BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * A family affair: Mother and son graduate side by side at Fenway Park * "One of the reasons I decided to go was because of how much Joshua would talk about loving Northeastern," Odette Ramgeet told Northeastern Global News. by Tanner Stening April 29, 2026 Like so many Huskies who've come before him, Joshua Ramgeet got the most out of his Northeastern University experience. A gregarious, business  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures $5 Million Settlement with Adroit for Unfair and Deceptive Sales and Administration of Health Plans * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that her office has reached a $5 million settlement with Adroit Health Group LLC, The Adroit Group, LLC, and A1 Health Group, LLC (collectively, "Adroit"), a Texas-based private he  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, April 29 [Category: Energy] -- The American Gas Association issued the following news release: * * * AGA Awards Recognize Outstanding Safety Achievements * The American Gas Association today presented a slate of awards recognizing outstanding achievements in advancing safety on behalf of the downstream natural gas industry at its Operations Conference, the natural gas industry's largest annual gathering of utilities, distribution and transmission operators. The awards cele  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 30 -- American Airlines posted the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * American Airlines and America250 take flight, unveil commemorative aircraft at DFW Aircraft will fly from DFW to MIA to service the inaugural flight from Miami to Caracas, Venezuela. * As American Airlines marks its centennial year, the airline today unveiled a special America250 commemorative aircraft, celebrating 250 years since the signing of the Declaration of Independence and honoring th  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- American Oversight posted the following news: * * * American Oversight Slams Supreme Court Ruling Decimating Voting Rights for Black Voters, Other Voters of Color * In response to Wednesday's Supreme Court decision in Louisiana v. Callais gutting federal voting rights protections, American Oversight released the following statement warning that the ruling fits into a broader pattern of efforts to undermine voters and distor  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 29 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Army & Air Force Exchange Service Named 2026 VETS Indexes 5-Star Employer for Advancing Military-Connected Careers For the sixth consecutive year, the Army & Air Force Exchange Service has earned recognition in the VETS Indexes Employer Awards, this year achieving the program's highest distinction as a 5-Star Employer. "Bringing those who have served into our workforce ensures the Exch  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Sues Houston-Area "Birth Tourism" Center for Exploiting Birthright Citizenship by Unlawfully Facilitating the Invasion of Chinese Nationals into Texas for the Sole Purpose of Giving Birth * Attorney General Ken Paxton filed a lawsuit against a Houston-area "birth tourism" operation known as De'Ai Postpartum Care Center ("Center") for unlawfully facilitating the invasi  more

MEMPHIS, Tennessee, April 30 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Baker Donelson Announces 16 Newly Elected Shareholders Baker Donelson has elected 16 new shareholders across the Firm. The new shareholders and their primary areas of practice and office locations are: * Daniel Abrams (Health Law; Washington, D.C.) * Tyler P. Bishop (Intellectual Property; Atlanta, Georgia) * Jordan Corbitt (Government Solutions and Public Funding; Houston, Texas) * Jean-L  more

LYNDHURST, New Jersey, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Barnes and Noble, a retailer of content, digital media and educational products, posted the following news release: * * * Barnes & Noble Returns to Downtown Seattle, WA04/29/2026 Author Robin Hobb to Host Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony and Book Signing at the Grand Opening at 9AM on Wednesday, May 6 th, 2026  Seattle, WA - April 29, 2026 - Barnes & Noble is thrilled to announce the opening of its new Seattle, WA bookstore on Wednesday, May 6t  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Colleagues Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their Parents * [Hartford, CT] -Today, Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) joined Senate colleagues in introducing the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act. The legislation would protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings agai  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ed Case, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Case Opposes Fiscal Year 2027 Agriculture/Rural Development Funding Measure That Slashes Nutrition Assistance To Hawaii Families * (Washington, DC) - U.S. Representative Ed Case (HI-01) today voted in his Appropriations Committee against his majority colleagues' Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Related Agencies funding measure. The bill, which  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on April 28, 2026, by Christopher Cytera, senior fellow with the Tech Policy Program: * * * AI Transforms the Chip Industry The old semiconductor licensing model no longer suffices to power AI's ferocious appetite. * Over the past decade, a paradigm ruled the semiconductor industry. Britain's Arm produced the basic designs. American companies led by Apple, NVIDIA, and others designed the chips. T  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Chairman Babin, Subcommittee Chairman Weber Applaud Committee Passage of National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act Today, the House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology passed H.R. 8462, the National Quantum Initiative Reauthorization Act, at a full committee markup. The bipartisan legislation strengthens U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Political] -- The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights issued the following news release: * * * Civil Rights Leaders Respond to Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais * Contact: press@civilrights.org The Leadership Conference on Civil and Human Rights and its coalition members issued the following statement in response to the U.S. Supreme Court's decision in Louisiana v. Callais :  Today's decision in Louisiana v. Callais is a defining mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Emanuel Cleaver, D-Missouri, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Cleaver's Statement on the Supreme Court's Decision to Gut the Voting Rights Act * (Washington, D.C.) - Today, U.S. Representative Emanuel Cleaver, II (D-MO) released the following statement after the Supreme Court released their decision in Louisiana v. Callais, effectively gutting the Voting Rights Act of 1965. "For over sixty years, the Voting Rights Act has been a vital pillar  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Gonzalez Urges Acting Secretary of the Navy to Prioritize Facility Upgrades at NAS Kingsville Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) urged Acting Secretary of the Navy Hung Cao to include two pressing infrastructure projects at Naval Air Station (NAS) Kingsville in the Navy's 2027 Unfunded Priority List (UPL) request to Congress. The first project is the construction of a new pass  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran's Bipartisan Foster Youth Education Bill Passes Ways and Means Committee Unanimously Today, the House Ways and Means Committee unanimously advanced H.R. 7463, the Foster Youth Post-Secondary Education Access and Success Act, during a committee markup. This legislation is aimed at expanding and modernizing the Education and Training Voucher (ETV) program under the John H. Chafee Fo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on FISA Reauthorization Bill Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement on the FISA reauthorization bill:  "Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act is a powerful tool for collecting foreign intelligence and helping keep our country safe. But with that power comes a real responsibility to protect the constitution  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after the Supreme Court issued its decision in Louisiana v. Callais, striking down Louisiana's congressional map and gutted Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act : "The Voting Rights Act is one of the most important civil rights la  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 29 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release: * * * Construction Employment Increases In Small Majority Of Metro Areas In February But Upcoming Highway Bill Deadline Puts Further Gains At Risk * Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Eau Claire, Wis. Have Highest Number and Percentage of Job Gains Since February 2025; New York City. and Lawton, Okla. Have Largest and Steepest Job Losses  Slightly mo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Padilla Bill to Protect Americans from Russian Lawfare Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX) and Alex Padilla (D-CA) released the following statements after their Protecting Americans from Russian Litigation Act, which would protect American companies who have been unfairly targeted in foreign jurisdictions, particularly Russian courts, for their good faith compliance with U.S.  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn: Texas DPS to Receive More Than $2.7M to Reduce DNA Testing Backlog & Help Solve Crimes * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) announced today that the Texas Department of Public Safety (DPS) was awarded a federal grant totaling $2,792,351 to reduce the backlog of DNA testing, including rape kits, and aid law enforcement efforts in investigating, prosecuting, and solving crimes. The funding com  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * CSAF immersion at JBSA highlights training modernization, force readiness JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas -  Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Ken Wilsbach addressed more than 3,000 parents, friends and families of newly minted Airmen April 23, during their graduation ceremony held in the Airman's Arena at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland. "Today is a proud moment  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 30 -- Cumulus Media, an audio-first media and entertainment company, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Cumulus Media Reports Operating Results for the First Quarter 2026 Cumulus Media Inc. (OTC: CMLS.Q) (the "Company," "Cumulus Media," "we," "us," or "our") today announced operating results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Mary G. Berner, President and Chief Executive Officer of Cumulus Media, said, "We are pleased to report first q  more

IRVING, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Sets Partnership With The Roku Channel For Next-Day Streaming of CW Entertainment Programming * The CW's Scripted and Unscripted Portfolio to Reach More Than Half of U.S. Broadband Households Beginning in Fall 2026 Hit Scripted and Unscripted Series Including "Scrabble," "Trivial Pursuit," "Private Eyes West Coast" and "Police 24/7"   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Department of War launches Cyber Registered Apprenticeship Program to accelerate skills-based hiring for a future-ready workforce, bolster national security * WASHINGTON - At the U.S. Department of Labor's National Apprenticeship Week National Signing Day Ceremony April 28, the U.S. Department of War Office of the Chief Information Officer announced the laun  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy reports first quarter 2026 financial results Company affirms 2026 guidance, raises longer-term outlooks * Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported first quarter 2026 earnings per share of 83 cents on an as-reported basis and 86 cents on an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis. "It's shaping up to be another exciting year," said Drew Marsh, Entergy Chair and Chief Executive Officer. "We  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas' Power Your Future Scholarship program now accepting applications to support technology students at HBCUs * Applications are open through May 7 for current college undergraduates pursuing technology majors THE WOODLANDS, Texas - Entergy Texas is proud to announce its Power Your Future Scholarship program is now open for applications until May 7, designed to support curre  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $80 Million in Funding to Protect Waterways from Sewage Overflows * U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced the availability of approximately $80 million through the Sewer Overflow and Stormwater Reuse Municipal Grant program to help communities address stormwater and sewer infrastructure needs. These grants will strengthen systems that safely capture and manage sto  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN serves up exclusive coverage of the 2026 National Collegiate Women's Beach Volleyball Championship * Competition begins Friday, May 1 on ESPN2  * Coverage of each pairing live on the ESPN App throughout entirety of championship weekend For the ninth consecutive year, ESPN networks will exclusively present the National Collegiate Women's Beach Volleyball Champio  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Keith Self, R-Texas, chairman of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on Europe, issued the following opening remarks on April 29, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Orbits of Influence: Emerging Threats to U.S. Space Security and Foreign Policy Implications". * * * Just a few weeks ago, the world watched as our astronauts completed a historic mission circling the moon, the first astronauts to return in over half a century. It was once again a powerful reminder that A  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, April 30 -- Walmart issued the following news: * * * Expanding Access to Clinical Research: Walmart Healthcare Research Institute and Care Access Open First Locations in Texas and Georgia Healthcare can feel out of reach when it is not easy to access or does not fit into everyday life. Similar challenges exist in clinical research, where opportunities are often far from the communities they are meant to serve and participation can be difficult to navigate. At Walmart, w  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Mike Ezell, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release: * * * Ezell, Carter, Higgins, Figures Introduce Bipartisan Offshore Parity Act to Expand Gulf State Boundaries * Today, Representatives Mike Ezell (MS-04), Troy A. Carter, Sr. (LA-02), Clay Higgins (LA-03), and Shomari Figures (AL-02) introduced the Offshore Parity Act, bipartisan legislation to establish equal offshore boundaries for Louisiana, Mississippi, and Alabama-bringing them in line with Texas  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, April 30 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAMU Partners with 14 HBCUs to Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact By Alonda Thomas WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Today, Florida A&M University (FAMU) is among a group of 15 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) to launch the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition desig  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The American Immigration Council issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Hears Case That Could Allow Unchecked Immigration Detention * On April 29, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit heard oral arguments in a set of cases that could determine whether people can be held in immigration detention without ever getting any chance to challenge why they are being locked up while their case moves forward  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 29 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports First Quarter 2026 Operating Results * DALLAS, TEXAS, April 29, 2026 - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $121.9 million for the quarter ended March 31, 2026. In comparison, for the quarters ended December 31, 2025 and March 31, 2025, the Bank reported net   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The National Gallery of Art issued the following news release: * * * First Exhibition to Explore Photography's Relationship with Resource Extraction Opening at the National Gallery of Art Beneath the Surface to feature some 150 photographs by 100 artists spanning 185 years of society and industry in the United States * The National Gallery of Art presents Beneath the Surface: Mining and American Photography, the first exhibition to exclusively examine the relationshi  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The Conference of State Bank Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * Five Student Teams Move to CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition Finals Five student teams have secured their spots in the finals of the 2026 CSBS Community Bank Case Study Competition, advancing from a second round of 15 teams. The five teams are: * Illinois State University * Iowa State University * Tennessee Technological University * University of Northern Iowa * Universit  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * Five Time-Removed Honduras Man Who Attempted to Lure Children into Wilkinsburg Residence Charged with Another Illegal Reentry into U.S. A Honduras citizen illegally residing in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, has been indicted by a federal grand jury in Pittsburgh on a charge of illegal reentry of a removed alien, United States At  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * Fluidized Catalytic Cracking Process Decarbonization * In this article, Stephen Jewell, Technical Advisor for KBR's refining and clean fuels business, focuses on the results of modeling various low-capital strategies that incrementally lower Scope 1 and Scope 2 carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions. Practical changes to hardware an  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To AOI * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $20,852,518 has been extended to Applied Optoelectronics, Inc. (AOI) for an expansion of their manufacturing capacity in Sugar Land. The expansion represents more than $279 million in capital investment and is expected to create  more

AUSTIN, Texas, April 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott, HHSC Announce $99 Million In Federal Funding For Rural Hospitals To Recruit Workers * Governor Greg Abbott today announced the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) is making $99 million in federal funding available to rural hospitals. As part of the Rural Texas Strong plan, the grant opportunity will help health care providers recruit and retain workers. "Accessible   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Environment] -- GreenLatinos, an organization that says it convenes a coalition of Latino leaders committed to addressing national, regional and local environmental, natural resources and conservation that affect the health and welfare of the Latino community, issued the following news release: * * * GreenLatinos Highlights Global Momentum at Santa Marta Conference, Critiques Lack of U.S. Leadership and Binding Commitments Following the conclusion of the Santa   more

HAMPTON, Virginia, April 29 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Hampton University, 14 HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact * Several Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), including Hampton University, today launched the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a national coalition designed to accelerate world-class research, expand institutional capacity, and elevate HBCU leadership in addressing soci  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance hearing entitled "Peace of Mind: Strengthening Victim Protections Under Kayleigh's Law": * * * Ranking Member Raskin's Opening Statement at Subcommittee Hearing on the Instrumental Role of Congress to Support All Victims of Sexual Violence Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Rankin  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, April 29 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University's BSN program earns 100 percent pass rate on NCLEX-RN * The Texas Board of Nursing confirmed the Howard Payne University (HPU) Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program's 2025 pass rate of 100 percent on the NCLEX-RN at its April 2026 board meeting.  The NCLEX-RN is the national standard for nursing licensure in the United States, designed to assess critical thinking, clinical   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development issued the following news release on April 28, 2026: * * * HUD and USDA Announce Major Rescission of Building Code Requirements Secretary Scott Turner and Secretary Brooke Rollins today announced the rescission of a costly Biden Administration-era policy which added at least $20,000 to the cost of home construction. A 2024 Final Determination issued under President Biden rendered all new home construction ineligible  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * ICYMI: Pressley Demands Supreme Court Defend Temporary Protected Status Today, High Court Hears Oral Arguments in Trump Administration's Effort to End TPS for Haiti, Venezuela, Syria, and Other Nations in Crisis House Recently Passed Pressley Petition to Extend Haiti TPS * In case you missed it, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) held a press conference alongside colleagues and a coalition of  more

ADDISON, Texas, April 29 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Responds to Federal Reserve Interest Rate Decision * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement on the Federal Reserve's decision to hold interest rates steady: "On his way out the door, Chairman Powell refused once again to give American small businesses and consumers the lifeline they need by lowering intere  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions Wins $510 Million Contract to Provide Joint Data and Analytic Support Services to the Department of War KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its Mission Technology Solutions business has been awarded a new Indefinite Delivery/Indefinite Quantity (IDIQ) multi-award contract with a ceiling value of  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. John Kennedy, R-Louisiana, issued the following news release: * * * Kennedy introduces bill to prevent burdensome collection of small business owners' personal data * WASHINGTON - Sen. John Kennedy (R-La.), a member of the Senate Banking Committee, introduced a bill to prevent the U.S. Treasury Department from unnecessarily collecting small business owners' personal information. "When an obscure government policy requires small business owners to fork over pers  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Angus S. King Jr., I-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * King: Iran War Proving Value of Diversifying Energy Sources * To watch or download the exchange click here WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Angus King (I-ME), a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources (ENR), today argued that current-and rising-oil and gas prices due to the war in Iran are demonstrating the economic value of a more diverse energy strategy that includes re  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 30 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University announces 2026 Professor and Merit Award recipients By April Thompson Lamar University has announced the recipients of the 2026 University Professor and Merit Awards, recognizing exceptional faculty achievements in teaching, research and service to the university and academic community. These awards represent some of the highest faculty honors at Lamar University, celebrating both sustained caree  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. John B. Larson, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Larson Blasts Supreme Court Decision Gutting the Voting Rights Act to Greenlight Jim Crow Racial Gerrymanders * Washington, D.C. - Today, Rep. John B. Larson (CT-01) blasted the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which effectively gives the green light for states to ignore Voting Rights Act redistricting requirements. Today's decision comes on the heels of Republican mid-d  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Lawyers' Committee Decries Supreme Court's Weakening of the Voting Rights Act in Louisiana Redistricting Case and Vows to Use Available Tools to Fight Voting Discrimination * The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law decried the decision by the U.S. Supreme Court in Louisiana v. Callais to severely weaken Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act. The case  more

NEW YORK, April 29 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF Urges Texas Governor to Grant Reprieve to James Broadnax * Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) sent Texas Governor Greg Abbott a letter pressing for the grant of reprieve of execution for James Broadnax, a Black man who faces execution by the state on Thursday, April 30. On April 27 th, the U.S. Supreme Court denied Mr. Broadnax's petition for certiorari and on Apri  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release: * * * Lee, Kennedy Cut Financial Red Tape for Small Business Owners * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) cosponsored legislation this week with Senator John Kennedy (R-LA) defending America's small businesses from burdensome and intrusive overregulation of their finances. The bill would stop the collection of personal "Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI)" from small businessowners and delete this priv  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- LULAC, the League of United Latin American Citizens, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * LULAC Condemns Supreme Court Ruling in Louisiana v. Callais as a "Day of Shame" for American Democracy The League of United Latin American Citizens (LULAC), the nation's oldest and largest Latino civil rights organization, today condemned the U.S. Supreme Court's 6-3 decision in Louisiana v. Callais, which strikes down Louisiana's congressional map and evisce  more

CHARLESTON, South Carolina, April 29 -- The Medical University of South Carolina issued the following news release: * * * Medical University of South Carolina and Revival Healthcare Capital announce five-year strategic innovation partnership * AUSTIN, Texas, and CHARLESTON, S.C. (April 29, 2026) - The Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC), a nationally leading academic health system with a growing innovation ecosystem, today announced a strategic partnership/collaboration designed to a  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, April 29 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Meet the pros: Jason Otwell * Meet Jason Otwell, manager of distribution advanced network planning in the System Planning and Operations organization, based in Little Rock, Arkansas. Jason Otwell Otwell is a proud Arkansan native who earned his bachelor's degree in electrical engineering from the University of Arkansas in 2006. He later completed his master's degree in systems and e  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Methamphetamine use linked to 1 in 6 heart attacks in California study * Research Highlights: * Methamphetamine (meth) use accounted for about 1 in 6 heart attacks among adults treated at one Northern California hospital over a 10-year period. * Meth users who had a heart attack were often younger adults or males. Their heart attacks were less likely to be caused by tr  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- The Medical Group Management Association issued the following letter on April 27, 2026: * * * The Honorable Scott Bessent, Secretary, Department of the Treasury, 1500 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20220 The Honorable Keith Sonderling, Acting Secretary, Department of Labor, 200 Constitution Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr., Secretary, Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20201 D  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Mariannette Miller-Meeks, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Miller-Meeks Introduces Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01) today introduced the Lowering Input Costs for American Farmers Act, legislation aimed at reducing fertilizer costs, strengthening supply chains, and supporting farmers facing rising input expenses. The bill eliminates certain trade-related duties on ph  more

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, April 30 -- Gov. Tim Walz, D-Minnesota, issued the following State of the State address on April 29, 2026: * * * Good evening, my fellow Minnesotans, and thank you for tuning in. I'd like to start tonight by recognizing some of the distinguished Minnesotans joining us in the chamber this evening. Speaker Demuth is here, along with Leader Stephenson and members of the Minnesota House of Representatives. Senate President Champion is here, along with Majority Leader Murph  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Moran, Carter Introduce Legislation to Support Timely Reforestation After Natural Disasters * U.S. Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Buddy Carter (GA-01) introduced the Save America's Family Forests (SAFF) Act to help rural landowners and forestry operations rapidly recover from natural disasters by removing key taxation barriers that currently delay reforestation efforts across the coun  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 30 -- Morgan State University issued the following news release: * * * Fifteen HBCUs Launch National Research Coalition to Accelerate Innovation and Expand Impact Morgan State University President David K. Wilson to Serve as Inaugural Board Chairman for the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI) * Morgan State University, along with 14 other Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs), has joined forces to launch the Association of HBCU Research  more

HARLEM, New York, April 30 -- The National Action Network issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * REV. AL SHARPTON CONDEMNS SUPREME COURT'S DECISION TO GUT SECTION 2 OF THE VOTING RIGHTS ACT: "A BULLET IN THE HEART OF THE VOTING RIGHTS MOVEMENT" Sharpton Says Today's 6-3 Ruling Humiliates the Legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. and Dismantles Decades of Hard-Won Civil Rights Progress * Rev. Al Sharpton, Founder and President of the National Action Network (NAN), issued t  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, April 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Never miss the action: FOX One brings streaming sports and more to Delta Sync From buzzer beaters to breaking news, some moments are meant to be watched live.  * As Delta continues to expand the Delta Sync ecosystem, the airline is bringing more can't-miss experiences on board -starting with a new FOX One partnership that delivers the world's most-watched moments within reach at 35,000 feet  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, April 29 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * New linguistic professor putting Rhode Island on the language map Moving from Texas to Rhode Island, a new faculty member in the University of Rhode Island's College of Education says Rhode Island's language diversity extends far beyond the state's diminutive size. The lead author of a new article examining the linguistic landscapes in Rhode Island and along the U.S./Mexico border in the journa  more

LINCOLN, Nebraska, April 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * New study details changing U.S. irrigated agriculture, viability strategies A new study by researchers at the Daugherty Water for Food Global Institute at the University of Nebraska offers a comprehensive national-scale assessment of irrigated agriculture in the United States in recent years. Published in Agricultural Water Management, the findings carry important implications for the future of  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release on April 29, 2026: * * * Oversight Committee Passes Sweeping Legislation to Stop Fraud in Federal Programs Today, the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform held a markup and advanced nine bills aimed at protecting taxpayer funds and combating rampant fraud and improper payments in federal programs. The Government Accountability O  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Preclinical efficacy of experimental peptide therapy suggests a new target for metastatic breast cancer treatments, UTHealth Houston researchers find By Catherine Marfin A peptide that successfully targeted and killed metastatic cancer cells in mice may open the door to developing more efficient ways to detect and treat metastatic breast cancer in humans, UTHealth Ho  more

LOS ANGELES, California, April 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary on April 29, 2026, by Research Director Geoffrey Lawrence: * * * Federal agencies' next moves to accelerate the availability of psychedelic therapies Federal agencies have responded to Trump's executive order on psychedelic therapies with a series of related announcements. * In the wake of President Donald Trump's historic executive order on April 18 to accelerate access to psychedelic therapies, fed  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Remember, all JBSA installations are no-drone zones * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas - Small Unmanned Aircraft Systems, or SUAS, otherwise known as drones, are a popular gift during the holiday season. Flying drones can be a great way to explore your local area, but they can also threaten military operations. Recreational drone use is strictly prohibited on   more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Condemns Health Care Cuts; Highlights Constituent Couldn't Afford Lung Transplant * (Washington, D.C.) -On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congressman Al Green delivered remarks on the House floor condemning health care cuts and highlighting a constituent who was unable to afford a double lung transplant due to rising premiums. You can access and listen to Congressman Al Green's speech on his   more

WACO, Texas, April 29 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Riddell and AFCA Extend Strategic Partnership with Expanded Multi-Year Agreement * Deepening our commitment to the coaching community at the heart of football-together Riddell, the industry leader in football helmet technology and sports protection innovation, today announced a multi-year extension of its partnership with the American Football Coaches Association (AFCA), e  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, April 29 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Pentagon to host SD Lottery Volleyball Classic * SIOUX FALLS, S.D. - The Sanford Pentagon will host two Summit League and two Big Ten volleyball teams in the inaugural South Dakota Lottery College Volleyball Classic. South Dakota State University, University of South Dakota, University of Minnesota, and University of Washington will participate in the two-day, four-g  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Brian Schatz, D-Hawaii, issued the following news release: * * * Schatz, Cruz Introduce New Bill To Protect Kids On AI Chatbot Platforms * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Brian Schatz (D-Hawai'i) today introduced the CHATBOT Act, legislation that would put parents, not Big Tech, in charge of how children interact with AI chatbots and require higher safety safeguards for young users. While AI chatbots can suppo  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Scott Statement on Supreme Court Decision in Louisiana v. Callais * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Bobby Scott (VA-03), Co-Chair of the Congressional Voting Rights Caucus, issued the following statement: "The Voting Rights Act has long protected minority communities from disenfranchisement, but over the years conservative Supreme Court justices have steadily weakened those protections. Sectio  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- The E.W. Scripps, a broadcasting company, posted the following news release: * * * Scripps receives six National Headliner Awards and earns Deadline Club finalist nominations Scripps News, the national streaming network owned by The E.W. Scripps Company (NASDAQ: SSP), has been recognized with three prestigious National Headliner Awards, including a Best in Show honor, and two Deadline Club finalist nominations. KNXV, Scripps' ABC station in P  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Securing the ultimate high ground: how the Space Force is revolutionizing airborne target tracking * EL SEGUNDO, California - In the modern era of emerging and pacing threats, the ability to clearly see the battlespace is no longer a given. As adversaries develop increasingly sophisticated ways to deny and contest traditional airspace, the U.S. military is l  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Cruz Announces Texas State Director * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas) today announced the appointment of Cassy Garcia to be the Senator's State Director. From Edinburg, Texas, Cassy Garcia brings nearly two decades of experience in public service and government relations at the local, state, and federal levels. She began her career as a Regional Field Representative for the Texas A  more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on April 29, 2026, at a nominations hearing for four district court nominees: * * * Today's panel features four district court nominees: Michael Hendershot for the Northern District of Ohio, Arthur Jones for the Southern District of Texas, Jeffrey Kuntz for the Southern District of Florida and John Marck for the Southern District of Texas. In a moment, I  more

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: This Will Lower Fertilizer Costs by 20% * Senator Marshall Joins USDA Press Conference on Lowering Fertilizer Prices Washington - Today, U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), delivered remarks at a press conference hosted by USDA Secretary Brooke Rollins. The Senator was joined by other members of the Trump administration and his colleagues in Congress to highlight the   more

LOGAN, Utah, April 29 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * Seven Former Aggies Joining NFL Teams Following the conclusion of the NFL Draft on Saturday, Utah State had two of its former football players sign free agent contracts, while five more have been invited to rookie mini camps. Noah Avinger and Brady Boyd both signed free agent contracts with NFL teams as Avinger will join the Los Angeles Chargers and Boyd will join the Jacksonville Jaguars. Bryson Barnes, Miles D  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, April 29 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news on April 28, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests More Than $267 Million to Reduce Air Pollution, Cut Energy Costs, Create Jobs, and Combat Greenhouse Gas Emissions in Communities Across Pennsylvania Thirty-one Reducing Industrial Sector Emissions in Pennsylvania (RISE PA) Program grants are expected to save more than 1.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalen  more

ADDISON, Texas, April 29 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Small Businesses Support National 'MAHA' Standard Over Patchwork of State Regulations * Washington, D.C. (April 29, 2026) -Today, the House Energy and Commerce Committee is holding a hearing titled " Healthier America: Legislative Proposals on the Regulation and Oversight of Food." One proposal from Rep. Kat Cammack (R-FL) being considered seeks to institute a unifo  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Spring '26: From history student to archivist * It's been five years since Aaron Michael arrived at The University of Texas at Arlington. Having received dual degrees as an undergraduate, he will earn his third degree UTA-a master's in history with a certificate in archival administration from the College of Liberal Arts' Department of History and Geography. After graduation, Mic  more

WASHINGTON, April 29 (TNSrep) -- The Community Oncology Alliance issued the following news release with Flatiron Health: * * * STUDY: CANCER PATIENTS EXPERIENCE LONGER SURVIVAL IN COMMUNITY ONCOLOGY SETTINGS Flatiron Health and Community Oncology Alliance partner to deliver first comprehensive, real-world assessment of care in community oncology, affirming the high-quality care delivered across community practices * Patients diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer and non-small cell lung ca  more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, April 30 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * Summer of Weather Extremes Expected Across America: Heat Waves, Drought, Severe Storms, Flooding and Wildfires AccuWeather Global Weather Center - AccuWeather long-range experts predict a wide range of weather extremes across the United States this summer, from dangerous heat waves to worsening drought, repeated flash flooding and an elevated ri  more

PLANO, Texas, April 30 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens lead first Australian study on quantum timing to strengthen the future of power grids * Swinburne University of Technology and Siemens are undertaking first-of-its-kind research in Australia, into how quantum-enhanced timing can help future-proof the energy grid and increase grid stab  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, April 30 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University issued the following news release: * * * SWOSU Biology Students Earn Recognition at SWAN SWOSU biology students presented research at the 73rd Annual Meeting of the Southwestern Association of Naturalists (SWAN), held April 23-26 in Tyler, Texas. The conference brings together biologists from across the southwestern United States and Mexico to share research, recognize scientific achievement and support collaboration in  more

SYRACUSE, New York, April 30 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Syracuse University to Award 6 Honorary Degrees at 2026 Commencement Leaders in science, medicine, business, education and public service, including Chancellor Kent Syverud and Dr. Ruth Chen, will be honored at the May 10 Commencement ceremony. * A distinguished scientist and educator, a physician and healthcare innovator, a pioneering entrepreneur, a ground-breaking academic leader, a distinguished public   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Team 210 Robotics lands a spot as a top-three finalist in global engineering competition * Team 210 Robotics, a team of nine UT San Antonio freshmen, has advanced as a top-three finalist in the Siemens Immersive Design Challenge. The team is the only U.S university team competing in this final round, placing the UT San Antonio students on a global stage for their innovation in engineering.   more

HAIFA, Israel, April 29 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Establishes New International Prize for Transformative Innovation in Aerospace * The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology has announced the establishment of the Max and Desiree Blankfeld Endowed Prize for Transformative Innovation in Aerospace, made possible through a generous gift from Max and Desiree Blankfeld of Houston, Texas. The new endowed prize will recognize grou  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, April 30 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Bridging AI and nuclear power for enhanced reactor safety A new artificial intelligence tool developed by Texas A&M researchers could support nuclear engineers and operators by providing real-time insights for advanced reactor systems. By Michelle Revels, Texas A&M Engineering Nuclear reactors generate reliable, low-carbon electricity by using heat from nuclear fission to tu  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Announces Pilot Pathway Partnership with Delta Air Lines * Texas Southern University (TSU) has entered into its fourth airline pilot pathway affiliation. Delta Air Lines has officially named Texas Southern as a Collegiate Partner in its Propel Pilot Career Path Program. Delta Propel is a career development program designed to accelerate the path for aspiring pilots to become Del  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Celebrates Launch of Association of HBCU Research Institutions, Strengthening Pathway to National Research Leadership * Texas Southern University today joined fellow leading Historically Black Colleges and Universities in Washington, D.C., for the official launch of the Association of HBCU Research Institutions (AHRI), a transformative national collaboration designed to expand res  more

IRVING, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network and ESPN Team Up to Stream More Than 800 Hours of Live Events from CW Sports on the ESPN App * CW Sports Events Will Exclusively Stream Live Within the ESPN App for All ESPN Unlimited Plan Subscribers Groundbreaking Agreement Combines College Football and Basketball from the ACC, Pac-12 and Mountain West Conferences, NASCAR O'Reilly  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, April 29 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * This Spartan engineer helped the Artemis II crew get to the moon * Nicholas Houghton can't remember a time when he wasn't fascinated by astronauts and human space flight. "Throughout my entire life there was one focus," he says. "I'm going to work for NASA." What he hadn't imagined was that one day he'd help design the systems that could keep astronauts safe on a mission around the moon. Houghton  more

DALLAS, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Three UT Southwestern faculty members elected to National Academy of Sciences The National Academy of Sciences (NAS) today elected three UT Southwestern Medical Center scientists into its membership. Election to the NAS is one of the highest honors in the United States for American scientists. Elizabeth Chen, Ph.D., Ralph DeBerardinis, M.D., Ph.D., and Joel Elmquist, D.V.M.  more

PLANO, Texas, April 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Hydrogen Solutions Achieves Key Certifications for Commercial Fuel Cell Units * Certifications conform to important safety and compliance milestones that support the commercial scaling of stationary power generators in North America GARDENA, Calif. and PLANO, Texas (April 29, 2026) - Toyota Hydrogen Solutions today announced that its fuel cells have earned ANSI/CSA FC 1 an  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Research Uses AI to Unlock Decades of Hidden Flood Risk Data University of Houston Engineers Reveal How Houston's Flood Risk Has Shifted Over Time Key Takeaways * Using AI, UH engineers developed a framework to extract flood hazard data from historical flood insurance maps. * The team applied the framework to three case studies in Greater Houston, finding flood hazards significantly expanded over tim  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Tumor-on-a-chip brings new insight to pancreatic cancer By Roman Petrowski Pancreatic cancer remains one of the most difficult cancers to treat, in large part because tumors do not exist in isolation. Instead, they are surrounded by a dense and complex network of blood vessels, connective tissue, and immune cells that shape how the disease grows and responds to thera  more

LONDON, England, April 29 -- The city of London issued the following news release: * * * US archives on rare public display in City of London to commemorate 250th anniversary of Declaration of Independence * * Free display at Heritage Gallery of unique documents from The London Archives commemorates 250 th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence and London/US links * Historic letters from 18 th century and archive items relating to assassination of Presidents Lincoln a  more

HOUSTON, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center posted the following news release: * * * UT MD Anderson appoints Kim Slusser as chief nurse executive * The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center today announced the appointment of Kim Slusser, Ph.D., R.N., as the institution's inaugural chief nurse executive (CNE), effective May 1. As CNE, Slusser will serve as the enterprise-wide leader of more than 5,400 nurses, fostering a shared vision for high-quali  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio announces recipients of 2026 University Excellence Awards * UT San Antonio announced this year's University Excellence Awards recipients during a live event on Tuesday attended by staff semi-finalists, faculty nominees and their peers. This annual program celebrates the achievements of academic campus faculty and staff, ranging from exceptional teaching and innovative research   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio Global Study Center Italy marks 15 years of immersive learning in Urbino * For 15 years, the Global Study Center Italy has provided UT San Antonio students with immersive international learning experiences in the historic city of Urbino. What began as a small architecture-focused program has grown into a multidisciplinary academic hub that has given more than 2,000 students the  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio's formula for historic enrollment growth * At a time when many public universities face an increasingly competitive enrollment landscape, UT San Antonio is charting a different course. Last fall, the university surpassed 42,000 students -its largest enrollment in history -marking a 7% surge driven by the biggest freshman class on record. This growth reflects far more than t  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 29 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV welcomes nationally recognized surgical oncologist Dr. Wilbur "Bo" Bowne as surgery chair * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - APRIL 29, 2026 - In the operating room, decisions are measured in seconds. But for Dr. Wilbur "Bo" Bowne, surgery has always meant more than the procedure itself - extending into the classrooms where future physicians are trained, the laboratories where discoverie  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, April 30 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Vanderbilt earns top honors at ASCE regional competitions, advance to nationals At a recent competition hosted by the regional chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers, and featuring everything from concrete canoe races to building Styrofoam structures, Vanderbilt civil engineering students earned multiple first place finishes, securing a spot at a national competition in M  more

BENTONVILLE, Arkansas, April 30 -- Walmart issued the following news on April 29, 2026: * * * Walmart Opens Third Owned and Operated Milk Processing Facility in Robinson, Texas, Creating More Than 400 New Jobs The plant opening marks a major step in Walmart's mission to deliver high-quality, affordable milk to customers and create an end-to-end supply chain. * ROBINSON, Texas -- Walmart today celebrated the grand opening of its third owned and operated milk processing facility in Robinson,   more

WASHINGTON, April 30 -- The House Homeland Security Committee released the following testimony by Woodbury, Minnesota, business owner Ryan Ecklund from an April 22, 2026, hearing entitled "Funding Lapse and Security Gaps: Assessing the Harmful Impacts of the DHS Shutdown on Americans, Part II." DHS is the U.S. Department of Homeland Security. * * * Chair, Ranking Member, and members of the Committee--My name is Ryan Ecklund. I'm a lifelong Minnesota resident, a business owner, a husband, a fa  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, April 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong First Quarter Results Company Grows System Size by 4% and Development Pipeline to Record 2,200 Hotels  U.S. RevPAR Recovery Ahead of Expectations * Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended March 31, 2026. Highlights include:  * System-wide rooms grew 4% year-over-year. * Awarde  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, April 29 -- Northeastern University issued the following news: * * * You're hired: Northeastern students graduate with jobs lined up * From jobs at Tesla, Apple and even a self-created position that involves hiring others, Northeastern grads prepare to enter the workforce. by Hannah Morse April 29, 2026 Talk about the supply chain, particularly when it was throttled by the COVID-19 pandemic, caught Thomas Brulay's attention. Learning about the intricate, fast-pac  more