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TechNet Senior Vice President Carl Holshouser recently sent a letter to the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee ahead of its hearing on healthcare and AI.

Dr. James Lewis, Senior Vice President and Director of the Strategic Technologies Program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies (CSIS), testified before the House Oversight Committee on Wednesday, November 29. He expressed concern over China's role in cybersecurity and software supply chains, drawing attention to their cyber espionage activities and the implications they have for global affairs.

The Electronic Frontier Foundation is taking legal action against certain pseudo-copyright regulations that stifle free expression and contravene the First Amendment. These rules often inhibit legitimate uses of digital works, raising serious questions about their validity under the Constitution.

The American Institute of CPAs® (AICPA®) and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants® (CIMA®), functioning as the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, announced their strategic partnership with Shanghai Advanced Institute of Finance (SAIF) at Shanghai Jiao Tong University through a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU). The signed MOU intends to promote collaboration in education, professional development, certifications, academic exchanges and research in China's finance and accounting sectors.

U.S. Senator Debbie Stabenow, Chairwoman of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, expressed her support for the nominations of Dr. Basil Ivanhoe Gooden and Summer K. Mersinger during a hearing. Dr. Gooden has been nominated to be the Under Secretary of Agriculture for Rural Development, while Commissioner Mersinger has been nominated for a second term as a Commissioner of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission.Stabenow emphasized the nominees' understanding of the needs of farmers, ranchers, and rural communities, as both of them were raised on...

Two tech giants, Boehringer Ingelheim and IBM, are collaborating to advance generative AI and foundation models for therapeutic antibody development. This partnership aims to expedite the antibody discovery process, crucial in treating various diseases, by using innovative AI technology.

In November, the Conference Board Consumer Confidence Index® ticked up to 102.0 (1985=100) from 99.1 in October, halting a three-month downward trend. This significant rise signifies an end to a period of increasing uncertainty among consumers, despite some indicators suggesting that economic troubles could be on the horizon.

The owner of a Michigan senior home care services company is looking at jail time for failing to provide U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) investigators with time and pay records. The owner, Rosie Guthrie, has been held in contempt of court since September 27 for refusing to comply with a federal court order.

Ammon Blair, a former US Border Patrol agent, stated that Mexican drug cartels and criminal smugglers have the capabilities to run a fake documents network. This network provides immigrants with fraudulent IDs that allow them to work in the United States, contributing to the child labor and human trafficking problems at the Southern border. This ongoing issue has not only increased crime rates but also created serious socio-economic impacts.

Seven Public Housing Agencies (PHAs) across the country were awarded a total of $25 million in Housing Mobility-Related Services, according to an announcement from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). This announcement is part of HUD's ongoing initiative to expand housing options for families with children.

In an effort to keep pace with deceptive practices and competition concerns that have emerged with the rise of artificial intelligence (AI), the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has approved a comprehensive resolution to streamline its use of civil investigative demands (CIDs) in the investigation of AI-generated products and services. This change is expected to enhance FTC's ability to address potential misuse of AI technology in various sectors.

Calling the decision to remove mineral deposits in and around the Superior National Forest "disastrous", the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigation, the House Committee on Natural Resources, and the Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources sought answers from Interior Secretary Deb Haaland and Tracy Stone Manning, Director of the Bureau of Land Management in a letter. This heated conversation was sparked by an issue involving environmental conservation versus economic progress.

A national ice cream manufacturer will pay $115,849 to settle claims by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) that it violated federal laws regulating the handling and storage of ammonia at its facility in Suffield, Conn. The settlement arises from a violation of the Clean Air Act's chemical accident prevention regulations, which puts public health and safety at risk.

Negotiations have begun on a joint effort towards space cooperation, announced by the United States of America and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia governments. This collaboration aims to enhance the exploration and use of outer space for peaceful purposes.

U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg recently announced the launch of an initiative to oversee the maintenance and improvement of the nation’s freight network and supply chains as part of the inaugural meeting of the White House Council on Supply Chain Resilience. This initiative comes in response to increasing concerns over supply chain issues, aiming to streamline operations and lower costs for American consumers.

Border Patrol agents in El Paso continue to counter human smugglers looking to make a profit with bringing in undocumented immigrants into America. The relentless operations are part of the United States' efforts to maintain border integrity and uphold immigration laws.

Border Patrol agents in the Rio Grande Valley had an eventful holiday weekend keeping the border secure, according to Chief Patrol Agent Gloria I. Chavez. This took place during the Thanksgiving Holiday Weekend.

The U.S. Housing of Urban Development (HUD) has revealed new actions in order to address the root causes of health disparities and foster interagency collaboration to ensure that all Americans can live a healthier life. This new approach, with the aid of HUD programs, is set to improve the country's social determinants of health through innovative initiatives.

The U.S. Department of State (DOS) recently issued a press release voicing their support for International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women. This move forms part of their broader commitment to counteract violence against women worldwide through various initiatives and programs.

The Federal Housing Administration (FHA) has provided its annual report to Congress, which includes information about its single-family mortgage insurance programs for the fiscal year 2023 and actions taken by the FHA Mutual Mortgage Insurance Fund (MMI Fund), an entity that supports this work. This detailed account was presented on Wednesday, shedding light on the measures taken by FHA to promote homeownership.

Stuart Alderoty, the chief legal officer of the crypto company Ripple, said U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chair Gary Gensler's recent remarks are false in light of the prosecution Ripple has faced from the SEC. Gensler's remarks came ahead of the 2023 Securities Enforcement Forum on Oct. 25, and he shared a clip of them on X on Nov. 16. These statements have ignited a debate about accountability and regulatory fairness in the crypto industry.

The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau has ordered Toyota Motor Credit to pay $60 million for illegal lending and credit reporting misconduct. This comes as a response to the company's actions that include directing customers to dead-end cancellation hotlines, withholding refunds, and tarnishing credit reports with false data. Details of this issue have been outlined in an official announcement.

Ten Catholic bishops recently called for the release of Jimmy Lai, the former owner of Apple Daily newspaper in Hong Kong who has been in solitary confinement for over 1,000 days. This plea was made public on Nov. 1.

A Spartanburg home healthcare provider will have to pay $139,975 in back wages after the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) found that they failed to pay employees’ overtime. The company involved is Apella Health Management, which operates as the Spartanburg Regional Healthcare System.

Sam Altman will be joining Microsoft and leading a new advanced AI research team, while former Twitch CEO Emmett Shear is set to run OpenAI. This shift comes amid significant changes in the leadership structure of OpenAI.