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Technology Occupations Grow Across US Economy Despite Staffing Pullback at Tech Companies, CompTIA Analysis Reveals
DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Technology occupations grow across US economy despite staffing pullback at tech companies, CompTIA analysis reveals
Nearly 600,000 active job postings point to continued demand for tech talent
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Technology occupation employment increased in August and employer demand for new tech talent remained strong, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications.
Tech occupation employment, which includes tech professionals working across
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DOWNERS GROVE, Illinois, Sept. 5 (TNSrep) -- CompTIA posted the following news release:
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Technology occupations grow across US economy despite staffing pullback at tech companies, CompTIA analysis reveals
Nearly 600,000 active job postings point to continued demand for tech talent
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Technology occupation employment increased in August and employer demand for new tech talent remained strong, according to analysis by CompTIA, the leading global provider of vendor-neutral technology training and certifications.
Tech occupation employment, which includes tech professionals working acrossall industry sectors, increased by 86,000 workers in August, CompTIA's analysis of the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) #JobsReport data shows.[1]
The employment picture within the technology sector moved in the opposite direction. Tech companies reduced staffing by about 14,700 positions, inclusive of both technical and non-technical positions. The latest data may reflect the impact of layoffs disclosed in recent months by US-headquartered tech companies.
Demand for AI skills continues to accelerate, with active job postings requiring AI-related capabilities surpassing 320,000 openings in August, a 4.5% increase from July, according to CompTIA's analysis of data from Lightcast.[2] The increase aligns with new CompTIA research that indicates employers are moving beyond AI experimentation and increasingly incorporating AI into business operations, creating demand for workers who can apply AI tools, manage AI-enabled workflows, and support AI-driven initiatives.[3]
More broadly, employer demand for technology talent remains healthy. There were nearly 600,000 active technology occupation postings during the month, with 42% representing newly advertised positions.[4] Growth in tech support, infrastructure, project management, and cybersecurity roles suggests employers remain focused on strengthening core technology functions while expanding emerging capabilities.
Professional, scientific and technical services, manufacturing, and administrative support services generated the highest volumes of new technology job postings. Several industry sectors, including retail, wholesale trade, and educational services, also recorded month-over-month gains, underscoring the widespread need for technology talent across the economy.
The "CompTIA Tech Jobs Report" is available at https://www.comptia.org/en-us/resources/research/tech-jobs-report/.
[1] Monthly occupation level data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics tends to experience higher levels of variance and volatility.
[2] Labor market data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and employer job postings from Lightcast may be subject to backward revisions.
[3] "Corporate AI Adoption," August 2026.
[4] Active job postings include new postings added by employers in the latest month and open postings carried over from previous months.
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About CompTIA
CompTIA, Inc. is the leading global provider of vendor-neutral training and certification products in the information technology (IT) space. Over four million CompTIA certifications have been awarded to current and aspiring technology workers, business professionals, government and military personnel, career changers, students and others. Working in partnership with thousands of academic institutions, governments, training providers and workforce development organizations, CompTIA uses best-in-class learning solutions, industry-recognized certifications and career resources to help job seekers reach their full potential and employers develop skilled technical talent. Learn more at https://www.comptia.org/.
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Original text here: https://www.comptia.org/en-us/about-us/news/press-releases/Technology-occupations-grow-across-US-economy-despite-staffing-pullback-at-tech-companies-CompTIA-analysis-reveals/
[Category: Computer Technology]
GSA Opposes Reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release:
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GSA Opposes Reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
BOULDER, COLORADO, USA -- The Geological Society of America (GSA) opposes the significant reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
GSA joins scientists, educators, Tribal Nations, and others who have called for the continued protection of these landscapes. The reductions are also being challenged in federal court.
Both monuments preserve exceptional records
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Sept. 5 (TNSres) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release:
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GSA Opposes Reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments
BOULDER, COLORADO, USA -- The Geological Society of America (GSA) opposes the significant reductions to Bears Ears and Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monuments.
GSA joins scientists, educators, Tribal Nations, and others who have called for the continued protection of these landscapes. The reductions are also being challenged in federal court.
Both monuments preserve exceptional recordsof Earth history whose boundaries reflect geologically coherent landscapes that preserve the continuity and context essential to understanding them.
At Grand Staircase-Escalante, a vast sequence of exposed rock layers unfolds across a landscape shaped by dramatic uplift and erosion. This largely intact landscape serves as a living laboratory for studying geological processes, ancient ecosystems, evolution, and environmental change across space and time. Within it, the Kaiparowits Plateau holds an internationally significant record of dinosaurs and ancient ecosystems.
At Bears Ears, the deeply eroded terrain of the Colorado Plateau reveals more than 300 million years of Earth history, including one of the world's best continuous records of the transition from the Triassic to the Jurassic. The monument's geology also provides essential context for its archaeological record, revealing how people have lived within and responded to a changing landscape over time.
These irreplaceable monuments support ongoing scientific discoveries, train future generations of geoscientists, and help the public understand Earth's history.
GSA recognizes the national importance of mineral resources and the role geoscientists play in their responsible development. But responsible development also requires protecting exceptional scientific and geoheritage resources from irreversible damage.
GSA calls for the monuments' boundaries to be restored and their long-term stewardship to reflect the irreplaceable scientific and cultural value of these landscapes.
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About the Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society with more than 18,000 members across over 100 countries. As a leading voice for the geosciences, GSA advances the understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and fosters collaboration among scientists, educators, and policymakers. GSA publishes Geology, the top-ranked geology journal, along with a diverse portfolio of scholarly journals, books, and conference proceedings--several of which rank among Amazon's top 100 best-selling geology titles.
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Original text here: https://www.geosociety.org/news/GSA-opposes-reductions-to-bears-ears-and-grand-staircase-escalante-national-monuments
[Category: Science]
Faulkton Area FFA Chapter is State Fair Farm Safety Quiz Bowl Champion
HURON, South Dakota, Sept. 5 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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Faulkton Area FFA Chapter is State Fair Farm Safety Quiz Bowl Champion
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Faulkton Area FFA Chapter won the championship title during the 2026 South Dakota Farmers Union Farm Safety Quiz Bowl today, September 5, during the South Dakota State Fair.
"By competing in this FFA Quiz Bowl I learned some things about farm safety I maybe would not have thought about if I had not had to study for this contest," said Sean Roseland, a member of the Faulkton FFA winning Farm Safety
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HURON, South Dakota, Sept. 5 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release:
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Faulkton Area FFA Chapter is State Fair Farm Safety Quiz Bowl Champion
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Faulkton Area FFA Chapter won the championship title during the 2026 South Dakota Farmers Union Farm Safety Quiz Bowl today, September 5, during the South Dakota State Fair.
"By competing in this FFA Quiz Bowl I learned some things about farm safety I maybe would not have thought about if I had not had to study for this contest," said Sean Roseland, a member of the Faulkton FFA winning Farm SafetyQuiz Bowl Team.
Roseland collaborated with his team members to win this title. Other team members are: Kamryn Rhodes, Foster Bode and Landon Coyle. All team members receive a cash prize. Faulkton Area Chapter qualified for the Quiz Bowl Championships this spring during the State FFA Convention. Other teams to qualify were: Hitchcock- Tulare, team members: Sawyer Miller, Tucker Gilbert, Cash Chaplin and David Bixler; Tri-Valley, team members: Rylin Fods, Charlie Cody, Kendall McAreavey and Alexa Groenewold, and Wessington Springs, team members: Ella Fagerhaug, Remie Roduner, Lily Roesler and Wyatt Arhart.
"Sadly, farming and ranching are two of the more dangerous occupations. This is the reason Farmers Union invests in education to help keep our farm and ranch families safe," explained Doug Sombke, president of South Dakota Farmers Union and a fourth-generation Brown County farmer.
The quiz bowl achieves its purpose of getting teens to think about farm safety said Hitchcock-Tulare FFA member Sawyer Miller.
"The studying for the quiz bowl made me think about basic safety stuff I forget to consider," explained Miller who lives on a farm near Hitchcock. "It's important that teens like me think about safety because it will help us not get injured when we are working on the farm."
Going into his junior year of high school, Miller spends quite a bit of time in the combine during harvest. He enjoys the peacefulness of the practice, but understands that if he is not careful, large equipment poses risk. "A distant cousin had half his arm ripped off in an auger when I was young. This stuck with me and it has definitely made me be more aware of farm safety."
Faulkton Area FFA member Foster Bode agreed. "The quiz bowl taught me a lot about electrical safety that I did not know before - and it reminded me of the little things I take for granted," Bode said.
Before the quiz bowl, Bode received his farm safety education from his dad, John and Grandpa, Glenn. The family raises crops and livestock.
Lily Roesler also learned most of what she knows about farm safety from her grandparents. The Wessington Springs FFA member spends quite a bit of time on her grandparents' farm. "My grandpa was recently in a farm accident, so we have been talking about farm safety more than typical this summer," Roesler explained.
Keeping farm safety top of mind is something Farmers Union works to do year-round. The state's largest farm organization has a farm safety trailer they take to schools, fairs and other community events and farm safety is part of their summer youth educational programming.
Wessington Springs FFA
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Original text here: https://sdfu.org/faulkton-area-ffa-chapter-is-state-fair-farm-safety-quiz-bowl-champion/
ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Third Circuit to Reject Lawsuits Over No Surprises Act Payment Disputes
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Third Circuit to Reject Lawsuits Over No Surprises Act Payment Disputes
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) joined coalition allies in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Specialty Care Inc., et al. v. Aetna, Inc., and three related appeals against Cigna Healthcare, UMR, and Meritain Health. The brief urges the court to affirm the district courts' rulings and reject providers' attempts to sue health plans over payment disputes
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 -- The ERISA Industry Committee issued the following news release:
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ERIC Files Amicus Brief Urging Third Circuit to Reject Lawsuits Over No Surprises Act Payment Disputes
The ERISA Industry Committee (ERIC) joined coalition allies in filing an amicus brief with the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit in Specialty Care Inc., et al. v. Aetna, Inc., and three related appeals against Cigna Healthcare, UMR, and Meritain Health. The brief urges the court to affirm the district courts' rulings and reject providers' attempts to sue health plans over payment disputesarising from the No Surprises Act's (NSA) arbitration process.
The NSA arbitration process, known as Independent Dispute Resolution (IDR), was designed to resolve payment disputes between health plans and providers without involving the courts. Instead, a small number of provider staffing firms and IDR "middlemen" have flooded the system with claims, many never eligible for arbitration, driving disputes to more than 2.5 million in 2025 alone and payouts to nearly $15 billion. The plaintiffs want courts to let providers sue health plans directly once a payment lags past 30 days, bypassing the administrative process Congress created to handle these disputes.
"Congress gave regulators, not the courts, the job of sorting out payment problems in this arbitration system," said Doug Hinson, Executive Director of the ERIC Legal Center. "Providers and staffing firms are already gaming this process by filing hundreds of thousands of claims that were never eligible for arbitration in the first place. Giving them a green light to sue in federal court on top of that would only invite more abuse, and employers and their workers would end up paying for it through higher premiums."
The brief argues that an alleged right to sue encourages behavior Congress worked to prevent: inundating the legal system with disputes, including ineligible ones, to extract higher payments. Existing administrative remedies already secure relief for providers with legitimate claims, without the cost and delay of litigation. Adding a judicial fix on top would only increase costs passed on to employers, workers, and their families who rely on employer-sponsored coverage.
Read the full brief here.
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About The ERISA Industry Committee
ERIC is a national advocacy organization that exclusively represents large employers that provide health, retirement, paid leave, and other benefits to their nationwide workforces. With member companies that are leaders in every sector of the economy, ERIC advocates on the federal, state, and local levels for policies that promote flexibility and uniformity in the administration of their employee benefit plans.
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Original text here: https://www.eric.org/press_release/eric-files-amicus-brief-urging-third-circuit-to-reject-lawsuits-over-no-surprises-act-payment-disputes/
[Category: Human Resources/Personnel]
American Farm Bureau Federation: Duvall Comments on Meeting With President
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Duvall Comments on Meeting with President
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on his meeting with President Trump and the executive orders signed today, which address several issues impacting America's ranchers.
"I had the important opportunity today to speak with President Trump after the Oval Office event to let him know that the plan to increase beef imports is hurting farm families. I shared with him that we have witnessed significant
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Sept. 5 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release on Sept. 4, 2026:
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Duvall Comments on Meeting with President
American Farm Bureau Federation President Zippy Duvall commented today on his meeting with President Trump and the executive orders signed today, which address several issues impacting America's ranchers.
"I had the important opportunity today to speak with President Trump after the Oval Office event to let him know that the plan to increase beef imports is hurting farm families. I shared with him that we have witnessed significantprice drops for cattle across the country. It has caused a setback to rebuilding the U.S. herd. We'll continue to urge the administration to reverse the decision to increase imports before cattle prices fall further.
"America's beef producers were the focus of today's meeting at the White House. Among the topics covered under the executive orders is a call for an interagency review of mandatory country of origin labeling for beef. Farm Bureau policy supports voluntary Country of Origin Labeling (COOL) that conforms with COOL parameters and meets World Trade Organization requirements.
"We appreciate the president's support for small processors by exploring new opportunities and expanded inspection access. Creating competition benefits both ranchers and consumers.
"The executive order also recognizes advances made in the recovery of Mexican and gray wolves in the United States. Farmers and ranchers share a commitment to healthy wildlife populations, and we support updated status reviews. The ESA is designed to help protect and recover species, and when populations recover, we should celebrate those successes and give oversight to the states for continued responsible management."
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Original text here: https://www.fb.org/news-release/duvall-comments-on-meeting-with-president
[Category: Agriculture]
American Bankruptcy Institute: August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
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August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 8%
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NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA -- Subchapter V elections within chapter 11 increased to 302 filings in August 2026, up 63% from the 185 filings recorded in August 2025, according to data provided by, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of US bankruptcy filing data.
Key August 2026 data include:
52,007 total bankruptcy filings, an 8% increase from August 2025 (47,965).
49,377
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ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 5 -- The American Bankruptcy Institute issued the following news release:
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August Small Business Filings Increase 63% Year Over Year
Total Bankruptcy Filings Increase 8%
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NEW YORK/ALEXANDRIA -- Subchapter V elections within chapter 11 increased to 302 filings in August 2026, up 63% from the 185 filings recorded in August 2025, according to data provided by, according to data provided by Epiq AACER, the leading provider of US bankruptcy filing data.
Key August 2026 data include:
52,007 total bankruptcy filings, an 8% increase from August 2025 (47,965).
49,377individual bankruptcy filings, a 9% increase from August 2025 (45,383).
30,930 individual Chapter 7 filings, a 10% increase from August 2025 (28,049).
"The August filing figures indicate that consumers and small businesses continue to navigate a challenging economic environment," said Michael Hunter, Vice President of Epiq AACER. "The increase in Subchapter V elections reflects a growing preference for restructuring over liquidation as business owners seek practical solutions to manage debt and preserve value. As financial pressures persist, bankruptcy filings are likely to continue rising through 2026 and into 2027."
In August 2026, there were:
18,335 individual Chapter 13 filings, a 10% increase from August 2025 (17,226).
2630 overall commercial filings, a 2% increase from August 2025 (2582).
623 commercial Chapter 11 filings, a 1% increase from August 2025 (618).
"Persistent cost pressures, restrictive credit markets, and ongoing geopolitical uncertainty continue to create challenges for consumers and small businesses facing economic distress," said Amy Quackenboss, Executive Director at the American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI). "Congressional efforts to permanently increase the eligibility limits for both Subchapter V and Chapter 13 would create greater access for struggling businesses and families to access the restructuring tools they need to regain financial stability."
Legislation introduced by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) last month passed the Senate to permanently increase the debt eligibility limit to US$7.5 million for small businesses looking to restructure under the streamlined process of Subchapter V of Chapter 11. The legislation would also raise the debt limit for individual Chapter 13 filings to $2.75 million and remove the distinction between secured and unsecured debt for that calculation. The bill is currently before the House of Representatives, where companion legislation was previously introduced by Rep. Ben Cline (R-Va.) and was reported favorably for full House consideration earlier this year.
Comparing August 2026 numbers to the previous month's totals:
Subchapter V elections increased 28% from July's total of 236.
Total filings increased 5% from July's total of 54,744.
Individual filings increased 5% from July's total of 51,929.
Individual Chapter 7s decreased 5% from July's total of 32,655.
Individual Chapter 13s decreased 4% from July's total of 19,155.
Commercial filings decreased 7% from July's total of 2815.
Commercial Chapter 11 filings decreased 8% from July's total of 676.
ABI partners with Epiq Bankruptcy to provide the most current bankruptcy filing data for analysts, researchers, and members of the news media. Epiq Bankruptcy is the leading provider of data, technology, and services for companies operating in the business of bankruptcy. Its Bankruptcy Analytics subscription service provides on-demand access to the industry's most dynamic bankruptcy data, updated daily. Learn more (https://bankruptcy.epiqglobal.com/analytics).
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About Epiq
Epiq, a technology and services leader, takes on large-scale and complex tasks for corporations, law firms, and the courts by integrating people, process, technology, and data intelligence. Clients rely on Epiq to streamline legal, compliance, and settlement administration workflows to drive efficiency, minimize risk, and improve cost savings. With a presence in 17 countries, our values define who we are and how we partner with clients and communities. Learn how Epiq and its 4,000 people worldwide create meaningful change at epiqglobal.com.
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About ABI
ABI is the largest multi-disciplinary, nonpartisan organization dedicated to research and education on matters related to insolvency. ABI was founded in 1982 to provide Congress and the public with unbiased analysis of bankruptcy issues. The ABI membership includes nearly 10,000 attorneys, accountants, bankers, judges, professors, lenders, turnaround specialists and other bankruptcy professionals, providing a forum for the exchange of ideas and information. For additional information on ABI, visit www.abi.org. For additional conference information, visit http://www.abi.org/calendar-of-events.
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Original text here: https://www.abi.org/node/1003933
[Category: Financial Services]
78th Emmy Awards Night 1 Winners Announced
WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Television Academy posted the following news release:
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78th Emmy Awards Night 1 Winners Announced
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The Television Academy tonight honored outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony, which kicked off the 78th Emmys, recognized many talented artists and craftspeople in variety, reality and nonfiction series in such categories as cinematography, costumes, casting, editing and hosting.
A complete
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 5 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Television Academy posted the following news release:
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78th Emmy Awards Night 1 Winners Announced
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The Television Academy tonight honored outstanding artistic and technical achievement in television during night one of the 78th Emmy Awards at the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE in downtown Los Angeles. The ceremony, which kicked off the 78th Emmys, recognized many talented artists and craftspeople in variety, reality and nonfiction series in such categories as cinematography, costumes, casting, editing and hosting.
A completelist of the 78th Emmy Awards Night One winners, as compiled by the independent accounting firm of Ernst & Young LLP, can be found here.
Helmed by executive producer Bob Bain and Bob Bain Productions, the 78th Emmy Awards night one featured presenters from television's most popular shows, including Nyesha Arrington (Top Chef), Johnny "Bananas" Devenanzio (The Challenge), Kim Estes (Big Law), Sean Evans (Hot Ones: Extra Heat), R'Bonney Gabriel (Project Runway), Chelsea Green (WWE Unscripted), Colin Hanks (Silo; Lucky Strike), Julianne Hough (Dancing with the Stars), Brianna La Paglia (Plan Bri Uncut), Ariana Madix (Love Island), Heather McMahan (Bone, Marry, Bury), Julie Chen Moonves (Big Brother), Kareem Rahma (SubwayTakes), Stassi Schroeder (House of Stassi), Wanda Sykes (Survival of the Thickest), Chris "CT" Tamburello (Hunting Games), Jet Tila (Chef Grudge Match), Whitney Way Thore (My Big Fat Fabulous Life), Jaleel White (Flip Side) and West Wilson (Summer House).
Nights one and two will be edited into a single broadcast: the 78th Emmy Awards (Creative Arts), airing Saturday, Sept. 12, on FXX at 8 p.m. ET/PT, available to stream on Hulu the next day.
The 78th Emmy Awards will be held over three nights, Sept. 5, 6 and 14. The Sept. 14 ceremony, hosted by Emmy-winner Mariska Hargitay, will be broadcast live on NBC from the Peacock Theater at L.A. LIVE at 8 p.m. ET/5 p.m. PT and will stream live and on demand on Peacock.
Contact:
Stephanie Goodell
breakwhitelight (for the Television Academy)
stephanie@breakwhitelight.com
818-462-1150
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Original text here: https://www.televisionacademy.com/features/news/awards-news/78th-emmy-awards-night-1-release
