State Tipoffs Involving Texas Newsletter for Sunday June 08, 2025 ( 70 items ) |
'Here to work with the world': Rice shines at inaugural SXSW London
HOUSTON, Texas, June 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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'Here to work with the world': Rice shines at inaugural SXSW London
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Rice University took center stage at the inaugural South by Southwest London, bringing Texas-sized ambition, pathbreaking innovation and global vision to one of the world's premier gatherings of creative and intellectual leaders. As part of Texas House in the heart of Shoreditch, East London, several Rice leaders spoke on panels and delivere
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7-Eleven, Inc., Unleashes Epic Summer Takeover With Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World Rebirth
DALLAS, Texas, June 5 -- 7-Eleven, a convenience store chain, issued the following news release:
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7-Eleven, Inc., Unleashes Epic Summer Takeover with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment's Jurassic World Rebirth
The birth of a new Jurassic era collides with the world's largest convenience retailer in a colossal crossover
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IRVING, TX (June 4, 2025) -- This summer, prepare for a new era as 7-Eleven, Inc. teams up with Universal Pictures and Amblin Entertainment to celebrate the u
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A suite sensation: American Airlines new premium Boeing 787-9 takes flight
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 5 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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A suite sensation: American Airlines new premium Boeing 787-9 takes flight
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* Featuring the Flagship Suite (r) seat, American's new premium Boeing 787-9 aircraft flew its first flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX).
* The aircraft includes a reimagined Premium Economy cabin and redesigned Main Cabin, creating a comfortable a
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Airbnb: Announcing Our Nationwide Disaster Preparedness Program in Japan
AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Announcing our nationwide disaster preparedness program in Japan
Key Takeaways
* Developed in consultation with local NGOs, Airbnb will activate emergency housing within 24 hours of a disaster across all 47 prefectures.
* Building on years of response experience through its support of Airbnb.org, the independent nonprofit founded by Airbnb, this initiative is Airbnb's first pree
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Ala. Secretary of State Wes Allen Adds Virginia to Growing List of AVID Partners
MONTGOMERY, Alabama, June 4 -- The Alabama Secretary of State issued the following news on June 3, 2025:
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Secretary of State Wes Allen Adds Virginia to Growing List of AVID Partners
Wes Allen, Alabama's Secretary of State, welcomes Virginia as the tenth state to join the Alabama Voter Integrity Database (AVID) voter file maintenance program. With the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding, Virginia is the latest state to join the cutting-edge system created by Secretary Allen. Alabama
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American Airlines to webcast annual meeting of stockholders
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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American Airlines to webcast annual meeting of stockholders
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American Airlines Group Inc. (NASDAQ: AAL) invites its stockholders, team members and other interested parties to attend its virtual annual meeting of stockholders June 11 at 9 a.m. CT. Anyone can attend the annual meeting by registering in advance or on the day of the meeting at proxydocs.com/AAL and clicking the "Register Her
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Arv Private Wealth Launches With Support From LPL Strategic Wealth
AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, issued the following news release:
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SAN DIEGO - June 2, 2025 - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Christian Reuter, James "Scott" Robinson and Michael Capeder have launched a new independent practice, Arv Private Wealth, through affiliation with LPL Financial's supported independence model, LPL Strategic Wealth. They reported serving approximately $330 million in advisory, bro
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Banana Ball Heads to The CW Network with the Broadcast Television Debut of The Savannah Bananas on Sunday, July 27
IRVING, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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Banana Ball Heads to The CW Network with the Broadcast Television Debut of The Savannah Bananas on Sunday, July 27
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Sold Out Event from Citizens Bank Park in Philadelphia to Air Live Across the Country on The CW
BURBANK, CA (June 3, 2025) - The CW Network today announced the worldwide sensation Savannah Bananas will make their broadcast television
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Baylor College of Medicine: Easing Airplane Anxiety
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
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Easing airplane anxiety
Many people endure phobias surrounding airplane travel. For some, the debilitating fear could put a damper on summer travel plans. A Baylor College of Medicine psychologist explains how to overcome phobias by facing fears.
"It's very normal and in fact adaptive to have some fear. It keeps us from away from dangerous situations and doing risky things. What makes something a phobi
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Baylor College of Medicine: Study Reveals New Indicators for HER2+ Breast Cancer Response to Therapy
HOUSTON, Texas, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The Baylor College of Medicine issued the following news:
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Study reveals new indicators for HER2+ breast cancer response to therapy
Envision this possible future clinical scenario: a breast cancer patient and her physicians are deciding on the best possible treatment. Their decision is informed by a comprehensive molecular profile of the patient's cancer samples that predicts the most likely response of the cancer to treatment. If the profile predicts a
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Baylor University: Pathbreaking Tapestry of Care Project Receives $1.76M Grant From John Templeton Foundation
WACO, Texas, June 3 -- Baylor University issued the following news:
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Pathbreaking Tapestry of Care Project Receives $1.76M Grant from John Templeton Foundation
Baylor University, The Congregational Collective and Harvard Medical School partner to innovate the equipping of congregations to become community hubs for mental health engagement
By Lori Fogleman
Baylor University, along with The Congregational Collective of San Antonio and Harvard Medical School, have received a three-year $1
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CenterPoint Energy Continues Its Resiliency Efforts Across the 12-County Region Through Its Foundation's Community Generator Donation Program; Donates Trailer Generator to the Chambers County Office of Emergency Management
HOUSTON, Texas, June 6 -- CenterPoint Energy issued the following news release:
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CenterPoint Energy continues its resiliency efforts across the 12-county region through its Foundation's Community Generator Donation Program; Donates trailer generator to the Chambers County Office of Emergency Management
CenterPoint Energy Foundation is donating more than 20 backup generators and other support in designated locations across 12 counties to support community resiliency as part of a $5 millio
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Constellation's Calpine Deal Clears Texas Regulatory Review
BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 6 -- Constellation, a retail supplier of power, natural gas and energy products and services for homes and businesses, issued the following news release:
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Constellation's Calpine Deal Clears Texas Regulatory Review
PUCT endorsement is another step forward in transaction that will create America's leading reliable and clean energy provider, with coast-to-coast presence
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BALTIMORE (June 5, 2025) - Constellation (Nasdaq: CEG) today announced it has received reg
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Cotality: External Pressures Suppress Home Price Growth Across the US
IRVINE, California, June 4 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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Cotality: External pressures suppress home price growth across the US
* Year-over-year price growth slowed to 2.0% in April 2025, with single-family detached homes still growing at 2.46% annual rate while single-family attached homes posted a 0.08% decline -- the first annual decline since 2012.
* Markets with continued largest home price gains this spring remain in Northeast and Midwest, par
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CrowdStrike and GuidePoint Security Surpass $1 Billion in Sales, Fueled by Explosive Demand for Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike and GuidePoint Security Surpass $1 Billion in Sales, Fueled by Explosive Demand for Falcon Next-Gen SIEM
Partnership milestone highlights success in transforming security operations with the Falcon platform and accelerating consolidation through Falcon Flex
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CrowdStrike and Microsoft Collaborate to Harmonize Cyber Threat Attribution
AUSTIN, Texas, June 3 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike and Microsoft Collaborate to Harmonize Cyber Threat Attribution
Landmark industry collaboration maps threat actor aliases across vendors to accelerate response and strengthen global cyberdefense
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CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) and Microsoft today announced a collaboration to bring clarity and
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CrowdStrike Named a Customers' Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' for User Authentication Report
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news:
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CrowdStrike Named a Customers' Choice in the 2025 Gartner Peer Insights 'Voice of the Customer' for User Authentication Report
CrowdStrike received the most 5-star ratings of any vendor evaluated
AUSTIN, Texas - June 4, 2025 - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced its recognition as a Cus
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Engineered with heart: Student-designed device could streamline imaging for cardiac procedures
HOUSTON, Texas, June 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Engineered with heart: Student-designed device could streamline imaging for cardiac procedures
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Irregular heartbeats affect more than 4 million Americans, and for many, the treatment is cardiac ablation -- a procedure that uses long, flexible catheters inserted through blood vessels to modify small areas of the heart and restore a normal rhythm. It is a routine yet delicate procedure that requires constant re
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ESPN Scores Stellar Pre-Finals Women's College World Series Viewership
BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ESPN Scores Stellar Pre-Finals Women's College World Series Viewership
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* 2025 Women's College World Series (pre-finals) averaged 1.1 million viewers, up 25% YoY
* ESPN's most-watched pre-finals on record
* Monday's Oklahoma-Texas Tech game on ESPN averaged 1.6 million viewers, making it the second-best weekday (non-finals) game on record
* Through the first
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High Street Residential and Third & Urban Announce Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Sandy Springs, Georgia
DALLAS, Texas, June 6 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, issued the following news release:
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High Street Residential and Third & Urban Announce Plans for Mixed-Use Development in Sandy Springs, Georgia
Hillcrest will include apartments, for-rent townhomes, and retail
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High Street Residential (HSR), the residential subsidiary of Trammell Crow Company, alongside partner Third & Urban, have announced plans for Hillcrest, a transformative 8.1-acre mi
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HPU Announces Two New Degree Offerings Available Fall 2025
BROWNWOOD, Texas, June 6 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news:
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HPU announces two new degree offerings available fall 2025
Howard Payne University has announced two new programs, Bachelor of Arts in worship ministry and Associate Degree in general studies, that will begin in the 2025 fall semester. The addition was finalized following the HPU Board of Trustees meeting early in the spring semester.
Students earning a Bachelor of Arts in worship ministry will be trained in
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Innovation in Orbit: TCU Team Designs for NASA's Future
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 5 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news:
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Innovation in Orbit: TCU Team Designs for NASA's Future
Fashion met science recently as an interdisciplinary team of undergraduate students won the 2025 Best Innovation Award at the Johnson Space Center in Houston by competing in the prestigious Technology Collaboration Center Wearables Workshop and University Challenge. The event was held during the Spaceflight Human Optimization Conference hosted by NAS
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Kick Up Your Boots for a "TEXclusive Summer" at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
TORONTO, Ontario, June 4 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release:
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Kick Up Your Boots for a "TEXclusive Summer" at Four Seasons Hotel Austin
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The sounds of summer are calling at Four Seasons Hotel Austin through August 31, 2025. The Hotel hangs its hat on TEXclusive Summer, a collection of experiences featuring Texas products and purveyors curated for locals - and those who want to live like one.
Centrestage at Live Oak
The unmista
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LCRA Awards $23,350 Grant to Mountain Home VFD for New Safety Gear
AUSTIN, Texas, June 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
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LCRA awards $23,350 grant to Mountain Home VFD for new safety gear
New breathing equipment will provide better protection for firefighters
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KERR COUNTY, Texas - The Mountain Home Volunteer Fire Department soon will purchase five new sets of breathing gear, air cylinders and face masks to help firefighters stay safer in hazardous environments filled with chemicals and smoke, thanks to a $23,
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LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op Award $21,048 Grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS
AUSTIN, Texas, June 7 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release:
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LCRA, Bandera Electric Co-op award $21,048 grant to Utopia Volunteer EMS
New automated CPR device will help first responders provide lifesaving care in cardiac emergencies
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UVALDE COUNTY, Texas - Utopia Volunteer Emergency Medical Services soon will purchase an automated CPR device, thanks to a $21,048 grant from the Lower Colorado River Authority and Bandera Electric Cooperative.
The Comm
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LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-Op Award $25,000 Grant to Enhance Training for Rural Firefighters, First Responders
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on June 4, 2025:
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LCRA, Bluebonnet Electric Co-op award $25,000 grant to enhance training for rural firefighters, first responders
Texas Public Safety Training Academy will move to larger facility in Bastrop County
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BASTROP COUNTY, Texas - The Texas Public Safety Training Academy soon will expand the training opportunities it offers to local emergency responders, thanks to a $25,000 grant fro
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LCRA, City of Hallettsville Award $25,000 Grant for New Marquee at Visitor Center
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on June 4, 2025:
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LCRA, City of Hallettsville award $25,000 grant for new marquee at visitor center
Electronic digital sign will provide updates on local events
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HALLETTSVILLE, Texas - The Hallettsville Chamber of Commerce and Agriculture soon will replace its outdated electronic marquee with a modern, high-visibility digital display, thanks to a $25,000 grant from the Lower Colorado River Au
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LCRA, City of Shiner Award $50,000 Grant for Upgrades to KC Community Hall
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on June 4, 2025:
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LCRA, City of Shiner award $50,000 grant for upgrades to KC Community Hall
Columbus Club will remodel meeting venue to improve energy efficiency, comfort
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SHINER, Texas - The Columbus Club of Shiner soon will upgrade and remodel the community hall at Shiner KC Park, improving comfort, safety and energy efficiency at the popular venue that hosts more than 100 events a year, t
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LCRA, City of Waelder Award $10,626 Grant for Upgraded Equipment for Waelder Firefighters
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 -- The Lower Colorado River Authority issued the following news release on June 4, 2025:
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LCRA, City of Waelder award $10,626 grant for upgraded equipment for Waelder firefighters
New tools, gear cleaning system will enhance Waelder Volunteer Fire Department's emergency response capabilities
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WAELDER, Texas - The Waelder Volunteer Fire Department soon will be better equipped to respond more effectively to grass and brush fires, thanks to a $10,626 grant from the
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LU Launches Leadership Studies Program
BEAUMONT, Texas, June 5 -- Lamar University issued the following news:
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LU launches Leadership Studies program
By April Thompson
Lamar University has announced the launch of a new Leadership Studies program aimed at equipping students with essential leadership skills to succeed in a rapidly evolving workforce. The program, offered through the Department of Leadership and Professional Studies, blends academic rigor with real-world engagement to help students build both personal and profe
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Texas Roadhouse Property in Columbus, Ohio
ENCINO, California, June 4 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release:
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Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of Texas Roadhouse Property in Columbus, Ohio
COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 3, 2025 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased Texas Roadhouse property in Columbus, Ohio for $3,167,000.
"Investor demand for well-located, t
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Mile High Growth in Denver: Southwest Airlines Cargo Celebrates Opening of New Facility Offering Increased Capacity
DALLAS, Texas, June 6 -- Southwest Airlines issued the following news release on June 5, 2025:
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Mile High Growth in Denver: Southwest Airlines Cargo Celebrates Opening of New Facility Offering Increased Capacity
Southwest Airlines Co. celebrated the grand opening of its expanded Cargo facility at the Denver International Airport (DEN) today, marking a milestone in the airline's continued commitment to invest in infrastructure that supports its growing operations at the airport. The nearl
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Rice Global Paris Center welcomes Houston delegation for trade mission
HOUSTON, Texas, June 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice Global Paris Center welcomes Houston delegation for trade mission
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The Rice Global Paris Center is Rice University's European hub, fostering international collaboration and research while offering immersive experiences for students and advancing the university's mission to contribute to global progress.
Rice University, along with the Greater Houston Partnership (GHP), will co-sponsor a high-level trad
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Rice student venture HEXAspec wins NSF grant to enhance computer chips for breakthrough thermal management technology
HOUSTON, Texas, June 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice student venture HEXAspec wins NSF grant to enhance computer chips for breakthrough thermal management technology
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The Liu Idea Lab for Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Lilie) at Rice University is proud to announce that HEXAspec, a cutting-edge spinout from the lab of professor Jun Lou, has been awarded a $500,000 National Science Foundation Partnership for Innovation grant. The funding will support HEXA
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Rice students chart a new course for autonomous sailboat fleets
HOUSTON, Texas, June 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice students chart a new course for autonomous sailboat fleets
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In a corner of Rice University's Oshman Engineering Design Kitchen (OEDK), a group of students is tackling a big idea: revolutionizing maritime transport with swarms of smart, self-sailing boats.
The project, aptly named FleetCode, is the latest iteration of an ambitious multiyear effort to design autonomous sail craft that could one day deliv
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Sabre Hospitality partners with Golden Chain to increase revenue and drive sustainability by providing digital gift cards
SOUTHLAKE, Texas, June 4 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Sabre, a travel technology company, issued the following news release:
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Sabre Hospitality partners with Golden Chain to increase revenue and drive sustainability by providing digital gift cards
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SOUTHLAKE, Texas - June 4, 2025 - Sabre Hospitality today announced a new agreement to provide digital gift card capabilities to Golden Chain, one of the largest accommodation chain brands in Australia and part of the Global Allianc
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SMU Researcher Develops New AI Tool to Evaluate Wine
DALLAS, Texas, June 4 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news:
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SMU researcher develops new AI tool to evaluate wine
AI system predicts wine quality and provides interpretable sentiment analysis for wine reviews.
Recent research published in the Harvard Data Science Review reveals how artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the centuries-old practice of wine evaluation, with implications for the industry and consumers alike.
SMU researcher Jing Cao h
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Stars, Stripes, and Staycations: What Travelers are Doing This July 4th
AUSTIN, Texas, June 6 -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news release:
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Stars, stripes, and staycations: What travelers are doing this July 4th
Key Takeaways
* Staycations are on the rise this July 4th weekend, with an approximately 32% increase in short-distance travel within 300 miles of home.
* From strolling through a farmer's market with a chef to having your July 4th party catered, there's no shortage of experiences and services to make holida
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Stats for stories: Disasters and climate change in Houston
HOUSTON, Texas, June 2 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Stats for stories: Disasters and climate change in Houston
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As the 2025 hurricane season begins June 1, Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research offers a wealth of data on how disasters and climate change are impacting Houstonians. This stat sheet includes essential statistics and insights that journalists can use to help tell stories about preparedness, climate change, housing costs and health o
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Student Researchers Put UTA on National Stage
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Student researchers put UTA on national stage
Program allows students to present original research, network with professionals and future employers
University of Texas at Arlington biochemistry major Debby Sunday showcased her research at a recent American Chemistry Society conference at East Texas A&M in Commerce. Her findings on photosynthesizers and bacteria earned second place in
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Targeting mitochondria to fight leukemia: Rice-led research team pursues new treatment strategies
HOUSTON, Texas, June 4 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Targeting mitochondria to fight leukemia: Rice-led research team pursues new treatment strategies
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Natasha Kirienko, associate professor of biosciences and Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT) Scholar at Rice (Credit: Jeff Fitlow/Rice University).
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) remains one of the most aggressive and deadly forms of blood cancer, even as treatments have advanced in recent
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Texas A&M Agriculture: Rain Sparks Insect Pressure in Crops
AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program:
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Rain sparks insect pressure in crops
By Blair Fannin
Rainfall has benefitted many crops statewide, but the moisture also serves as a catalyst for insects and pests, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts.
Farmers across Texas continue to scout fields for signs of pests and damage to crops as the prime growing se
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Texas A&M Agriculture: Study to Forecast Ecological 'Tipping Points' for U.S. Wetlands
AUSTIN, Texas, June 4 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program:
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Study to forecast ecological 'tipping points' for U.S. wetlands
AgriLife Research to develop predictive tool to improve conservation efforts
By Adam Russell
Scientists with Texas A&M AgriLife Research are leading a NASA-backed effort to develop a predictive tool that could transform how the U.S. approaches wetland conservation.
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Texas A&M Launches Innovative AI and Business Minor
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 4 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
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Texas A&M Launches Innovative AI and Business Minor
Mays Business School will launch the new minor this fall.
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Texas A&M University's Mays Business School announces a new minor titled "Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Business" that will launch in fall 2025.
Open to juniors and seniors in all majors across Texas A&M, the program will equip students with cutting-edge AI and machine learning skills essen
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Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team Wins Fifth Consecutive Title
AUSTIN, Texas, June 6 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, issued the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas A&M Poultry Judging Team wins fifth consecutive title
Program's legacy grows with completion of another year of national finishes and real-world career preparation
By Karn Dhingra
With a fifth straight team championship, the Texas A&M Collegiate Poultry Judging Team in the Department of Poultry Science continues to build a s
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Texas A&M Researchers Push For Policies To Improve Indoor Air Quality
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 6 (TNSrpt) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
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Texas A&M Researchers Push For Policies To Improve Indoor Air Quality
New policy paper from Biosecurity and Pandemic Policy Center and Brown University outlines strategies to improve ventilation, reduce disease transmission and bolster crisis resilience.
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Researchers at the Biosecurity and Pandemic Policy Center at Texas A&M University contributed to a recently released publication that analyze
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Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Putting AI on the Front Lines of Hurricane Preparedness
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 4 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Putting AI on the Front Lines of Hurricane Preparedness
A workshop co-hosted by Texas A&M University explored how AI can improve hurricane preparedness in Texas.
By Justin Agan
In Houston, TX, a city that knows hurricanes by name, Dr. Ali Mostafavi, professor of civil and environmental engineering at Texas A&M University and a core faculty of the Institute for a Disaster Resil
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Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Seniors Win 2025 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Seniors Win 2025 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition
The competition requires teams to deal with ethical dilemmas and new technologies as they face a simulated emergency.
By Denise Brehm
A team of two Texas A&M University engineering seniors has won the 2025 Lockheed Martin Ethics in Engineering Competition held Feb. 24-26 at the corporation's Center for Leadershi
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Texas A&M University College of Engineering: Sweet Solution for Safer Diagnosis and Treatment
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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A Sweet Solution for Safer Diagnosis and Treatment
A sweetener commonly found in chewing gum can replace toxic additives in hydrogels used to diagnose and treat a variety of medical conditions.
At a Glance:
* Conductive hydrogels are used to increase the effectiveness of electronic implants used for diagnosing and treating diseases.
* Researchers have replaced toxic a
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Texas A&M University-College of Engineering: Enhancing Levee Inspections With Advanced Technology
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 3 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Enhancing Levee Inspections with Advanced Technology
Researchers are developing cutting-edge inspection technologies for continued reliability and resiliency of levees nationwide.
By Katie Carroll
In the United States, earthen levees are an integral part of flood control systems, protecting around 23 million Americans and crucial infrastructure. Recently, the American Society o
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Texas A&M University: Horses Bring Hope To Parkinson's Patients
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 5 -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
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Horses Bring Hope To Parkinson's Patients
Research led by Texas A&M's Department of Kinesiology and Sport Management explores benefits of riding as therapy.
By Travis Bowles
Suzanne Gallagher grew up loving horses, from riding during summer Girls Scout camps to renting a horse to enjoy the sights at Houston's Hermann Park. "They just let you go, there were no guides, no anything," she recalled.
Gallaghe
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Texas A&M University: Study Reveals How Fatal School Shootings Disrupt Local Economies
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 7 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University issued the following news:
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Study Reveals How Fatal School Shootings Disrupt Local Economies
New research co-authored by a Texas A&M expert reveals that anxiety following school shootings reduces spending in public spaces for months, and the impact is felt more in liberal-leaning counties.
By Caitlin Clark
A new multi-university study co-authored by Texas A&M University's Dr. Shrihari Sridhar and alumnus Dr. Muzeeb Shaik o
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The CW Network Renews Acclaimed Series "All American" for an Eighth and Final Season
IRVING, Texas, June 2 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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The CW Network Renews Acclaimed Series "All American" for an Eighth and Final Season
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Final 13 Episodes of the Groundbreaking Drama Will Air in 2026
BURBANK (June 2, 2025) - The CW Network today announced that the critically acclaimed drama ALL AMERICAN has been renewed for an eighth and final season in 2026, with 13 new episodes bringing generatio
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Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes
PLANO, Texas, June 2 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota Motor North America Announces Executive Changes
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PLANO, Texas (June 2, 2025) - Toyota Motor North America (TMNA) today announced executive changes designed to drive continued growth, advance its commitment to vehicle electrification and prepare for the future of mobility.
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Elizabeth "Liz" Gibson, vice president, deputy general counsel, Toyota Legal One (TL1), was
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Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Completes Milestone 100th Project
PLANO, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center Completes Milestone 100th Project
Collaborations with MIT AgeLab revealed future ways to enhance safety for drivers and pedestrians and avoid potential collisions
CSRC adds 10 new projects to research portfolio including four new research institutions
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ANN ARBOR, Mich. (June 3, 2025) - Toyota's Collaborative Safety Research Center (C
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UH Research Challenges Conventional Theories of How Cells Detect Electrical Fields
HOUSTON, Texas, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Research Challenges Conventional Theories of How Cells Detect Electrical Fields
Research Could Impact Development of Next-Generation Medical Devices, Biosensors, Therapies
By Laurie Fickman
The human body is a veritable cellular highway with up to 37 trillion cells traveling about and carrying out all essential life functions, from taking in nutrients and converting them to energy, to repairing
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University of Houston Scientists Recharge Battery Potential
HOUSTON, Texas, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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University of Houston Scientists Recharge Battery Potential
New Discovery Could Extend Battery Life, Change EV Landscape
By Jonathan Adams
Low-battery anxiety may soon be a little less stressful thanks to a recent discovery by researchers at the University of Houston.
For decades, scientists have struggled to understand what, exactly, is happening inside a solid-state battery in real time, which h
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University of North Texas Health Science Center: TCOM Course Linked to Higher Patient Safety Awareness Knowledge and Residency Readiness
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of North Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
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TCOM course linked to higher patient safety awareness knowledge and residency readiness
By Steven Bartolotta
The Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth is the first medical school in the country to require a patient safety course that prepares students for the Certified Professional in Patient Safety cre
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University of Texas Health Science Center Researchers Receive More Than $5 Million From CPRIT
TYLER, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
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University researchers receive more than $5 million from CPRIT
By Kenny Bybee and Cierra Duncan
Three UTHealth Houston researchers were awarded more than $5 million in funding from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (CPRIT), furthering the state's mission to prevent and treat cancer through innovative science and core infrastructure.
Each CPRIT award undergoes a rigorous
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University of Texas Health Science Center: Some Storms Leave Emotional Damage - How to Cope After a Traumatic Weather Disaster
TYLER, Texas, June 4 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Some storms leave emotional damage: How to cope after a traumatic weather disaster
By Taylor Medlin
Hurricane Beryl left a historical path of destruction in its wake, killing 64 people, leaving nearly 3 million without power, and causing billions of dollars in infrastructure damage. The visible aftermath of a hurricane or a traumatic weather event is obvious, but what about the effects that
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University of Texas Medical Branch Cancer Researchers Granted Nearly $5M
GALVESTON, Texas, June 4 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release:
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University of Texas Medical Branch cancer researchers granted nearly $5M
Researchers at The University of Texas Medical Branch have been awarded a total of nearly $5 million in grants from the Cancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas to forward their work.
In all, CPRIT approved 61 grants totaling more than $93 million. The UTMB grantees are:
* Dr. Abbey Berenson, $2,499,990:
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University of Texas-Arlington: Can Social Media Predict Teen Health Risks?
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 4 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Can social media predict teen health risks?
UTA researchers to track 250 Texas teens' social media use, mental health and behavior over time
This fall, researchers from The University of Texas at Arlington will launch an ambitious study to explore how teens' everyday experiences on social media may shape their mental health and potential substance use.
UT Arlington School of Social
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: ASCO - New Antibody-drug Conjugate Shows Promising Safety and Response Rates for Patients With Rare Blood Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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ASCO: New antibody-drug conjugate shows promising safety and response rates for patients with rare blood cancer
* Blastic plasmacytoid dendric cell neoplasm (BPDCN) is a rare, aggressive blood cancer that often involves the bone marrow, skin and, sometimes, lymph nodes.
* First-in-class antibody-drug conjugate, pivekimab sunirine (PVEK), was safe and effective.
* PVEK achieve
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UT-MD Anderson Cancer Center: ASCO - Pre-surgical Combination Therapy Boosts Survival in Patients With Rare Thyroid Cancer
HOUSTON, Texas, June 3 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center issued the following news release:
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ASCO: Pre-surgical combination therapy boosts survival in patients with rare thyroid cancer
A pre-surgical combination therapy including pembrolizumab plus dabrafenib and trametinib (DTP) significantly improved survival in patients with rare BRAF V600E-mutated anaplastic thyroid cancer (BRAFm-ATC) compared with historical controls, according to new research from The University
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UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Guidelines Target High Cardiometabolic Risk Among South Asians
DALLAS, Texas, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Guidelines target high cardiometabolic risk among South Asians
UTSW faculty, global colleagues recommend early screening, nutrition advice, research improvements to reduce heart disease
People of South Asian descent make up one-quarter of the world's population, but they account for 60% of cardiovascular disease cases. To help reduce the elevated risk of heart diseas
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UT-Southwestern Medical Center: Study Uncovers How Biomolecular Condensates Cause Some Kidney Cancers
DALLAS, Texas, June 5 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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Study uncovers how biomolecular condensates cause some kidney cancers
Mechanism discovered by UTSW researchers could offer targets for novel cancer therapies
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A genetic mutation that fuses two genes drives several different cancer types by forming networks of protein interactions that alter gene expression in cells, a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researc
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UTA Researchers Pioneer New Heart Testing Method
ARLINGTON, Texas, June 3 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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UTA Researchers Pioneer New Heart Testing Method
Researchers use MRI and NASA-inspired pants to improve stress tests and reveal hidden heart issues
University of Texas at Arlington researcher Michael Nelson doesn't recall the specifics of the presentation, but he remembers the photo. It showed astronauts floating in space, wearing unusual gear called lower body negative-pres
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UTSW Scientists Link Another Gene to Obesity
DALLAS, Texas, June 6 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center issued the following news release:
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UTSW scientists link another gene to obesity
Gpr45 is active in antenna-like structures on neurons and could offer new target for weight-loss drugs
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Using a tool called Automated Meiotic Mapping (AMM) that was developed at UT Southwestern Medical Center, a team of researchers has identified a gene that appears to be key for regulating food intake. The findings, pub
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WGN Radio News Anchor Steve Bertrand Celebrates 40th Anniversary
IRVING, Texas, June 3 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release:
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WGN Radio News Anchor Steve Bertrand Celebrates 40th Anniversary
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CHICAGO (June 3, 2025) - WGN Radio today announced its afternoon news anchor Steve Bertrand is celebrating his 40 th anniversary with the station. A trusted voice in the newsroom, Bertrand is known for his quick-witted commentary. He has hosted several shows and anchored news on nearly
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Whole Foods Market Daily Shop in New York City's Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood Now Open
AUSTIN, Texas, June 5 -- Whole Foods Market issued the following news release:
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Whole Foods Market Daily Shop in New York City's Hell's Kitchen Neighborhood Now Open
Smaller store format features more than 400 local products from 100+ Northeast-based suppliers
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NEW YORK, NY (June 4, 2025) - Today, Whole Foods Market opened the third location of its smaller format store concept, Whole Foods Market Daily Shop, located at 301 West 50th Street in Hell's Kitchen. The 8,500-square-foot stor
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