WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis Opportunity and Inclusive Growth Institute issued the following white paper (No. 104) on May 13, 2025 entitled "The Hidden Effects of Algorithmic Recommendations". Algorithms are increasingly used to aid high-stakes decisions, from loan approvals to mental health treatment and criminal justice. While conventional wisdom suggests these algorithms influence human decisions primarily through data-driven predictions, research fr more PR

SILVER SPRING, Maryland, May 25 -- The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Environmental Satellite, Data and Information Service issued the following news: * * * NOAA Satellites Track Deadly Severe Weather Across the Nation NOAA satellites have been monitoring a potent and complex spring weather pattern responsible for nearly a week-long stretch of severe weather, including two destructive tornado outbreaks across parts of the central and eastern U.S. from May 15-16 and more PR

WASHINGTON, May 25 (TNSLrpt) -- The Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration issued the following report (No. 2025-IE-R015) on April 14, 2025, entitled "Consistent Guidance Could Improve Delivery of Payments and Returns Intended for IRS Lockbox Sites." Here are excerpts: * * * Why TIGTA Did This Evaluation We initiated this evaluation after a special agent in TIGTA's Office of Investigations reported that taxpayer correspondence intended for an IRS Lockbox in Louisville, Kentucky,  more PR