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Covington launches annual Christmas tree recycling event offering free mulch

The City of Covington has started its 13th Annual Natural Christmas Tree Collection & Recycling Event, aiming to reduce holiday waste and provide free mulch for residents.

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Covington releases agenda and documents for December 16 board meeting

The City of Covington has released the draft agenda for its upcoming Board of Commissioners legislative meeting scheduled for December 16, 2025.

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State Farm ranked top auto insurer by TIME Magazine

State Farm has been recognized as the top auto insurance brand in the United States and listed among the world’s best brands by TIME Magazine, in partnership with Statista.

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AFSA: Consumer lending remains tough in Q3, but optimism grows

The American Financial Services Association reports challenging conditions for consumer lenders in Q3 but notes optimism for future business prospects due to interest rate cuts and improved financial conditions.

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Academy announces shortlists for twelve categories ahead of the 98th Oscars

The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences has released the shortlists for 12 categories ahead of the 98th Academy Awards.

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Meta adds conversation focus and Spotify integration in latest AI glasses update

Meta has announced the release of its v21 software update for its AI glasses, marking the end of a year of new features and improvements.

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CDT urges CFPB not to remove key anti-discrimination protection from credit regulations

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has submitted formal comments to the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB), voicing opposition to a proposed rule that would remove disparate impact liability from Regulation B, which enforces the...

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SBA reminds Louisiana small businesses of January deadline for disaster loan applications

Small businesses and private nonprofit organizations in several Louisiana parishes have until January 16, 2026, to apply for low-interest federal disaster loans from the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) following severe storms and flooding...

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CDT joins coalition opposing SANDBOX Act exemptions for AI regulation

CDT has joined with 80 other organizations to express opposition to Senator Cruz’s SANDBOX Act.

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Meta unveils SAM Audio AI tool for advanced sound isolation

Meta has introduced SAM Audio, a new artificial intelligence model designed to simplify audio editing by allowing users to isolate specific sounds from complex audio recordings.

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CDT urges withdrawal of expanded SAVE program over privacy concerns

The Center for Democracy & Technology (CDT) has joined with the Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) in submitting comments to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Triple-I reports stabilization signs amid continued pressure on US homeowners insurance

Millions of U.S. homeowners continue to face challenges from rising insurance premiums and tighter coverage options, according to a new Issues Brief from the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I).

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European Commission faces scrutiny over digital omnibus package amid transparency concerns

The European Commission's digital omnibus package, released nearly a month ago, continues to prompt debate among civil society groups, EU authorities, and lawmakers regarding its potential effects.

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Boeing donates $500,000 for Puget Sound flood recovery efforts

Boeing announced a donation of $500,000 through the Boeing Charitable Trust to support recovery efforts following severe flooding in the Puget Sound area.

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Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens to speak at Cobb Chamber’s January Marquee Monday

The Cobb Chamber will host its next Marquee Monday event on January 12, with Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens as the featured speaker.

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Cobb Chamber names Derek Caffe and Jason Gaines as 2025 citizens of the year

The Cobb Chamber’s South Cobb Area Council has named Derek Caffe and Jason Gaines as the 2025 Citizens of the Year for Austell and Mableton, respectively.

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Cobb Chamber hosts bipartisan panel on civil discourse amid rising polarization

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce held its Conversations in Democracy event on December 12, bringing together business leaders and local officials to discuss civil discourse and ways to bridge political divides.

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Evan Davis elected to Ohio Farm Bureau Federation board of trustees

Evan Davis from Leesburg has been elected to serve a three-year term on the board of trustees for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

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Ohio Farm Bureau convenes annual meeting to set policy and honor achievements

Ohio Farm Bureau held its 107th Annual Meeting on December 11-12 in Columbus.

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Matt Schmerge elected to Ohio Farm Bureau board representing four counties

Matt Schmerge from Botkins has been elected to a three-year term on the board of trustees for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

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John Bolte re-elected to Ohio Farm Bureau board for second term

John Bolte of Tiffin has secured a second three-year term on the board of trustees for the Ohio Farm Bureau Federation.

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White House issues executive order on national AI policy amid calls for unified regulation

The White House has issued an executive order establishing a national policy framework for artificial intelligence (AI), aiming to address the increasing fragmentation caused by state-level AI laws.

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Meta appoints Aman Jain as head of public policy for India

Aman Jain has been appointed as the new Head of Public Policy for Meta in India, according to an announcement made by the company.

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One Brooklyn Health receives stroke center certification from ACHC

One Brooklyn Health Brookdale Medical University has received Comprehensive Stroke Center certification from the Accreditation Commission for Health Care (ACHC).

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Mobile aesthetic clinic offers doctor-led services at home across Brooklyn

Caridi Concierge, a mobile aesthetic practice led by Dr. Cristina Caridi, offers in-home medical aesthetic treatments to residents throughout New York City, with a focus on several Brooklyn neighborhoods. Dr. Caridi started the business with the...

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Zelle highlights role in supporting Brooklyn’s small businesses

Zelle, a widely used digital payment network in the United States, is working to support Brooklyn’s diverse small business community.

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FixCare launches national platform for affordable direct-pay healthcare

FixCare, a direct healthcare savings platform based in New York City, has launched a nationwide program aimed at providing affordable and transparent healthcare access.

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Trump Administration’s executive order on AI faces criticism over legality and effectiveness

The Trump Administration has issued an Executive Order (EO) that aims to preempt state laws regarding artificial intelligence (AI).

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Instagram reveals top cultural moments that shaped India’s social media trends in 2025

Cricket remained a central theme on Instagram in India throughout 2025, with major events like India's Champions Trophy win and the Indian women's cricket team securing victory at the World Cup driving widespread engagement on the platform.

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Experts warn EU’s planned AI Act code could overwhelm users with labels

The fourth European AI Roundtable took place in Brussels, bringing together experts to discuss the transparency requirements under Article 50 of the EU AI Act.

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CCIA Europe says EU Environmental Omnibus does not meet sector expectations

The European Commission has adopted its Environmental Omnibus initiative, which aims to simplify administrative procedures in environmental legislation.

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Center for Data Innovation criticizes EU antitrust probe into Google's use of AI

The European Commission has started a formal antitrust investigation into Google’s use of web and YouTube content for its artificial intelligence services.

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EFF launches hub addressing concerns over age verification laws

The Electronic Frontier Foundation (EFF) has launched a new online resource hub to address the rise of age verification laws in the United States and internationally.

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Amazon partners with Visa to expand agentic commerce on AWS

Amazon has announced a collaboration with Visa to introduce agentic commerce solutions to AWS Marketplace and Amazon Bedrock AgentCore.

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Amazon powers Nissan’s new software-defined vehicle platform

Amazon has announced that Nissan has launched the Nissan Scalable Open Software Platform, powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), to accelerate software-defined vehicle development and global AI-driven collaboration.

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Amazon partners with MassRobotics, NVIDIA to expand Physical AI Fellowship

Amazon has announced its collaboration with MassRobotics and NVIDIA to expand the Physical AI Fellowship, inviting applications for the 2026 cohort.

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Amazon, Dartmouth, and Anthropic launch campuswide AI partnership

Amazon has announced a flagship partnership with Dartmouth College and Anthropic to provide campus-wide artificial intelligence (AI) access tailored for academic use.

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Amazon and Supabase unveil AWS-powered tools for scaling AI apps

Amazon has announced a partnership with Supabase to launch new integrations powered by Amazon Web Services (AWS), utilizing Amazon S3 and Extract, Transform, Load (ETL) features.

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Amazon showcases Graviton5, Nova AI models, and frontier agents at re:Invent 2025

Amazon has unveiled a series of significant artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud innovations at its AWS re:Invent 2025 event.

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Amazon expands Bedrock, SageMaker AI to simplify model customization

Amazon has announced new capabilities in its Bedrock and SageMaker AI platforms, aiming to simplify advanced model customization for developers.

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Amazon introduces frontier agents to boost software development

Amazon has announced the launch of frontier agents, a new class of autonomous artificial intelligence (AI) agents designed to independently build, secure, and operate applications.

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Amazon rolls out AI upgrade to speed code modernization

Amazon has introduced new agentic capabilities in AWS Transform, aimed at accelerating the modernization of any code or application.

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House subcommittee to examine global antitrust rules affecting US tech firms

The House Judiciary Committee's Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust is set to hold a hearing titled “Anti-American Antitrust: How Foreign Governments Target U.S. Businesses” on Tuesday.

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Uzbekistan-based AKFA Aluminum Solutions plans new factory in Bowling Green creating 331 jobs

AKFA Aluminum Solutions, a division of Uzbekistan’s AKFA Group, announced plans to open its first U.S. manufacturing facility in Bowling Green, Kentucky.

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CCIA challenges constitutionality of Texas app store accountability act in federal court

The Computer & Communications Industry Association (CCIA) is set to appear before a federal district judge on Tuesday to argue that the Texas App Store Accountability Act should be blocked from taking effect.

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NVIDIA launches Nemotron 3 open models to advance agentic AI development

NVIDIA has announced the launch of its Nemotron 3 family of open models, which are designed to support the development of agentic artificial intelligence (AI) applications across a range of industries.

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CDT and partners analyze federal push for access to state voter data

CDT, the Leadership Conference’s Center for Civil Rights and Technology, and Protect Democracy have published a new analysis examining federal efforts to access state voter data.

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CCIA responds as iRobot files for bankruptcy following blocked Amazon acquisition

A U.S. robotic vacuum manufacturer has filed for bankruptcy and announced plans to sell itself to a Chinese company, nearly a year after regulators in the United States and European Union opposed Amazon’s proposed acquisition of iRobot, the maker...

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Morgan Stanley acquires $211 million delivery facility near LAX

Morgan Stanley Investment Management, through its Morgan Stanley Real Estate Investing (MSREI) division, has acquired a last-mile delivery distribution facility near Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) for $211 million.

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Most Americans back new car tech requirements to fight impaired driving

A new report from the AAA Foundation for Traffic Safety (AAAFTS) reveals that while risky driving behaviors are still common, there is strong public support for measures aimed at reducing impaired driving in the United States.