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Bank of America (BofA) recently released its 2023 Workplace Benefits Report, presenting insights gathered from surveys of over 1,300 employees and nearly 800 employers conducted in the first half of this year. The report provides data on workplace benefits and financial well-being trends.

Jason Oxman, President and CEO of the Information Technology Industry Council (ITI), a trade association representing leading technology companies, has highlighted the importance of a recent Supreme Court decision supporting foreign-born graduates of U.S. colleges and universities, particularly those in STEM fields. Oxman stressed that these graduates play a crucial role in contributing their entrepreneurial skills to the U.S. economy and promoting innovation.

Comcast's Chief Legal Officer, Tom Reid, has praised FCC Commissioners Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks for their dedication and passion for public service. Reid emphasized the vital role played by the commissioners in advancing broadband investment, regulation, and bridging the digital divide. He expressed eagerness to collaborate with them on these important issues and others crucial to the nation's communication policies.

In a recent CNBC news clip covering the federal antitrust trial against Google, Eamon Javers, Senior Washington Correspondent of CNBC, said it was "embarrassing" that Microsoft's testimony highlighted the fact that when the tech giant has paid for Bing to be the default search engine on devices, a majority of users have chosen to opt out.

The Wells Fargo Foundation has announced that it will be granting nearly $11 million to 28 organizations across six states through its Invest Native program. This initiative is part of a $20 million philanthropic effort aimed at enhancing housing access, small business growth, and sustainability in Native communities. The program is designed to benefit Native communities in Arizona, Montana, New Mexico, North Dakota, South Dakota, and Wyoming.

Visa has partnered with Expel, a leading security operations provider, to expand its Managed Detection and Response (MDR) services and assist clients in cybersecurity risk management. This collaboration aims to simplify the process for clients worldwide to prepare for and defend against cybersecurity threats.

JPMorgan Chase & Co. is marking its 90th anniversary of service in Detroit and the 10th anniversary of its commitment to support the city's economic recovery. The bank has pledged over $200 million to aid in the revitalization of Detroit, with a particular focus on skills training and job creation.

Mayo Clinic, a renowned healthcare organization, is among the first to participate in Microsoft's 365 Copilot Early Access Program. Mayo Clinic's Chief Information Officer, Cris Ross, emphasizes the importance of privacy, ethics, and safety in their utilization of generative AI and large language models. The goal is to leverage AI-powered technology to advance healthcare transformation and prioritize patient care excellence.

Faculty-Scientists and Clinicians at the University of Maryland Medical System have successfully performed the second xenotransplantation of a pig heart into a patient with end-stage cardiovascular disease. The surgery, which took place on September 20, marked a significant milestone in the field of xenotransplantation.

According to a recent online survey conducted by the Pharmacy Technician Certification Board (PTCB), nearly 96 percent of Certified Pharmacy Technicians (CPhTs) with PTCB's Supply Chain and Inventory Management Certificate reported experiencing drug shortages in their pharmacies. PTCB CEO William Schimmel commended pharmacy technicians for their proactive efforts in addressing these shortages and highlighted their essential role in healthcare delivery.

In the wake of the Department of Justice's antitrust suit against Google, a New York Times column by Brian Chen set out to demonstrate the real-world implications of one of the government’s key allegations that Google makes it too hard to choose an alternative search engine. However, real-world people don’t seem to share Chen’s or the DOJ’s concern.

Morgan Health recently announced plans to enhance healthcare for 160 million people covered under employer-sponsored insurance (ESI).

A business unit of the financial company JPMorgan Chase is advocating for improved employer-sponsored healthcare.

JPMorgan Chase recently revealed a commitment of $2 million in philanthropic funding to nonprofit organizations focused on aiding underserved small businesses in Detroit.

JPMorgan Chase has announced that it is taking steps to accelerate growth of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies through long term contracts of more than $200 million.

Visa announced that the company participated in the recent LIFT Challenge to explore blockchain-based applications for Brazil’s central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC), the Real Digital. Visa announced that the company participated in the recent LIFT Challenge to explore blockchain-based applications for Brazil’s central bank-issued digital currency (CBDC), the Real Digital.

Citi's Treasury and Trade Solutions expanded its partnership with Treasury Intelligence Solutions, which specializes in cloud-native cashflow and payment solutions.

In 2022, Minnesota received $53,888,011 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 23rd nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

In 2022, Rhode Island received $23,979,097 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 43rd nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

In 2022, Delaware received $12,932,663 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 48th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).