BROOKLYN, New York, May 14 -- Brooklyn Law School posted the following news: * * * Aaron Twerski: Celebrated Tort Scholar and Teacher of Indelible Lessons * Professor Aaron Twerski is one of five professors retiring after this spring semester. To share a memory of or to send greetings to Professor Twerski, please send an email to communications@brooklaw.edu. He would love to hear from his former students and colleagues. Professor Aaron Twerski is known among scholars and attorneys alike fo  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 15 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Michigan issued the following news release: * * * Immigrant Rights Advocates Send Letter to ICE Documenting Dangerous Medical Conditions and Limited Access to Legal Counsel for People Detained at North Lake Processing Center The ACLU of Michigan and the Michigan Immigrant Rights Center (MIRC) sent a letter to the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement's (ICE) Detroit Field Office detailing documented accounts of dangerous me  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Releases Opioid Settlement Spending Guidance and Report * Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel announced the addition of an opioid settlement report and spending guidance to the Department of Attorney General's website to strengthen transparency in how opioid settlement funds are used across the state. In July 2025, the Department of Attorney General and the 86 Michigan Li  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Secures $3.25 Million Settlement with Lease-to-Own Financing Company Over Auto-Repair Agreements * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has secured an agreement with West Creek Financial, Inc., a Virginia corporation doing business under the name Koalafi, to resolve allegations that the lease-to-own financing company violated the Michigan Consumer Protection Act an  more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Alumnus brings global logistics insight back to CMU * When Chris Savelle '08 returned to Central Michigan University this spring, he wasn't just revisiting a place he once called home-he was stepping back into a classroom environment with a new perspective shaped by nearly two decades in global supply chain and automotive logistics. Savelle is a Global Supply Manager who focuses on inbound logist  more

SEATTLE, Washington, May 14 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Amazon issued the following news: * * * Amazon Music Returns to Livestream Suenos Music Festival Worldwide * Download images and livestream trailer here MIAMI - May 14, 2026 - Amazon Music will return to livestream the Suenos Music Festival on May 23 and 24 beginning daily at 3:00 PM CT / 4:00 PM ET / 1:00 PM PT bringing performances from headliners Fuerza Regida, Kali Uchis, J Balvin, and additional artists featured throughou  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Ask the expert: How to keep turfgrass consistent in 16 different World Cup stadiums? * The FIFA World Cup 2026 tournament is less than a month away. One of the biggest challenges facing the turfgrass scientists at Michigan State University and the University of Tennessee is ensuring the consistency of the natural turfgrass across three continents, 16 cities and three distinct climate zones. While V  more

WORCESTER, Massachusetts, May 15 -- Assumption University issued the following news: * * * Assumption University Appoints Chad Rohman as Provost Assumption University today announced that Chad Rohman, a distinguished academic leader, scholar, and longtime dean at Dominican University in Illinois, has been appointed Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs effective June 1, 2026, following a nationwide search. Rohman brings more than two decades of experience in higher education as a s  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 15 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * At Wayne State, AI's reach extends beyond science labs into the creative arts The old way could take hours. Sometimes longer. A student would sketch a retail space, model the shelves, place products one by one, adjust lighting, tweak textures and labor over a final rendering meant to sell an idea. A professional designer might spend half a day creating a polished image of a jacket on a model or a furniture   more

MILWAUKEE, Wisconsin, May 14 -- Marquette University issued the following news release: * * * Board of Trustees elects new leaders, members * The Marquette University Board of Trustees elected its newest leadership team. Raymond J. Manista, Arts '87, Law '90, was elected chair of the board; Jim Ryan, Arts '89, was elected vice chair. Manista, who was elected to the board in 2017, served as vice chair of the board from 2023-26. He is executive vice president -chief legal and public affairs   more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, May 15 -- Case Western Reserve University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2025 achieves impressive results in First Destination Survey Despite a challenging labor market and increased competition amid advances in artificial intelligence, the Class of 2025 reports remarkable post-graduation achievements. Story by: Meg Herrel The Class of 2025 began their college journeys in the fall of 2021, as college campuses and the world reopened following the disruption of the  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, May 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Adds Simone McCormick as a Member to San Francisco Office * Clark Hill is pleased to announce that Simone McCormick, an accomplished privacy and cybersecurity litigator, has joined the firm as a member in the San Francisco office. McCormick brings extensive experience advising clients on complex technology, data privacy, cybersecurity, and regulatory matters, further s  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * POLL: Trump Underwater in Michigan, Duggan Sinking Despite Massive Spending As all of the Republicans running for governor in Michigan tie themselves to Donald Trump's agenda of cutting health care and jacking up costs, new polling in Michigan shows the president is deeply unpopular. According to the poll, Trump's approval ratings dropped 5 points from merely one month ago, with 37% of likely Michigan  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Trump Admits He Doesn't Think About Americans' Financial Situation & GOP Senate Candidates Are Proving They Don't Either As families in Senate battleground states across the country struggle with rising costs across the board, surging inflation, gas price spikes in every single state, and a worsening and more costly health care crisis, Donald Trump made clear that Republicans "don't thi  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * DINGELL TO FOX NEWS: Americans Should Be Worried About President Trump's China Summit * As President Trump arrives in China for a two-day summit with Xi Jinping, U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) is calling on the president to keep his word to the American people and not allow China to manufacture in the U.S. or let Chinese car companies disrupt the American auto industry. "The presid  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Debbie Dingell, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Dingell, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Tax Credit to Offset Early Expenses for New Families * U.S. Representative Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) joined colleagues on both sides of the aisle to introduce a bipartisan tax credit to offset early expenses for new families. The Supporting Newborn Parents Act would create a newborn tax credit, in addition to the existing Child Tax Credit (CTC), to help new   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a final rule updating Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures at airports across the U.S. The amendments, published May 13, affect airports in states including California, Hawaii, Iowa, Kansas, Massachusetts, Michigan, North Carolina, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, South Dakota and Virginia. The FAA said the changes are tied to revisions in na  more

YPSILANTI, Michigan, May 15 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University partners with ECA@EMU to expand college access through direct admission Written by: Brittany Mobley Eastern Michigan University and ECA@EMU are partnering to launch a new direct-admission initiative that will provide eligible students with a streamlined pathway to enrollment at Eastern. The initiative removes common barriers in the college application process and opens wide  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Office of Nuclear Energy issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Energy Department Awards $94 Million to American Companies to Help Expedite the Deployments of Small Modular Reactors in the United States Efforts Support Acceleration of President Trump's Nuclear Energy Renaissance. * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-w  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Energy Department Awards $94 Million to American Companies to Help Expedite the Deployments of Small Modular Reactors in the United States Efforts Support Acceleration of President Trump's Nuclear Energy Renaissance. * The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) today announced the selection of eight companies to support the near-term deployment of advanced light-water small modular reactors  more

AMHERST, Massachusetts, May 14 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Energy Transition Successes, Challenges Shared at Higher Ed Decarbonization Forum * The UMass Energy Transition Institute, School of Earth and Sustainability and Clean Energy Extension hosted a Campus Decarbonization Forum recently as a way for leaders in higher education sustainability to share their successes, challenges and roadmaps to transition their campuses to clean energy. The event inc  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty voice: Circling back to what matters on the Spartan Bus Tour * Luke Capizzo is an assistant professor of public relations in the College of Communication Arts and Sciences. After traveling with the Spartan Bus Tour through Flint, Saginaw and Bay City, he shared these remarks at the closing reception on May 7. Thank you to President Guskiewicz, the remarkable bus tour planning team and the i  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Faculty voice: The Spartan spirit across Michigan * Eric L. Hegg is dean of the College of Natural Science at Michigan State University. There is something uniquely powerful about experiencing Michigan from the road. During two days on the Spartan Bus Tour through the Flint and Bay regions, I had the opportunity to visit communities, organizations and businesses that are helping shape the future   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Federal Communications Commission Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau issued the following public notice (PS Docket No. 23-237 and WT Docket No. 02-378): * * * The Region 14 (Indiana)/1 700 MHz and 800 MHz Regional Planning Committees (RPCs) will hold two consecutive special meetings on Tuesday, June 9, 2026. The purpose of these meetings is to nominate and elect a new Region 14 Chairperson. The current chairperson, Larry Turner, is retiring as of July 2, 2026.  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 15 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Mani Basharzad, research associate at the Institute of Economic Affairs: * * * The Charity Trap The problem with foreign aid. * One of the first attempts by the second Trump administration to cut government waste was massive cuts and layoffs at USAID. Now, the same administration is pressuring the United Nations to adopt more trade-focused policies rather than aid-focused ones--the "trade n  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 14 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by American geopolitical analyst and writer Arman Sidhu: * * * Uganda's Gold A lesson in the hidden costs of resource nationalism. * For a small-scale gold miner in Uganda, the question of where to sell has just been answered for him. Gold has surpassed coffee as Uganda's largest export, and as of last month, the country's central bank is positioning itself as the dominant legal buyer for near  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- The Fowler Museum at the University of California, Los Angeles has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and funerary objects linked to tribes across the Midwest and Plains, according to a notice published by the National Park Service under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act. The collection includes human remains representing at least 62 individuals and seven ceramic sherds recovered from the Fisher Site in Will County, Ill  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Whitmer Lowers Flags in Honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day * May 14, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. - Governor Gretchen Whitmer has ordered U.S. and Michigan flags within the State Capitol Complex and upon all public buildings and grounds across the state of Michigan to be lowered to half-staff Friday, May 15, in recognition of Peace Officers Memorial Day. "T  more

ALBANY, New York, May 14 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Re-Opening of Lockport Cabinet Factory Through Acquisition by Candlelight Curated Inc. * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the newly formed Candlelight Curated Inc. has officially acquired the operating assets of the former Candlelight Cabinetry facility in Lockport. The facility, located at 24 Michigan Street, went into foreclosure following sudden financial  more

DENVER, Colorado, May 14 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Polis Appoints Donald P. Delaney to the Larimer County Court * DENVER - Today, Governor Polis appointed Donald P. Delaney to Larimer County Court in the 8th Judicial District. This appointment fills a new judgeship created by Senate Bill 25-024 and is effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Delaney is a Magistrate in the 8th Judicial District, a position he has held since 2025. His docket consis  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Whitmer Signs Bipartisan Bills Expanding Educational Opportunity, Protecting Natural Resources, and Empowering Communities * May 14, 2026 Contact: press@michigan.gov LANSING, Mich. -Today, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed bipartisan bills that will erase outdated testing requirements for Michigan students and expand opportunities for communities to preserve, manage, and inves  more

ALLENDALE, Michigan, May 15 -- Grand Valley State University issued the following news: * * * Groundswell student showcase highlights stewardship, research By Brian Vernellis For two years, Emma Witkovsky's fifth graders at Aberdeen Academy have been studying an insect integral to the food chain and a bioindicator of Michigan's watersheds and waterways - the stonefly. But, with limited resources, Witkovsky said she couldn't develop the class as fully as she envisioned. This school year, a   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University, Cambridge, Massachusetts, has completed an inventory of Native American human remains tied to archaeological sites in Illinois and determined that the remains share cultural affiliation with tribes across the Midwest and Plains, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The museum, identified in the notice as PMAE, said the remains represent at least 40 individuals recovered   more

MOUNT PLEASANT, Michigan, May 14 -- Central Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Highlight of time at CMU helps student shape future * As Odil Dilmurodov prepares to use his last year at Central Michigan University to shape his life after graduation, one experience stands out in conceiving of his future: the summer he spent on Beaver Island. "I think it's the highlight of my student life at CMU," he said. It wasn't just what he learned on the island; it was the relationship  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following opening statement from a May 14, 2026, hearing entitled "Examining the Policies and Priorities of the Department of Education": * * * Good morning. Secretary McMahon, welcome back to the Committee. Under your leadership, the Trump administration is delivering on reforms that will make education less expensive, improve outcomes for students and families, protect c  more

FORT BRANCH, Indiana, May 15 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, chairman of the House Education and Workforce Committee, released the following testimony opening statement from a May 8, 2026, field hearing entitled "Protecting Workers and Powering America: The Future of Mining": * * * I would like to thank Vincennes University for hosting today's hearing. It is great to be at an institution that is educating tomorrow's leaders in the fields of firefighting, manufacturing, workplace safety, and   more

WASHINGTON, May 13 -- Rep. Bill Huizenga, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Huizenga, Correa, Walberg Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Improve Mental Health Outcomes, Prevent Veteran Suicide * Today, Congressman Bill Huizenga (R-MI) and Congressman Lou Correa (D-CA) introduced the Veterans Suicide Prevention and Care Enhancement Act, bipartisan legislation aimed at improving mental health outcomes for veterans and helping reduce veteran suicide rates by expanding access to evi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: McDonald Rivet Leads Moment of Silence for Former Michigan Senator Don Riegle * WASHINGTON- Last night, Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Members of Michigan's congressional delegation paid tribute to the late former U.S. Senator Don Riegle. A video of Congresswoman McDonald Rivet's floor speech can be found HERE. A transcript of her remarks can be found below: "I  more

WASHINGTON, May 13 (TNSFR) -- Indiana University has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and burial objects and determined cultural affiliations with more than two dozen tribal nations, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. The Bloomington-based university said the inventory was conducted under the Native American Graves Protection and Repatriation Act, known as NAGPRA. University officials identified human remains representing 52 individuals along with fi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Six Bills to Back the Blue During National Police Week * WASHINGTON - The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced by voice vote six bipartisan law enforcement bills amid National Police Week: * S. 736, the Lieutenant Osvaldo Albarati Stopping Prison Contraband Act would enhance safety and accountability in federal prisons by stemming the flow of contraband. *   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Judiciary Committee Advances Six Bills to Back the Blue During National Police Week The committee also advanced legislation to support survivors of child sexual abuse, along with eight judicial and executive nominations. * The Senate Judiciary Committee today advanced by voice vote six bipartisan law enforcement bills amid National Pol  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on April 14, 2026 entitled "The False Promise of Film Incentives". The study was written by Dr. Michael Thom. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction State and local governments in the United States have used economic development incentives for more than 100 years. Incentives typically take the form of special tax favors or subsidies to certain industries or businesses. These policies grew i  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on March 30, 2026 entitled "The Free Market Remedy for Drug Pricing Ills - A Toolkit for State Lawmakers". The study was written by Naomi Lopez. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction The breakthroughs we now take for granted -- new cancer treatments, cures for once-fatal diseases, drugs that lead to longer and healthier lives -- exist because the United States has long led the world in pha  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on March 17, 2026 entitled "Mississippi Learning - Lessons on Literacy Laws for Michigan Lawmakers". The study was written by Molly Macek. Here are excerpts: * * * Introduction Michigan's public education system fails to prepare enough students with basic literacy skills. Reading scores on the National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the Nation's Report Card, markedly d  more

MIDLAND, Michigan, May 14 (TNSLrpt) -- The Mackinac Center for Public Policy issued the following study on April 30, 2026 entitled "Unions and ESG: From Worker Representation to Shareholder Activism". The study was written by Jarrett Skorup. Here is the introduction: * * * American labor unions have used their power and influence for decades to push public policies that benefit them or their political allies. These policies were often to the benefit of union workers, such as increases in sal  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * "Time to Come Home:" Mike Duggan's Road Trip to Nowhere Not Going Well As Duggan has gallivanted around the state, Detroit has been grappling with his dirty dirt scandal * MAGA-funded Mike Duggan's campaign for governor is in trouble--but don't just take our word for it, take it from Duggan's own son and campaign manager. On Wednesday, Duggan's allies at the Detroit Regional  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * ANOTHER NEW POLL: Duggan Sinks Further, Even As His Allies Burn Money Trump is deeply unpopular in Michigan; two-thirds of voters say costs have risen because of Trump * A new poll today from Mitchell Research and MIRS News shows MAGA-funded gubernatorial candidate Mike Duggan stuck in a distant third place--the second poll this week showing Duggan's campaign struggling, even   more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Barrett-Backed Bill Threatens Veterans' Healthcare WLNS reported today that Rep. Tom Barrett is a lead co-sponsor of H.R. 143, which could "codify the DOGE approach into law, establishing a legal path for an administration to cut services, including VA health care." The bill could "put more than $100 billion in annual VA medical funding on a three-year countdown clock," threate  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 14, 2026: * * * Grocery Prices Up As Trump Says Let Them Eat Cake In response to reports that grocery prices have jumped more over the past month than in several years, Michigan Democratic Party Chair Curtis Hertel released the following statement: "The price of bread, milk, vegetables, and nearly everything is up. What does Donald Trump expect Americans to eat? His bullshit? It shouldn't surpri  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Michigan Advance: "Rogers' campaign faith coalition has two ties to a church upended by child sex crimes" According to a new report by Michigan Advance, GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers once again refused to address his senior campaign leaders' "ties to a church upended by child sex crimes." On Tuesday, the Midland Daily News first reported Brian Ford appears to still be on Mik  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on May 13, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Keeps Senior Campaign Leader With Ties to Church Roiled by Child Sex Abuse Scandal New reporting by the Midland Daily News reveals Brian Ford appears to still be on Mike Rogers' senior campaign leadership team, despite his "ties to [a] Midland County church, where three leaders over the past two years were convicted of sex crimes involving children." According to f  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement on May 13, 2026: * * * Rep. Jack Bergman's Call for Investigation Into His Staff's Consulting Scheme Two of Rep. Bergman's constituents, including a Navy chaplain and a two-time Republican chair of Otsego County, have called for an investigation amid news that Bergman's staff avoided financial disclosures in an attempt to hide a massive consulting network of major influence in Republican primaries. In re  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * New Survey Shows Michiganders are Running Their Gas Tanks Closer to Empty, But Mike Rogers Says They'll Be "Fine" While multi-millionaire Mike Rogers continues to dismiss Michiganders' cost concerns, a new survey conducted by AAA found "nearly half (47%) of Michiganders let their gas tank fall closer to empty than usual before filling up" due to skyrocketing gas prices, which could "increase th  more

LANSING, Michigan, May 12 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following statement: * * * Trump as Costs Skyrocket in Michigan: "I Don't Think About Americans' Financial Situation" In response to Donald Trump saying "I don't think about Americans' financial situation" when negotiating over his reckless, unpopular war in Iran, Michigan Democratic Party Spokesperson Leah Leszczynski released the following statement: "Americans are struggling to afford food, rent, healthcare, gas... you  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 (TNSjou) -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Psychoactive substances and adverse side effects for patients with multiple sclerosis Although they can provide immediate relief to patients, some come with unwanted symptoms * Using psychoactive substances for recreation, socialization or symptom self-management is common for many people living with multiple sclerosis. When used to   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The Warren Anatomical Museum collection within the Center for the History of Medicine at the Francis A. Countway Library of Medicine, Harvard University, Boston, Massachusetts, together with the Peabody Museum of Archaeology and Ethnology at Harvard University, has completed an inventory of human remains and associated funerary items, identifying cultural affiliation with multiple Native American tribal nations in the Great Lakes region. According to a notice publi  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 (TNSFR) -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign has completed an inventory of Native American human remains and associated funerary objects, identifying cultural affiliations with a wide range of tribal nations, according to a notice published by the National Park Service. The inventory documents the remains of at least 91 individuals, along with 19 lots of associated funerary objects. The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign concluded that a connection exists betwe  more

READING, Pennsylvania, May 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Berks campus issued the following news: * * * Researchers, community collaborate at food security symposium Gathering aims to analyze challenges and break barriers to accessing food across Pennsylvania * Over 80 researchers, data experts and representatives from community organizations gathered to identify and explore Pennsylvania state and regional food distribution needs and challenges, create a network of researchers and coll  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, May 14 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * Rooted in solidarity: Spartan Bus Tour explores partnerships and progress in Flint and the Bay Region * As dozens of Michigan State University faculty and administrators boarded a bus headed to Flint, Saginaw and Bay City for this spring's Spartan Bus Tour, participants couldn't have known that during their immersive two-day, 222-mile trip that they would be traveling through time. Led by President  more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Sanford Tracy receives level 4 trauma designation * The Minnesota Department of Health recently designated Sanford Tracy Medical Center as a level 4 trauma hospital. The hospital voluntarily participated in an intense designation process to become part of Minnesota's statewide trauma system.  "This designation is a true testament to our team of providers, nurses and support   more

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, May 14 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Security Health Plan earns national customer service awards * MARSHFIELD, Wis. - Security Health Plan has once again been recognized for delivering outstanding customer experience, earning multiple prestigious honors from the Service Quality Measurement (SQM) Group, a leading North American research firm that benchmarks more than 500 contact centers and conducts over 1.5 milli  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Sen. Charles E. Grassley, R-Iowa, chairman of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following opening statement on May 14, 2026, at an executive business meeting to advance a 12 nominations and seven bipartisan bills: * * * Good morning. On today's agenda, we have 12 nominations and seven bills. We'll vote on Justin Smith, who is nominated to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Eighth Circuit. We'll also vote on three nominees to the U.S. District Court for the District   more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- Senate Majority PAC, an organizations that works to elect Democratic senators who are committed to an economy that provides opportunity and security for America's working families and who stand up to protect the rights of all Americans, issued the following news release on May 14, 2026: * * * Senate Majority PAC Commits $20 Million to Defend Michigan Senate Seat Today, Senate Majority PAC announced an initial $20 million television reservation in Michigan against Republi  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Bennet and Curtis Urge Secretary Rubio to Reaffirm U.S. Commitments to Taiwan * Ahead of President Donald Trump's summit with China's President Xi Jinping in Beijing, U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI), Michael Bennet (D-CO), and John Curtis (R-UT), joined their colleagues on a letter to U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio reaffirming congressional support for the Taiwan Relations Act (T  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Sen. Elissa Slotkin, D-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Slotkin, Klobuchar, Colleagues Raise Concerns about the USDA Research, Education, and Economics Mission Area Reorganization * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senators Elissa Slotkin (D-MI) and Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), both members of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, are joining 22 of their colleagues in raising issues about the reorganization of the Research, Education, and Econo  more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * NEW: Tom Barrett-Backed Bill Could Put Billions in VA Funding for Veterans' Health Care on the Chopping Block [WLNS] * New reporting from WLNS details that while Tom Barrett " has publicly cast himself as a defender of veterans' funding," he backs a bill that could " put VA funding at risk." Barrett's bill would " put more than $100 billion in annual VA medical funding on a three-  more

WASHINGTON, May 15 -- The Smithsonian Institution National Museum of Asian Art issued the following news release: * * * Trustee Carolyn Brehm Makes Record Setting Gift Funding Museum Education Leadership Role at National Museum of Asian Art Gift Recognizes National Reach and Expanded Access of Museum's Educational Programs * The Smithsonian's National Museum of Asian Art announced a record setting gift from Carolyn Brehm, vice chair of the museum's board of trustees, funding a museum educat  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 15 -- The United Automobile Workers issued the following news: * * * UAW Members Call on Trump Administration to Save Iconic Ohio Plant from Being Offshored to China The UAW is calling on the Trump Administration to intervene in the closure of an iconic brass instrument plant which is facing an imminent threat of offshoring to China, destroying 150 good union jobs in Ohio. In a letter to US Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick, UAW President Shawn Fain, UAW Region 2B Dire  more

FLINT, Michigan, May 14 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint Chancellor Laurence B. Alexander inducted into Tulane Law Hall of Fame * In a career built on making the case for access, opportunity and student success, Laurence B. Alexander has earned a new distinction: induction into Tulane University Law School's Hall of Fame. The University of Michigan-Flint chancellor was one of four alumni selected for the 2026 honor, which celebrates graduates "w  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Dinner at the door: Convenient healthy meals may ease depression symptoms Making healthy meals more convenient through meal delivery services could improve depressive symptoms by removing some of the daily burdens that often accompany depression, according to a new University of Michigan study. The study explored whether easier access to minimally processed foods could support mental health am  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Economic forecast: Michigan in 'soft patch' with modest recovery ahead, US solid amid uncertainty Michigan's labor market has hit a soft patch, though a modest recovery is expected in the next couple of years. Meanwhile, the U.S. economy remains on solid footing, despite renewed inflation pressure, a softer labor market, elevated geopolitical tensions and significant policy uncertainty. The findings c  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Not just an energy drink: National study finds kratom use is rising More than 5 million people in the U.S. have used kratom in their lifetime, including more than 100,000 children ages 12-17 * A national study of kratom use in the U.S. found rising popularity among young adults, and it is linked to addiction and mental health issues, according to new research from the University of Michigan a  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Silk made into strong plastic-like materials with 6G potential The new manufacturing method preserves silk's crystalline structure and could help upcycle short fibers into telecom equipment. Key takeaways * Silk threads can be fused into strong, transparent plastic-like materials under high temperature and pressure, reducing chemical and water use compared to alternative silk processing metho  more

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 15 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Steroid use falls, but creatine use climbs rapidly Findings dovetail with the trends of 'looksmaxxing' and teen fitness culture * U.S. teens report far less anabolic steroid use than they did two decades ago, but creatine use has risen rapidly in recent years, according to a new University of Michigan study. Combined with declining perceptions of steroid harm and slightly softer disapproval   more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, May 15 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * James Jones named G.T. Ward Endowed Professor By Anne Kroemer Hoffman James Jones, professor of architecture in the College of Architecture, Arts, and Design, has been named the G.T. Ward Endowed Professor in the School of Architecture by the Virginia Tech Board of Visitors. The G.T. Ward Endowed Professorship was established with a generous gift from Ward to recognize a distinguished professor in the School of   more

WASHINGTON, May 14 -- Rep. Tim Walberg, R-Michigan, issued the following news release: * * * Walberg Votes to Support Law Enforcement in Combating Crime * This National Police Week, Congressman Tim Walberg (MI-05) voted in favor of, and the House passed multiple bills to support law enforcement officers in their efforts to protect American communities from crime. The Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act would combat radical bail policies by ensuring judges and prosecutors know a d  more

DETROIT, Michigan, May 15 -- Wayne State University issued the following news: * * * Wayne State faculty leaders bring student-centered perspective to statewide higher education talks Wayne State University Academic Senate leaders joined colleagues from nine other Michigan universities on April 23 to advocate on behalf of higher education in Lansing - a first for the group. They held several meetings with lawmakers, including Rep. Nancy DeBoer, the chair of the House Education and Workforce C  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, May 14 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy brings AI-driven wildfire detection to Wisconsin * EAU CLAIRE, Wis. (May 14, 2026) -Xcel Energy is bringing artificial intelligence-driven wildfire detection cameras to Wisconsin, providing quick notifications to first responders of grass and forest fires and helping protect communities, natural resources and power infrastructure. Pano AI wildfire detection cameras have   more