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Albany Law School Pioneers Mandatory Legal Tech Competency Course for First-Year Students

ALBANY, New York, July 1 -- Albany Law School issued the following news: * * * Albany Law School Pioneers Mandatory Legal Tech Competency Course for First-Year Students Celebrating its 175th year, with its very creation an act of innovation, Albany Law School is poised to serve as a pioneer in legal education again, becoming one of the first law schools in the country to require first-year law students to take a course in legal technology competence. Starting this academic year, all incoming more

Auburn College of Engineering: Assistant Professor in CSSE Wins Sony Faculty Innovation Award

AUBURN, Alabama, July 1 -- Auburn University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Assistant professor in CSSE wins Sony Faculty Innovation Award By Joe McAdory Jiaqi Wang is researching a future where artificial intelligence (AI) models don't require training. Instead, they can be generated. His research, "The Next Era of Parameter Acquisition: Neural Network Model Generation via Large Language Models," earned the assistant professor of computer science and software engin more

AWS Names Anduril a Preferred Edge Provider for National Security and Defense

COSTA MESA, California, July 1 -- Anduril Industries, a defense technology company that says it specializes in advanced autonomous systems, issued the following news: * * * AWS Names Anduril a Preferred Edge Provider for National Security and Defense Partnership delivers native cloud compute, GenAI, storage, and networking services to contested environments. - Modern operations run on data. Command and control, ISR, logistics, mission planning, and autonomy all depend on access to significa more

Brookhaven Lab, Amazon Web Services Partner to Connect AI Data Centers

UPTON, New York, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Brookhaven Lab, Amazon Web Services Partner to Connect AI Data Centers Collaboration aims to accelerate electric grid interconnection of AI data centers in support of the Genesis Mission - The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Brookhaven National Laboratory and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today announced a partnership that will leverage AWS' advance more

Budd Calls for CAISI to Resume Publishing Research on Frontier AI Models to Maintain America's Competitive Edge in AI Innovation

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Ted Budd, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Budd Calls for CAISI to Resume Publishing Research on Frontier AI Models to Maintain America's Competitive Edge in AI Innovation U.S. Senator Ted Budd (R-N.C.) sent a letter to the National Cyber Director, Sean Cairncross, and the Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy, Michael Kratsios, calling for the Center for AI Standards and Innovation (CAISI) to resume publishing its finding more

Conn. Energy Dept. Issues Request for Information on Responsible Use of AI and Other Technology to Modernize Permitting Processes

HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * DEEP Issues Request for Information on Responsible Use of AI and Other Technology to Modernize Permitting Processes Stakeholder feedback will help shape future improvement efforts that support applicants, agency staff, and public participation - The Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP) today issued a new more

Consumer Reports Statement on New Jersey Fair Price Protection Act to Ban Personalized Pricing in Grocery Sales

YONKERS, New York, July 1 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports statement on New Jersey Fair Price Protection Act to ban personalized pricing in grocery sales Trenton, New Jersey - The New Jersey Legislature passed the Fair Price Protection Act today. If signed by Governor Sherrill, New Jersey will become the third state in the country to pass a law to curb personalized pricing. The Fair Price Protection Act would prohibit personalized more

Consumer Reports Unveils 'Consumer Finance AI Standard' a First-Of-Its-Kind Framework Defining What Consumers are Owed From AI-Powered Financial Products

YONKERS, New York, July 1 -- Consumer Reports posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Consumer Reports unveils 'Consumer Finance AI Standard' a first-of-its-kind framework defining what consumers are owed from AI-powered financial products Washington, DC - Consumer Reports today published the Consumer Finance AI Standard, a first-of-its-kind framework defining the rights, protections, and design practices consumers are owed by AI-powered financial products. AI increasingly m more

CTA President, CEO Issues Statement on USMCA Advances American Innovation

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 1 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following statement by President and CEO Kinsey Fabrizio: * * * CTA President & CEO: USMCA Advances American Innovation The following statement on is attributed to Kinsey Fabrizio, President and CEO, Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R): "USMCA gives businesses the certainty they need to invest, build, innovate, and grow. It creates an integrated market of nearly 500 million consumers and allows the U.S., Mexi more

Dartmouth College: Arts and Sciences Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotions

HANOVER, New Hampshire, July 1 -- Dartmouth College issued the following news: * * * Arts and Sciences Faculty Receive Tenure and Promotions Fourteen faculty were promoted to full professor this year, and 14 were promoted to associate professor and granted tenure. - The Dartmouth Board of Trustees approved promotions for faculty across the Arts and Sciences on June 12. This year, 14 faculty members were promoted to full professor, and 14 were promoted to associate professor and granted ten more

Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary: Hidden Impact of Government Delays

DETROIT, Michigan, July 1 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Washington-based economist Daniel J. Mitchell: * * * The Hidden Impact of Government Delays We don't see how much it costs us. - Recently, members of the Trump administration found themselves in a tug of war between two groups of people who have opposing views about how or whether the federal government should regulate artificial intelligence. Critics say that moving too fast on AI could c more

Gartner Identifies Top Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2026

STAMFORD, Connecticut, July 1 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Gartner Identifies Top Supply Chain Technology Trends for 2026 AI-Driven, Hyperconnected Technologies Are Reshaping Supply Chains and Accelerating Business Transformation - Agentic AI and physical AI are among the top supply chain technology trends for 2026, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Advanc more

KFF: Poll - People Without a Trusted Health Care Provider Are More Likely to Endorse Vaccine Myths, As Are Those Who Often Use Social Media or AI for Health Information

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 1 -- KFF, an organization that says it is an independent source of health policy analysis, polling and in-depth news coverage, issued the following news release: * * * Poll: People Without a Trusted Health Care Provider Are More Likely to Endorse Vaccine Myths, As Are Those Who Often Use Social Media or AI for Health Information While More People Identify Vaccine Myths as "Definitely False" than "Definitely True," At Least Half Are Uncertain About What to Belie more

MTSU launches new master's in Mechatronics Systems Engineering to boost tech workforce

MURFREESBORO, Tennessee, July 1 -- Middle Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * MTSU launches new master's in Mechatronics Systems Engineering to boost tech workforce Middle Tennessee State University has received approval to launch a new Master of Science in Mechatronics Systems Engineering, establishing a groundbreaking graduate program -the state's first-ever master's program in mechatronics -designed to prepare engineers for the future of advanced manufacturing, auto more

National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine: U.S. Needs New Drought Assessment Framework as Droughts Become More Severe and Unpredictable

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSrep) -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Needs New Drought Assessment Framework as Droughts Become More Severe and Unpredictable Droughts in the United States are becoming more intense and unpredictable, and the nation needs to develop a new drought assessment framework to better understand and address them, according to a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medici more

New Echelon Insights Survey Commissioned by Rockefeller Foundation: Most Americans Back Foreign Aid a Year After USAID's End

NEW YORK, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- The Rockefeller Foundation posted the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * New Echelon Insights Survey Commissioned by Rockefeller Foundation: Most Americans Back Foreign Aid a Year After USAID's End * A majority (54%) across the political spectrum remains favorable toward foreign aid a year after USAID's dismantlement, and 8 in 10 say the path forward is to reform and strengthen foreign aid -- not eliminate it. - Echelon Insights and The Rockefeller more

Sanford Burnham Prebys: Parsing the Pathology of Prostate Cancer

LA JOLLA, California, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Sanford Burnham Prebys issued the following news release: * * * Parsing the pathology of prostate cancer Researchers identify epigenetic mechanism that explains why some prostate cancers grow slowly and remain localized but others become aggressive and metastasize - The prostate is the single organ most frequently afflicted by cancer in men. Prostate cancer affects approximately 4 million American men, with another 330,000 men expected to be diagnose more

SAS Uses Data to Empower South African Micro-Farmers and Strengthen Local Farm Systems

CARY, North Carolina, July 1 -- SAS Institute, a business analytics software and services provider, issued the following news release: * * * SAS uses data to empower South African Micro-Farmers and strengthen local farm systems Advanced analytics guide crop selection and timing to improve yields, income potential and food security - SAS, a global leader in data and AI, helped South African micro farmers improve crop decisions, increase income potential and strengthen food security through a more

Sedgwick Publishes Its Third Policyholder Satisfaction Survey on Claims Mmanagement

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 1 (TNSxrep) -- Sedgwick, a provider of technology-enabled risk and benefit solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Sedgwick publishes its third policyholder satisfaction survey on claims management Amid inflationary pressures, loss adjusting remains a key factor in claims satisfaction - PARIS - Sedgwick, the world's leading risk and claims administration partner, has released its 2026 policyholder satisfaction survey[1] on claims management, analyzing tr more

Sen. Markey, Rep. McClellan Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants, and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Markey, Rep. McClellan Lead Colleagues in Condemning EPA's Attempt to Let Data Centers, Fossil Fuel Plants, and Other Major Facilities Evade Core Clean Air Act Protections Boston - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), co-chair of the bicameral Environmental Justice Caucus and member of the Environment and Public Works Committee, along with Representative Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), led a more

Splunk Issues Commentary: Splunk ITSI and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for AIOps

SAN JOSE, California, July 1 -- Splunk, a Cisco company, issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by Tapan Shah, information technology service intelligence leader: * * * Splunk ITSI and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform for AIOps Key takeaways 1. Splunk and Red Hat Ansible help teams reduce alert overload by connecting insights to trusted, automated actions. 2. AI powered operations depend on reliable data, clear context, and auditable workflows to build trust in automation. 3 more

ST Engineering Issues Commentary: What It Really Takes to Stay Ahead of Fast-evolving Drone Threats

HERNDON, Virginia, July 1 -- ST Engineering, a group is a government-linked entity that specializes in the aerospace, electronics, land systems and marine sectors, issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by head of advanced networks and sensors Vinson Ong: * * * What It Really Takes to Stay Ahead of Fast-evolving Drone Threats Not long ago, a drone incident might have involved a hobbyist straying into restricted airspace during a public event. Today, the same drone technology, now c more

Syracuse University: Free NSF I-Corps Course to Be Offered This Fall

SYRACUSE, New York, July 1 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Free NSF I-Corps Course to Be Offered This Fall The entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course will study groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials. Cristina Hatem University researchers with groundbreaking ideas in semiconductors, microelectronics or advanced materials are invited to apply for an entrepreneurship-focused hybrid course offered by the National Science Foundatio more

Tippie College of Business Taps The AI Lab Founder Ryan Kurt to Advance AI-enabled Education

IOWA CITY, Iowa, July 1 -- The University of Iowa Tippie College of Business issued the following news: * * * Tippie College of Business taps The AI Lab founder Ryan Kurt to advance AI-enabled education Most organizations know they need to integrate artificial intelligence into the way they do business, but few have effectively translated that ambition into everyday practice. Ryan Kurt will help ensure the Tippie College of Business is one that does--and teaches its students how to do it, too more

University of Arkansas: Jinoh Park Brings Real-World Focus to Interior Design Education

FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 1 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Jinoh Park Brings Real-World Focus to Interior Design Education Long before he was teaching design, leading graduate programs and shaping research at the Fay Jones School of Architecture and Design, Jinoh Park was fascinated by something completely different: film. Growing up in South Korea, Park imagined a future behind the camera, inspired by cinematic worlds such as Jurassic Park and Titanic. He more

University of Cincinnati: Can Generative AI Be an Ally in Rooting Out Ransomware Threats?

CINCINNATI, Ohio, July 1 (TNSjou) -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * Can generative AI be an ally in rooting out ransomware threats? A UC researcher suggests rethinking ways to catch bad actors By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu The online publication, Securities.io, reports that ransomware attacks on business activity are projected to exceed $265 billion annually by 2031. Using generative AI to find a way to help alleviate these cybersecurity t more

University of Houston Finds $1 Trillion Needed for U.S. Energy Infrastructure Expansion

HOUSTON, Texas, July 1 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * University of Houston Finds $1 Trillion Needed for U.S. Energy Infrastructure Expansion Study outlines pipeline and midstream expansion needed to support long-term energy demand By J.J. Adams -- 713-743-8960, jadams23@central.uh.edu A University of Houston report finds that more than $1 trillion in new midstream energy infrastructure investment will be needed by 2052 to meet rising U.S. energy demand driven more

USF President Meets With Pope Leo XIV

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 1 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF President Meets with Pope Leo XIV By Mary McInerney, USF News President Salvador D. Aceves '83, EdD '95 met with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 25, as part of a visit by presidents of Jesuit universities and colleges. "Meeting Pope Leo XIV was a profound affirmation of the mission of Jesuit Catholic higher education," Aceves said. "His message reminded us that universities more

Virginia Tech's Leading Research Universities Unite to Advance Biomedical Innovation

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Virginia's leading research universities unite to advance biomedical innovation The state's Biomedical Research Diamond universities highlight collaboration across Virginia's research enterprise. By John Pastor The next generation of medicine won't be built around treating disease after it appears. It will be built around understanding precisely how disease develops - and predicting its course to enable precise more

Virginia Tech: Computer Scientists Develop AI Tool That Rivals AlphaFold 3 in Mapping RNA

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 1 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Computer scientists develop a new AI tool that rivals AlphaFold 3 in mapping RNA Published in Nature Methods, one of science's most selective journals, a two-person team unveils a system that competes with Google's AlphaFold 3 at predicting the shapes that make RNA drugs possible -- using a fraction of the data. By Tonia Moxley The same family of artificial intelligence that powers today's image generato more

"We Need to Be Able to Defend At Computer Speed": Chairman Garbarino Joins Punchbowl's 'Fly Out Day' to Talk AI and Cybersecurity

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, issued the following news on June 28, 2026: * * * "We Need to Be Able to Defend At Computer Speed": Chairman Garbarino Joins Punchbowl's 'Fly Out Day' to Talk AI and Cybersecurity Last week, House Committee on Homeland Security Chairman Andrew R. Garbarino (R-NY) joined Punchbowl News' "Fly Out Day" to discuss how artificial intelligence (AI) is transforming the cybersecurity landscape more

'Lean-AI: A Humanistic Integration of Lean and AI' Awarded the Shingo Publication Award

LOGAN, Utah, June 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * 'Lean-AI: A Humanistic Integration of Lean and AI' Awarded the Shingo Publication Award * LOGAN, Utah -The Shingo Institute, part of the Jon M. Huntsman School of Business at Utah State University, has announced that Lean-AI: A Humanistic Integration of Lean and AI by Adil Dalal and Elizabeth A. Cudney has received the Shingo Publication Award. This honor recognizes works that advance the global understanding an more

Action! NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins capturing the greatest cosmic movie ever made

MENLO PARK, California, June 30 -- The SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * Action! NSF-DOE Vera C. Rubin Observatory begins capturing the greatest cosmic movie ever made * Subscribe to SLAC Breaking News (external link) Read this release on the Vera C. Rubin Observatory website (external link). The wait is over: NSF-DOE Rubin Observatory, funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation and the U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Science, is now more

Adaptive Clinical Trial Data Analysis Using AI-guided Visualization Selection

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- TELPERIAN, INC., Austin, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670972 B2, initially filed Feb. 7, 2025) developed by three inventors Ryan Hafen, Austin, Texas; Brian Hobbs, Austin, Texas; and Michael Kane, Austin, Texas, for "Adaptive clinical trial data analysis using AI-guided visualization selection." more

AFIT announces Distinguished Alumni Award recipients

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 30 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AFIT announces Distinguished Alumni Award recipients * * Published June 30, 2026 * By Jaclyn Knapp * AFIT Institutional Advancement WRIGHT-PATTERSON AIR FORCE BASE, Ohio - Photo Details / Download Hi-Res The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation and Association of Graduates selected five graduates to receive recognition for more

AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 30 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * AFIT Announces Distinguished Alumni Winners * The Air Force Institute of Technology and the AFIT Foundation and Association of Graduates selected five graduates to receive recognition for their outstanding career achievements in a ceremony June 19. Lt. Gen. Linda S. Hurry, commander, Air Force Materiel Command, and AFIT alumnus, was the featured speaker and noted the impacts of AFIT education on developing Depa more

Aggregation of a Plurality of Artificial Intelligence Knowledge Models

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- CONSTRUCTOR TECHNOLOGY AG, Schaffhausen, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670160 B1, initially filed Dec. 30, 2024) developed by six inventors Alexander Tormasov, Busingen am Hochrhein, Germany; Andrey Adashchik, Istanbul, Turkey; Serg Bell, Singapore, Singapore; Stanislav Protasov, Singapore, Singapore; Nikolay Dobrovolskiy, Alanya, Turkey; and Laurent Dedenis, Geneva, Switzerland, for "Aggregation of a plurality of artificial intelligence knowl more

Ahmed Abbasi appointed the director of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and deputy director of the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative

NOTRE DAME, Indiana, June 30 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news: * * * Ahmed Abbasi appointed the director of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and deputy director of the Data, AI, and Computing Initiative * Ahmed Abbasi, the Joe and Jane Giovanini Professor of IT, Analytics and Operations in the Mendoza College of Business, has been named the director of the University of Notre Dame's Lucy Family Institute for Data & Society and deputy director of more

AI Interpreter

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SHENZHEN INNAIO INTELLIGENCE EQUIPMENT CO., LTD, Shenzhen, China has been assigned a design patent (No. US D1132270 S1, initially filed Sept. 24, 2024) developed by Bo Wei, Shenzhen, China, for "AI interpreter." more

AI Powered Whole Body MRI Screening

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG, Forchheim, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12667272 B2, initially filed Feb. 5, 2024) developed by Sasa Grbic, Plainsboro, New Jersey, and Dorin Comaniciu, Princeton, New Jersey, for "AI powered whole body MRI screening." more

AI RAN to Reach $35 B Over Next Five Years, According to Dell'Oro Group

REDWOOD CITY, California, June 30 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Dell'Oro Group, a provider of market information about the networking and telecommunications industries, issued the following news release: * * * AI RAN to Reach $35 B Over Next Five Years, According to Dell'Oro Group * REDWOOD CITY, Calif. - June 30, 2026 - According to a new AI RAN Advanced Research Report published by Dell'Oro Group, the trusted source for market information about the telecommunications, security netwo more

AI-based Apparatus and Method for Detecting a Defect of a Product

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- INTER X CO., LTD., Ulsan, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670576 B2, initially filed Dec. 7, 2024) developed by three inventors Jung Ywn Park, Ulsan, South Korea; Ha Il Jung, Ulsan, South Korea; and Jeong Hyun Park, Ulsan, South Korea, for "AI-based apparatus and method for detecting a defect of a product." more

AI-based System for Prolonging the Life of a Vehicle

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- TOYOTA JIDOSHA KABUSHIKI KAISHA, Aichi-Ken, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12668261 B2, initially filed March 22, 2024) developed by Imad Zahid, Carrollton, Texas, and Joshua C. Batie, Frisco, Texas, for "AI-based system for prolonging the life of a vehicle." more

AI-enhanced Field Data Collection, Validation, and Workflow Management System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ATSER INC., Houston, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670136 B1, initially filed April 22, 2025) developed by three inventors David Frederick Martinez, Houston, Texas; Apurba Rimal, Houston, Texas; and Joseph Fernandez, Houston, Texas, for "AI-enhanced field data collection, validation, and workflow management system." more

Akamai Survey Reveals AI Adoption Outpacing Security Readiness Among Enterprises in India

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 30 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release: * * * Akamai Survey Reveals AI Adoption Outpacing Security Readiness Among Enterprises in India * As organizations across India accelerate AI adoption and digital transformation initiatives, many remain unprepared to address the security risks that come with them. According to a new survey conducted by Akamai during it more

Apparatus Module

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SUMITOMO ELECTRIC INDUSTRIES, LTD., Osaka, Japan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12668094 B2, initially filed April 27, 2022) developed by five inventors Yasuyuki Yamamoto, Osaka, Japan; Kosuke Sone, Osaka, Japan; Tatsumi Sato, Osaka, Japan; Takuya Taniguchi, Osaka, Japan; and Ai Takehisa, Osaka, Japan, for "Apparatus module." more

Apple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connected

CUPERTINO, California, June 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news: * * * Apple Creator Studio gets smarter, faster, and more connected * Apple today introduced power-packed updates to Apple Creator Studio, a groundbreaking collection of creative apps that build on the essential role Mac, iPad, and iPhone play in the lives of millions around the world. Featuring new AI capabilities t more

Artificial Intelligence (AI) Based Systems and Methods for Analyzing Order Data to Generate a Driver Logistics Prediction Value

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- CENTERA TRANSPORT, INC., Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670460 B2, initially filed Dec. 9, 2021) developed by Alena Ceniti, Chicago, Illinois, for "Artificial intelligence (AI) based systems and methods for analyzing order data to generate a driver logistics prediction value." more

Artificial Intelligence (AI)-based System and Method for Processing Assets and Liabilities With Integrated Legacy Planning

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- An inventor from Bengaluru, India, Bharath Bangalore Hari has been awarded a patent (No. US 12670484 B2, initially filed Nov. 25, 2025) for "Artificial intelligence (AI)-based system and method for processing assets and liabilities with integrated legacy planning." more

Artificial Intelligence Capsule Positioning System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- AUDEN TECHNO CORP., Taoyuan City, Taiwan has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670442 B2, initially filed Jan. 12, 2023) developed by three inventors Yung-Tai Hsu, Taoyuan City, Taiwan; Yen-Wei Wang, Taoyuan City, Taiwan; and Chan-Cheng Lin, Taoyuan City, Taiwan, for "Artificial intelligence capsule positioning system." more

Artificial Intelligence Enhanced Mobile Camera Interface

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- MOTOROLA MOBILITY LLC, Chicago, Illinois has been assigned a patent (No. US 12671895 B1, initially filed Dec. 19, 2024) developed by four inventors Zhicheng Fu, Chicago, Illinois; Manjushree Bhaskar Aithal, Chicago, Illinois; Anjali Jogeshwar, Bentonville, Arkansas; and Miao Song, Naperville, Illinois, for "Artificial intelligence enhanced mobile camera interface." more

Artificial Intelligence Feedback Method and Artificial Intelligence Feedback System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- KOREA HYDRO & NUCLEAR POWER CO., LTD., Gyeongju-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670412 B2, initially filed Aug. 3, 2021) developed by Seung Chan Lee, Daejeon, South Korea, for "Artificial intelligence feedback method and artificial intelligence feedback system." more

Artificial Intelligence System and Machine Learning Method for Electrical Grid Management Using Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Traffic Data Collection

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- An inventor from Arlington, Virginia, Logan W. Bradley has been awarded a patent (No. US 12670711 B1, initially filed Oct. 16, 2023) for "Artificial intelligence system and machine learning method for electrical grid management using unmanned aerial vehicle traffic data collection." more

Artificial Intelligence System for Granular Digital Identity Selection

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670520 B2, initially filed Dec. 19, 2023) developed by three inventors Ann M. Kirk, Deerwood, Minnesota; Matthew Carroll, Charlotte, North Carolina; and Marc Ward, Astoria, Oregon, for "Artificial intelligence system for granular digital identity selection." more

Artificial Intelligence System for Processing Data From Disparate Data Sources

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ADONIS TECHNOLOGY, INC., New York, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670177 B1, initially filed Dec. 31, 2024) developed by eight inventors Akash Magoon, New York, New York; Aman Magoon, New York, New York; Daniel Young, New York, New York; Paul Cho, New York, New York; Gerardo Santacruz, New York, New York; Billy Bastardi, New York, New York; Manoj Kintali, New York, New York; and Melanie Supple, New York, New York, for "Artificial intelligence syst more

Assignment of Artificial Intelligence Use Cases

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MACHINES CORPORATION, Armonk, New York has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670457 B2, initially filed May 9, 2024) developed by Ilse Breedvelt, Manotick, Canada, and Milena Pribic, Austin, Texas, for "Assignment of artificial intelligence use cases." more

Automatically Generating and Targeting Communications Using Artificial Intelligence Techniques

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- DELL PRODUCTS L.P., Round Rock, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12671665 B2, initially filed Feb. 8, 2024) developed by four inventors Abhishek Mishra, Bangalore, India; Vivek Bhargava, Bangalore, India; Piyush Goswami, Bangalore, India; and Ajith Navada, Davangere District, India, for "Automatically generating and targeting communications using artificial intelligence techniques." more

AWS Global Startup Trends Report Reveals AI-Native Startups Are Reaching Billion-Dollar Valuations in Half the Time

SEATTLE, Washington, June 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * AWS Global Startup Trends Report Reveals AI-Native Startups Are Reaching Billion-Dollar Valuations in Half the Time AWS Startups today released an independent global study of more than 3,400 startup founders and senior leaders across 20 countries in four continents, revealing how AI-native startups are rewriting the rules of company building. The " Engines of Growth " report finds more

Baylor Professor Launches Decades-Long Research Project to Discover America's Greatest Entrepreneurs for U.S. Semiquincentennial

WACO, Texas, June 30 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * The Visionaries Who Built America Baylor research explores the entrepreneurs whose ideas transformed industries, reshaped society and fueled economic growth over America's 250 years By Kelly Craine, Media & Public Relations From Henry Ford's assembly line to Steve Jobs' smartphone, entrepreneurs have played a defining role in shaping the American story. Their innovations helped transform the United States into the wo more

Beyond 3-D: USU Data Scientist Introduces Novel AI Tool to Interpret Complex Biological Data

LOGAN, Utah, June 30 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Beyond 3-D: USU Data Scientist Introduces Novel AI Tool to Interpret Complex Biological Data * As humans, our eyes take in two-dimensional images our brains convert to three-dimensional experiences. This ability enables us to be aware of our position in space, judge distances, perceive depth and visually examine and enjoy all manner of objects and happenings. But trying to envision sub-visible structures and hig more

Bradley Malin: Balancing AI, healthcare innovations and patient privacy

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 30 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Bradley Malin: Balancing AI, healthcare innovations and patient privacy * Altering genetic code is something any sci-fi loving kid has thought about: You can't have Spiderman or X-Men without genetic engineering. For Bradley Malin -Accenture Professor of Biomedical Informatics and professor of biostatistics, computer science, and electrical and computer engineering-these mutant superheroes, disc more

Building Legacies Together: Stone Center Family Business Retreat Returns to Empower Family-Owned Enterprises

CARROLLTON, Georgia, June 30 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Building Legacies Together: Stone Center Family Business Retreat Returns to Empower Family-Owned Enterprises * For family-owned businesses, success is about more than profits; it is about preserving values, navigating change and building a legacy that lasts for generations. This summer, the University of West Georgia's Stone Center for Family Business, Entrepreneurship and Innovation will once aga more

Can AI want something? URochester awarded Templeton Foundation grant to find out

ROCHESTER, New York, June 30 -- The University of Rochester posted the following news: * * * Can AI want something? URochester awarded Templeton Foundation grant to find out * The $4.2 million in funding launches a new institute to investigate one of science's biggest mysteries: the difference between life and machines. What separates living things from machines? Bacteria swim toward food. A bird builds a nest. A person plans for the future. Machines, on the other hand, do whatever they' more

CECOM ASIC Accelerates Help Desk Support via GenAI Integration

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, June 30 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command posted the following news: * * * CECOM ASIC Accelerates Help Desk Support via GenAI Integration * The Army is wasting no time implementing artificial intelligence (AI) into its enterprise structures. In recent months, the United States Army Communications-Electronics Command Army Software and Innovation Center (CECOM ASIC) has aggressively incorporated AI capabilities into its Enterprise Help Desk (EHD) that services th more

Code Implemented Tool Calls

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- MISTRAL AI, Paris, France has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670045 B1, initially filed March 4, 2026) developed by Gabriel Vergnaud, Paris, France, for "Code implemented tool calls." more

Colorization of Medical Devices in Robotic Surgery Using AI and Machine Learning

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- CLEAR BIOPSY LLC, St. Joseph, Missouri has been assigned a patent (No. US 12667439 B2, initially filed Aug. 22, 2025) developed by Steven Poplaw, St. Joseph, Missouri, for "Colorization of medical devices in robotic surgery using AI and machine learning." more

Conduent Announces Agreement to Sell Its Tolling Business to Quarterhill Inc. for $70 Million

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, June 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Conduent Announces Agreement to Sell Its Tolling Business to Quarterhill Inc. for $70 Million * Conduent Will Also Receive a 7% Interest in Quarterhill Inc. Conduent Bolsters Financial Position Tolling Agreement Follows Recently Announced Agreement to Sell Its Public Transit Business FLORHAM PARK, N.J., June 30, 20 more

Congressman Cohen Announces Two National Science Foundation Grants to the University of Memphis

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Cohen, D-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cohen Announces Two National Science Foundation Grants to the University of Memphis * Supports research into pigmentation in birds and artificial intelligence in engineering WASHINGTON - Congressman Steve Cohen (TN-9) today announced that the University of Memphis will receive two National Science Foundation grants totaling nearly $950,000. The first grant, for $467,837, under the d more

Content Recommendation Using Retrieval Augmented Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- MICROSOFT TECHNOLOGY LICENSING, LLC, Redmond, Washington has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670519 B2, initially filed April 12, 2023) developed by Yinghua Qin, Redmond, Washington, for "Content recommendation using retrieval augmented artificial intelligence." more

Contextual Refinement of Agentic AI Model Reasoning, Goal and Task Provisioning, and Response Generation

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- Two inventors, Dennis Paul Ackerman, Chesapeake, Virginia, and Stephen Francis Taylor, Virginia Beach, Virginia, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12670414 B2, initially filed Oct. 29, 2025) for "Contextual refinement of agentic AI model reasoning, goal and task provisioning, and response generation." more

Conversational Commerce Optimization for AI-based Virtual Assistants

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ACCENTURE GLOBAL SOLUTIONS LIMITED, Dublin, Ireland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12671663 B2, initially filed April 29, 2024) developed by five inventors Satish Gunjal, Pune, India; Manish Pasrija, Faridabad, India; Anoop Kumar Gopinatha, Issaquah, Washington; Himanshu Srivastava, Gurugram, India; and Elodie Perrigaud, Nanterre, France, for "Conversational commerce optimization for AI-based virtual assistants." more

Copper Aluminum Catalyst Used for 1,4-Butynediol Production

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- BASF CORPORATION, Florham Park, New Jersey has been assigned a patent (No. US 12667827 B2, initially filed June 10, 2021) developed by four inventors Huan Wang, Shanghai, China; Ai Ling Lv, Shanghai, China; Diana Carolina Galeano Nunez, Shanghai, China; and Mario Soorholtz, Shanghai, China, for "Copper aluminum catalyst used for 1,4-butynediol production." more

Creating Multiple Prioritized Clinical Summaries Using Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- PIECES TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Irving, Texas has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670975 B2, initially filed May 24, 2024) developed by five inventors Rubendran Amarasingham, Farmers Branch, Texas; Yukun Chen, Carrolton, Texas; Komli-Kofi Atsina, Jr., Coppell, Texas; Sherene Philip, Dallas, Texas; and Hong Kang, Frisco, Texas, for "Creating multiple prioritized clinical summaries using artificial intelligence." more

Danske Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services to support faster implementation of AI solutions and to increase productivity

SEATTLE, Washington, June 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * Danske Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services to support faster implementation of AI solutions and to increase productivity * As part of its Forward '28 strategy, Danske Bank is expanding its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to accelerate the rollout of AI-enabled banking services and products and increase productivity across the organisation. Under the new agreemen more

Director of Gormley Law Library Welcomed

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Duquesne University posted the following news release: * * * Director of Gormley Law Library Welcomed * The Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University welcomed Julie Graves Krishnaswami as assistant professor of law and director of the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University's Gormley Law Library, effective July 1, 2026. In this role, Krishnaswami oversees the operations and strategic direction of the Gormley Law Library and will more

Display Panel and Display Device

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- WUHAN CHINA STAR OPTOELECTRONICS TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD., Wuhan, China has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670865 B2, initially filed Oct. 14, 2024) developed by four inventors Chao Tian, Wuhan, China; Yanqing Guan, Wuhan, China; Guanghui Liu, Wuhan, China; and Fei Ai, Wuhan, China, for "Display panel and display device." more

Dynamically Securing Operations in Agentic Artificial Intelligence Models

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- CYBERARK SOFTWARE LTD., Petach-Tikva, Israel has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670274 B1, initially filed Dec. 16, 2025) developed by seven inventors Tomer Dayan, Rishon Lezion, Israel; Gil Adda, Nordiya, Israel; Yaron Nisimov, Kfar Saba, Israel; Rafi Schwarz, Ramat Gan, Israel; Ofir Iluz, Jerusalem, Israel; Inbal Zilberman, Ganei Tikva, Israel; and Eran Koifman, Petach Tikva, Israel, for "Dynamically securing operations in agentic artificial intelligence mod more

Enabling Natural Language Interactions With User Interfaces for Users of a Software Application

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SOUNDHOUND AI IP, LLC, Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670908 B2, initially filed June 10, 2024) developed by three inventors Utku Yabas, Toronto, Canada; Philipp Hubert, Toronto, Canada; and Karl Stahl, Palo Alto, California, for "Enabling natural language interactions with user interfaces for users of a software application." more

Exploring Brain Health: NYU Langone Experts Talk About the Mind, Brain, and Body

NEW YORK, June 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * Exploring Brain Health: NYU Langone Experts Talk About the Mind, Brain, and Body * B rain health was once viewed through a narrow lens-focused largely on the brain itself, treated in isolation from the rest of the body. Today, experts understand that protecting the brain means protecting the whole person: The gut, the body, more

Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Faculty and Staff Briefs June 2026 * Florida State University's distinguished faculty are central to the mission of the university. Faculty excellence in scholarship, research, and creative activity is critical to the quality of student learning and makes a difference in the lives of others. Throughout the year, honors and recognitions are awarded to individual faculty and staff members across campus more

Gartner Says CHROs Must Identify Hidden Workforce Costs to Protect AI ROI

STAMFORD, Connecticut, June 30 -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, involving Senior Director Analyst Jan Bansch: * * * Gartner Says CHROs Must Identify Hidden Workforce Costs to Protect AI ROI As organizations accelerate AI adoption to drive growth and efficiency, CHROs must play a more active role in assessing the workforce-related costs of AI transformation. We spoke with Jan Bansch, Senior Director Analyst in the more

Generative AI to Create Time Series Prediction Radiotherapy Treatment Planning Systems

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS INTERNATIONAL AG, Steinhausen, Switzerland has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670993 B2, initially filed Dec. 12, 2024) developed by four inventors Ismo Hautala, Espoo, Finland; Esa Kuusela, Espoo, Finland; Jarkko Peltola, Tuusula, Finland; and Lauri Halko, Helsinki, Finland, for "Generative AI to create time series prediction radiotherapy treatment planning systems." more

Generative Artificial Intelligence Platform to Manage Smart Documents

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- DOCUSIGN, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670339 B2, initially filed March 31, 2023) developed by Peter Hunn, San Francisco, California, and Mariam Turner, San Francisco, California, for "Generative artificial intelligence platform to manage smart documents." more

Head and Neck Assembly of a Humanoid Robot

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- FIGURE AI INC., San Jose, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12667974 B2, initially filed Jan. 29, 2026) developed by three inventors David McCall, San Jose, California; Sydney Hardy, San Jose, California; and Katarina Rodak, San Jose, California, for "Head and neck assembly of a humanoid robot." more

House Energy & Commerce Ranking Member Pallone Issues Floor Remarks in Support of KIDS Act

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Frank Pallone Jr., D-New Jersey, ranking member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, issued the following floor remarks on June 29, 2026: * * * Pallone Floor Remarks in Support of the KIDS Act Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking Member Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) delivered the following remarks on the House floor today in support of H.R. 7757, the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act: Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the KIDS Act - bipa more

How Miami's Top Cybercrime Unit is Teaming Up With FIU to Fight Back

MIAMI, Florida, June 30 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, involving Selcuk Uluagac, director in the Center for Integrated Security, Privacy, and Trustworthy AI, and George Perera, Sheriff's Office chief technology and information security officer: * * * How Miami's top cybercrime unit is teaming up with FIU to fight back The university has signed an MOU with the Miami-Dade Sheriff's Office Cy more

How Running a Startup Shapes Ansh Bhatt's Medical Training at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine

MIAMI, Florida, June 30 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How Running a Startup Shapes Ansh Bhatt's Medical Training at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine * An M.D./M.B.A. student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Ansh Bhatt is balancing medical school with leading an EV charging startup, gaining real-world insight into health care systems, business operations and patient access. It may be uncommon for an more

HP Inc. Launches Frontier Strategic Partnership With OpenAI to Fuel Customer-Facing Experiences & Transform Internal Operations

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * HP Inc. Launches Frontier Strategic Partnership With OpenAI to Fuel Customer-Facing Experiences & Transform Internal Operations * HP Inc. has announced the launch of a strategic partnership with OpenAI, integrating its Frontier platform into HP's global efforts to shape the Future of Work through enhanced customer-facing experiences and accelerated transformation across more

Illinois Institute of Technology: Global Impact - Architecture Faculty Present Their Research Around the World

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 30 -- The Illinois Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Global Impact: Architecture Faculty Present Their Research Around the World A host of Illinois Institute of Technology College of Architecture faculty have been presenting research papers at international conferences over the past year. First, Assistant Professor Il Hwan Kim presented his project, "Inflatable Formwork: Self-Erecting Pneumatic Formwork for Vertical Concrete Elements," more

Initiating Requests in Response to Triggers on Client

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- REZOLVE AI PLC, , United Kingdom has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670523 B2, initially filed Jan. 14, 2025) developed by Daniel Maurice Wagner, London, United Kingdom, for "Initiating requests in response to triggers on client." more

INTA Publishes Groundbreaking Study on the Use of AI in Likelihood of Confusion Analysis

NEW YORK, June 30 (TNSxrep) -- The International Trademark Association issued the following news release: * * * INTA Publishes Groundbreaking Study on the Use of AI in Likelihood of Confusion Analysis The International Trademark Association (INTA) has released its latest research study, Exploring the Use of Artificial Intelligence in the Likelihood of Confusion Analysis. As intellectual property (IP) offices and professionals face increasing application volumes and growing complexity, this Re more

IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 30 -- Pennsylvania State University College of Education posted the following news: * * * IST student connects STEM and social justice during Maymester experience * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Maya Johnson, a fourth-year student in the Penn State College of Information Sciences and Technology (IST), spent Maymester in Washington, D.C., helping high school students think critically about racial justice. The experience was part of the D.C. Social Justice Fellowshi more

IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 30 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Welcomes Five New Faculty Members * IU McKinney School of Law welcomes five new tenure track professors to the faculty: Jordan Burton, Ryan Knox, David B. Lourie, Jessica Schnelker, and Eric Swank. Associate Professor Jordan Burton was appointed to the faculty after teaching Legal Communication and Analysis as an adjunct professor and most recently serving as more

July campus events at MSU

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * July campus events at MSU * Now that summer is in full swing, campus is packed with ways to stay connected. While summer crowds may be smaller, MSU still offers a multitude of activities and ways to get involved. Here's a look at what's happening this July. July 1 Jon Lehrer: Summer Carillon Series \- University Carillonist Jon Lehrer presents Double Takes, a program of love, summer, dance and i more

Knowledge Attribution and Answer Validation Platform for Generative AI Output

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- An inventor from Plainview, New York, Akiva Shmuelov has been awarded a patent (No. US 12670191 B2, initially filed Dec. 10, 2024) for "Knowledge attribution and answer validation platform for generative AI output." more

Learning Content Evaluation Apparatus, System, and Operation Method for Evaluating Problem Based on Predicted Probability of Correct Answer for Problem Content Added Without Solving Experience

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SOCRA AI INC., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670420 B2, initially filed Jan. 10, 2022) developed by three inventors Chan Bae, Seoul, South Korea; Yun Ah Sun, Seoul, South Korea; and June Young Park, Yongin-si, South Korea, for "Learning content evaluation apparatus, system, and operation method for evaluating problem based on predicted probability of correct answer for problem content added without solving experience." more

MassDOT Undersecretary Gets Bird's-Eye View of Transportation Research on Campus

AMHERST, Massachusetts, June 30 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * MassDOT Undersecretary Gets Bird's-Eye View of Transportation Research on Campus * The drone bobbed and weaved (and sometimes darted) around the Riccio College of Engineering quad as Samantha Silverberg, Massachusetts undersecretary of transportation policy, flew the small, unoccupied aircraft. She was surrounded by a group of visiting community college students who also tried their hand at us more

Matt Marx named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement

ITHACA, New York, June 30 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Matt Marx named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement * Matt Marx, the Bruce F. Failing, Sr. Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation in the Cornell SC Johnson College of Business, has been named vice provost for entrepreneurship, innovation and external engagement - a newly reimagined position intended to coordinate and bolster Cornell's efforts in these critical areas. Mar more

Media Tip Sheet: AI Set to Bypass Cybersecurity Systems in Months

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- George Washington University posted the following news: * * * Media Tip Sheet: AI Set to Bypass Cybersecurity Systems in Months * WASHINGTON (June 30, 2026) - According to Five Eyes spy agency, advanced AI models are improving quickly enough to outperform cybersecurity systems within months. This has increased the likelihood of a hack on these systems. Security agencies like Britain, the United States, Australia, Canada, and New Zealand are encouraging businesses to pr more

Method and Apparatus for Processing Traffic by Using Artificial Intelligence Model in Wireless Communication System

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD, , South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12671637 B2, initially filed Nov. 29, 2023) developed by four inventors Sunhyun Kim, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; Jiyoung Cha, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; Sangho Lee, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea; and Dongmyung Kim, Gyeonggi-do, South Korea, for "Method and apparatus for processing traffic by using artificial intelligence model in wireless communication system." more

Method and System for Optimizing Use of Retrieval Augmented Generation Pipelines in Generative Artificial Intelligence Applications

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- Two inventors, Vijay Madisetti, Alpharetta, Georgia, and Arshdeep Bahga, Chandigarh, India, have been awarded a patent (No. US 12670192 B2, initially filed Aug. 27, 2025) for "Method and system for optimizing use of retrieval augmented generation pipelines in generative artificial intelligence applications." more

Method, System and Electronic Device for Massage Device Control Based on AI Virtual Characters

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SINGAPORE JOYHUB TECH PTE. LTD., Singapore, Singapore has been assigned a patent (No. US 12667514 B1, initially filed Sept. 23, 2025) developed by Fei Yan, Chengdu, China, for "Method, system and electronic device for massage device control based on AI virtual characters." more

Modular Sensor Fusion Platform for Hydrocarbon Storage Equipment Monitoring

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- CLEAN CONNECT AI INC., Windsor, Colorado has been assigned a patent (No. US 12669397 B2, initially filed Aug. 15, 2024) developed by four inventors David A. Conley, Windsor, Colorado; Luke Coats, Fort Collins, Colorado; Remington Engelhard, Berthoud, Colorado; and Jaren Samples, Windsor, Colorado, for "Modular sensor fusion platform for hydrocarbon storage equipment monitoring." more

Morgan State Expands Its Global Footprint as Two Grad Students Earn Prestigious Fulbright Research Awards

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 30 -- Morgan State University posted the following news release: * * * Morgan State Expands Its Global Footprint as Two Grad Students Earn Prestigious Fulbright Research Awards * BALTIMORE -Morgan State University continues to strengthen its reputation as a national leader in global scholarship and academic excellence with two students earning highly competitive U.S. Fulbright Student Awards for the 2026-2027 academic year. Natan Coresh-Chiappori and Michelle Mondre more

Multiband Equalization Tuning and Control Based on Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SAMSUNG ELECTRONICS CO., LTD., Suwon-si, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670923 B2, initially filed Jan. 4, 2023) developed by Pascal M. Brunet, Pasadena, California, for "Multiband equalization tuning and control based on artificial intelligence." more

NetChoice Disappointed as House Passes Unconstitutional KIDS Act

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Business] -- NetChoice, a coalition of trade associations that says it makes the internet safe for free enterprise and expression, posted the following news release: * * * NetChoice Disappointed as House Passes Unconstitutional KIDS Act Today, the House passed H.R. 7757, the " Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act," under suspension of the rules. The 14-bill omnibus package imposes sweeping new obligations on online platforms, social media services, video game pr more

New 10-year partnership with the U.S. Army creates a pathway for students to advance impactful research

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * New 10-year partnership with the U.S. Army creates a pathway for students to advance impactful research * UT San Antonio is expanding opportunities for students and faculty to engage in real-world, high-impact research through a new partnership with the U.S. Army. The university has formalized its first Intergovernmental Support Agreement (IGSA) with the U.S. Army Installation Management Com more

New EEI Podcast Features Alliant Energy and QTS on Cedar Rapids Data Center Campus, Community Benefits, and Customer Affordability

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * New EEI Podcast Features Alliant Energy and QTS on Cedar Rapids Data Center Campus, Community Benefits, and Customer Affordability * WASHINGTON (June 30, 2026) -The Edison Electric Institute (EEI) today released a new episode of its Electric Perspectives podcast, featuring Raja Sundararajan, Chief Strategy Officer at Alliant Energy, and Todd Malan, Executive Vice President of Gove more

New Molecular Monitoring Offers Scientists a 'Live Video' Look at Cells

STORRS, Connecticut, June 30 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * New Molecular Monitoring Offers Scientists a 'Live Video' Look at Cells * A University of Connecticut faculty member has received funding from the Chan Zuckerberg Biohub to research inflammation in living tissue, a previously undeveloped area of science with potential to target serious autoimmune diseases, including inflammatory bowel disease, lupus, and psoriasis. College of Engineering associat more

New Pearson and AWS Research: The U.S. Helped Build the AI Economy. The Next Opportunity is Preparing Graduates to Thrive in it.

SEATTLE, Washington, June 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * New Pearson and AWS Research: The U.S. Helped Build the AI Economy. The Next Opportunity is Preparing Graduates to Thrive in it. * HOBOKEN, N.J., [June 30, 2026] - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, today released new research with Amazon Web Services (AWS) showing that while the United States leads in AI innovation, there is more opportunity to prepare student more

New Pearson and AWS Research: The U.S. Helped Build the AI Economy. The Next Opportunity is Preparing Graduates to Thrive in it.

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, June 30 [Category: BizEducation] -- Pearson Education issued the following news release: * * * New Pearson and AWS Research: The U.S. Helped Build the AI Economy. The Next Opportunity is Preparing Graduates to Thrive in it. * HOBOKEN, N.J., [June 30, 2026] - Pearson (FTSE: PSON.L), the world's lifelong learning company, and Amazon Web Services (AWS) today released new research showing that while the United States is a leader in AI innovation, there is more opportunity to more

NOW's Legacy at Our 60th Anniversary - and the Work Ahead

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: Political] -- The National Organization for Women issued the following statement by President Kim Villanueva: * * * NOW's Legacy at Our 60th Anniversary - and the Work Ahead My interest in feminism began when I was just eight years old. I wanted to be an altar server at my church, but I was told that only boys were allowed. When I asked why, the answer was simple: "Because that's the way it is." I remember thinking, that's not the way it should be. That moment more

Ohio State establishes AI-enabled center for therapeutic discovery and development

COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 30 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Ohio State establishes AI-enabled center for therapeutic discovery and development * The Ohio State University today announced a new university initiative designed to accelerate therapeutic discovery, development and commercialization. Buckeye BioLaunch will leverage Ohio State's scale and research strength to drive biotech growth in central Ohio, fueling job creation, economic development and improved health more

Online Course Rigor

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 30 -- The University of Phoenix issued the following news release: * * * Online Course Rigor * Published in the Journal of Educators Online, the literature review examines teaching, grading, course management and faculty support in online learning environments for nontraditional students. University of Phoenix College of Doctoral Studies announces the publication of a new article by scholars Jennifer L. James, Ph.D., Karen Myers, DNP, and Olivia Miller, M.A., in the more

Peterson Institute for International Economics Issues Commentary: Why the US-China Trade War Lacks the Guardrails of the Past

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary by senior research staffer Cullen S. Hendrix: * * * Why the US-China trade war lacks the guardrails of the past US Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said in a May 2025 speech that China was preparing to invade Taiwan, and he mentioned the self-governing island five times. Twelve months and a Trump-Xi summit later, Hegseth declared that US-China relations were "better than they've been in more

Powering an automated pipeline for drug discovery

NEW YORK, June 30 -- Rockefeller University posted the following news: * * * Powering an automated pipeline for drug discovery * For his entire career, Sean Brady has been on the hunt for medically useful molecules hidden in the natural world. He knows that, beneath our feet, soil bacteria are manufacturing a vast, untapped arsenal of antibiotics. The problem: these molecules are incredibly difficult to access and study. Most soil bacteria can't be grown in the lab, and those that do rarely more

Preparing students for an AI-driven future

ROLLA, Missouri, June 30 -- Missouri University of Science and Technology posted the following news: * * * Preparing students for an AI-driven future * Artificial intelligence is becoming an important part of teaching, research and workforce development at Missouri S&T, with Kummer College playing a key role in preparing students to work with the technology in various ways. One example is the Kummer Colloquium course recently taught by Dr. Daniel Reardon, professor of English and technical more

RANKING MEMBER MATSUI FULL OPENING REMARKS FOR CAT NTIA OVERSIGHT HEARING

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Doris O. Matsui, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * RANKING MEMBER MATSUI FULL OPENING REMARKS FOR CAT NTIA OVERSIGHT HEARING * I'm glad we're holding this oversight hearing on NTIA. This agency oversees tens of billions in federal broadband funding. The American people deserve answers about why the Trump Administration's spent the past 18 months delaying broadband buildout and canceling funding for states and local communities -all while pre more

Redwire Awarded Contract to Deliver Penguin Mk2.5 Uncrewed Aerial System to Taiwan Coast Guard

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 30 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire Awarded Contract to Deliver Penguin Mk2.5 Uncrewed Aerial System to Taiwan Coast Guard * JACKSONVILLE, Fla. (June 30, 2026) - Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, today announced that it has been awarded a contract by more

Rep. Omar Submits 9 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA)

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Omar Submits 9 Amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) * WASHINGTON-Rep. Ilhan Omar (D-MN) introduced nine amendments to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The amendments aim to center human rights in the military and foreign policy; strengthen congressional oversight over the DoD's use of artificial intelligence; support Sudanese civil society; and hold governme more

REP: AI training shaped by teachers

ARLINGTON, Texas, June 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * REP: AI training shaped by teachers * The University of Texas at Arlington has awarded funding to research teams to launch new investigative projects. The Research Enhancement Program (REP), administered by UTA's Office of Vice President for Research and Innovation, offers seed funding to investigators to help them test new ideas and explore new directions that could lead to future more

Siemens celebrates European leaders in digital transformation, innovation, community, sustainability and responsible AI use at the Techcellence Awards

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release: * * * Siemens celebrates European leaders in digital transformation, innovation, community, sustainability and responsible AI use at the Techcellence Awards * Siemens announced today the winners of its third annual Techcellence Awards for Europe, at Realize LIVE Europe 2026 in Amsterdam. Now more

SLB Awarded Seven-Year Contract Under Kuwait Oil Company's Ahmadi Innovation Valley Initiative

HOUSTON, Texas, June 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Awarded Seven-Year Contract Under Kuwait Oil Company's Ahmadi Innovation Valley Initiative * Agreement makes SLB the first contracted partner under KOC's flagship innovation initiative HOUSTON, June 30, 2026 - Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) has been awarded a seven-year contract by Kuwait Oil Company (KOC) under the Ahmadi Innovation Valley (AIV) initiative. more

Somerset Community College Welcomes Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall

SOMERSET, Kentucky, June 30 -- Somerset Community College issued the following news: * * * Somerset Community College welcomes new Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall In March, Somerset Community College (SCC) welcomed its newest Director of Enrollment Management, Dr. John Hall. Originally from Ashland in Eastern Kentucky, Dr. Hall deeply understands how education can empower Appalachian families and break generational cycles. "What I love about this area is that it feels like more

Square 9 Highlights Document-First Automation as the Missing Link in ERP Success

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 30 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * Square 9 Highlights Document-First Automation as the Missing Link in ERP Success * Square 9 Softworks is encouraging organizations to adopt a document-first approach to supply chain automation, targeting the critical inefficiencies that occur before data ever reaches an enterprise resource planning (ERP) platform. A growing number of business leaders are now shifting more

Stanford University: AI Hiring Tools are Biasing Job Decisions

STANFORD, California, June 30 -- Stanford University issued the following news: * * * AI hiring tools are biasing job decisions Algorithms used for screening candidates showed bias against Black and Asian candidates in many job openings and sometimes repeatedly rejected the same candidates across multiple positions. In brief * Many companies use AI-powered tools to sort job applications. There has been hope that these tools reduce bias, compared to assessment of applications by humans alone more

Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Nick Langworthy, R-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Statement from Congressman Nick Langworthy on the Passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act * Congressman Nick Langworthy released the following statement: "Last night, the House passed the Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act (KIDS Act) with strong bipartisan support. As a father of two, I know parents-not Big Tech-should be in the driver's seat when it comes to protecting our kids more

Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Creators in the Age of AI and the Internet

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Subcommittee Ranking Member Johnson's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on Protecting Creators in the Age of AI and the Internet * Washington, D.C. (June 30, 2026)- Today, Rep. Hank Johnson, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, delivered opening remarks at a subcommittee hearing on how to address pirac more

System and Method for an Egress Web Gateway to Regulate AI Application Queries

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- KONG INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670269 B2, initially filed Feb. 13, 2024) developed by Marco Palladino, San Francisco, California, and Saju Pillai, San Francisco, California, for "System and method for an egress web gateway to regulate AI application queries." more

System and Method for Determining Readiness for Managed Runtime Application Program Interface (API) Applications via Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- BANK OF AMERICA CORPORATION, Charlotte, North Carolina has been assigned a patent (No. US 12671631 B2, initially filed Nov. 5, 2024) developed by eleven inventors Amer Ali, Jersey City, New Jersey; Mohammad Saleem Gaziani, Plano, Texas; Aaron Gee, Palm Coast, Florida; Aisha Jenkins, Atlanta, Georgia; John Lozes, Wilmington, Delaware; Tonya Kyra Miller, Charlotte, North Carolina; Manonmani Palanichamy, Fort Mill, South Carolina; Jyothishwar Reddy Sama, Fort Mill, more

System and Method for Optimizing Operations of a Radiology Service Using Ai Powered Gamification

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SIEMENS HEALTHINEERS AG, Forchheim, Germany has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670991 B2, initially filed Feb. 27, 2024) developed by six inventors Vivek Singh, Princeton, New Jersey; Ankur Kapoor, Plainsboro, New Jersey; Ingo Schmuecking, Yardley, Pennsylvania; Scott Steingall, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania; David Scholl, Jenkintown, Pennsylvania; and Dorin Comaniciu, Princeton, New Jersey, for "System and method for optimizing operations of a radiology service more

System and Method for Providing a Governed Search Program Using Generative Ai and Large Language Learning Models

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ARECTEC, INC., Fairfax, Virginia has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670176 B1, initially filed Aug. 28, 2024) developed by three inventors Waqas Haq, Fairfax, Virginia; Anthony Rivera, Fairfax, Virginia; and Roby Luna, Fairfax, Virginia, for "System and method for providing a governed search program using generative ai and large language learning models." more

System and Method for Using an Artificial Intelligence Engine to Optimize a Treatment Plan

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ROM TECHNOLOGIES, INC., Brookfield, Connecticut has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670978 B2, initially filed Aug. 30, 2022) developed by Steven Mason, Las Vegas, Nevada, and John Ashley, San Francisco, California, for "System and method for using an artificial intelligence engine to optimize a treatment plan." more

System for Providing Diagnostic Script for Scalp and Hair Loss Condition Based on Artificial Intelligence Algorithm

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ROOTONIX CO., LTD., Seoul, South Korea has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670990 B2, initially filed June 27, 2023) developed by Dae Kwon Jung, Seoul, South Korea, for "System for providing diagnostic script for scalp and hair loss condition based on artificial intelligence algorithm." more

Systems and Methods for a Robotic Cart

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ROBUST AI, INC., San Carlos, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12669821 B2, initially filed Oct. 1, 2024) developed by three inventors Rodney Allen Brooks, San Francisco, California; Anthony Sean Jules, Hillsborough, California; and Leila Takayama, Palo Alto, California, for "Systems and methods for a robotic cart." more

Systems and Methods for an Autonomous Mobile Robot Haptic Feedback

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ROBUST AI, INC., San Carlos, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12669832 B2, initially filed Aug. 6, 2024) developed by seven inventors Benjie Holson, Sunnyvale, California; Jamie Luong, San Mateo, California; Justine Rembisz, San Carlos, California; Heather Klaubert, San Jose, California; Leila Takayama, Palo Alto, California; Anthony Sean Jules, Hillsborough, California; and Rodney Allen Brooks, San Francisco, California, for "Systems and methods fo more

Systems and Methods for Prioritizing Fraud Cases Using Artificial Intelligence

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- WELLS FARGO BANK, N.A., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670503 B1, initially filed July 1, 2022) developed by four inventors Rolf Anderson, San Francisco, California; Azita Asefi, Vacaville, California; Alan W. Hecht, San Francisco, California; and Ann M. Kirk, Deerwood, Minnesota, for "Systems and methods for prioritizing fraud cases using artificial intelligence." more

Systems and Methods for Using Contextual Interim Responses in Conversations Managed by a Virtual Assistant Server

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- KORE.AI, INC., Orlando, Florida has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670901 B2, initially filed Nov. 30, 2023) developed by four inventors Rajkumar Koneru, Windermere, Florida; Prasanna Kumar Arikala Gunalan, Hyderabad, India; Praveen Chandran Nair, Winter Garden, Florida; and Thirupathi Bandam, Hyderabad, India, for "Systems and methods for using contextual interim responses in conversations managed by a virtual assistant server." more

Systems, Methods, and Storage Media for Performing Actions Based on Utterance of a Command

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- SUKI AI, INC., Redwood City, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670905 B1, initially filed June 29, 2023) developed by Sanket Agarwal, San Francisco, California, for "Systems, methods, and storage media for performing actions based on utterance of a command." more

Team looking to tap underground 'thermal batteries' to cool AI Data centers and save water

CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, June 30 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news: * * * Team looking to tap underground 'thermal batteries' to cool AI Data centers and save water * CHAMPAIGN, Ill. -Aquifer-based geothermal systems, known as aquifer thermal energy storage, could help ease the environmental stress stemming from artificial intelligence data centers in the United States. Researchers at the Prairie Research Institute at the University of Illinois Urban more

Thirty Years of Transforming Children's Lives Through Theatre: Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre Camp Celebrates Final Season

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, June 30 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Thirty Years of Transforming Children's Lives Through Theatre: Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre Camp Celebrates Final Season * TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University's Irene C. Edmonds Youth Theatre Camp, affectionately known as ICE Camp, will celebrate its 30th anniversary and conclude its final season this summer, ending three decades of artisti more

Three ways Intel and MSI co-engineered the world's first Arc G3 handheld

SANTA CLARA, California, June 30 [Category: BizElectronic Products] -- Intel, an industry that says it creates world-changing technology that enables progress and enriches lives, issued the following news: * * * Three ways Intel and MSI co-engineered the world's first Arc G3 handheld * At Computex in Taipei, Taiwan, the world got a glimpse into the first handheld gaming device powered by the all-new Intel(r) Arc(tm) G3 Extreme processor. Created by Taiwan-based MSI, the Claw 8 EX AI+ is no more

Tipmont Picks AI-Native Calix One To Grow 92 NPS

SAN JOSE, California, June 30 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Calix, a communications service providers, issued the following news release: * * * Tipmont Picks AI-Native Calix One To Grow 92 NPS Calix, Inc. (NYSE: CALX) today announced that Tipmont REMC is advancing their successful eight-year partnership with Calix to deploy Calix Ag ent Workforc e(tm) Cloud on the AI-native C alix O ne (tm) platform. As Tipmont expands into new residential and small business markets, they are focused o more

Transaction Processing Computer System With Multi-Channel Communication Control and Decision Support

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- ABLE AI, INC., San Francisco, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12670473 B2, initially filed April 20, 2022) developed by Diego Represas, San Francisco, California, and Andrew R. Hurst, San Francisco, California, for "Transaction processing computer system with multi-channel communication control and decision support." more

Transparency and Validation of Vehicle Locomotive Actions

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- PONY.AI, INC., Fremont, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12668256 B2, initially filed Nov. 17, 2023) developed by Zhen Wu, San Jose, California, for "Transparency and validation of vehicle locomotive actions." more

UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials

BUFFALO, New York, June 30 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB researchers unveil new method for rapidly creating advanced catalyst materials * Mark Swihart and students in his lab stand in his lab looking at the camera. Mark Swihart, far right, focuses on developing aerosol-based manufacturing techniques for high-performing materials. Credit: Meredith Forrest Kulwicki, University at Buffalo. One-step process generates h more

UMGC CIO Joins Statewide Summit on AI

ADELPHI, Maryland, June 30 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * UMGC CIO Joins Statewide Summit on AI * Maryland higher ed IT leaders examine tech's role in student success Ashish Patel, center, speaks to Maryland higher ed IT leaders during a panel discussion on June 17. On June 17, 2026, information technology (IT) executives from academic institutions across Maryland convened to discuss critical priorities in a rapidly changing field. The Maryla more

UMN Morris receives grant to develop tool to monitor AI data centers' impacts on water quantity and quality

MORRIS, Minnesota, June 30 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * UMN Morris receives grant to develop tool to monitor AI data centers' impacts on water quantity and quality * As part of a $200,000 Impact Goal grant from the Institute on the Environment (IonE), University of Minnesota Morris Assistant Professor of Computer Science Wenkai Guan will serve as the principal investigator to collaborate with a national, interdisciplinary research team. The team a more

UNCG's Joy M. Dismukes Named in Society of Research Administrators International's 'Future of the Field' Recognition Program

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 30 -- The University of North Carolina Greensboro campus posted the following news: * * * UNCG's Joy M. Dismukes Named in Society of Research Administrators International's 'Future of the Field' Recognition Program * Joy M. Dismukes of UNC Greensboro's Division of Research and Engagement has been named a recipient of the Society of Research Administrators International's (SRAI) prestigious Future of the Field Award. SRAI's Future of the Field program is des more

UNF graduate turns data into community impact

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, June 30 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF graduate turns data into community impact * Sneha Kattari came to the University of North Florida with a clear goal to build the technical skills and real-world experience needed to thrive in the fast-evolving world of technology. Now, as she prepares to graduate this summer with a master's degree in computer and information sciences with a minor in computer science, she leaves UNF with far more

University of Kansas: Study reveals what people really see when they read lips

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 30 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * Study reveals what people really see when they read lips New research from the University of Kansas uses network science to determine why people make mistakes when lip reading. Michael Vitevitch, professor of speech-language-hearing at KU, and his co-authors created a visual map of around 20,000 words in English, hoping to better grasp why some words are more difficult to lip-read than others. The results more

University of Northern Colorado: Research Roundup - Mind and the Machine

GREELEY, Colorado, June 30 -- The University of Northern Colorado issued the following Q&A on June 29, 2026, involving Joanna Lewis, associate professor of psychology in the College of Education and Behavioral Sciences: * * * Research Roundup: The Mind and the Machine Joanna Lewis, Ph.D., is researching how emerging technologies interact with the human brain and the behaviors it drives Research Roundup is a series that features Q&As with UNC faculty to share insights about their research in more

University of Utah Launches Secure Research Enclave to Accelerate Competitive Research with Amazon Web Services

SEATTLE, Washington, June 30 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon posted the following news: * * * University of Utah Launches Secure Research Enclave to Accelerate Competitive Research with Amazon Web Services * Salt Lake City, Utah -June 29, 2026 -The University of Utah, one of the nation's leading research universities and a top-tier public institution for innovation, discovery, and impact, today announced the launch of the Secure Research Enclave (SRE) through the Office of the Sen more

Utilizing Generative Artificial Intelligence to Improve Storage System Management

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, June 30 -- EVERPURE, INC., Santa Clara, California has been assigned a patent (No. US 12669965 B2, initially filed Sept. 12, 2023) developed by three inventors Prakash Darji, Santa Clara, California; Farhan Abrol, Berkeley, California; and Naveen Neelakantam, Mountain View, California, for "Utilizing generative artificial intelligence to improve storage system management." more

Webinar On-Demand: How To Explore the Planet in Minutes With Earth Index Deep Search

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Pulitzer Center, an organization that says it combines journalism and engagement, posted the following statement on June 28, 2026, by staffer Domenica Montano: * * * Webinar On-Demand: How To Explore the Planet in Minutes with Earth Index Deep Search On June 24, 2026, the Pulitzer Center held a webinar discussion with former Pulitzer Center Rainforest Investigation Network (RIN) Fellow Alexander Abdelilah, Pulitzer Center Data Editor Federico Acosta Rainis, and Earth Ge more

WKU Student Presents AI Education Research at National ASEE Conference

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, June 30 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU Student Presents AI Education Research at National ASEE Conference * Catherine Grace "Gracie" Fenno, an undergraduate student studying Architectural Science in the WKU School of Engineering & Applied Sciences (SEAS), recently represented WKU on a national stage. Fenno traveled to Charlotte, North Carolina, to present co-authored research at the 2026 American Society for Engineering Education more

Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 29, 2026

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Committee Cliff Notes: Weekly Preview - Week of June 29, 2026 * Here's what to watch for from House Republican committees during the week: Appropriations On Tuesday, June 30, the Subcommittee on Financial Services and General Government will hold an oversight hearing on the Office of Management and Budget. Education & Workforce On Tuesday, June 30, the Subcommittee on more

If you could chat with an AI ghost, what would you want them to say? New study explores

BOULDER, Colorado, June 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * If you could chat with an AI ghost, what would you want them to say? New study explores * Inside a second-floor lab in CU Boulder's Information Science building, Jack Manning and Jed Brubaker are quietly resurrecting the dead. As the researchers look on, study volunteers log into Zoom and chat at length with AI-generated representations of lost grandparents, siblings, parents and family more

Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program's initial students

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, June 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Inaugural Music Technology Research Showcase celebrates work of new graduate program's initial students * The MIT Music Technology and Computation (MTC) Graduate Program -launched in fall 2024 as a collaboration between the Music and Theater Arts Section in the School of Humanities, Arts, and Social Sciences (SHASS), and the School of Engineering (SoE) -presented its inaugural MIT more

Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference Focuses on AI in Higher Education

POMONA, California, June 29 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news: * * * Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference Focuses on AI in Higher Education * Faculty and staff from Cal Poly Pomona and outside universities gathered for the 2026 Office of Academic Innovation Summer Conference, themed "Human at the Core: Navigating AI in Higher Education." The two-day event, June 3-4, focused on exploring the opportunities, challenges and responsibilities more

Rep. Subramanyam Statement on KIDS Act Vote

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Subramanyam Statement on KIDS Act Vote * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the following statement after voting NO on the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act (H.R. 7757): "I voted no on the KIDS Act because when it comes to keeping our kids safe online, we have to get it right. This bill leaves out several vital provisions to protect our kid more

Rep. Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Watson Coleman Votes to Reject Kids Internet and Digital Safety Act * June 29, 2026 Today, Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ-12) issued the following statement following the passage of the Kids Internet and Digital Safety (KIDS) Act in the House of Representatives: While the KIDS Act took some steps in the right direction to protect children, it failed to address the serio more

The Exit Interview: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos

LOS ANGELES, California, June 29 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * The Exit Interview: Dean Yannis C. Yortsos * Twenty-one years cannot be captured in a single interview. Fortunately, they don't have to be. Before diving into the conversation that follows, we invite you to explore two remarkable tributes created in honor of Dean Yannis C. Yortsos ' tenure as dean of the USC Viterbi School of Engineering. USC Viterbi more

Mich. Democratic Party: This Week in #MIGov - Trump Backs Two-Time Statewide Loser, Then James Skips Housing Vote & Says 2020 Election Was Rigged

LANSING, Michigan, June 26 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement by spokesperson Derrick Honeyman: * * * This Week in #MIGov: Trump Backs Two-Time Statewide Loser, Then James Skips Housing Vote & Says 2020 Election Was Rigged Happy Friday, there's 39 days left until the August 4th primary election and 130 days until the November 3rd general election. It was an interesting week in the Republican primary for governor, with Donald Trump wading in to try and bail out two more

State Dept.: U.S. Hosts Second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, D.C.

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release: * * * United States Hosts Second Pax Silica Summit in Washington, DC Today marks the conclusion of the second Pax Silica Summit, held June 25-26 in Washington, DC. Launched by Under Secretary for Economic Affairs Jacob Helberg in December 2025, Pax Silica is the Department of State's flagship effort on artificial intelligence (AI) and supply chain security. The initiative aims to build a new economic security more

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Congressional Budget Office: 'Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry & National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic' (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Budget Office issued the following report entitled "The Treasury's Assistance to the Airline Industry and National Security Businesses During the COVID-19 Pandemic." Here are excerpts: * * * At a Glance At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, during which air travel fell sharply, lawmakers enacted the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act. That law included provisions that authorized the Treasury to provide broad-base more

Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF12058) by government organization and management specialist Maeve P. Carey: * * * Cost-Benefit Analysis in Federal Agency Rulemaking Since the 1970s, federal agencies have been required to consider the costs and benefits of new regulations that are expected to have large economic effects. Under current requirements, agencies are to design regulations in a cost-effective manner more

Defense Primer - Nuclear Command, Control & Communications Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, June 27 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF11697) by defense policy analyst Anya L. Fink: * * * Defense Primer: Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) The Department of Defense (DOD), which is "using a secondary Department of War designation," under Executive Order 14347 dated September 5, 2025, is replacing many elements of the U.S. nuclear command, control, and communications (NC3) architecture as part of t more

Baltimore Bridge Collapse - Frequently Asked Questions Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48028) entitled "Baltimore Bridge Collapse: Frequently Asked Questions." The report is written by transportation policy specialists John Frittelli, Ali E. Lohman and Ben Goldman. Here are excerpts: * * * Contents Introduction ... 1 Who Owned and Operated the Bridge? ... 1 Who Owned the Ship? ... 2 What Caused the Ship to Strike the Bridge? ... 2 How Do Ships Navigate Through Harbors? . more

Commodity Futures Trading Commission Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11441) by legislative attorney Jay B. Sykes: * * * CFTC Issues Proposed Rule Regarding Prediction Markets On June 10, 2026, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) issued a proposed rule regarding the types of event contracts that can be listed on CFTC-registered prediction markets. This Legal Sidebar provides an overview of the existing regulatory framework gover more

Department of Homeland Security Appropriations - FY2026 State of Play Topic of CRS Report

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48874) entitled "Department of Homeland Security Appropriations: FY2026 State of Play" by homeland security and appropriations specialist William L. Painter. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction FY2026 marks the 23rd annual appropriations cycle with a Department of Homeland Security (DHS) appropriations measure. For the 17th time in the history of DHS, resolution of annual appropriations fo more

Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land - Current Issues Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13255). The white paper is written by agricultural policy specialist Zachary T. Neuhofer, international trade and finance specialist Cathleen D. Cimino-Isaacs and Asian trade and finance specialist Karen M. Sutter: * * * Foreign Investment in U.S Agricultural Land: Current Issues In general, U.S. federal law does not restrict foreign investment in or ownership of U.S. agricult more

Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13254) by domestic security specialist Kristin Finklea: * * * Homeland Security Task Forces for Countering Transnational Organized Crime On January 20, 2025, President Trump signed Executive Order (E.O.) 14159, "Protecting the American People Against Invasion." Section 6 of the E.O. directed the Attorney General and Secretary of Homeland Security to jointly establish Homeland S more

Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate" by Congress and legislative process specialists Elizabeth Rybicki and Michael Greene: * * * SUMMARY After the House impeaches a federal officer, the Senate may conduct a trial to determine if the individual should be removed from office. The Senate has a set of rules specific to the conduct of an impeachment trial, most of which originat more

Impeachment Process in the Senate Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R46185) entitled "The Impeachment Process in the Senate:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Consideration and Collection of Evidence The actions taken by the Senate to consider and collect evidence in each trial have varied considerably. The impeachment rules provide guidance only on a few particulars, necessitating that the Senate determine, each time it organizes for a trial, the manner o more

President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness Topic of White Paper From CRS

WASHINGTON, June 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13017) by natural resources policy specialist Anthony R. Marshak. Here are excerpts: * * * President Trump's April 2025 Executive Order on American Seafood Competitiveness: Considerations for U.S. Fisheries Introduction On April 17, 2025, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14276, "Restoring American Seafood Competitiveness," which required multiple federal agency a more

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Agadia Systems Urges CMS to Enhance Prior Authorization Interoperability and Provider Participation

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Agadia Systems Inc., Buffalo Grove, Illinois, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing proposed rules on interoperability standards and prior authorization processes for drugs. The letter provides detailed feedback on a rule intended to standardize electronic prior authorization workflows, reduce administrative burdens, and improve timely patient access to medications across Medicaid, CHIP, and Qualified Health Plans. more

American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology Highlights Challenges in Drug Prior Authorization

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Academy of Allergy Asthma and Immunology issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services and the Office of the National Coordinator for Health Information Technology. The letter addresses the proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The AAAAI supported efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic standards but emphasized that benefits will be limited without integrated syste more

American Dental Association Urges CMS to Tailor Prior Authorization and Interoperability Standards for Dentistry

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Dental Association, Chicago, Illinois, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule aimed at enhancing interoperability standards and prior authorization processes across Medicare Advantage organizations, Medicaid plans, CHIP agencies, and qualified health plan issuers on federally-facilitated exchanges. The letter, co-signed by President Richard J. Rosato and Executive Director Nader A. Naders more

AMGA Urges CMS to Accelerate Drug Prior Authorization Timelines and Improve Provider Access

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The American Medical Group Association, Alexandria, Virginia, representing more than 440 multispecialty medical groups and integrated delivery systems, issued a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's 2026 proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. The letter, signed by Jerry Penso, president and CEO, highlighted the clinical challenges and administrative burdens imposed by current more

Colorado Conservation Districts Urge BLM to Align Grazing Regulations With Local Land Use Policies

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The White River and Douglas Creek Conservation Districts, based in Meeker, Colorado, provided a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing administration regulations outside of Alaska. The Districts emphasized the importance of grazing on public lands to the ranching community in Rio Blanco County. They highlighted their Land & Natural Resource Use Plan and Policy (LNRPP), which directs local land management stra more

Family Health Network Advocates for Strengthened Interoperability and Prior Authorization Reforms to Improve Care Access

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Family Health Network of Central New York Inc., a Federally Qualified Health Center in Cortland, New York, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed 2026 Interoperability Standards and Prior Authorization for Drugs rule. The letter, signed by CEI Kim Osborne, outlined support for the agency's efforts to streamline prior authorization requirements and enhance electronic prior authorization processes with a more

Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District Supports BLM Grazing Regulation Revisions

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Hidalgo Soil and Water Conservation District, Lordsburg, New Mexico, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Bureau of Land Management regarding proposed revisions to grazing regulations. The conservation district letter, signed by John Samuel, President and Members of the Board of Supervisors, endorses broader application of land health standards across all BLM programs, highlighting the need for balanced management of rangeland health factors including wi more

Maryland Department of Human Services Urges Caution in Proposed Family Assistance Program Regulation Changes

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Maryland Department of Human Services submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Children and Families. The letter, from acting Secretary Stacy L. Rodgers, addresses the Notice of Proposed Rulemaking titled "Reducing Bureaucracy and Burden for Family Assistance Programs" and raises concerns about specific regulatory provisions the agency intends to remove. The department, overseeing Maryland's Temporary Ass more

NAPCA Supports CMS Proposed Rule to Improve Prior Authorization for Drugs

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Asian Pacific Center on Aging, Seattle, Washington, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services endorsing a proposed rule. The letter, signed by President and CEO Clayton S. Fong, emphasized that the rule's modernization of prior authorization requirements will speed up response times and improve healthcare outcomes for Asian American, Native Hawaiian, and Pacific Islander older adults. The organization highlighted more

National Council for Mental Wellbeing Supports CMS Proposed Changes to Improve Drug Prior Authorization Processes

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Council for Mental Wellbeing, Alexandria, Virginia, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding its proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid managed care plans, CHIP programs, and Qualified Health Plans on the Federally-Facilitated Exchanges. The letter, signed by Reyna Taylor, Senior Vice President, Public Policy & Advocacy, highlighted the more

National Psoriasis Foundation Urges Patient-Centered Reforms to Medicare and Medicaid Prior Authorization Policies

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The National Psoriasis Foundation, Alexandria, Virginia, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs under Medicare Advantage, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program, and Qualified Health Plans on federally-facilitated exchanges. The NPF advocates for the roughly 8 million Americans living with psoriatic disease and seek more

Neighborhood Health Center Urges Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services to Enhance Interoperability and Prior Authorization Standards for Underserved Communities

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Neighborhood Health Center, a federally qualified health center in Portland, Oregon, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services urging enhancements to proposed interoperability standards and prior authorization requirements. NHC highlights challenges faced by medically underserved patients across Clackamas and Washington counties, emphasizing the need for streamlined PA processes to improve access to critical healthcare services and p more

Ohio Community Health Centers Urge Enhanced CMS Standards for Drug Prior Authorization Interoperability

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Ohio Association of Community Health Centers, representing 61 Federally Qualified Health Centers and FQHC Look-Alikes across Ohio, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services addressing the proposed updates to Medicare and Medicaid programs regarding interoperability standards and prior authorization for drugs. Headquartered in Columbus, Ohio, OACHC advocated for reforms that would reduce administrative burdens on Community Healt more

Trust for America's Health Urges Restoration of Centers for Disease Control Smoking Office Staff for Effective Tobacco Campaign

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- Trust for America's Health emphasized the role of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's Office on Smoking and Health in sustaining the success of the Tips From Former Smokers campaign. In a public comment letter signed by J. Nadine Gracia, President and CEO, to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Trust for America's Health supported the CDC's proposed data collection while urging the reinstatement of staff members placed on administrative leave f more

UW Health Urges CMS to Enhance Standardization and Efficiency in Prior Authorization Process

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- UW Health, an integrated health system and academic medical center based in Madison, Wisconsin, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services regarding the proposed rule on Medicare and Medicaid Programs' prior authorization for drugs. Alan S. Kaplan, CEO of the health system, supports CMS's efforts to modernize prior authorization through electronic processes and standardized data exchange, highlighting the potential to reduce man more

Washington State Health Care Authority Urges Delay On Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Electronic Prior Authorization Rule

WASHINGTON, June 27 -- The Washington State Health Care Authority, Olympia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the proposed rule on electronic prior authorization. The letter, signed by Director Ryan Moran, advocates delaying the compliance date from October 1, 2027, to no earlier than January 1, 2030, to allow sufficient time for states to implement systems changes and integra more

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Airfreight Rates Show Signs of Easing

SURREY, England, July 1 -- Air Cargo News issued the following news: * * * Airfreight rates show signs of easing By Damian Brett Airfreight rates are finally showing signs of easing following the US-Iran ceasefire and resulting decline in fuel prices. The latest Baltic Air Freight Index figures based on data from TAC Index show that average global airfreight prices last week declined by 5% compared with the prior week, although they remain 31.3% up on last year's levels and higher than the more

Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by journalist, author and filmmaker David Axe: * * * Europe Should Buy Ukrainian Flamingos Any idea that Tomahawk missiles can be deployed at scale across Europe are now dead. But there is an alternative. - Europeans need cruise missiles. Ukraine makes them. It's a deep-strike problem with an obvious solution. Despite the missile's immaturity, despite the political costs and despi more

Defense Dept. Proposes Tighter Domestic Sourcing Rules for Flags, Seafood Purchases

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Defense Department Defense Acquisition Regulations System has proposed changes to its acquisition regulations that would require U.S.-made American flags purchased by the military to meet stricter domestic sourcing standards at much lower purchase thresholds, while also tightening restrictions on seafood sold through military commissaries. The proposed rule, published by the Defense Acquisition Regulations System, would implement provisions enacted in the more

Equipment Leasing & Finance Association: Demand Cools, But Remains Healthy

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The Equipment Leasing and Finance Association issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * Demand Cools, But Remains Healthy The latest CapEx Finance Index (CFI), released today by the Equipment Leasing & Finance Association (ELFA), continues to show that the equipment finance industry is on pace for another record year. Demand cooled but remained elevated compared to this time last year. Industry financial conditions remained resilient even though inflatio more

Gallup: Russian Economic Outlook Most Negative in 20 Years

WASHINGTON, July 1 (TNSres) -- Gallup, a research-based and performance-management consulting company, issued the following news: * * * Russian Economic Outlook Most Negative in 20 Years After an initial rally effect, the war's toll is starting to show By Benedict Vigers and Julie Ray LONDON -- With no end to Russia's war with Ukraine in sight, a record-high 60% of Russians interviewed between March and May said their local economic conditions are getting worse. Less than half as many (27%) more

Treasury Dept.: Readout - Financial Action Task Force's June 2026 Working Group and Plenary

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury issued the following news release on June 30, 2026: * * * READOUT: Financial Action Task Force's June 2026 Working Group and Plenary Treasury officials participated in the June Plenary meeting of the Financial Action Task Force (FATF), the global standard-setting body for anti-money laundering, countering the financing of terrorism, and proliferation of weapons of mass destruction. FATF members agreed to take further steps to combat more

Article 19: Iran - Human Rights Must Be at the Centre of Engagement With Islamic Republic

LONDON, England, June 30 -- Article 19, an organization that says it propels the freedom of expression movement, posted the following news: * * * Iran: Human rights must be at the centre of engagement with Islamic Republic As hostilities give way to diplomacy and governments across the world begin repositioning their relationships with the Islamic Republic of Iran, ARTICLE 19, as part of the Impact Iran Coalition, expresses its profound concern that the human rights crisis facing the people o more

Backyard Barbecue Blues: Many Fourth of July Favorites Up 20% This Summer

WASHINGTON, June 30 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Groundwork Collaborative, a think tank and progressive advocacy group, posted the following news release: * * * Backyard Barbecue Blues: Many Fourth of July Favorites Up 20% This Summer * As America celebrates its 250th birthday, new analysis from Groundwork Collaborative and The Century Foundation finds families paying more for cookout and party supplies, cities cancel firework displays due to Trump's tariffs New analysis from Groundwork Collab more

BEATTY URGES GLOBAL ECONOMIC STABILITY FOLLOWING IRAN WAR

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Joyce Beatty, D-Ohio, issued the following news release: * * * BEATTY URGES GLOBAL ECONOMIC STABILITY FOLLOWING IRAN WAR * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Joyce Beatty (OH-03), Ranking Member of the House Financial Services Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions, along with 26 Members of Congress, urged the Trump Administration to support a new issuance of International Monetary Fund (IMF) Special Drawing Right more

Conflict increases food prices in far-flung locations, study finds

SOUTHAMPTON, England, June 30 -- The University of Southampton posted the following news: * * * Conflict increases food prices in far-flung locations, study finds * Fighting along key transport routes pushes up food prices in areas far away from the conflict itself, according to a new study. Researchers examined the price of maize and other staples during the war in Somalia between government forces and Al-Shabaab, an Islamist terrorist group. They found that despite the fighting being c more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Issues Floor Remarks During Debate on Lebanon War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, ranking member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued the following floor remarks on June 29, 2026: * * * Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Lebanon War Powers Resolution Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on H. Con. Res. 108, the War Powers Resolution to bar U.S. Armed Forces from hosti more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Following Administration Briefing on Iran MOU

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Statement Following Administration Briefing on Iran MOU * Washington, D.C. \- Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, issued a statement following yesterday's briefing by Secretary of State and National Security Advisor Marco Rubio and Steve Witkoff on the administration's Memorandum of Understanding (MOU more

ICYMI: Sen. Banks Joins Fox News Live With Aisha Hasnie

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Sen. Banks joins Fox News Live with Aisha Hasnie This weekend, Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.), a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, joined Fox News Live with Aisha Hasnie to discuss military updates from Iran and the importance of passing SAVE America Act. Key Excerpts: Sen. Jim Banks (R-Ind.): "President Trump has put them on notice, if you don't keep up your end of the d more

Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Russia Intensifies Strikes and Bluster as War Against Ukraine Falters

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 29, 2026, by David Traugott, office manager and program associate for Eurasian Studies, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Russia Intensifies Strikes and Bluster as War Against Ukraine Falters Executive Summary: * Russia's targeting of prominent Ukrainian cultural heritage sites during a massive overnight attack on June 15 may indicate the beginning of a more brazen strike campaign against more

Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Kelly, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Remove Wildfire Fuel from New Mexico's Forests * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Adam Schiff (D-CA), John Curtis (R-UT), and Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-MS) introduced the bipartisan Hazardous Fuels Transportation Assistance Act to help communities and forest managers remove woody biomass-material left more

Mich. Democratic Party: Trump's Budget - Tax Cuts for Billionaires, Healthcare Cuts for You

LANSING, Michigan, June 30 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on June 29, 2026: * * * Trump's Budget: Tax Cuts for Billionaires, Healthcare Cuts for You Millions Have Lost Care Since Passage of OBBBA - In the one-year since the passage of Trump's billionaire-first "One Big Beautiful Bill," millions of Americans have faced skyrocketing health care costs and even lost access to care. In response, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following more

Moolenaar Cosponsors the SAFE LiDAR Act

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. John Moolenaar, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Select Committee on the Strategic Competition Between the U.S. and the Chinese Communist Party, issued the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Moolenaar Cosponsors the SAFE LiDAR Act Chairman John Moolenaar (R-MI) of the Select Committee on China has cosponsored legislation to prohibit the use of remote sensors and imaging equipment from China in American vehicles. The Stopping Adversaries From Exploiting more

OMB Issues Statement of Administration Policy on Removal of U.S. Armed Forces From Hostilities in Iran

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on a House concurrent resolution (H.Con.Res. 86) directing the removal of U.S. armed forces from hostilities in Iran. The resolution was introduced by Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, and five cosponsors: * * * The Administration strongly opposes passage of H. Con. Res. 86, a resolution that would direct the removal of U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities within or aga more

Quakers mark July 4 with "Declaration of Resistance" at Independence Mall

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * Quakers mark July 4 with "Declaration of Resistance" at Independence Mall * As the U.S. marks the 250th anniversary of the country's founding, Quakers, activists, veterans, and people of conscience are joining together for a Philadelphia People's Parade to protest authoritarianism and injustice. The American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) - A Quaker organi more

REP LIEU VOTES IN FAVOR OF PREVENTING UNILATERAL MILITARY ACTION IN LEBANON

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Ted Lieu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * REP LIEU VOTES IN FAVOR OF PREVENTING UNILATERAL MILITARY ACTION IN LEBANON * WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman Ted W. Lieu (D-Los Angeles County) issued the following statement after voting in favor of the War Powers Resolution to remove United States Armed Forces from hostilities in Lebanon. "The Constitution clearly grants Congress the authority to declare war, but I don't trust this administratio more

Rep. Gabe Vasquez Speaks Out About Rising Utility Costs, Proposed El Paso Electric Rate Increase

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Gabriel Vasquez, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Gabe Vasquez Speaks Out About Rising Utility Costs, Proposed El Paso Electric Rate Increase * WASHINGTON, D.C. - On June 30, 2026, U.S. Representative Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) released the following statement on El Paso Electric's proposed rate hike, which could cost the average family in Dona Ana County up to $42 more per month -a 57% spike. While the utility company says this rate hike is more

Representative Tran Votes To Uphold Constitutional War Powers with Lebanon War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Derek Tran, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Representative Tran Votes To Uphold Constitutional War Powers with Lebanon War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representative Derek Tran (CA-45) voted in favor of H.Con.Res.108, a War Powers Resolution to block further military action in Lebanon without Congressional authorization. "Today, I voted to uphold Congress' Constitutional authority over war-making. This resolution recognizes more

Scalise: House Republicans Are Lowering Costs, Strengthening Security, and Protecting Election Integrity

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Are Lowering Costs, Strengthening Security, and Protecting Election Integrity * This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss how House Republicans are lowering costs for working families, rooting out fraud, and preserving election integrity, while Democrats continue on their march to socialism. Leade more

Scalise: House Republicans Are Lowering Costs, Strengthening Security, and Protecting Election Integrity

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Rep. Steve Scalise, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Scalise: House Republicans Are Lowering Costs, Strengthening Security, and Protecting Election Integrity * WASHINGTON, D.C.- This morning, House Majority Leader Steve Scalise (R-La.) appeared on CNBC's Squawk Box to discuss how House Republicans are lowering costs for working families, rooting out fraud, and preserving election integrity, while Democrats continue on their march to socialism. Lead more

Sen. Schiff Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-In Voting, Trump's Refusal to Sign Landmark Housing Bill

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Schiff Reacts to Supreme Court Ruling on Mail-In Voting, Trump's Refusal to Sign Landmark Housing Bill * Burbank, CA - U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined CNN's The Story Is with Elex Michaelson to discuss the Supreme Court's recent ruling on mail-in voting, highlighting his commitment to seeking reforms of the Supreme Court including term limits and an enforceable code of conduct, and more

State Dept. Issues Readout of Secretary Rubio Meeting With German Foreign Minister Wadephul

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following readout by Principal Deputy Spokesperson Tommy Pigott on Secretary Marco Rubio's meeting on June 29, 2026, with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul: * * * Secretary of State Marco Rubio met today with German Foreign Minister Johann Wadephul. They reiterated the shared U.S.-Germany commitment to upholding safe transit in the Strait of Hormuz and ensuring Iran never develops or obtains a nuclear weapon. The two discuss more

Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Supreme Court Ruling on Trump's Politically Motivated Firing of Lisa Cook

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on June 29, 2026: * * * Statement from DNC Chair Ken Martin on Supreme Court Ruling on Trump's Politically Motivated Firing of Lisa Cook Today, the Supreme Court ruled that Donald Trump's removal of Lisa Cook from the Federal Reserve Board was illegal and unconstitutional. Trump tried to fire Cook in August, baselessly alleging that she committed mortgage fraud, the first time a president has tried to f more

Welch Hosts 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Franklin County

WASHINGTON, June 30 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch Hosts 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' Listening Session in Franklin County * SAINT ALBANS, VT - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.) hosted a 'Common Grounds with Senator Welch' listening session at 14 th Star Brewing Co. in Saint Albans City. The Senator joined community members and local leaders to discuss the challenges facing families, farmers, and businesses in Franklin County and how Wash more

WHO expands Health Inequality Monitoring Network, doubling global membership

GENEVA, Switzerland, June 30 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * WHO expands Health Inequality Monitoring Network, doubling global membership * The World Health Organization (WHO) has expanded its Health Inequality Monitoring (HIM) Network, doubling membership from 12 to 24 institutions across all regions. The expansion marks a significant step in strengthening global capacity to monitor health inequities and support countries in advancing health more

Amo Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Share His Vision of America Ahead of 250th Anniversary of Independence

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Gabe Amo, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Amo Hosts Telephone Town Hall to Share His Vision of America Ahead of 250th Anniversary of Independence * Washington, DC - TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) held a telephone town hall to answer questions from Rhode Islanders in the First Congressional District and share his efforts to lower costs and expand opportunities for Rhode Islanders. "Our nation's 250th anniversary is an inflection point more

House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Lebanon War Powers Resolution

WASHINGTON, June 29 -- Rep. Gregory W. Meeks, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * House Foreign Affairs Ranking Member Meeks Delivers Remarks During Floor Debate on Lebanon War Powers Resolution * Washington, D.C. - Representative Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee, today delivered the following remarks on the floor, as prepared, during debate on H. Con. Res. 108, the War Powers Resolution to bar U.S. Armed Forces from hostilities in Leba more

UK drone transformation to strengthen Armed Forces backed by more than PS5 billion

LONDON, England, June 29 -- The British Ministry of Defence issued the following news: * * * UK drone transformation to strengthen Armed Forces backed by more than PS5 billion * Largest ever drone investment in UK Armed Forces - more than PS5 billion over the next four years - to be included in the Defence Investment Plan. * Investment will drive a drone transformation for the UK Armed Forces, with new technology and infrastructure to keep the nation at the leading edge of innovation, and more

"Equipped, Trained, Prepared": Homeland Republicans Highlight Congressional Action for FIFA World Cup Security

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- Rep. Andrew Garbarino, R-New York, chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, posted the following news: * * * "Equipped, Trained, Prepared": Homeland Republicans Highlight Congressional Action for FIFA World Cup Security This week, House Committee on Homeland Security Republicans spotlighted congressional resources and oversight that helped prepare for the 2026 FIFA World Cup as federal, state, and local law enforcement, along with private sector partners, work more

Center for European Policy Analysis Posts Commentary: Washington Can Change the South Caucasus

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis posted the following commentary by Civic-IDEA head Tinatin Khidasheli: * * * Washington Can Change the South Caucasus Nikol Pashinyan's election victory in Armenia shows the way forward for the region, especially if the US plays a big role. - Armenia's prime minister won re-election on June 7 in spite of the clergy, Moscow, and history. He proved that with proper leadership, hard work, and the courage to look forward rather than more

Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Data - Republicans' Cost of Living Crisis "Far From Fixed" as Senate GOP-Backed War In Iran Continues to Drive Up Inflation Numbers

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DATA: Republicans' Cost of Living Crisis "Far From Fixed" as Senate GOP-Backed War In Iran Continues to Drive Up Inflation Numbers After Senate Republicans voted to continue Trump's war in Iran, which their candidates have been caught admitting is a "political liability," a new report found that inflation is at a "3-year high due to the war," causing middle-class Americans to spend "mo more

Secretary of State Rubio Issues Statement on U.S., Israel, Lebanon Trilateral Framework

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following statement by Secretary Marco Rubio on the Trilateral Framework between Lebanon, Israel and the U.S.: * * * The United States, Israel and Lebanon Sign the Trilateral Framework Today's signing of the Trilateral Framework between Lebanon, Israel, and the United States marks another major milestone in President Trump's effort to bring lasting peace and stability to the region. Israel and Lebanon are the inheritors of ancient c more

Secretary of State Rubio, Lebanese Ambassador Moawad, Israeli Ambassador Leiter Issue Remarks at Trilateral Framework Signing Ceremony

WASHINGTON, June 26 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following remarks by Secretary Marco Rubio and Lebanese Ambassador Nada Hamadeh Moawad and Israeli Ambassador Yechiel Leiter at a trilateral framework signing ceremony: * * * SECRETARY RUBIO: Thank you. Today is a good day in that we are happy to announce the - a framework agreement between the sovereign Government of Lebanon and of course the Government of Israel, with the mediation and support of the United States of America, that b more

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