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Survey finds no evidence that U.S. military veterans support 'violent extremist groups or extremist beliefs' more than the general public

The RAND Corporation recently released a report concluding that support for extremist groups and their ideals among U.S. military veterans is similar to or less than the American public at large.


House Energy and Commerce Committee holds full-markup session for 19 bills pertaining to healthcare and financial well-being

The House Energy and Commerce Committee recently held a committee markup session where they made strides in enhancing healthcare affordability through the advancement of legislation with a goal of benefiting family health and financial well-being.


Buffett on AI: 'It can do all kinds of things and when something can do all kinds of things I get a little bit worried'

Warren Buffett, chairman and CEO of Berkshire Hathaway, along with Vice Chairman Charlie Munger, recently spoke out against Artificial Intelligence at an annual meeting, where Buffett made dire comparisons to the atom bomb.


Rep. Chip Roy: "House Republicans are fighting for hard-working American families facing a woke, weaponized government"

In a memo issued last week, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) urged fellow Republicans to stand firm on the "Limit, Save, Grow" Act, emphasizing the importance of cutting federal spending and supporting hard-working, middle-class American families.


Binance: U.S. law enforcement assistance demonstrates 'unwavering commitment to combating crime worldwide'

Binance, the largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world, said its investigations team has helped U.S. law enforcement seize millions of dollars from and freeze the accounts of individuals associated with organized crime in North Korea.


FDA Approves First Oral Antiviral for Treatment of COVID-19 in Adults

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved Paxlovid (nirmatrelvir and ritonavir tablets) for treatment of mild-to-moderate COVID-19 in patients who are at highest risk severe illness, according to a release issued May 25.


NVIDIA unveils networking technology that could 'transform entire industries'

NVIDIA's Spectrum-X is a new type of networking technology designed to help businesses improve their data centers to better use powerful artificial intelligence technologies.


CEO of Santa Clara tech giant: 'The world’s largest industries make physical things. Building them digitally first can save enormous costs'

NVIDIA founder and CEO Jensen Huang said recently many companies are turning to NVIDIA technologies, now including a new comprehensive reference workforce, to digitalize factories and thereby promote efficiency, increase operational quality and safety, and reduce costs.


President and CEO of Trust for America's Health: "Increased and sustained investment in public health infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and health equity will save lives"

Last week, Trust for America's Health, issued a press release to emphasize the importance of investing in public health infrastructure, emergency preparedness, and health equity.



VA Secretary McDonough: 'Our goal at VA is to deliver world-class care to every Veteran, every time, and we will never settle for anything less'

Care at veterans' medical facilities is better than or equal to non-VA health care, studies published in two leading medical journals say.


Long COVID study lead author: 'This study is an important step toward defining long COVID beyond any one individual symptom'

Long COVID was "more common and severe in study participants infected before the 2021 Omicron variant," says a new NIH study.


Citizens Bank reaches CFPB settlement for TIL violations, could face $9 million penalty

Citizens Bank recently reached a settlement with the CFPB to resolve claims that the bank violated regulations and laws protecting consumers who dispute charges on their credit card accounts.


Researchers find brain signatures for chronic pain patients, hope for 'effective, non-addictive pain treatments'

Researchers have discovered brain signatures for people with chronic pain related to strokes or amputations involving phantom limb pain, the National Institutes of Health said recently.



Dorsey: 'The unbanked population is immense'

The sole provider of small Bitcoin vouchers for everyday use, Bitcoin platform Azteco has generated $6 million in seed funding.


National Federation of Independent Business: 'Congress has the opportunity to pass legislation that would provide tax certainty for Main Street'

Sen. Steve Daines has reintroduced the Main Street Tax Certainty Act, which would make a 20% tax reduction for pass-through businesses permanent, cementing a tax reduction for small businesses that is set to expire in 2025.


Australia-China foreign minister: Australia wants partnership with China 'to engage our national interest'

Australia-China relations have begun to thaw, but Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong said recently that both countries recognize the unlikelihood of returning to their thriving bilateral relationship of the past. A spokesperson for Australia's Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade told the Federal Newswire that Australia's goal for the region is for every country to play by the rules and benefit from stability and prosperity.


Kersey: 'It’s up to scientists and engineers' to bring ideas to life

An embedded software developer and YouTube channel star has created a fully working superhero helmet based on the Marvel Comics "Iron Man" movies series.


Blinken: U.S. 'proud to provide $245 million in humanitarian assistance' to Sudan, neighboring countries

U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken spoke recently with the commander of Sudan's armed forces about maintaining a temporary ceasefire to allow the delivery of humanitarian aid to the region.