TUCSON, Arizona, July 11 -- DarkSky International issued the following news release: * * * Bavarian Forest National Park becomes certified as an International Dark Sky Park, the third in a regional network of Star Parks in Germany Zwiesel, Bavarian Forest, Bavaria, Germany The "Bavarian Forest Nature Park" and the "Bavarian Forest National Park" have been officially recognized as an international star park by DarkSky International (DSI). Alongside the Rohn and the Winkelmoosalm, the Bavarian  more

CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Designing across cultural and geographic divides * In addition to the typical rigors of MIT classes, Terrascope Subject 2.00C/1.016/EC.746 (Design for Complex Environmental Issues) poses some unusual hurdles for students to navigate: collaborating across time zones, bridging different cultural and institutional experiences, and trying to do hands-on work over Zoom. That's because t  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Following Gallego Pushback, VA Dramatically Scales Back Planned Layoffs by Less than Half VA now says it will cut 30,000 jobs - less than half of its original plan of 83,000 positions * Monday, the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) announced that it is reversing course on plans to lay off more than 83,000 employees after intense pushback. In response to the initial plan, Senator   more

WASHINGTON, July 9 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, Colleagues Raise Concerns Over ICE's Use of Masked, Unidentified Agents During Immigration Enforcement Actions * "The consequences of allowing unfettered plainclothes enforcement actions are clear. Not only does it frighten people and lead to increased chaos, but it also allows criminals to take advantage of this environment of uncertainty." This week, Senator Mark Kelly (D-AZ) joined Senator   more

CHANDLER, Arizona, July 11 -- Microchip Technology, a provider of smart, connected and secure embedded control solutions, issued the following news release: * * * Microchip Expands Space-Qualified FPGA Portfolio with New RT PolarFire Device Qualifications and SoC Availability Latest achievements highlight over 60 years of space heritage and commitment to high-reliability, radiation-tolerant technology for next-generation satellite and avionics systems. * Chandler, Arizona, July 10, 2025 - C  more

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, July 11 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release: * * * Navajo Hopi Land Commission reviews Lower Highway 89 lease terms and advances toward final approval WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. -- On July 3, the Navajo Hopi Land Commission received an update report on the Lower Highway 89 business site lease, outlining the final negotiated terms and next steps toward securing official concurrence from the Office of Navajo and Hopi Indian Relocation (ONHIR) and the   more

WINDOW ROCK, Arizona, July 11 -- The Navajo Nation Government issued the following news release on July 9, 2025: * * * Law and Order Committee supports legislation to increase annual funding for higher education and scholarships WINDOW ROCK, Ariz. - The Law and Order Committee (LOC) voted three in favor, and none opposed to support legislation 0169-25, increasing annual appropriations provided to Dine College, Navajo Technical University, and the Office of Navajo Nation Scholarship and Financ  more

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Schweikert, Crane, Ciscomani Tax Plan "Will Likely Make Electricity Prices Soar in Arizona" * "Electricity prices will increase by almost 20% within just five years, and 61% by 2035" Vulnerable Arizona Republicans David Schweikert, Eli Crane, and Juan Ciscomani voted to hike Arizonans' home energy costs and eliminate thousands of in-state jobs, Copper Courier reports. The Big,  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news on July 10, 2025: * * * SRP Customers Set New Record for Energy Demand Amid Extreme Heat * Salt River Project (SRP) has set a new record for energy delivered to its retail customers. On July 9 between 3 and 4 p.m., SRP delivered its highest-ever system peak of 8,324 megawatts (MW). One megawatt is enough energy to power about 225 average homes. The high temperature   more

TUCSON, Arizona, July 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Arizona's Health Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Toxic metals linked to impaired growth in infants in Guatemala The results of a new study could lead to novel approaches for limiting childbirth-related environmental risks. Top takeaways: * University of Arizona public health researchers showed that arsenic, lead and other metals in breast milk are associated with poor growth in infants. * Breast milk, a vital form of   more