational Leadership Summit, set for Nov. 17, will bring educators, advocates and community partners together to strengthen California's education workforce through collaboration and innovation.
November 2, 2026
Cal State San Bernardino will host the 2026 Educational Leadership Sum 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
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Derrick Anderson Named CEO of ASU EdPlus
TEMPE, Arizona, Nov. 3 -- Arizona State University issued the following news:
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Derrick Anderson named CEO of ASU EdPlus
Anderson will also serve as university dean of educational initiatives
November 02, 2026
Arizona State University has named Derrick Anderson university dean of educational initiatives and CEO of ASU EdPlus, building on the work of Phil Regier, who will become senior advisor on educational technology after guiding the unit's growth for over a decade.
ASU EdPlus, the i more
Drew University Economics Students Compete in Federal Reserve's National College Fed Challenge
MADISON, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- Drew University posted the following news:
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Drew University Economics Students Compete in Federal Reserve's National College Fed Challenge
Undergraduates present monetary policy proposals based on real-world economics
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November 2026 - For the third consecutive year, Drew University economics students participated in the National College Fed Challenge, a nationwide academic competition hosted by the Federal Reserve Board of Governors.
The annual competit more
FAU Researchers Explore Quantum Computing to Predict Lung Cancer
BOCA RATON, Florida, Nov. 3 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU Researchers Explore Quantum Computing to Predict Lung Cancer
Gisele Galoustian
Nov 02, 2026
Study Snapshot:
Developing reliable machine learning models for healthcare can be challenging when only small datasets are available. This challenge motivates research into whether quantum computing approaches can learn useful patterns from more
Federal Grants Bring New Opportunities to CSU Students
LONG BEACH, California, Nov. 3 -- California State University issued the following news:
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Federal Grants Bring New Opportunities to CSU Students
By Alisia Ruble
11/2/2026
Nineteen awards totaling $70.2 million will help CSU campuses strengthen career readiness, prepare students for an AI-enabled workforce and establish regional workforce pathways.
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The California State University has secured 19 federal grants that will bring an estimated $70.2 million to 16 campuses over the next fi more
Five U-M Researchers Named American Physical Society Fellows
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 3 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news:
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Five U-M researchers named American Physical Society fellows
November 2, 2026
Five University of Michigan researchers representing physics, chemistry, nuclear engineering and aerospace engineering were elected as fellows of the American Physical Society.
The honor recognizes excellence in physics and exceptional service to the physics community. Each year, no more than one-half of 1% of APS membership more
Georgia State Computer Science Professor Earns National Science Foundation Early Career Award
ATLANTA, Georgia, Nov. 3 -- Georgia State University issued the following news:
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Georgia State Computer Science Professor Earns National Science Foundation Early Career Award
November 2, 2026
ATLANTA -- Dong Hye Ye, an associate professor in Georgia State University's Department of Computer Science, has received the National Science Foundation's (NSF) prestigious Faculty Early Career Development (CAREER) Award.
The NSF CAREER Award recognizes early career faculty who demonstrate the p more
Harvard Graduate School of Education: Western Australia Principals Learn to Become System Leaders in Program From The Principals' Center
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 3 -- The Harvard Graduate School of Education posted the following news:
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From Australia to Appian Way
Western Australia principals learn to become system leaders in program from The Principals' Center
November 2, 2026 By Gary Miller
When 94 school leaders from more than a dozen countries gathered at the Harvard Graduate School of Education (HGSE) last summer for Achieving Excellence: Leadership Development for Principals (AEL), the room felt less like a more
Hofstra University: SEAS Dean's Blog - Engineering an Uncertain Future - Why Adaptability Is the Most Important Skill We Can Teach
HEMPSTEAD, New York, Nov. 3 -- Hofstra University issued the following news:
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SEAS Dean's Blog: Engineering an Uncertain Future:Why Adaptability Is the Most Important Skill We Can Teach
Several years ago, one of our engineering students made a difficult decision. She paused, reassessed her skills and interests, and changed majors. The move required something harder than mastering a new technical curriculum: She had to look honestly at what she knew, determine what was still useful, and f 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
Johns Hopkins Cancer Cell Mapping Technology Chosen for Anthropic AI Project
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Nov. 3 -- Johns Hopkins University issued the following news:
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Johns Hopkins cancer cell mapping technology chosen for Anthropic AI project
The pioneering AstroPath technology combines astronomy, pathology, and AI to create detailed maps of tumors
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Two Johns Hopkins University faculty members, astrophysicist Alexander Szalay and pathologist Janis Taube, have been chosen for a research project in Anthropic's AI for Science program. Szalay and Taube were selected fo more
National MS Society: Targeted Funding Opportunity: Innovative Screening Approaches for Early Detection of MS
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The National Multiple Sclerosis Society issued the following news:
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November 2, 2026
Targeted Funding Opportunity: Innovative Screening Approaches for Early Detection of MS
The National MS Society is pleased to announce the opening of a request for applications (RFA). The goal of this targeted funding opportunity is to support development and validation of scalable, clinically practical, and implementable MS screening technologies that can be used across a wide varie more
Natural Resources Defense Council: At COP31, Overlap Between Self-Interest and Climate Action Has Never Been Stronger
NEW YORK, Nov. 3 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release:
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At COP31, Overlap Between Self-Interest and Climate Action Has Never Been Stronger
November 2, 2026
ANTALYA, Turkiye -- World leaders are preparing to gather for the United Nations' annual global climate conference (COP31), which begins next week.
A statement follows from Manish Bapna, president & CEO of NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council):
"With every year, the challenges surrounding gl more
Over 1,400 Industry Leaders Convene for the National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting & Exposition, Alliance Awards Presented
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 3 -- The National Alliance for Care at Home issued the following news release:
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Over 1,400 Industry Leaders Convene for the National Alliance for Care at Home Annual Meeting & Exposition, Alliance Awards Presented
11.02.2026
(Alexandria, VA)-- The National Alliance for Care at Home (the Alliance) successfully hosted its second Annual Meeting & Exposition in Washington, DC, from Oct. 27-30. The event brought together leaders from across the care at home commun more
Reason Foundation: Personalized Pricing Benefits Consumers When Markets Function Well
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 3 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news:
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Personalized pricing benefits consumers when markets function well
Depending on how and where it is employed, personalized pricing has the potential to enhance competition and consumer welfare.
Max Gulker
Managing Director
November 2, 2026
Computing technology has changed the way firms set prices, with data and calculations replacing guesswork and rules of thumb in many industries. The continued evol more
Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
PRINCETON, New Jersey, Nov. 3 -- The High Meadows Environmental Institute at Princeton University posted the following news:
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Researchers Develop First High-Resolution Map of Groundwater Across Brazil
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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
SUNY University at Albany: Ready for Takeoff - New Partnership Offers Students Hands-On Drone Training
ALBANY, New York, Nov. 3 -- SUNY University at Albany issued the following news:
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Ready for Takeoff: New Partnership Offers Students Hands-On Drone Training
By Mike Nolan
ALBANY, N.Y. (Nov. 2, 2026) -- Demand for drone pilots is growing fast.
Driven by advances in artificial intelligence, autonomous flight, and real-time data analytics, the drone industry market is projected to grow from roughly $69 billion to nearly $148 billion over the next decade.
Public safety is one of the fast more
UCCS College of Business to Host Launch Event for New COB Academy Program Focused on Workforce Development and Employer Needs
COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado, Nov. 3 -- The University of Colorado issued the following news release:
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UCCS College of Business to host launch event for new COB Academy program focused on workforce development and employer needs
November 2, 2026
The UCCS College of Business (COB) will celebrate the launch of COB Academy on November 12, introducing a new professional learning platform designed to help employers and business leaders strengthen their workforce and provide professionals with more
UMSL Event Creates New Opportunities for Researchers to Connect and Collaborate
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, Nov. 3 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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UMSL event creates new opportunities for researchers to connect and collaborate
By Dave Benson | Nov 2, 2026
The inaugural Information Systems & Technology Research Symposium united faculty from universities across the metropolitan area to share their work, exchange feedback and build relationships.
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Researchers often have to travel long distances to share their work with fellow sch more
University of Cincinnati Students Unravel AI Tendency for Sycophancy
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Nov. 3 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC students unravel AI tendency for sycophancy
Researchers get chatbots to agree with falsehoods
By Michael Miller, 513/556-6757, michael.miller3@uc.edu
November 2, 2026
Generative AI was so agreeable with users that it could be persuaded to repeat outlandish claims like the Earth is flat.
The programming's sycophancy was so strong that it didn't take much pushback to get chatbots and digital assista more
University of Nebraska in the National News: October 2026
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Nov. 3 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news:
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November 2, 2026
Nebraska in the national news: October 2026
By Sean Hagewood | University Communication and Marketing
University of Nebraska-Lincoln political scientists were featured in a pair of prominent national news stories about the midterm election in October. The stories were among 25-plus featuring Husker faculty, staff, students, centers and programs during the month.
* Kevin Smith, Leland more
University of Virginia: Discovery and Innovation - AI Talks Weather. But is It Accurate?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Nov. 3 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
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Discovery and Innovation: AI talks weather. But is it accurate?
By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu
November 2, 2026
Think AI can predict the weather as well as your favorite meteorologist? Not so fast. A new University of Virginia study shows why human weather forecasters are still essential.
A new University of Virginia study shows why human weather forecasters are still essential. R more
VCU Innovators of the Year are Unlocking New Insights Into Human Disease
RICHMOND, Virginia, Nov. 3 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Nov. 2, 2026
VCU Innovators of the Year are unlocking new insights into human disease
The researchers' inventions at VCU helped launch Stratica Biosciences, a startup combining laboratory science and artificial intelligence to advance drug development.
By Jeff Kelley
A routine tissue biopsy can help diagnose disease. But hidden within that same sample may be clues about which cells are driving d more
'Come here to launch': Q&A with Toby Stuart on UC Berkeley Haas entrepreneurship in the AI era
BERKELEY, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Berkeley campus Haas School of Business posted the following news release:
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'Come here to launch': Q&A with Toby Stuart on UC Berkeley Haas entrepreneurship in the AI era
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Berkeley Haas unveils strategic plan with new initiatives in AI, entrepreneurship, healthcare, and sustainability & social impact
A 14-person company worth $10 billion? Startups with no managers and no plans to hire them--only individual contributors and A more
'The Pawdcast': Penn State academic leader talks AI, student success at Abington
ABINGTON, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- Pennsylvania State University Abington campus issued the following news:
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'The Pawdcast': Penn State academic leader talks AI, student success at Abington
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ABINGTON, Pa. -- On the latest episode of "The Pawdcast," titled "AI, Student Success, and Culture: A Conversation with Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos," Penn State Executive Vice President and Provost Fotis Sotiropoulos sat down with Abington Chancellor Gary Liguori and Lanre John, vice president of the more
26th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference to Focus on Water, Technology and Law
TOLEDO, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The University of Toledo posted the following news:
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26th Annual Great Lakes Water Conference to Focus on Water, Technology and Law
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The University of Toledo will host four national panelists to explore legal policy pertaining to data centers and their increasing demand for water, among other topics at the intersection of water, technology and law, at the 26th Great Lakes Water Conference on Friday, Nov. 13.
"Water, Technology and Law" will be presented as a li more
ACL Awards Nearly $4.7 Million for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Grants
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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ACL Awards Nearly $4.7 Million for Disability and Rehabilitation Research Projects (DRRP) Grants
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ACL's National Institute on Disability, Independent Living, and Rehabilitation Research (NIDILRR) is pleased to announce seven new DRRP grants totaling approximately $4.7 million in first-year funding.
The purpose of the DRRP program is to plan and conduct more
Advent to acquire Vermeg, a global provider of capital markets and life insurance technology
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Advent International, a private equity investor, posted the following news release:
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Advent to acquire Vermeg, a global provider of capital markets and life insurance technology
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London, 2 November 2026 - Advent, a leading global private equity investor, today announced that it has signed an agreement to acquire Vermeg, a global provider of technology for capital markets and life insurance, from Charterhouse Capital Par more
Alma Therapeutics partnership launches to accelerate translational research
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, Nov. 2 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus posted the following news:
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Alma Therapeutics partnership launches to accelerate translational research
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CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -- A new public-private partnership strategically positioned to translate breakthrough science into potentially life-saving therapeutics launched today as Alma Therapeutics, a collaboration between the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign and healthcare investment firm Deerfield Mana more
Amazon annuncia la disponibilita del servizio di consegna in giornata per i clienti Prime di Catania
SEATTLE, Washington, Nov. 2 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news:
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Amazon annuncia la disponibilita del servizio di consegna in giornata per i clienti Prime di Catania
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Milano, 2 novembre 2025 - Nell'ambito di Amazon Destinazione Sud, un insieme di iniziative per celebrare i clienti e le comunita del Sud attraverso offerte e opportunita a loro dedicate, Amazon annuncia la disponibilita del servizio di consegna in giornata per i clienti di Catania. Grazie more
American Heart Association: Non-experts with AI guidance and off-site review perform quality mobile rural heart scans
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Non-experts with AI guidance and off-site review perform quality mobile rural heart scans
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Research Highlights:
* Health professionals not previously trained in ultrasound were able to perform quality heart scans in a mobile unit that traveled to rural U.S. communities with training and real-time guidance from an artificial intelligence (AI) tool - and reviewed by off-si more
American Heart Association: Wearable devices + AI analysis may predict high blood pressure crisis up to 3 days early
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Wearable devices + AI analysis may predict high blood pressure crisis up to 3 days early
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* Using artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze patterns from a portable cuff-based blood pressure monitor and a wearable fitness tracker identified increased risk of dangerously high blood pressure with acute end-organ damage up to three days in advance, also c more
Apple reports fourth quarter results
CUPERTINO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple reports fourth quarter results
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September quarter records for total company revenue, iPhone revenue, and EPS
Services revenue reaches new all-time high
Services revenue reaches new all-time high
CUPERTINO, CALIFORNIA Apple today announced financial results for its fiscal 2026 fourth quarter ended Septe more
APSU's College of Education preparing future teachers with advanced simulations
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Nov. 2 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU's College of Education preparing future teachers with advanced simulations
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CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. -- Austin Peay State University is sending dozens of students from the Eriksson College of Education (CoE) into local classrooms next semester as student teachers, and each one is coming prepared with firsthand simulation experience.
In addition to working in virtual classrooms as part of their co more
Architecture and design research, projects focus of upcoming 2026 TAD Talks
LAFAYETTE, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- The University of Louisiana Lafayette campus posted the following news:
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Architecture and design research, projects focus of upcoming 2026 TAD Talks
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The University of Louisiana at Lafayette's School of Architecture and Design will feature 13 academics and industry professionals who will discuss their research, projects and concepts during its Technology, Architecture and Design Talks.
Each will deliver a seven-minute presentation for the TAD Talks, whi more
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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ARPC commander recognizes 433rd FSS innovation efforts
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Brig. Gen. Harold W. Linnean III, Headquarters Air Reserve Personnel Center commander, visited the 433rd Force Support Squadron at Joint base San Antonio-Lackland on Oct. 22 to recognize Reserve Citizen Airmen for their participation in an Air Reserve Personnel Center process-improvement initiative.
The more
Blackstone Completes Senior Notes Offering
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Blackstone, an investment firm, posted the following news release:
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Blackstone Completes Senior Notes Offering
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New York, November 2, 2026--Blackstone (NYSE: BX) announced the completion of the previously announced offering of $600 million of 5.650% senior notes due 2031 and $500 million of 5.900% senior notes due 2033 of Blackstone Reg Finance Co. L.L.C., its indirect subsidiary. The notes are fully and unconditionally guaranteed b more
BLS Office Hours: Associate Dean Chris Beauchamp Leads Brooklyn Law School's Nuanced Approach to AI
BROOKLYN, New York, Nov. 2 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news:
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BLS Office Hours: Associate Dean Chris Beauchamp Leads Brooklyn Law School's Nuanced Approach to AI
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Professor Christopher Beauchamp, a historian of technology and intellectual property and Brooklyn Law School's newly appointed Associate Dean for Technology and Innovation, studies and writes about how innovation has shaped society across centuries. Beauchamp is leveraging this big-picture view of evolving tec more
BRC expands support for life sciences research at Cornell
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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BRC expands support for life sciences research at Cornell
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The Biotechnology Resource Center (BRC) - a set of core facilities providing shared, cutting-edge resources for life sciences research - is enhancing and expanding its support with new computing and artificial intelligence capabilities, laboratory space, research seed credits, training opportunities and advanced instrumentation.
The slate of new initiat more
Brown archaeologist to co-lead AI project to advance understanding of ancient Andean empires
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Nov. 2 -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Brown archaeologist to co-lead AI project to advance understanding of ancient Andean empires
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PROVIDENCE, R.I. [Brown University] -- With a new grant from Schmidt Sciences, a research team that includes Brown University scholar Parker VanValkenburgh will use data science and AI techniques to advance archaeologists' understanding of three ancient Andean empires.
VanValkenburgh, an associate professor of an more
Cal State LA and Germany's OFFIS Launch International Partnership on AI and Critical Infrastructure Resilience
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University issued the following news release:
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Cal State LA and Germany's OFFIS launch international partnership on AI and critical infrastructure resilience
New collaboration strengthens research, student opportunities, and global engagement.
November 02, 2026
Cal State LA and OFFIS Institute for Information Technology in Oldenburg, Germany, have established a new research and academic partnership focused on artificial intelligence, more
Can AI Patients Make Better Human Communicators? Dartmouth Grants Put It to the Test
DARTMOUTH, New Hampshire, Nov. 2 -- The Dartmouth College School of Medicine (Geisel) posted the following news:
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Can AI Patients Make Better Human Communicators? Dartmouth Grants Put It to the Test
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Working toward a shared vision of diverse and innovative learning opportunities, the Geisel Academy of Educators & Scholars has collaborated with the Center for Learning & Professional Development at Dartmouth Health to create a grant program facilitating innovations in AI simulations usin more
Can AI strengthen the soul of medicine?
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release:
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Can AI strengthen the soul of medicine?
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This column is part of a series of firsthand physician accounts that detail how AMA Health System Member Programs are moving medicine to support patient health and the medical profession.
The soul of medicine lives in the moments when patients feel known, physicians and other health professionals feel present, and healing is roo more
Carnegie Mellon University Names Jason Brown Next Director and CEO of the Software Engineering Institute
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon University Names Jason Brown Next Director and CEO of the Software Engineering Institute
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Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is entering the next chapter of helping the nation turn rapid advances in software, cybersecurity, and artificial intelligence into secure, reliable capabilities that strengthen national securit more
Carnegie Mellon University Names Jason M. Brown Next Director and CEO of the Software Engineering Institute
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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Carnegie Mellon University Names Jason M. Brown Next Director and CEO of the Software Engineering Institute
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Brown will lead the SEI as it drives the frontiers of software, artificial intelligence and cybersecurity research and engineering as a strategic advantage for national security.
Carnegie Mellon University's Software Engineering Institute (SEI) is entering the next chapter of helping the more
CCIA Files Joint Amicus Brief in AI Training Copyright Case
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Computer Technology] -- The Computer and Communications Industry Association issued the following news release:
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CCIA Files Joint Amicus Brief in AI Training Copyright Case
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Washington - The Computer & Communications Industry Association co-filed a joint amicus brief along with NetChoice and Technet in a case involving OpenAI and training AI on copyrighted material before the US District Court for Southern New York.
In the New York Times v. Open AI amicus more
Chamber of Progress Joins Creator, Abundance Institute In Backing AI Training Fair Use
MCLEAN, Virginia, Nov. 2 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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Chamber of Progress Joins Creator, Abundance Institute In Backing AI Training Fair Use
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Brief spotlights how generative AI expands opportunities for human creativity
Chamber of Progress joined Grammy-winning musician Trevor Lawrence Jr. and the Abundance Institute in filing an amicus brief Friday in In re OpenAI more
College Of Arts & Sciences Builds AI Fluency Through Faculty Workshop
LOGAN, Utah, Nov. 2 -- Utah State University posted the following news:
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College Of Arts & Sciences Builds AI Fluency Through Faculty Workshop
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LOGAN -- The Utah State University College of Arts and Sciences is investing in faculty development around artificial intelligence through an "AI Fluency and Mindset Workshop" series designed to help instructors engage with emerging technologies in thoughtful, ethical, and effective ways.
Eighteen faculty members from 10 departments participat more
CSUN's Nazarian College Receives Multi-Million Dollar Federal Grant to Prepare Students for Fintech Careers
NORTHRIDGE, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University Northridge campus posted the following news release:
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CSUN's Nazarian College Receives Multi-Million Dollar Federal Grant to Prepare Students for Fintech Careers
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Media Contact: Carmen Ramos Chandler, carmen.chandler@csun.edu, (818) 677-2130
California State University, Northridge and California State University, Los Angeles have jointly received a five-year, $5 million grant from the U.S. Department of Education to prepare more
DAF announces Spark Tank 2026 Top 5
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news:
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DAF announces Spark Tank 2026 Top 5
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The Department of the Air Force's Spark Tank program concludes its final year with the Top 5 ideas selected out of 350 total submissions. These ideas endured strict subject matter evaluation from 1,394 members casting nearly 26,000 votes, evaluation from command leadership, and final determination by a panel of innovation leaders.
Out of 350 total submissions from across the Air a more
DAF announces Spark Tank 2026 Top 5
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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DAF announces Spark Tank 2026 Top 5
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The Department of the Air Force's Spark Tank program concludes its final year with the Top 5 ideas selected out of 350 total submissions. These ideas endured strict subject matter evaluation from 1,394 members casting nearly 26,000 votes, evaluation from command leadership, and final determination by a panel of innovation leaders.
Out of 350 total submissions from acros more
DAF announces Spark Tank 2026 Top 5
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news:
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DAF announces Spark Tank 2026 Top 5
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The Department of the Air Force's Spark Tank program concludes its final year with the Top 5 ideas selected out of 350 total submissions. These ideas endured strict subject matter evaluation from 1,394 members casting nearly 26,000 votes, evaluation from command leadership, and final determination by a panel of innovation leaders.
Out o more
Dan Driscoll joins OpenAI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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Dan Driscoll joins OpenAI
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OpenAI appoints Dan Driscoll as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization
Dan Driscoll will join OpenAI as Senior Counselor for National Security Modernization, working with senior leadership and external partners to advise on how advanced AI can strengthen national and cyber securi more
Dolores Albarracin Receives Two NIH Awards to Advance AI-Powered Health Interventions
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news:
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Dolores Albarracin Receives Two NIH Awards to Advance AI-Powered Health Interventions
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The new projects will use AI and community partnerships to help more people get tested and stay healthy.
Dolores Albarracin, the Amy Gutmann Penn Integrates Knowledge (PIK) University Professor, has received two new National Institutes of Health (NIH) awards to develop more
Earlier Valve Replacement Benefits Some Patients With Moderate Aortic Stenosis
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Cedars-Sinai, a nonprofit academic healthcare organization, posted the following news:
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Earlier Valve Replacement Benefits Some Patients With Moderate Aortic Stenosis
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Clinical Trial Co-Led by Cedars-Sinai Finds Earlier Treatment May Reduce Heart-Failure Events in Certain Patients
Patients with moderate aortic stenosis, a narrowing of the heart's aortic valve, may benefit from undergoing transcatheter aortic valve replacement more
First-Gen Scientists: Ph.D. Student Advances the Mathematics Behind Simulations
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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First-Gen Scientists: Ph.D. Student Advances the Mathematics Behind Simulations
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Growing up surrounded by mountains in a small town in China, Linjie Ying used education as a way to continuously grow her world view. Her parents spent their days making bamboo furniture and ladders to support their family and allowing Ying the opportunity to continue her schooling.
Her family didn't have a more
From podiatry to the classroom: How Dr. Flaumenhaft found a second calling at Ivy Tech
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Nov. 2 -- Ivy Tech Community College posted the following news:
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From podiatry to the classroom: How Dr. Flaumenhaft found a second calling at Ivy Tech
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When Dr. Gad Flaumenhaft retired after nearly four decades as a podiatrist, he expected to spend his time doing what he enjoyed: giving back. He thought he might do that by volunteering with an adult literacy program.
Instead, a phone call from a friend led him somewhere unexpected: an anatomy classroom at the I more
From Thought to Movement: Ph.D. Student Advances Technology for Spinal Cord Injury
MIAMI, Florida, Nov. 2 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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From Thought to Movement: Ph.D. Student Advances Technology for Spinal Cord Injury
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Recognized by the NIH BRAIN Initiative, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine doctoral student Rizaldi Fadli is helping study an experimental system that links movement intention with spinal cord stimulation to improve arm and hand function after cervical spinal cord injury.
Key Takeaways
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G2's New Categories for October 2026
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- G2 posted the following news:
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G2's New Categories for October 2026
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TL;DR: This month, G2 added eight new categories to the taxonomy, and they share one idea: accountability. Buyers increasingly have to show their work, whether that's a compliance program that stays audit-ready, a professional credential that's still current, or an AI answer that cites its sources. Vertical software is also moving into industries that generic tool more
George Mason students turn classroom learning into community impact
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 2 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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George Mason students turn classroom learning into community impact
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Skip to content Mason George Mason University Apply Give Canvas PatriotWeb Peoplefinder Athletics News CALENDAR Library Graduation Academics Undergraduate Programs Honors College Undergraduate Research Graduate Programs Colleges and Schools Study Abroad Mason Online Smithsonian-Mason School of Conservation SMSC Academic Programs Internshi more
Ghosh, Warnick to Speak at Point Remove Nov. 10
RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, Nov. 2 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news:
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Ghosh, Warnick to Speak at Point Remove Nov. 10
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Arkansas Tech University faculty members Dr. Robin Ghosh and Dr. Jason Warnick will be the featured speakers for the November 2026 edition of Professors at Point Remove.
The event will begin at 6 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10, at Point Remove at Central Fire Station in Russellville Downtown. Professors at Point Remove is open to the public.
Ghosh is assistan more
Global Business Travel Association: Business Travel Sustainability Shows Incremental Progress Despite Challenging Headwinds
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 2 [Category: Travel] -- The Global Business Travel Association posted the following news release:
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Business Travel Sustainability Shows Incremental Progress Despite Challenging Headwinds, GBTA Foundation Finds
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2026 Sustainability Acceleration Challenge benchmarks 200+ companies globally, with gains in sustainable procurement and decarbonization; 30 companies recognized for leadership in sustainability efforts
Companies worldwide continue to make progress in more
Grant Thornton Advisors completes acquisition of CBIZ
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Grant Thornton, a provider of audit, tax and advisory services, posted the following news release:
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Grant Thornton Advisors completes acquisition of CBIZ
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Combination creates the fifth-largest U.S. provider of professional services, tax and advisory offerings
All-cash transaction with enterprise value of $5 billion bolsters Grant Thornton Advisors' cross-border, technology and industry capabilities
Multinational platform grows to more
Halliburton acquires Keystone AS to strengthen digital well construction capabilities
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release:
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Halliburton acquires Keystone AS to strengthen digital well construction capabilities
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Halliburton today announced the acquisition of Keystone AS, a Norway-based software company that develops digital solutions for well planning and execution. The acquisition strengthens Halliburton Landmark's drilling and completion portfolio w more
Halliburton introduces Agile Asset Management accelerate capital investment decisions
HOUSTON, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release:
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Halliburton introduces Agile Asset Management accelerate capital investment decisions
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HOUSTON - Nov. 2, 2026 - Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) today introduced Agile Asset Management (AAM), an artificial intelligence (AI) powered, cloud-based Landmark solution that helps oil and gas companies evaluate development concepts and identify more
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Business] -- The Insights Association posted the following news:
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inca | Nexxt Intelligence Reports 82% Year-on-year Revenue Growth
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inca | Nexxt Intelligence, a Toronto-based provider of conversational research solutions, has reported 82% year-on-year revenue growth for its recently closed financial year.
Growth was led by the inca SmartProbe(tm) API, which increased 95% year-on-year, driven by the release of inca SmartProbe Studio at the start of the ye more
Introducing the Grid Protectors Program
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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Introducing the Grid Protectors Program
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Launching a national program to help our future compute campuses support reliable, affordable electricity.
Today we're launching the Grid Protectors Program, a national effort to support affordable, reliable electricity for families and businesses in the communities where we buil more
Is Training an AI Model Infringing? Tulane Law Professor Brian Frye Breaks Down AI's Legal Battles
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Nov. 2 -- Tulane University Law School posted the following news:
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Is Training an AI Model Infringing? Tulane Law Professor Brian Frye Breaks Down AI's Legal Battles
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There are currently more than 100 pending copyright infringement lawsuits against AI companies, with more sure to come. Most of those lawsuits claim that training an AI model on copyrighted works is infringing, raising fundamental questions about the fair use of copyrighted works, competition, and more
Libby Adams '27 writes op-ed for Greenville Journal about AI
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Nov. 2 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Libby Adams '27 writes op-ed for Greenville Journal about AI
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In an op-ed published in Greenville Journal, Furman University senior Libby Adams wrote about AI and its potential human toll. Adams, a psychology and politics and international affairs double major, said as a high school student, she debated issues surrounding lethal autonomous weapons and AI. Having a brother in the military made the questi more
Miami earns 24 honors in CASE Best of District V Awards
OXFORD, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami earns 24 honors in CASE Best of District V Awards
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Miami University Advancement and University Communications and Marketing received 24 honors in the 2026 Best of District V Awards given by the Council for Advancement and Support of Education (CASE).
The university was recognized in the categories of Communications, Design, Engagement, Fundraising, Leadership, Marketing, Publications, Special Events, Videos, an more
New $15M Department of Energy Genesis Award Will Use AI to Decode the Shape of RNA
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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New $15M Department of Energy Genesis Award Will Use AI to Decode the Shape of RNA
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Researchers will build a catalog of never-before-seen RNA structures
Growth of the U.S. bioeconomy is vital to American prosperity and energy independence, and its future relies on the ability to engineer microbes and crops with predictable, desirable traits. Current models do not reliably predict more
New Lawsuit Challenges Hegseth's Illegal 'Future of Warfare' Committee
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release:
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New Lawsuit Challenges Hegseth's Illegal 'Future of Warfare' Committee
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The Department of Defense's recently announced advisory committee -- dubbed "Project Meridian: the Future of Warfare" -- was created and is operating in violation of federal law, according to a new lawsuit brought by Citizens for Responsibility and Ethics in Washington (CREW), Public Citizen, and Proje more
Northwestern Medicine to screen more than 300 firefighters for lung cancer in November
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 -- Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Northwestern Medicine to screen more than 300 firefighters for lung cancer in November
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Chicago and DeKalb-area firefighters will receive low-dose CT scans through Northwestern Medicine's Lung Health Center as part of an effort to detect lung cancer earlier and expand access to screening
CHICAGO - November 2, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine will screen more than 300 firefighters f more
Northwestern Medicine to screen more than 300 firefighters for lung cancer in November
CHICAGO, Illinois, Nov. 2 [Category: BizHospital] -- Northwestern Medicine issued the following news release:
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Northwestern Medicine to screen more than 300 firefighters for lung cancer in November
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Chicago and DeKalb-area firefighters will receive low-dose CT scans through Northwestern Medicine's Lung Health Center as part of an effort to detect lung cancer earlier and expand access to screening
CHICAGO - November 2, 2026 - Northwestern Medicine will screen more than 300 firefighters more
Ohio State hosts researchers, business leaders to share AI strategies
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Nov. 2 -- Ohio State University posted the following news:
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Ohio State hosts researchers, business leaders to share AI strategies
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Conference brings together attendees from across disciplines
Students, scholars and business leaders from across the country recently gathered at The Ohio State University to discuss how academic institutions and companies are implementing AI.
Ohio State's Fisher College of Business convened the AI in Business Conference at The Blackwell I more
OpenAI Introduces LifeVal Evaluation Framework to Benchmark AI on Everyday Errands and Personal Tasks
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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LifeVal
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OpenAI's mission is to ensure that artificial general intelligence benefits all of humanity. For the more than one billion people who currently use ChatGPT every week, we want to build AI that can help with the practical challenges of everyday life, like finding childcare, accessing government services, creating more
OPM Watchdog Names Shrinking Workforce as Top Challenge for FY 2027
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Nov. 2 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news:
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OPM Watchdog Names Shrinking Workforce as Top Challenge for FY 2027
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The Office of Personnel Management's Inspector General (OIG) released its annual report on OPM's top management challenges for fiscal year 2027, and names the top challenge as the agency's own shrinking workforce.
OPM's staffing fell sharply in 2025 as more
Q&A with Scalia Law School Dean Daniel B. Kelly
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Nov. 2 -- George Mason University posted the following news:
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Q&A with Scalia Law School Dean Daniel B. Kelly
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Daniel B. Kelly, Allison and Dorothy Rouse Dean of the Antonin Scalia Law School, is a nationally recognized legal scholar and academic leader with expertise in property law, real estate, and law and economics. He joined George Mason in June 2026. Before arriving at George Mason, Kelly was dean of the University of St. Thomas School of Law in Minneapolis, Mi more
Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Regina Barzilay and Jim Collins win Pritzker Prize for AI and Science Research Excellence for work in AI-enabled antibiotic discovery
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Regina Barzilay, MIT's School of Engineering Distinguished Professor of AI and Health, and James Collins, MIT's Termeer Professor of Medical Engineering and Science, are the recipients of the 2026 Pritzker Prize for AI in Science Research Excellence more
Remarks by Director Squires at the 2026 AIPLA Annual Meeting
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Patent and Trademark Office issued the following news release:
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Remarks by Director Squires at the 2026 AIPLA Annual Meeting
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John A. Squires, Under Secretary of Commerce for Intellectual Property and Director of the USPTO
2026 Annual Meeting for the American Intellectual Property Law Association
Luncheon Keynote Address
Washington, D.C.
October 30, 2026
Thank you, Sal, for such a kind introduction.
It's great, always great, t more
Report - Right of Way: A Blueprint for Stopping Big Tech's AI Takeover of Our Streets and Cities
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Business] (TNSrpt) -- Open Markets Institute posted the following news release:
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Report - Right of Way: A Blueprint for Stopping Big Tech's AI Takeover of Our Streets and Cities
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Google and Amazon are racing to bring driverless taxis to American cities, but without action from policymakers, these corporations could soon wield extraordinary power over who gets to travel, where they can go, what they pay, and how communities govern their own streets.
A new more
Report From Jed Foundation: Understanding Relationships Between AI Use and Mental Health Among Middle and High School Students
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 (TNSCrpt) -- Exploring Artificial Intelligence: Understanding Relationships between AI Use and Mental Health Among Middle and High School Students - A report from Jed Foundation - October 2026 (40 pages)
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Executive Summary
Background
Research on how young people are using generative artificial intelligence (AI) is growing rapidly. As of March 2026, nearly 9 in 10 young people aged 9-17 report interacting with AI, with two-thirds using AI chatbots.1
In addition to bro more
Retired NFL players, notably linemen, had high risk of artery plaque, per independent study
DALLAS, Texas, Nov. 2 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Retired NFL players, notably linemen, had high risk of artery plaque, per independent study
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Research Highlights:
* Former professional football players may be at high risk of undiagnosed, untreated coronary artery disease (CAD) that often occurs without symptoms, according to a preliminary study of 200 former NFL players. CAD limits blood flow to the heart's muscle, pre more
Rewarding defenders with bigger bug bounties
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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Rewarding defenders with bigger bug bounties
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We're raising rewards in OpenAI's Security Bug Bounty program to further encourage independent researchers to pursue vulnerabilities in OpenAI software that our testing may have missed. We're also introducing new incentives for researchers to earn more for higher quality vul more
Rochester Institute of Technology Receives Grant to Expand Access to Computing Education
ROCHESTER, New York, Nov. 2 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release:
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November 2, 2026
RIT receives grant to expand access to computing education
NSF grant will fund a three-year project at NTID with workshops, webinars, and other outreach programs
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Rochester Institute of Technology's National Technical Institute for the Deaf has received a $980,047 grant from the National Science Foundation to expand access to computing and information technology educa more
San Antonio Educators to Turn Teacher Data into Policy Proposals Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Nov. 2 [Category: Education] -- Teach Plus, an organization that empowers teachers to take leadership over key policy and practice issues that affect their students' success, posted the following news release:
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San Antonio Educators to Turn Teacher Data into Policy Proposals Ahead of 2027 Legislative Session
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State Rep. Diego Bernal to join Teach Plus Texas Student Success Summit for fireside chat
SAN ANTONIO, TX, November 2, 2026--On November 7, educators, comm more
Sandia Early Career Award winners turn passion into progress
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Sandia National Laboratories issued the following news release:
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Sandia Early Career Award winners turn passion into progress
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LIVERMORE, Calif. -- From finding patterns in complex data to improving scientific simulations and understanding how liquids trap gases, three Sandia National Laboratories researchers are pursuing different challenges with a common motivation: curiosity.
Tommie Catanach, Paul Kuberry and Jessica more
Scaling Git at OpenAI
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- OpenAI, an Artificial Intelligence research and deployment company, issued the following news:
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Scaling Git at OpenAI
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Building agentic-scale scale source control while investing in the Git ecosystem.
Over the past year, the size and demands on our monorepo have increased at a staggering pace. It was clear that we needed to revamp our source control system to scale to the level of concurrent work that Codex makes more
Strengthening Technology Leadership Across UC Davis
DAVIS, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California Davis campus posted the following news:
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Strengthening Technology Leadership Across UC Davis
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Dear UC Davis community:
Technology is increasingly central to our university, from teaching, learning and research to administrative operations and the everyday experience of our students, faculty and staff. As technology continues to evolve and transform higher education, we need a strategic vision for digital innovation and technolo more
Student perspectives on AI inform Kentucky State professor's journalism research
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, Nov. 2 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Student perspectives on AI inform Kentucky State professor's journalism research
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Dr. David L. Shabazz shared findings at an Amazon Web Services teaching and research symposium in Arlington, Virginia
FRANKFORT, Ky. -- Students using artificial intelligence for journalism tasks place a high value on verification, human judgment, and authorship, according to a preliminary qualitative case study by a Ken more
Students Encouraged to Embrace Academic Challenges on Sarah and James Bowdoin Day
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Nov. 2 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Students Encouraged to Embrace Academic Challenges on Sarah and James Bowdoin Day
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As students consider what classes to take next semester, they should challenge themselves by taking a difficult course in an unfamiliar field, urged Professor Alejandro Cuadrado.
They should do this, he said, "not to fulfill a requirement, or because you think having the course on your transcript might impress a future employer, but more
Study Reveals Concerning Trends in Global Mental Health
NEW YORK, Nov. 2 -- Columbia University Mailman School of Public Health posted the following news:
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Study Reveals Concerning Trends in Global Mental Health
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A survey of 50,000 people across 92 countries finds global mental health may be languishing, including in the wealthiest countries, and especially among young people, who in previous generations had comparatively higher levels of mental health.
Worldwide, mental health scores appear to be dragged down by responses from younger peo more
Study Shows AI May Improve Patient Discharge Summaries
STONY BROOK, New York, Nov. 2 -- The State University of New York Stony Brook University posted the following news:
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Study Shows AI May Improve Patient Discharge Summaries
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Physician reviewers found AI-generated summaries preferred over human-authored ones in complex cases; findings published in Digital Medicine
STONY BROOK, NY, November 2, 2026 - The use of artificial intelligence (AI) could help physicians prepare hospital patient discharge summaries more efficiently, and with great more
TechNet Joins Amicus Brief Urging U.S. District Court to Uphold Longstanding Copyright Law Framework
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Computer Technology] -- TechNet, a network of technology CEOs and senior executives that promotes the growth of the innovation economy, posted the following news release:
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TechNet Joins Amicus Brief Urging U.S. District Court to Uphold Longstanding Copyright Law Framework
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Washington, D.C. -- TechNet, the national, bipartisan network of technology CEOs and senior executives, joined the Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) and NetChoice in more
Texas State University, Lone Star College System establish guaranteed transfer pathways
SAN MARCOS, Texas, Nov. 2 -- Texas State University posted the following news:
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Texas State University, Lone Star College System establish guaranteed transfer pathways
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Beginning in Fall 2027, students planning to earn a bachelor's degree will have clearer pathways to continue their education through a new Guaranteed Transfer Partnership Agreement between Texas State University and Lone Star College System (LSCS).
The agreement outlines approved academic pathways that show how coursew more
The missing link between event cameras and robot vision
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news:
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The missing link between event cameras and robot vision
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For decades, event cameras, which emulate the biological retina by continuously monitoring changes in light intensity, have promised to revolutionize how robots perceive the world by allowing them to react faster and operate more reliably than conventional cameras permit. But interpreting event-camera data has traditionally required a more
The Philosophy of Making a Difference: Professor Alex Madva Receives Provost Award
POMONA, California, Nov. 2 -- California State University California State Polytechnic University Pomona campus posted the following news:
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The Philosophy of Making a Difference: Professor Alex Madva Receives Provost Award
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Teaching is often thought of as the simple act of passing information from professor to student. For Philosophy Professor Alex Madva, however, the real challenge lies in creating an environment where students are excited and prepared to think, question and criticall more
Thiel College professor explores Shakespeare, politics and technology at conference
GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Nov. 2 -- Thiel College posted the following news release:
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Thiel College professor explores Shakespeare, politics and technology at conference
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GREENVILLE, Pa.-- Thiel College Professor of English and Chair of the Department of English, Jared Johnson, Ph.D. MBA'27 presented research examining the relationship between Shakespeare, politics and modern media at the 49th annual Ohio Valley Shakespeare Conference, held Oct. 15-17 at Carnegie Mellon University in P more
This month on "Story in the Public Square" - November 2026
NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Nov. 2 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news:
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This month on "Story in the Public Square" - November 2026
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"Story in the Public Square" is a national broadcast that unpacks narratives with outside impact on public understanding and public policy. Hosted by Jim Ludes, the show can be seen each week on public television stations across the United States and seeks to study, celebrate and tell stories that matter.
Alex Wright: Nov. 2-8, 2026
Popular more
U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits OU to discuss Genesis Mission research
NORMAN, Oklahoma, Nov. 2 -- The University of Oklahoma posted the following news:
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U.S. Energy Secretary Chris Wright visits OU to discuss Genesis Mission research
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NORMAN, OKLA. - U.S. Department of Energy Secretary Chris Wright visited the University of Oklahoma on Friday, Oct. 30, to meet with OU researchers and students involved in the DOE Genesis Mission, a national initiative to accelerate scientific discovery through artificial intelligence, supercomputing and quantum technologi more
UC San Diego Launches AI-Driven Chip Design Research Initiative Supported By Qualcomm Technologies
LA JOLLA, California, Nov. 2 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news:
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UC San Diego Launches AI-Driven Chip Design Research Initiative Supported By Qualcomm Technologies
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Gift supports new initiative between industry and academia to rethink how next-generation computing systems and systems-on-chips are designed
As artificial intelligence transforms industries around the world, researchers are increasingly - and recursively - turning to AI to help sol more
UCF Expert Explores the Evolution of Cemeteries in Deathcare
ORLANDO, Florida, Nov. 2 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Expert Explores the Evolution of Cemeteries in Deathcare
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When we think about technology, our brains might jump first to the phones in our pockets, the GPS in our cars, the computers we use at work or the latest AI innovations. But what if we think about technology as its dictionary definition of using knowledge, tools and methods to solve problems? In that case, technology and innovation are more
UNLV Newsmakers 2026: September and October
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Nov. 2 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news:
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UNLV Newsmakers 2026: September and October
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Halloween crept up on us like a good ol' fashion jump scare. And now it's gone just as suddenly, leaving us with Standard Time and another edition of Newsmakers.
Are manufacturers upset about how much AI is helping customers repair products? Can you eat sprouted potatoes? What can hotels really do about noise complaints? Why is Las Vegas affec more
USC's AI Institute helps older adults understand possibilities and pitfalls
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Nov. 2 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news:
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USC's AI Institute helps older adults understand possibilities and pitfalls
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Artificial Intelligence is rapidly becoming part of daily life. For many older adults, it brings real questions about scams, misinformation, privacy and how to tell useful technology from a potential risk.
The University of South Carolina's AI Institute hosted Safe AI for Seniors 2026 on Oct. 23. The free, full-da more
Verint Recognized in the Highest Leader Position in Everest Group Workforce Management PEAK Matrix(r) Assessment
MELVILLE, New York, Nov. 2 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Verint Systems, an analytics company that sells software and hardware products for security, surveillance and business intelligence, issued the following news release:
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Verint Recognized in the Highest Leader Position in Everest Group Workforce Management PEAK Matrix(r) Assessment
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Assessment Highlights Verint's Open Architecture, Workforce Intelligence and AI-Powered Orchestration
Verint(r) today announced its recogniti more
WCC nursing faculty member wins Outstanding Educator Award
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Nov. 2 -- Washtenaw Community College posted the following news:
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WCC nursing faculty member wins Outstanding Educator Award
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Washtenaw Community College nursing faculty member DeAnna Gapp was recognized with an Outstanding Educator Award at the annual TRENDS in Occupational Studies Conference, held October 28-30 at the VanDyk Mortgage Convention Center in Muskegon.
Presented by the Michigan Occupational Deans Advisory Council, the award recognizes community colle more
Wilderness Society opposes S.5653
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 [Category: Environment] -- The Wilderness Society posted the following news release:
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The Wilderness Society opposes S.5653
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Washington D.C. - As the Bipartisan American Affordability and Jobs Act (S.5653) moves closer to a Senate vote, The Wilderness Society warns of its irreversible threats to some of the most cherished and visited public lands, including Boundary Waters, Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante national monuments, Chaco Canyon and the Arctic.
Whi more
Wishing Upon Even Star Political Candidates Can Be Dangerous
STORRS, Connecticut, Nov. 2 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Wishing Upon Even Star Political Candidates Can Be Dangerous
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Wishing really hard for something won't necessarily make it come true, but a new study from a UConn researcher indicates up to 90% of voters expect their side to win an election, a percentage that's significantly increased over the last 15 years.
"I'm hard-pressed to say why this type of wishful thinking is good," says Seth Warner, an a more
WTAS: HHS Wins for Women Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, Nov. 2 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release:
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WTAS: HHS Wins for Women Under President Trump
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Table of Contents:
HHS Advances Women's Health, Removes Misleading FDA Warnings on Hormone Replacement Therapy: In November 2025, the FDA initiated the removal of broad "black box" warnings from HRT products for menopause.
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* Woman's World, links to an external website, opens in a new tab: What FDA Lifting Estrogen Bla more
Wyndham Expands Global Luxury Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Nov. 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Wyndham Expands Global Luxury Portfolio Through Strategic Partnership with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts
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With integrations already underway, more than 40 independent luxury hotels and their owners will have joined Wyndham's Registry Collection Hotels by early next year, with more to follow
HIGHLIGHTS:
* Wyndham is partnering with HotelREZ Hotels & Resorts--the global in more
Xcel Energy names Hanna Grene VP, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Nov. 2 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy names Hanna Grene VP, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization
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MINNEAPOLIS (Nov. 2, 2026) -- Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced today that it has named Hanna Grene its vice president, Enterprise Growth and Commercialization, effective Nov. 16. Grene will lead the company's newly established Enterprise Growth and Commercialization group.
Xcel Energy's capital investment more
Y Combinator's Graham: Build 'stuff you're genuinely interested in'
ITHACA, New York, Nov. 2 -- Cornell University posted the following news:
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Y Combinator's Graham: Build 'stuff you're genuinely interested in'
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Taking advantage of the opportunities a college education affords and doing what you love are important in a successful startup journey, according to Paul Graham '86, founder of Y Combinator, one of the world's most influential startup accelerators.
"You can do a kind of learning in college that most people never get to do again... The kind th more
Your social media posts could fuel the next AI scam
ARLINGTON, Texas, Nov. 2 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus posted the following news release:
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Your social media posts could fuel the next AI scam
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Picture this: You post photos online from a trip to Brazil. The next day, an email arrives from the hotel where you stayed, thanking you for your visit and offering a special discount on your next stay. The email references your recent trip, the hotel's name looks right and the link looks legitimate.
But the hotel never sent it. more
Reps. Raskin, Garcia Issue Letter to President Trump on Use of AI Chatbots in Foreign Policy, Military Decision-Making
WASHINGTON, Oct. 31 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Robert Garcia, D-California, ranking member of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, to President Trump on the use of artificial intelligence chatbots in foreign policy and military decision-making:
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Here is the text of the letter:
October 28, 2026
The Honorable Donald J. Trump
President of the United States
The White H more
Rural AI Skills Gap: New White Paper
PHOENIX, Arizona, Oct. 31 -- The University of Phoenix posted the following news release:
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Rural AI Skills Gap: New White Paper
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Author Dr. Stella Smith draws on Career Optimism Index(r) study to explore informal AI adoption, limited employer resources and career pathway challenges facing rural workers and businesses.
University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies has published a new white paper, "Bridging the Rural AI Skills Gap: Overcoming Informal Adoption, Resource Constraints, 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:
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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:"
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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:"
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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:"
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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)
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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)
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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)
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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SUMMARY
Administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Impact Aid program is one of the oldest federal more
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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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)
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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:
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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:
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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:
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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
Tipoffs: Public Comments on Proposed Federal Rules
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:
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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:"
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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:
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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:"
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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:
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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:"
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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:
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SUMMARY
Administered by the U.S. Department of Education (ED), the Impact Aid program is one of the oldest federal more
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:
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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:
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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:
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Blue Dog Coalition Unveils Budget Process Reform Package
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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
