DAVIS, California, May 11 -- The University of California Davis posted the following news: * * * A Baby Bird's Wishlist: Mild Weather, Attentive Parents, Not Being the Smallest Sibling * Experiences in the first days and weeks of life can have a profound impact on humans -and birds. A new study led by Sage Madden, a graduate student in evolution and ecology at the University of California, Davis, shows how weather conditions and family dynamics affect the growth of barn swallow ( Hirundo rus  more

ALBANY, New York, May 12 -- Albany Medical College issued the following news: * * * Nasal Vaccine Shows Promise as Booster Against Pneumonic Plague By Cassie Nelson Four years ago, Albany Medical College scientists were awarded a $3 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to develop a vaccine that could protect against plague. Now, as detailed in a paper in Nature Communications, their work has produced some promising results. Pneumonic plague is a severe lung infection caused  more

SACRAMENTO, California, May 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Another Baseless Attempt by Trump Administration to Access Medical Records on Gender-Affirming Care * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta on Friday joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in submitting an amicus brief supporting a motion to quash the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ)'s subpoena against Rhode Island Hospital (RIH) se  more

WASHINGTON, May 9 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-CO Condemns Racist 'N-Word' Photo Shared by High School Students The Colorado chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CO), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned the circulation of a racist photo reportedly shared by students at Harrison High School in Colorado Springs depicting a racial slur using balloons.   more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Jason Crow, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Crow Talks National Service, Bipartisanship at Sedona Forum * SEDONA, ARIZ. -Congressman Jason Crow (D-CO), a former paratrooper and Army Ranger who serves on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence and House Armed Services Committee, spoke recently at the McCain Institute's annual Sedona Forum. In a panel titled "Governing Together in a Divided Era: Finding Common Ground," Crow was joi  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 (Rep.) -- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Dear Colleague on Combating Voter Suppression and the GOP Gerrymandering Scheme * Dear Colleague: I write in connection with the vicious Republican assault on the right to vote, free and fair elections and Black political representation in the South. Over the weekend, the American people celebrated the love and support of mothers throughout the nation. At the same t  more

NEW YORK, May 12 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on May 11, 2026: * * * Court to hear legal challenge to Trump administration mandates for coal-fired power plants that increase electric bills and harm public health This Friday, a key legal challenge to the Trump administration's repeated "emergency" orders keeping Michigan's Campbell coal plant online will finally be heard by a panel of judges on the D.C. Circuit Court of Appeals -- nearly a year after the   more

DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Faculty Excellence Awards Honor Teaching, Research, and Service * As we near spring commencement, our students' successes remind us of why we do what we do: to support each and every Lynx in meeting their moment. It's why our faculty members go above and beyond to educate, inspire, and challenge CU Denver learners in and outside of the classroom. At the May 4 Faculty Excellence Awards, nearly 50 faculty m  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

PORTLAND, Oregon, May 11 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news: * * * From death sentence to manageable condition: 25 years of Gleevec * When retired, four-time Olympic skier AJ Kitt finally told his triplet children he had chronic myeloid leukemia, or CML, he was amazed by their reaction. "We had waited years to tell them. You know, no one wants to tell your small children that you have cancer if you don't have to, so we chose to wait. I think they were late jun  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Hakeem Jeffries, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * FW: Dear Colleague on Combating Voter Suppression and the GOP Gerrymandering Scheme * Dear Colleague: I write in connection with the vicious Republican assault on the right to vote, free and fair elections and Black political representation in the South. Over the weekend, the American people celebrated the love and support of mothers throughout the nation. At the same time, Republican extrem  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Celebrates Construction of New Housing in Grand Junction * Grand Junction recently became the largest city to meet all requirements of Prop 123 GRAND JUNCTION - Today, Governor Polis is in Grand Junction and visited "The Current", a new 54 unit four story housing community in Grand Junction. These new homes are supported by Proposition 123 funding. "Coloradans are demanding a  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Celebrates Economic Development on the Western Slope at Opportunity Zone 2.0 Event * GRAND JUNCTION - Today, Governor Polis joined the Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), Grand Junction Economic Partnership (GJEP) and the Business Incubator Center (BIC) and local western slope businesses to discuss investment opportunities in the region to bolster Colo  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, May 11 -- Washington University in St. Louis posted the following news: * * * How to build a discovery machine * The artificial intelligence (AI) machines that guide the world can be grouped into three main categories: inference machines, learning machines and discovery machines. Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis are tackling the rarest of these machines. A new study points to a better way to build discovery machines, thanks to recent research from Shanta  more

CINCINNATI, Ohio, May 12 -- KnowledgeWorks issued the following article: * * * Shifting Your Grading Practices: 8 Examples from the Field What student-centered grading looks like in competency-based, mastery-based, proficiency-based and standards-based grading systems KEY TAKEAWAYS: * Student-centered grading shifts the focus from averaging scores to accurately reflecting a learner's progression toward mastery over time * Clear, transparent learning expectations are essential for grades to  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, May 11 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Longtime Law School faculty member Beth Farmer makes $2 million bequest * CARLISLE and UNIVERSITY PARK, PA-Penn State Dickinson Law Distinguished Professor of Law Emerita Beth Farmer understands the impact education can have on a life. Her family espoused the benefits of learning while Farmer grew up, and she has never forgotten that lesson. Now she has made a gift to help  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * MAKING AMERICA SAFE AGAIN: ICE Arrests Murderers, Pedophiles, Violent Assailants, and Other Criminal Illegal Aliens Over Mother's Day Weekend * While Americans celebrated Mother's Day, the men and women of ICE were hard at work arresting criminal illegal aliens to protect American families WASHINGTON - Over the weekend, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more crimina  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 11 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * May is Wildfire Awareness Month * DENVER, Colorado (May 11, 2026) -, a reminder that extreme weather and drier conditions mean that wildfires are a near year-round, growing threat. Xcel Energy is using the month to encourage customers to get Wildfire Aware, Wildfire Prepared. Some areas of Colorado are experiencing about 45 more fire weather days per year than they did in the 1970s.  more

FORT MORGAN, Colorado, May 12 -- Morgan Community College issued the following news release: * * * MCC Welcomes New Coordinator to its Wray Regional Center Rosales brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources, operations, and administrative management. * Morgan Community College (MCC) announces the appointment of Cynthia Rosales as the MCC Coordinator of Regional Center - Wray. Rosales brings more than 20 years of experience in human resources, operations, and administrative m  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Meet Ella Addison-Taylor: How This Graduate Found Community and Purpose Through Math * Ella Addison-Taylor was just a toddler when she first visited CU Denver's campus. She would come to work with her mom, Professor of English Joanne Addison, PhD, and paint or play games in her office. Years later, her mom would give her a tour of campus-but this time as a CU Denver student. "I call her my built-in naviga  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Meet Mazin Klapperich: Future Special Education Teacher * Fast Facts Major: Education and Human Development Favorite Staff Member(s): Batol Swade, academic advisor, and Arianne Rivera, EdD, program director, Student Success Center Favorite Faculty Member(s): Caron Westland, PhD, teaching professor, and Kristin Whitmore, PhD, instructor Favorite Spot on Campus: The grassy hills between North Cla  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced they introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act, new legislation to ensure that America's public lands cannot be sold as part of a fast-tracked process in a budget reconciliation bill. During consideration of the Republicans' "Big, Ugly Betraya  more

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Merkley, Wyden Introduce New Bill to Block Sale of Federal Public Lands * Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden today announced they introduced the Public Lands Integrity Act, new legislation to ensure that America's public lands cannot be sold as part of a fast-tracked process in a budget reconciliation bill. During consideration of the Republicans' "Big, Ugly Betrayal"   more

GOLDEN, Colorado, May 11 -- Colorado School of Mines posted the following news: * * * Mines Venture Fund II to invest $10M in university-affiliated tech startups with State of Colorado financial commitment * Mines Venture Fund II, Colorado School of Mines' seed-funding platform, will invest $10 million in tech startups founded by alumni, faculty and students. The funding includes a $5 million commitment from the State of Colorado. "Our partnership with the state reinforces what Mines does   more

SANTA FE, New Mexico, May 12 -- The New Mexico Department of Public Safety issued the following news release: * * * Finding the truth: P.E.A.C.E. Investigator Interview Course at academy emphasizes gathering accurate information using non-coercive techniques The Department of Public Safety's New Mexico Law Enforcement Academy recently hosted a 'game-changing' class for 12 law enforcement professionals. The class - a 5-day P.E.A.C.E (Preparation and Planning; Engage and Explain; Account, Clar  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 12 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Former Cowboy, Bronco Craig Morton, first QB to start Super Bowls for separate teams, dies at 83 Grant Gordon, Digital Content Editor Craig Morton, the first quarterback to start Super Bowls for two separate teams, died Saturday at the age of 83, the Denver Broncos announced after Morton's family confirmed the news. Morton spent 18 seasons in the NFL with the Dallas Cowboys (1965-1974), New York Giants (19  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 8 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jaguars' James Gladstone: Travis Hunter is 'set to play both sides' but will see uptick in CB usage Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The start of the great Travis Hunter experiment ended with a thud in the form of a season-ending knee injury. A two-way star at Colorado, Hunter spent two thirds of his snaps (324 out of 489) on offense as a receiver during his rookie season, leading many to believe that migh  more

CANTON, Ohio, May 6 -- The National Football League posted the following news: * * * Jaguars' James Gladstone: Travis Hunter is 'set to play both sides' but will see uptick in CB usage Nick Shook, Around The NFL Writer The start of the great Travis Hunter experiment ended with a thud in the form of a season-ending knee injury. A two-way star at Colorado, Hunter spent two thirds of his snaps (324 out of 489) on offense as a receiver during his rookie season, leading many to believe that migh  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

WASHINGTON, May 11 -- Rep. Brittany Pettersen, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Pettersen, Gottheimer Introduce "Feed Our Kids Act" to Fight Farm Bill Cuts to School Meals for Hungry Children * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representatives Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), and Darren Soto (FL-09) introduced the Feed Our Kids Act, which would provide free breakfast, lunch, and afterschool snacks to every student in K-12 public schools in Colorado and across th  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

DENVER, Colorado, May 11 -- The University of Colorado posted the following news: * * * Things to Know Before You Go: Spring 2026 Commencement * It's almost time to celebrate an important milestone in each student's academic journey: commencement. Whether you're a graduate, family member, or employee, we've compiled a list of things you need to know for CU Denver's spring commencement on Saturday, May 16, at the Denver Coliseum, 4600 N. Humboldt St. For more information and answers to freque  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 12 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Large, profitable oil and gas companies pass environmental risks to smaller, undercapitalized firms Written By: Margaret Peterman, Ford School of Public Policy Oil and gas companies use wells to extract the raw materials eventually sold to consumers as everyday goods. But what happens when wells begin to yield less product? Large oil and gas companies transfer low-value wells to companies wit  more

TAMPA, Florida, May 11 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF confers more than 8,000 degrees during commencement ceremonies * By Paul Guzzo and Althea Johnson, University Communications and Marketing President Moez Limayem led his first commencement exercises as the University of South Florida conferred more than 8,000 degrees during ceremonies May 7-10. Limayem, who began his tenure in February 2026, presided over all ceremonies, which were held in the Yu  more

CRAWFORDSVILLE, Indiana, May 12 -- Wabash College issued the following news: * * * The Sasso and Emhardt Families Establish Scholarship for Future Leaders By Anna Barnett Rick Sasso '82, co-founder and president of Indiana Spine Group and Indiana Spine Hospital, has spent more than three decades working as a spine surgeon, developing techniques and technologies that have changed how patients are treated -- opting for minimally invasive methods. "I've been very fortunate," Sasso said. "A lot  more