UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'News will find me' mindset makes people trust algorithms and online networks * One in three people believe they don't have to seek the news from traditional outlets like newspapers and television. Instead, they think the "news will find me" (NFM), relying on algorithms and social networks to get their information. A research team led by Penn State scholars recently found that these indivi  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-GA Thanks Governor Kemp for Signing Voluntary Portable Benefits Bill into Law * ATLANTA, GA - Americans for Prosperity-Georgia (AFP-GA) applauds Governor Brian Kemp for signing HB 987 into law, allowing for companies and individuals to contribute to portable benefit accounts for self-employed workers. These worker-owned accounts would be managed by a bank or third-par  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Atlanta Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Atlanta Public Schools Increases Number of Schools Making GOSA's Beating the Odds List for 2025 The district added six schools, the largest one-year increase since 2016 Generic district graphic for releases and alerts * Thirty-Four (34) schools in Atlanta Public Schools have been designated by the Governor's Office of Student Achievement (GOSA) as "Beating the Odds" schools for 2025. APS saw an inc  more

JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, May 11 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hanaway Joins 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay * JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway joined a coalition of 23 state attorneys general in asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for t  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * AU breaks ground on new Dental College of Georgia campus in Savannah * "This groundbreaking represents more than the start of construction. It reflects what can happen when people come together around a shared purpose and an 'it can be done' spirit." For more than 57 years, the Dental College of Georgia at Augusta University has served as the state's only dental college, having approximately 400 dental s  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * Batter up: ESPN exclusively presents every pitch of the NCAA Softball Regionals on the #RoadToWCWS * * ESPN slated to air more than 100 games across networks, May 15-17 * 7Innings Live set to bring fans whiparound coverage all three days * All games streaming on the ESPN App, with select matchups exclusive to ESPN+ The 2026 Road to the Women's College World Ser  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Brent McMillian named director of athletics for Augusta University * Augusta University President Russell T. Keen announced on May 11 the appointment of Brent McMillian as the new director of athletics. This appointment follows an extensive national search as he becomes the fourth director of athletics in AU history. He will assume the role starting June 8. "His vision aligns seamlessly with our goals f  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN en Espanol Rebrands and Sharpens Multiplatform Strategy * May 11th, 2026 May 11, 2026 -CNN en Espanol is advancing its next phase of growth following a year of structural and editorial transformation, unveiling a refreshed brand identity and a sharpened multiplatform strategy focused on U.S. Hispanic audiences while maintaining its long-established presence across Latin America. The updated brand-in  more

TROY, Alabama, May 11 -- Troy University issued the following news: * * * College of Arts & Humanities students present during Trojan Research Week * Twenty-one students in the College of Arts & Humanities (CAH) presented their research on Monday, April 21 as part of the second annual Trojan Research Week. This year's number of students more than tripled compared to last year's participants. The event featured poster displays, performances and paper presentations by students in the English  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson Delivers Keynote Speech for the Innovation Alliance * Ranking Member Johnson House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet Keynote Speech for the Innovation Alliance May 11, 2026 Thank you for that introduction and thank you for inviting me here to speak with all of you today. Patent and innovatio  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on May 11, 2026: * * * The Washington Post: "Republicans Who Denied 2020 Election Results Could Be Governors Next Year" New reporting from The Washington Post details how Republican election deniers could win the GOP nomination for governor "in several of the country's biggest battleground states," setting them up to hold "key oversight roles in the 2028 presidential election," if they win this November. Of   more

TUCKER, Georgia, May 11 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * Development of U.S.-Strain Live and Inactivated Vaccines for Control of Avian Metapneumovirus Subtype B in Poultry * USPOULTRY and the USPOULTRY Foundation announce the completion of a research project that developed both live and inactivated vaccine candidates for avian metapneumovirus (aMPV) subtype B. The research is part of the Association's compreh  more

CARROLLTON, Georgia, May 11 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Dr. Nate Bickford Named Dean of UWG's Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences * The University of West Georgia has named Dr. Nate Bickford dean of the Dr. James 'Earl' Perry College of Mathematics, Computing and Sciences, effective July 1. Bickford becomes the inaugural permanent dean of the college, which has been led by interim leadership since its founding in 2024.   more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued a notice updating its list of financial institutions in liquidation after being appointed receiver for Community Bank and Trust--West Georgia in LaGrange, Georgia. The notice, published May 7 in the Federal Register, lists the bank under FDIC reference number 10551 and identifies May 1, 2026, as the institution's closure date. The FDIC issued notice that it has been appointed sole receiver for the bank, giving the ag  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 11, 2026: * * * California Secures Record $12.75 Million CCPA Settlement: Your Action Steps to Ensure Privacy Compliance California officials just announced the largest settlement over alleged violations of the California Consumer Privacy Act (CCPA) to date - a $12.75 million payout. Friday's settlement with General Motors, negotiated by California Attorney General Rob Bonta and several key district a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 11, 2026: * * * Colorado Moves to Replace AI Bias Audit Law With New Transparency Framework: Your Guide to Understanding the Changes Colorado lawmakers are moving to repeal the state's first-in-the-nation AI antidiscrimination law and replace the mandatory bias audit and risk impact assessment requirements with a streamlined transparency-and-notice framework. The May 1 proposal, backed by key lawmaker  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on May 11, 2026: * * * New NICU Leave For Illinois Workers Starts June 1: Is Your Business Prepared? Businesses operating in Illinois will soon have to provide unpaid, job protected leave to employees with children in a neonatal intensive care unit under a new state law. Illinois employers with 16 or more employees should start to prepare now for The Family Neonatal Intensive Care Leave Act, which is set to   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Lowering Taxes and Supporting Economic Growth Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Office of Planning and Budget Director Rick Dunn, Georgia Department of Revenue Commissioner David Burge, members of the General Assembly, and other economic and business partners, signed multiple bi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Strengthening Georgia's Workforce Governor Brian P. Kemp, joined by First Lady Marty Kemp, Speaker Jon Burns, Department of Labor Commissioner Barbara Rivera Holmes, University System of Georgia (USG) Chancellor Sonny Perdue, Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) Commissioner Greg Dozier, Georgia Student Finance Commission (GSFC) President Chris   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 12 -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Lt. Governor Burt Jones Supports Lowering Taxes and Economic Development Today, Lt. Governor Burt Jones issued a statement commending Governor Brian Kemp for signing legislation that will lower taxes, increase the GOAL scholarship tax credit and support economic development. "I am proud that we have cut taxes every year I've been Lt. Governor and I want to thank Governor Kemp  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Graduate Spotlight: Deon Brown * Deon Brown graduated from Mercer University's School of Business with a Master of Business Administration in compliance, analytics and regulations in fintech. What are your plans after graduation? After graduation, I plan to continue growing in my current career in software implementation. I currently help clients transition from older accounting software to newer systems by su  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * Greg Manifold Joins CNN as VP of Visuals & Design * May 11th, 2026 May 11, 2026 - Greg Manifold joins CNN Worldwide as Vice President of Visuals & Design, the network announced today. In this new role, Manifold will lead and help elevate visual journalism and design across CNN's daily news coverage, including breaking news, features, and enterprise reporting. He will also have a key voice in shaping CNN  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Tennessee Bar Association posted the following commentary blog: * * * High School Mock Trial Champions Take 3rd at Nationals * The Tennessee State High School Mock Trial champion team from Agathos Classical School in Columbia earned an impressive third-place finish at the national competition in Des Moines, Iowa, last week. The team opened the tournament with victories over competitors from Guam, Iowa and Pennsylvania before narrowly   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Warnock Delivers Commencement Address to Georgia Tech Class of 2026, Urges Graduates to Hold onto Hope * On Thursday evening, Senator Reverend Warnock delivered the commencement address to Georgia Institute of Technology's Spring 2026 graduating class in Atlanta, Georgia Senator Warnock encouraged the Class of 2026 to hold onto hope, use their voices to challenge the status quo, and he  more

WASHINGTON, May 12 (TNSFR) -- The Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives (ATF) is proposing to amend Department of Justice regulations to remove the existing, outdated list of proscribed countries from which ATF denies applications to permanently import defense articles and services and update it to reference a Department of State list of proscribed countries. The rule also proposes to remove the list of former Soviet countries from which ATF currently denies applications to perman  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, May 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State awards first computer science doctoral degrees * At the center of this milestone are two scholars whose research are examples of both the human and technical sides of this new program  This month marks a landmark achievement for Kennesaw State University as it celebrates the graduation of the first two students from the new doctoral program in computer science, established in 2022  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * Making the future happen now: Delta wraps Earth Month with innovation in action * While Earth Month offers a yearly moment to spotlight environmental progress, Delta's work to build a more sustainable future for travel is a constant, year-round commitment. By looking back at the momentum built through several recent breakthroughs, Delta is also looking ahead to how it will continue to scale the  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Medal of Honor Monday: Army 1st Lt. Douglas Bernard Fournet * Army 1st Lt. Douglas Bernard Fournet was a trooper assigned to Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, when he served in South Vietnam in 1968. He was born on May 7, 1943, in Lake Charles, Louisiana. His father, former Army Staff Sgt. Henry Bernard Fournet, was a shrimp boat operator, and his mother, Maria Lena Fournet  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Mercer Law confers honorary Doctor of Laws degree upon the Hon. Erica L. Woodford * During Mercer University School of Law's commencement ceremony on May 8, President Dr. Penny L. Elkins conferred upon keynote speaker the Hon. Erica L. Woodford, CLAS '97, the honorary degree of Doctor of Laws. The honorary Doctor of Laws degree is among the highest distinctions a university can bestow, recognizing individuals whos  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Morocco trip opens students' eyes to international health interventions * Mercer University students witnessed international approaches to public health intervention during a spring break study abroad experience in Marrakech, Morocco. Dr. Chinekwu Obidoa, associate professor of global health studies and Africana studies, and Mary Brown, circulation assistant at Tarver Library, led 14 undergraduates on a trip the  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, May 11 -- NATO issued the following news: * * * NATO's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia visits Georgia * On 7-8 May 2026, Ambassador Kevin Hamilton, the NATO Secretary General's Special Representative for the Caucasus and Central Asia, paid a visit to Georgia. He met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Maka Botchorishvili, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Defence Irakli Chikovani, and Deputy Foreign Minister Lasha Darsali  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, May 11 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * Neuroscience program graduates first cohort * The undergraduate degree in neuroscience in the College of Science and Mathematics (CSM) completed a landmark achievement this semester: graduating its first cohort since becoming a program at Augusta University three years ago. "I'm incredibly proud of our first neuroscience graduates, whose success reflects a program that has grown from just 16 students to  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delta Air Lines posted the following news: * * * New Delta One Missoni amenity kits feature five seasonal colors, exclusive Grown Alchemist skincare routine * The Delta One amenity kit is getting a glow-up just in time for the spring/summer travel season. Now available in five seasonal colors, the Missoni -designed bag will feature destination-inspired names and a new self-care skincare kit including Grown Alchemist ' + drupalSettings.data.ex  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Cardinals QB Carson Beck on six-year college career: 'Everybody has to run their own race' Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Arizona Cardinals third-round quarterback Carson Beck took the long route to the NFL, spending six seasons in college. That marathon gives the rookie signal-caller a savvy perspective. "I think everybody has to run their own race," Beck said on Thursday, via the team's official website.  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Josh Downs ready to show Caleb Downs he's 'little brother' when Colts face Cowboys Kevin Patra, Senior News Writer Ahead of the draft, Indianapolis Colts receiver Josh Downs knew it was a possibility the Dallas Cowboys could draft his brother, Caleb, setting up a head-to-head matchup in 2026. Then it happened. "I remember before he got drafted -- not to talk about the Cowboys' scheme or nothing -- but he to  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, May 12 -- The Oklahoma Department of Career and Technology Education issued the following news release: * * * Oklahoma DECA students shine at international conferences More than 200 Oklahoma DECA students and advisers attended international conferences in April, competing against and networking with thousands of other DECA members from around the world. More than 30 members and advisers represented Oklahoma at the Collegiate International Career Development Conference i  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, May 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Oklahoma Signs Right to Try 2.0 Into Law * In a major win for rare-disease patients in Oklahoma, Gov. Kevin Stitt has signed the Goldwater Institute's model Right to Try for Individualized Treatments Act, a cutting-edge law that empowers patients to seek personalized treatments designed just for them. Sponsored by state Sen. Brenda Stanley and state Reps. Marilyn Stark and Mark Lepak, S  more

CLEMSON, South Carolina, May 11 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Pollinator census seeks volunteers across South Carolina * Bees, butterflies and other pollinators do more than brighten gardens. They help sustain the food systems and ecosystems people rely on every day. This August, Clemson Cooperative Extension wants South Carolinians to help count them. Extension is hosting a webinar on May 28 for organizations interested in participating in the Great Southeast Po  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Reed: Trump's Poor Hantavirus Response Underscores Administration is Ill-Prepared for Public Health Emergency * WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Senator Jack Reed criticized the Trump Administration's cuts to key federal public health programs, noting that a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard an international cruise ship that infected Americans who are now repatriated highlights the risks of slashing funding f  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Infrastructure Across Metro Atlanta & North Georgia * Stone Mountain, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources to upgrade Georgia's infrastructure. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help upgrade infrastructure across metro Atlanta and North Georgia, including improving transportation safety in Stone Mountain, building new trails in Clarkst  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Upgrading Infrastructure in Hancock County * Sparta, Ga. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is delivering new resources to upgrade infrastructure in Hancock County. Sen. Ossoff brought Republicans and Democrats together to help upgrade infrastructure in Hancock County. Hancock County will use the funding to help renovate the playground, youth sports facilities, picnic areas, pavilions, and other   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sens. Ossoff, Rev. Warnock Delivering Resources to Preserve Military History in Columbus * Columbus, Ga. -U.S. Senators Jon Ossoff and Reverend Raphael Warnock are delivering resources to preserve military history in Columbus. Sens. Ossoff and Rev. Warnock brought Republicans and Democrats together to help Columbus State University (CSU) preserve a growing collection of military history archives. Acc  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, May 11 -- Ohio State University posted the following news: * * * Stamps urges Ohio State graduates to 'safeguard your most valuable asset' * In his keynote address at The Ohio State University's spring commencement at Ohio Stadium on Sunday, philanthropist and private investor E. Roe Stamps IV shared life lessons for success with graduates. Stamps said he achieved personal and career success by following the principles he laid out. He holds degrees in industrial engineering  more

HOUSTON, Texas, May 11 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Statement from Arnold Ventures on Bipartisan Career Pathways Reforms in Georgia * Washington, D.C. (May 11, 2026 ) - " Arnold Ventures applauds Governor Kemp and Georgia lawmakers for passing the bipartisan Education and Workforce Strategy Act, further underscoring the state's national leadership in advancing economic mobility and career opportu  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * The Big Long List of U.S. AI Laws * Did you ever think that AI, as a new technology, is barely regulated in the U.S.? Think again! Below, we catalog certain state laws regulating the development and use of AI systems and technologies, passed between 2019-2026. This list focuses on legislative initiatives that are currently in effect, or are expected to take effect soon, that impact  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Candidate Houston Gaines for Georgia's 10th Congressional District * Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Candidate Houston Gaines for Georgia's Tenth Congressional District. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for Americ  more

ATHENS, Georgia, May 12 -- The University of Georgia issued the following news: * * * Fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit draws industry leaders to Athens The UGA summit highlighted the use of emerging technologies in transportation systems By Lillian Ballance More than 250 representatives from industry, government and academia gathered in Athens for the fifth annual Electric Mobility Summit on April 14 and 15 at the University of Georgia Center for Continuing Education & Hotel. Organized  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, May 11 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt University honors emeritus and emerita faculty * Vanderbilt University honored 50 retiring faculty members on May 8 for their years of service by bestowing upon them the title of emerita or emeritus faculty during Vanderbilt's Commencement ceremony at FirstBank Stadium. A faculty member who has served the university with distinction over a period of years and whose status remains activ  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * VOICES for Black Women Study Broadens Scope to Maximize Impact * VOICES of Black Women, a groundbreaking study designed and led by Black women to better understand and improve the health of Black women across the nation, announced an expansion of participant eligibility requirements to broaden the scope of life experiences Black women can share. The previous age requirement of  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Statement on Plans to Reduce Services at Fort Gordon's Army Medical Center * According to reporting by WRDW, the Defense Health Agency confirmed its intent to transition Eisenhower Army Medical Center at Fort Gordon in Augusta to an ambulatory care center The proposed plan would end inpatient care and turn the emergency room into an urgent care facility Atlanta, GA - U.S. Senator R  more

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * When Greatness Marries Passion: Freddie Hendricks Wins 2026 Excellence in Theatre Education Award * In Freddie Hendricks' classroom at Utopian Academy for the Arts in Ellenwood, Georgia, the words great, greater and greatness are clearly evident -on the walls, on the door to his middle school theatre arts classroom, on a mural that commands attention on an entire wall in the room. Now, Hendricks h  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, May 12 -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Lee Rubin named as the Kristaps J. Keggi Professor of Orthopaedics and Rehabilitation Rubin, who joined the Yale faculty in 2017, is a nationally recognized expert in hip and knee joint replacement surgery. * Dr. Lee Rubin, a nationally recognized expert in hip and knee joint replacement surgery, was recently promoted to full professor in November 2025 and has been appointed as the inaugural Kristaps J. Kegg  more