SHAW AFB, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The U.S. Air Forces Central, the air component of U.S. Central Command, issued the following news: * * * 379th ELRS vehicle maintenance implements innovative nitrogen gas testing method for air conditioning systems The 379th Expeditionary Logistics Readiness Squadron recently implemented an innovative method using nitrogen gas to test the integrity of vehicle air conditioning systems within the U.S. Central Command area of responsibility. U.S. Air Force St  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * AG Hilgers Claims Victory as New Federal Dietary Guidelines Reject Push to Demote Beef * Lincoln Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers today announced a major policy victory for the State of Nebraska following the release of the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, 2025-2030. The final guidelines reject proposals to move beef and other animal-based proteins to the bottom of the federal   more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 7 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Supports New WOTUS Rule * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced she has joined a letter to the EPA and US Army Corps of Engineers in support of a new federal "Waters of the United States" ("WOTUS") Rule. The letter also suggests changes to the rule to protect the states' role in environmental protection.  "After fighting and winning against the Biden administ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Labor's Bureau of Labor Statistics issued the following report (No. USDL-26-0018) on Jan. 7, 2026, entitled "State Employment and Unemployment - November 2025": * * * Unemployment rates were higher in November than a year earlier in 16 states and the District of Columbia, lower in 8 states, and little different in 26 states, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. October 2025 data from the household survey were not collected d  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Bowl Season on ESPN networks delivers strongest audience since 2015-16 * * 3.1 million average viewers across 33 games, up 13 percent year-over-year * Four bowls set all-time viewership records, while 11 reached at least a five-year high and eight hit a 10-year high * ABC delivered its largest non-CFP bowl audience in 12 years, averaging 6.2 million viewers acros  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Clemson introduces new AI microcredential program for educators By Michael Staton Faculty in the Clemson University College of Education have developed three new microcredential courses for K-12 educators that focus on artificial intelligence and its ideal use in classrooms as a teaching tool. The courses provide a foundational understanding of AI in education, overviews of various AI tools, how educators   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Clemson student's research journey spans DNA repair to stroke care Yashvi Patel, a senior double majoring in biochemistry and psychology, has had several undergraduate research opportunities during her Clemson career. By Brooke Dillingham When somebody suffers a stroke, the race is on to get them to the hospital so they can be administered clot-busting drugs, known as thrombolytics, to restore blood flow   more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Clemson University issued the following statement on Jan. 7, 2026, by J. Cole Smith, provost and executive vice president for academic affairs: * * * A Message from Provost J. Cole Smith Students, staff and faculty colleagues, Welcome back, and happy new year! I hope your winter break was both restful and restorative. It's energizing to see our campus come alive again with the excitement that a new semester always brings. As we begin 2026, I want to take a  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Clemson University issued the following statement on Jan. 7, 2026, by Interim President Robert H. Jones: * * * A Message From the President Dear Faculty, Staff and Students, Welcome to the New Year and the Spring semester. I hope your winter break was restful and that you are energized for all the possibilities and exciting things to come in 2026. There is something really special about the first day of class. Perhaps that's because I've spent much of my li  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Clemson University issued the following news: * * * Combustion in space gets Clemson University researchers get 'fired up' Yuhao Xu, an assistant professor of mechanical engineering, is carving out a national reputation for his research into how combustion and fire work in the microgravity of space. By Paul Alongi If a fire broke out on a space station, 911 wouldn't be much help, but astronauts could have something even better thanks to the work of Yuhao X  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 8 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * Duke Energy Florida unveils nation's first system capable of producing, storing and combusting 100% green hydrogen * The innovative DeBary Production Storage System will diversify and strengthen the company's generation fleet, creating value for customers and helping meet energy demand * DEBARY, Fla. - Today, Duke Energy Florida unveiled its DeBary Hydrogen Production Storage System in   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 260 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 7-13 * * ESPN networks to feature 15 ranked teams * Sunday's ESPN tripleheader features No. 22 North Carolina at Notre Dame (1 p.m. ET), No. 2 Texas at No. 12 LSU (3 p.m.) and Duke at Stanford (5 p.m.) ESPN's industry leading coverage of women's college basketball rolls on this week w  more

AIKEN, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The University of South Carolina Aiken Campus issued the following news: * * * Family legacy scholarship pays it forward for USCA first-gen history majors By Leslie Hull-Ryde Education. Hard work. Compassion for others. Those are core values of the Todd family who has owned convenience stores in Beech Island and New Ellenton for many years and now invests in future Pacers. Susan Todd See, USCA '89, recently created the Todd Family Endowed Scholarship in ho  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 8 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Leads 23-State Coalition in Support of FCC's Proposal to Combat Contraband Cell Phones in Prisons and Jails Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr and Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin are leading a 23-state coalition in sending a letter to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in support of a proposal that would allow States to use jamming technology to combat contraband cell   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 6 -- Rep. Steny H. Hoyer, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Hoyer: Let Us Remember January 6th, Lest it be Repeated * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressman Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) joined the Congressional Black Caucus on the House Floor to deliver remarks to mark five years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021. Below is a full video and transcript of his remarks:Click here (link is external) to watch a full video of his remarks. "I thank   more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 8 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Jan. 7, 2026: * * * DOL Clarifies Application of Minimum Wage and Tips Under the FLSA's Commissioned Employee Overtime Exemption At a Glance * Federal minimum wage controls FLSA Section 7(i)'s pay threshold. For purposes of the federal commissioned-employee overtime exemption, employers may rely on the federal minimum wage--rather than a higher state or local minimum wage--when determining whether an  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * 2026 SCTR scientific retreat to spotlight breakthroughs in cellular and gene therapy On Friday, March 6, 2026, the South Carolina Clinical & Translational Research (SCTR) Institute will host a statewide scientific retreat, bringing researchers, clinicians, trainees, patients and industry partners to MUSC for a full-day exploration of one of the fastest-growing areas in moder  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Jan. 8 (TNSjou) -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Improving access to trauma care for kids By age 16, almost two-thirds of kids have experienced trauma, such as abuse, neglect, natural disasters or sudden loss of a loved one, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. These youth have a higher risk for developing post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental health difficulties, especiall  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, Jan. 8 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Reprogramming immunity to rewrite the story of Type 1 diabetes Breakthrough Type 1 Diabetes Grant Award * In the battle against type 1 diabetes (T1D), one researcher at the Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC) is leading a bold new front. With $1 million in funding from Breakthrough T1D, the leading global T1D research and advocacy organization, Leonardo Ferreira, P  more

GREENVILLE, South Carolina, Jan. 7 -- Furman University posted the following news: * * * Michaela Fisher '26 forges a path to med school through Furman ROTC * While it's not uncommon for some to follow the career path of one of their parents, Furman University senior and ROTC cadet Michaela Fisher '26 is tracking both of hers by becoming an occupational therapist like her mother and serving in the military like her father. "My dad is a former helicopter pilot for the Marine Corps. He serve  more

CLINTON, South Carolina, Jan. 7 -- Presbyterian College posted the following news: * * * Presbyterian College welcomes Palmetto Boys State leader to deliver annual Martin Luther King Jr. address * Event is at 6 p.m. Monday, Jan. 19, in Edmunds Hall Presbyterian College will host its 2026 Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service Convocation on Monday, Jan. 19, at 6 p.m. in Edmunds Hall, continuing the college's longstanding tradition of honoring the life, legacy and teachings of Rev.   more

GOTEBORG, Sweden, Jan. 8 -- Volvo Cars issued the following news release: * * * The new Volvo EX60: best-in-class 810km range and charging as fast as a stop for fuel and coffee Whether you plan to drive from Paris to Amsterdam, make a trip from LA to San Francisco, or travel from Stockholm to Oslo, the new, all-electric Volvo EX60 SUV has your back. * With the ability to go up to a best-in-class 810 kilometres on a single charge* in an all-wheel drive configuration, beating even its most   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 8 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey urges federal agencies to restore state authority over water regulation West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey spearheaded a 20-state coalition of attorneys general to send a formal comment letter to U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Lt. General William H. "Butch" Graha  more