GREENSBORO, North Carolina, June 10 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Div. I All-Region Teams Announced The 2026 ABCA/Rawlings NCAA Division I All-Region Teams have been announced across all eight regions. The teams are selected by members of the American Baseball Coaches Association, with the process overseen by the ABCA NCAA Div. I All-America & Coach of the Year Committee. The committee is chaired by Brian Green of Wichit  more

JONESBORO, Arkansas, June 9 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * A-State Students Place Second at Prestigious Trumpet Competition * JONESBORO - Four Arkansas State University trumpet students earned second place at the 2026 Ryan Anthony Memorial Chamber Music Competition, held during the 50th annual International Trumpet Guild Conference at the Eastman School of Music at the University of Rochester in Rochester, N.Y. The result places A-State among the leading coll  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The House Agriculture Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins from a June 4, 2026, hearing on supporting farmers and ranchers through trade, nutrition policy and farm security: * * * Chairman Thompson, Ranking Member Craig, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be back before you to provide an update on the Department of Agriculture since we last met nearly one year ago. I am proud of the wo  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The American Association of Nurse Practitioners, headquartered in Austin, Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services urging the agency to modernize Skilled Nursing Facility regulations for federal fiscal year 2027. The letter calls for removing outdated regulatory barriers that prevent nurse practitioners (NPs) from practicing to the full extent of their education and training within SNFs. The AANP letter, written by Jon Fann  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The American Heart Association, headquartered in Dallas Texas, submitted a public comment letter to the Food and Nutrition Service of the U.S. Department of Agriculture regarding the Expanding Fluid Milk Options in Child Nutrition Programs final rule. The letter expressed disagreement with recent regulatory changes that allow whole and reduced-fat milk to be served to children as young as two years old in various child nutrition programs, urging USDA to prioritize fat-free   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 10 -- The Arizona Chamber of Commerce and Industry issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Arizona Chamber welcomes Bailey Lloyd as senior director of programs and membership engagement The Arizona Chamber of Commerce & Industry today announced the addition of Bailey Lloyd as senior director of programs and membership engagement, where she will oversee member-focused programming and help strengthen relationships with businesses and organizations across   more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve Medical Command, Theater Lead Agent for Medical Materiel medical logistical relationship crucial for success JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-KELLY FIELD ANNEX, Texas -  U.S. Army Reserve Soldiers in and around the organizational umbrella of the Pinellas Park, Florida-based Army Reserve Medical Command have been synchronizing efforts with the U.S. Air Force  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington Leads Passage of Secure America Act, Fully Funds ICE and CBP * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) issued the following statement after final passage of the Secure America Act, which fully funds U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP): "The Secure America Act is headed to President Trump's desk, and   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 9 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates FIFA to Ensure That Fans Have Access to Accurate and Honest Pricing for 2026 World Cup Tickets in Texas * Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation into the Federation Internationale de Football Association ("FIFA") over allegations that the organization misled fans regarding the location and quality of seats sold for the upcoming World Cup   more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, June 10 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads 20-state coalition defending religious students' right to state scholarship funds West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a 20-state coalition in support of students pursuing degrees that Virginia has deemed too religious to qualify for the state's scholarship programs. The coalition's amicus brief in Johnson v. Fleming ar  more

WACO, Texas, June 10 -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Baylor Sleep Neuropsychologist Earns TEDx Editor's Pick Recognition Dr. Michael K. Scullin's "Eight-Hour Sleep Challenge" among the select TEDx Talks chosen as an Editor's Pick, elevating research to a global audience of millions By Shelby Cefaratti-Bertin, Media & Public Relations Baylor University is proud to announce that the TEDxBaylor University talk - "The Eight-Hour Sleep Challenge During Finals Week" - by Mi  more

COMMERCE, Texas, June 9 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Before You Sign: Student's AI App Helps Renters Avoid Surprises * Inspired by real-world leasing challenges, an ETAMU senior created an app to decode rental contracts. For many renters, signing a lease can be one of the most important-and intimidating-financial decisions they make. Lengthy contracts, unfamiliar legal terminology and concerns abou  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 9 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release: * * * Brad Bingham Assumes Director/CEO Role at Dallas-Based Army & Air Force Exchange Service Brad Bingham has officially assumed the director/chief executive officer role at the Army & Air Force Exchange Service, the Department of War's largest retailer, after a change of responsibility ceremony at its headquarters in Dallas. Bingham's tenure comes after the retirement of Tom Shull, who led   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley, Liccardo, Neguse Demand FEMA Release of Withheld Disaster Mitigation Funds During Fire Season * Washington, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26), Congressman Sam Liccardo (CA-16), and Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) led a coalition of twenty-four Members of Congress urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to release disaster assistance funds. Th  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Julia Brownley, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Brownley, Warren, Merkley, Pressley, Carson Lead 60+ Lawmakers in Urging Trump Administration to Immediately Address Largest Student Loan Default Crisis on Record * Washington, DC -Today, Congresswoman Julia Brownley (D-Calif.), Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (D-Mass.), and Congressman Andre Carson (D-Ind.), along with Senators Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) and Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.), led 61 members   more

WACO, Texas, June 9 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Building Pressure Packages Out of A 3-High Defense * Building an effective defensive pressure package from the ground up requires finding a middle ground. Strategies should neither be too simplistic to teach effectively nor too complex for players to execute fast. For Craig Neece, the Outside Linebackers Coach at UTEP, a successful pressure system is not defined by what is dra  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The California Hospice and Palliative Care Association, based in Elk Grove, California, submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services expressing concerns about the proposed FY 2027 Hospice Wage Index and Payment Rate Update, the Hospice Conditions of Participation Updates, and the Hospice Quality Reporting Program Requirements. Offering detailed recommendations, CHAPCA highlighted potential risks related to current payment methodologies,  more

PASADENA, California, June 10 -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * CALSTART Announces Leadership Expansion With Two Executive Appointments New roles designed to catalyze regional market development and strengthen core transportation initiatives nationwide. - CALSTART, a leading clean transportation nonprofit, has expanded its leadership team to accelerate CALSTART's next phase  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Castro Statement on Final Passage of Funding Bill * June 09, 2026 WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) released the following statement on the final passage of the reconciliation package that provides the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and the U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) with $70 billion in funding: "Masked ICE agents have detained, deported, a  more

NEW YORK, June 10 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 9, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * WHY ARE THESE PEOPLE CALLED "PROGRESSIVES"? So-called progressives are expected to deliver progress, but these days most of those who describe themselves as such are more likely to deliver anarchy. Darializa Avil  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- House Democratic Caucus issued the following news release: * * * Chairman Aguilar: While Republicans fail the American people in the majority, Democrats are stepping up in the minority. * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, House Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar and Vice Chair Ted Lieu held a press conference calling out the reckless Republican budget for giving ICE and Border Patrol $70 billion but not a single cent to bring down costs for working families. You can watch the   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 9, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington on Passage of the Secure America Act: Republicans Make Good on Promise to American People Today, House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement after final passage of the Secure America Act by a vote of 214-212, sending it to President Trump's desk to be signed into law: "The Secure A  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Brian Babin, R-Texas, chairman of the House Science, Space and Technology Committee, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Chairman Babin Congratulates Artemis III Crew on Selection for Historic Mission Today, House Science, Space, and Technology Committee Chairman Brian Babin congratulated the Artemis III crew following NASA's announcement of the astronauts selected for the mission. "Congratulations to Commander Randy Bresnik, Pilot Luca Parmit  more

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, June 9 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Commencement Spotlight: Christopher Cook * Christopher Cook Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies Spilimbergo, Italy This spring, Christopher Cook earned a Master of Science in Homeland Security Studies with a graduate certificate in critical infrastructure protection from Sam Houston State University. The graduate completed his degree entirely online in his home country of Italy and v  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Republican Reconciliation 2.0 * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) released the following statement after S.2, the FY2026 Budget Resolution (also known as Reconciliation 2.0) passed in the House: "Republicans are asking taxpayers to hand ICE and CBP another $70 billion, even though the Department of Homeland Security still has roughly $100 billion fro  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher Moves To Force Vote To Guarantee the Right to Contraception * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) filed a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on her bill, the Right to Contraception Act, H.R. 999, to guarantee by law the right to contraception. A discharge petition is a legislative tool in the House of Representatives that allows a majority of member  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Sylvia Garcia, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia Votes No on $70 Billion More for ICE and Border Patrol * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia (D-TX-29) released the following statement after voting against legislation that would provide an additional $70 billion for Immigration and Customs Enforcement and Border Patrol: "Today, I voted no on a bill that hands another $70 billion to ICE and Border Patro  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48295) entitled "The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau Budget: Background, Trends and Policy Options" by financial economics specialists Karl E. Schneider and Baird Webel. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) was created in the 2010 Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Dodd-Frank; P.L. 111-203). Dodd-Frank specified that the  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Converting matte surfaces into virtual screens enhances machine vision * By Raji Natarajan, Special to Rice News Picture a busy street during rush hour with vehicles zipping past and pedestrians rushing by. While humans can effortlessly perceive and interpret such dynamic scenes in real time, current 3D imaging technologies often struggle to create accurate representations of rapidly changing environments  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Cortez Masto Leads Effort to Protect the Right of Women to Cross State Lines to Seek Abortion Care * June 24, 2026, Marks Four Years Since the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Fifty Years of Precedent Washington, D.C. - Ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's disastrous Dobbs decision, U.S. Senator Catherine Cortez Masto (D-Nev.) and Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 10 (TNSrep) -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on June 9, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike 2026 Technology Threat Landscape Report: China Steals AI Capabilities It Can't Build Technology is the world's most targeted industry as adversaries exploit the AI being built and the tools used to build it - CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today released the CrowdStri  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 9 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Disrupted metabolism linked to heart failure, UTSW study finds * DALLAS - June 09, 2026 - When heart cells burn fat without normal metabolic controls, they can deplete a lipid needed to keep mitochondria functioning properly, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, identify a mechani  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 8 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Disrupted metabolism linked to heart failure, UTSW study finds * When heart cells burn fat without normal metabolic controls, they can deplete a lipid needed to keep mitochondria functioning properly, according to a study by UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers. The findings, published in The Journal of Clinical Investigation, identify a mechanism linking disrupted ener  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has established Class E airspace at Crown Point Hospital Heliport, Indiana, to support instrument flight rule operations and instrument procedures developed for the facility. The rule will take effect on Oct. 29, 2026. The action creates controlled airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.9-mile radius of the heliport. FAA said the change is intended to enhance the sa  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, June 8 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * Eaker Center for Leadership Development Earns Prestigious Muir S. Fairchild Award MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Ala. - The Ira C. Eaker Center's Warfighting Education Directorate was recently honored with the prestigious General Muir S. Fairchild Educational Achievement Award for 2025, presented by the Order of Daedalians National Commander, Lt Gen (ret) Richard "  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- The Salt River Project, a public power utility and electricity provider, issued the following news: * * * EDP Renewables and SRP Celebrate Completion of 800 MWh Flatland Energy Storage in Arizona * EDP Renewables North America LLC ( EDPR NA ) and Salt River Project (SRP), a not for-profit public power utility serving more than 2 million people in central Arizona, today celebrated the completion of Flatland Energy Storage, a 200 megawatt (MW)   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN delivers most-watched NCAA DI Women's College World Series on record * * Championship Series Game 2 scored most-watched college softball game on record with 2.5 million viewers, peaked with 3.0 million viewers * Second most-watched NCAA WCWS Finals on record with 2.2 million viewers * Overall, the WCWS was up 20% from 2025 season (previous high) * NCAA So  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 8 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Platforms Present Opening Week of the 2026 Athletes Unlimited Softball League Season Beginning June 9 * Opening Night Doubleheader Features Volts vs. Spark and 2025 Championship Rematch Between Bandits and Talons Opening Week Includes Championship Rematch Weekend, Home Openers, Top Draft Picks and Marquee Pitching Matchups Across ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU Landmark   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following action in the Federal Register: The Secretary of Homeland Security has determined, pursuant to law, that it is necessary to waive certain laws, regulations, and other legal requirements in order to ensure the expeditious construction of barriers and roads in the vicinity of the international land border in the state of Texas. The notice of determination was published in the Federal Register on May 15, 2  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, June 10 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF castigates second House Judiciary hearing targeting SPLC Tuesday's House Judiciary Committee hearing targeting the Southern Poverty Law Center is the latest step in a coordinated effort to intimidate organizations challenging Christian nationalism and other forms of extremism. Testifying before the committee, Southern Poverty Law Center Interim President and CEO Bryan Fair defend  more

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, June 9 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * First Citizens Bank Announces New Leaders in Equipment Finance * First Citizens Bank has announced that industry veterans Ed Littleton and Amber Olmsted have joined its Equipment Finance Group. Littleton, based in Jacksonville, is the new head of asset management and Olmsted, based in Georgia, is senior vice president of inventory finance. Both report to Rod Versteegh, h  more

NEW YORK, June 10 -- The Ford Foundation issued the following news: * * * Ford Foundation's JustFilms Allocates $4.8 Million to Advance Documentary Films Championing Social Justice The Ford Foundation's JustFilms program announced an estimated $4.8 million in funding to empower documentary filmmakers and organizations addressing some of the world's most pressing social issues. This investment will support 48 film projects and initiatives centering storytelling as a catalyst for social justice  more

TORONTO, Ontario, June 9 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta Rewrites the Father's Day Playbook * Four Seasons Hotel Atlanta is offering an alternative to the usual Father's Day routine this year, replacing grill duty, crowded patios and backyard hosting with steak and eggs at Brasserie Margot, cold martinis at Bar Margot, spa treatments and floating sound baths. The weekend is designed to let Dad offici  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Frost & Sullivan Evolves Frost Radar(TM) to Deliver Greater Clarity in an Increasingly Complex Competitive Landscape Enhanced visualisation and classification framework provide clearer insight into company trajectories while preserving the integrity of Frost & Sullivan's proven growth  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSFR) -- The Federal Trade Commission has opened a public comment period on a proposed consent agreement tied to Ascension Health Alliance's planned acquisition of Ambulatory TopCo LLC, Nashville, Tennessee. The agency said the settlement is intended to address competition concerns linked to the approximately $3.9 billion transaction. Ascension, St. Louis, Missouri, and AmSurg operate outpatient surgical facilities in multiple markets across the U.S. The FTC alleges the pr  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Leads Effort To Protect The Right Of Women To Cross State Lines To Seek Reproductive Care * June 24, 2026 Marks Four Years Since the Supreme Court Overturned Roe v. Wade, Restricting The Right To Choose Legislation Would Protect Women Who Cross State Lines for Reproductive Care and Providers Who Provide Care To Them Ahead of the four-year anniversary of the Supreme Court's disas  more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 9 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $166 Million In Energy Assistance Funds * Governor Greg Abbott today announced $166 million in energy assistance funds to help low-income Texans maintain safe and affordable housing. Award funds, administered by the Texas Department of Housing and Community Affairs (TDHCA), are set to begin January 1, 2027. "Texas is hard at work to ensure that families across the state ca  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 10 -- The University of South Carolina posted the following news: * * * Graduate's journey from softball to social work leads to selection as U.S. team therapist at Jewish Olympics * For former NCAA Division I softball player Olivia Gott, life post-sports challenged her identity and mental health. "As a college athlete, they really make it impossible to not be successful. Everything is scheduled for you, including classes, study time, practice, workouts and t  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release: * * * GSA Announces Sale Of Former Kefauver Parking Garage Site In Nashville * Sale supports local economic development while fortifying federal real estate NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Today, the U.S. General Services Administration announced the sale of the former Estes Kefauver Federal Building parking garage in downtown Nashville for $52,030,000 to the Convention Center Authority of the Metropolitan Gove  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, June 9 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University welcomes Wes Livesay as vice president for advancement * BROWNWOOD - June 9, 2026 - Howard Payne University (HPU) has named Wes Livesay to the position of vice president for advancement. He supervises HPU's offices of development, alumni relations, external affairs and marketing and communications. He began June 3. Livesay brings more than 20 years of experience in fundraising strat  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Chairman Emeritus McCaul on ABC's "This Week" * WASHINGTON - U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul (R-Texas) -chairman emeritus of the House Foreign Affairs and Homeland Security Committees -joined Martha Raddatz on ABC's "This Week" to discuss the latest on Ukraine, Iran, FISA reauthorization, and more.Click to watch (link is external) Excerpts from the interview: On his recent vote to suppo  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Nancy Pelosi, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Pelosi Reflects on Four Decades of LGBTQ Advocacy in Exclusive Interview with Washington Blade * Washington D.C. - In an exclusive interview with the Washington Blade for Pride Month, Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi reflected on nearly four decades of advocacy alongside the LGBTQ community, highlighting the grassroots organizing, courage and persistence that helped drive historic progress towa  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Immigration Detention: Waste and Performance Issues at Camp East Montana Provide Valuable Lessons for Future Facilities * Fast Facts ICE has increased its enforcement efforts and expanded detention capacity since January 2025. The Army and ICE opened ICE's largest facility-Camp East Montana-quickly, which led to several issues. The contract requires ICE to pay the full cost of meals an  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, June 9 -- The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship issued the following news: * * * Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship Issues Guidance to Protect Animals from New World Screwworm * DES MOINES, Iowa (June 9, 2026) - The Iowa Department of Agriculture and Land Stewardship (IDALS) issued the following guidance for livestock producers, pet owners, and veterinarians to help protect animals from the parasitic New World Screwworm (NWS) fly. The guid  more

ADDISON, Texas, June 9 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Statement Opposing The Faster Labor Contracts Act * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement opposing The Faster Labor Contracts Act: "The Faster Labor Contracts Act threatens small businesses and employees with top-down government control of labor relations. This government overreach incentivizes unions not t  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Engineer Dr. Mark Ellis Advances Sustainable Solution to Global Tire Waste * Globally, around 1.5 billion tires are discarded each year, with many ending up in landfill. As they slowly fragment over time, they leech toxic chemicals into the soil and groundwater, causing long term environmental damage. Stockpiled tires also  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions Wins New $95 Million Digital Engineering Contract Supporting US Space Force * HOUSTON, June 9, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that its Mission Technology Solutions business has been awarded the $95 million Digital Engineering and Enterprise Decision Support (DEEDS) contract. The new c  more

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 10 -- Lipscomb University issued the following news: * * * The power of partnership Two master's archaeology students benefit from partner university's grants allowing them to study artifacts in Israel this summer. By Janel Shoun-Smith, 615-966-7078 This summer, two master's level archaeology students in the Lanier Center for Archaeology will get the chance to advance their research and knowledge of life in biblical times through work funded by grants from Ariel U  more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, June 9 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Local artists lead W&M Juneteenth celebration * The theme of this year's Juneteenth celebration at William & Mary is "Remembering, Restoring and Renewing." The celebration will be held Thursday, June 18 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the Sadler Center, and the event is free and open to the campus community and the public. The program will feature three Williamsburg artists to lead the community in powerful and   more

AUSTIN, Texas, June 10 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * LPL Welcomes Allegia Wealth Management SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that Darren Colananni, CFP(R), ChFC(R), CIMA(R), CPWA(R), has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platform, launching Allegia Wealth Management. Colananni reported serving approximately $230 million in advisory, brokerage   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan Presses Chief of the Forest Service on Uranium Mining in Carson National Forest * Full video of the exchange is available here. Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry, questioned Tom Schultz, Chief of the Forest Service, regarding the proposal to conduct uranium mining within the Carson N  more

GLASGOW, Scotland, June 9 -- The University of Glasgow posted the following news: * * * Meteorite which wiped out the dinosaurs also created record-breaking hydrothermal system * The meteorite which caused the extinction of the dinosaurs also created an underground environment suited to supporting new life, and new research suggests it lasted for millions of years longer than previously suspected. The finding has surprised the international team of researchers behind it, who came to their c  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 9 -- The National Science Teaching Association issued the following news release on June 8, 2026: * * * National Science Teaching Association Welcomes New Board and Leadership Council Members MCLEAN, Va. -- The National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) today announced the newest members of its Board of Directors, as well as the members comprising its Leadership Council. "At NSTA, strong leadership is essential to advancing excellence and innovation in science edu  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 9 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New guideline reframes weight as health risk tied to diabetes, kidney and heart conditions * Highlights * The first guideline for cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM syndrome), published today by American Heart Association and the American College of Cardiology, identifies obesity as a key metabolic factor in the syndrome's development and progression. * Th  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, June 9 -- Michigan State University posted the following news: * * * New LeFrak Fellows Program helps students focus on 'the pursuit of happiness' * Founded in 1989 in the Department of Political Science, the LeFrak Forum on Science, Reason, and Modern Democracy is a center for research and debate on the theory and practice of modern democracy. But LeFrak's newly appointed director, Assistant Professor Raul Rodriguez, is taking the initiative in new directions in it  more

NEW YORK, June 10 -- Newmark Group, a commercial real estate company that says they offer comprehensive suite of services and products, posted the following news release: * * * Newmark Selected to Lead Sale of USCIS Texas Service Center at DFW Airport Campus Newmark announces the Company has been selected to lead the sale of the USCIS Texas Service Center, a 259,947-square-foot, Class A mission-critical office asset located at 6046 N Belt Line Road within the Dallas-Fort Worth International A  more

IRVING, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Foundation Announces Honorees for Day Nine of "30 Days of Giving" Initiative * Bagel Rescue and Scruffy Paws Animal Rescue Named as Recipients of $5,000 Grants Irving, TX (June 9, 2026) - Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation is making a $5,000 contribution to both Bagel   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release: * * * NFWF Announces $18.5 Million to Conserve Grasslands and Support Ranching Communities Across the Great Plains * WASHINGTON, D.C. (June 9, 2026) - The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) today announced nearly $18.5 million in grants to protect vital grassland habitat across the Great Plains while also strengthening ranching operations and communities. The 26 grants announced today  more

ST. LOUIS, Missouri, June 9 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news: * * * Optometry alum Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey helps create patient-centered products, from medical devices to dietary supplements * Dr. Alison Carter Ramsey, who earned her OD from UMSL in 2001, has spent decades working with medical devices and dietary supplements that support eye health. (Photo by Angela Wengrenovich) By Kala Dunn, University Advancement Hometown: Colleyville, Texas   more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Halliburton Co., a provider of products and services to the energy industry, postedthe following news release: * * * Pampa Energia selects Halliburton to support enterprise digital transformation * HOUSTON - June 9, 2026 - Halliburton (NYSE: HAL) has entered into a multi-year agreement with Pampa Energia to support the digital transformation of its unconventional operations in Vaca Muerta, one of the world's most significant shale plays. As reg  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Al Green Questions Trump's Memecoin Ponzi Scheme, Calls for Domestic and Foreign Accountability * (Washington, DC) -On Tuesday, June 9, 2026, Congressman Al Green, Ranking Member of the Financial Services Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, shared remarks in a Financial Services Hearing entitled, "Converging Criminal Enterprises: Chinese Money Laundering Networks and Cartel Financing in the   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Introduces No-Pay, No-Committees Term Limit Bill * June 9, 2026 Press Release Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chip Roy (TX-21) introduced the Statutory Term Limits on Congressional Pay & Power Act to limit the incentives and institutional advantages that fuel careerism in Congress. Beginning with the 121st Congress, once a Member of Congress reaches 12 cumulative years of service in th  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 (TNSletter) -- Rep. David Schweikert, R-Arizona, chairman of the Joint Economic Committee, issued the following letter to the House Budget Committee Chairman Jodey Arrington, R-Texas: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 5, 2026 The Honorable Jodey Arrington Chairman Committee on the Budget U.S. House of Representatives 204 Cannon House Office Building Washington, DC 20515 Dear Representative Arrington: Thank you for inviting the Joint Economic Committee (JEC  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Troy E. Nehls Votes to Send Second Reconciliation Package to President Trump's Desk * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released the following statement after voting "YES" to pass S.2, the Secure America Act, which would provide robust funding for federal law enforcement, including Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP), and suppor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice computer scientists race ahead in pathogen-detection DARPA challenge * A pinch of soil harbors hundreds of millions of microorganisms, most of them harmless. However, a lone pathogen in that multitude can be enough to negatively impact crops, livestock or human health. Until now, the tools to screen environmental DNA samples rapidly and with a high enough level of precision to find even a trace amount o  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice hosts global water leaders to discuss technologies for a resilient future * As communities around the world grapple with aging infrastructure, water scarcity, emerging contaminants and the growing impacts of climate change, researchers at Rice University are advancing technologies aimed at making water systems more resilient, sustainable and adaptable. That work took center stage June 1-5 as Rice's WaTE  more

IRVING, Texas, June 10 (TNSrep) -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Eagle Scout Pathway Produces Young Adults with Measurably Higher Well-Being, Purpose, Leadership and Civic Engagement -- Exactly What Families Need Today New Harris Poll research of more than 3,000 U.S. adults finds Eagle Scouts report 2x lower loneliness, significantly higher purpose and leadership and stronger civic engagement than non-Scout peers  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 [Category: Energy] -- The American Exploration and Production Council posted the following news release: * * * Secretary Doug Burgum Joins AXPC's Longer Laterals Podcast to Discuss Why President Trump's Energy Dominance Strategy is Working * The American Exploration & Production Council (AXPC) today released Episode 9 of Longer Laterals, where Secretary Doug Burgum discusses why the policies behind President Trump's energy dominance strategy are working. In this episode, A  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The Senate Budget Committee issued the following information for a nomination hearing at 10 a.m. on June 16, 2026, at 608 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Senator Lindsey Graham (R - SC) * Senator Jeff Merkley (D - OR) Witnesses * Mr. Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget * * * Original text here: https://www.budget.senate.gov/hearings/the-nomination-of-mr-hal-duncan-of-texas-to-be-deputy-director-of-th  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: Only Republicans Care About Keeping Your Family Safe * Senator Marshall Joins Pete Mundo on KCMO Radio Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined KCMO Radio's Mundo in the Morning to discuss how to eradicate the New World Screwworm, the SAVE America Act, upcoming Republican legislative priorities, confirming Tony Mattivi, and KCMO Radio expanding to Topeka.  more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall: We Are Prepared to Protect the American Beef Supply * Senator Marshall Joins Bloomberg Washington - U.S. Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas), joined Bloomberg's Balance of Power with Joe Mathieu and Kailey Leinz to discuss eradicating the New World Screwworm, addressing rising costs in the agriculture sector, the confirmation of Todd Blanche, FISA, and another reconciliation   more

HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Senior materiel leader concludes 26-year Air Force career Col. David J. Chaboya, senior materiel leader within Cyber and Networks Directorate, will retire during a ceremony June 24 at 2 p.m. at the Minuteman Commons. As he reflects on 26 years in the Air Force, Chaboya said he is most proud of the opportunity to serve alongside talented teammates while supporting the Air Force mis  more

BELLEVUE, Washington, June 9 [Category: Sociological] -- MomsRising, an online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, posted the following news release: * * * Simply Disgraceful! Moms Say Fund Care, Not ICE! * Statement of Kristin Rowe-Finkbeiner, Executive Director and CEO of MomsRising, the online and on-the-ground organization of more than one million mothers and their families, on the reconciliation bill the U.S. Senate and U.S. House passed t  more

FORT WORTH, Texas, June 9 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Sister Speaks: How a group of TCOM graduates created a place to mentor young girls * Let's be honest, being a teenager or a tween is hard, and in the modern age of information overload, it's even harder to know what's right, wrong, or who you can trust, but a trio of students from UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine's Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine program d  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB and Ormat Advance EGS Development with Data-Driven Site Selection in Nevada * Desert Peak selected following integrated subsurface and geomechanical evaluation across multiple geothermal fields SLB and Ormat Technologies have selected Desert Peak in Nevada as the preferred location for a planned enhanced geothermal system (EGS) pilot, following a multi-site evaluation across ex  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release: * * * SLB Collaborates with Qualcomm on Edge AI Solutions for Energy Operations * Collaboration combines edge computing and energy workflows to support real-time operational decision-making HOUSTON, June 09, 2026 - Global energy technology company SLB (NYSE: SLB) today announced a memorandum of understanding with Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. to enable edge AI solutions for the energy indu  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Teen prodigy Phoenix Juneau Austin prepares for his future as a U.S. Air Force Officer * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas - At just 16 years old, Phoenix Juneau Austin is drawing comparisons to the fictional teen genius "Doogie Howser" from the 1990s television series. Unlike his television counterpart, however, Austin's ambitions reach far beyond the   more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, June 10 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * How industry investment forges the next generation of engineers A small investment has a huge impact on Texas A&M materials science and engineering students' capstone project to address a critical connection point in oil and gas. By Leon Contreras, Contributor When a metal valve seat fails in an industrial pipeline, it can lead to a gas leak, a production shutdown and thousan  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 9 [Category: BizTravel] -- Hyatt Hotels Corp., a hospitality company, issued the following news release: * * * The Miraval Brand Debuts Globally with Opening of Miraval The Red Sea in Saudi Arabia * New opening marks the first Miraval resort outside the United States, ushering in a new era of transformative wellbeing on The Red Sea Chicago (June 9, 2026) - Miraval Resorts & Spas has announced the opening of Miraval The Red Sea on Shura Island, marking the brand's fi  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, June 9 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Twin senior enlisted leaders bring 50 years of combined service to JBSA-Fort Sam Houston * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - Raised side by side in the Deep South, twin siblings never expected their military careers to bring them to the same installation. Now, for the first time in more than two decades, U.S. Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Vane  more

HOUSTON, Texas, June 10 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New Research Uncovers How Deadly Childhood Cancer Grows, Highlights Potential Therapies University of Houston Study Reveals New Treatment Possibilities for Rhabdomyosarcoma By Laurie Fickman, (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu A cancer researcher at the University of Houston is reporting what makes malignant soft tissue cancer grow in children, identifying key mechanisms and molecular targets to pre  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, June 10 -- The University of San Francisco issued the following news release: * * * USF Names New Athletic Director Brent Blaylock will join the University of San Francisco as athletic director, effective June 9. USF has sought an athletic director since October, when Larry Williams, who held the position from 2022-25, passed away while working out on campus. Blaylock has more than 20 years of experience working in the athletics programs of large state universities  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 9 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Unlocking the circular economy: research maps the hidden economics of resale, rebates and 'green' shopping * Every time someone trades in a phone, picks a refurbished laptop over a new one or buys thrifted clothes online, they are supporting a growing circular economy -a system where used items are given a second life instead of going into a landfill. This growing trend is good for the environm  more

DENTON, Texas, June 9 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release: * * * UNT graduate student named 2026 Dole Caregiver Fellow * DENTON (UNT), Texas -University of North Texas counseling graduate student Megan Byers has been selected as a member of the 2026 Class of Dole Caregiver Fellows, a national group of military and veteran caregivers chosen by the Elizabeth Dole Foundation to advocate for solutions that support caregivers and their families. Byers, who has car  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following news: * * * USDA Continues to Lead Coordinated Response to New World Screwworm; New Case Confirmed in La Salle County, Texas The U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), alongside State partners in Texas and New Mexico, continues to lead an aggressive response to New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States. USDA's Nat  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain GPU Computing Systems, Data Processing Unit (DPU) Technologies, and Associated Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain GPU computing systems, data processing unit (DPU) technologies, and associated components thereof,  more

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, June 9 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UT Health RGV Cancer and Surgery Center brings comprehensive cancer services to Rio Grande Valley patients * June is National Cancer Survivors Month RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JUNE 9, 2026 - For Palmhurst resident Arnold Rodriguez, the words "you have cancer" arrived more than once. The former educator and cancer survivor was first diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2019, followed by f  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 10 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio awarded American Cancer Society SHaRP grant to advance cervical cancer screening UT Health San Antonio has been selected as a recipient of the American Cancer Society's Self-Collected Human Papillomavirus Readiness Pilot (SHaRP) grant, a national initiative designed to help health care organizations prepare for and implement HPV self-collection as part of ro  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, June 9 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * UT San Antonio expands downtown footprint with new planned student housing option at Continental Hotel * UT San Antonio continues its focus on enhancing the student experience in the heart of San Antonio with plans to introduce a new downtown housing option for fall 2026, further advancing the university's vision for a vibrant, connected urban campus. The university signed a letter of intent   more

GALVESTON, Texas, June 9 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB launches new flagship magazine highlighting innovation and impact * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) launched the inaugural issue of UTMB Magazine on June 9, introducing a new flagship publication designed to showcase the people, discoveries, and impact shaping the future of health. The magazine looks beyond the headlines, offering readers an in-depth view of the wo  more

JERSEY CITY, New Jersey, June 10 -- Verisk Analytics Inc., a data analytics provider, issued the following news: * * * Verisk CargoNet Assists in Manhattan DA Cargo Theft Indictment Targeting Multi-State Impersonation Ring Verisk CargoNet, the transportation and cargo theft analytics division of Verisk, supported law enforcement efforts tied to an indictment announced by the Manhattan District Attorney on June 3, 2026. According to the indictment, an organized, multi-state cargo theft operati  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, June 9 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Could your dog help fight the spotted lanternfly? A new study makes the case Ordinary pet dogs outperformed trained human searchers in the first real-world test of community dog-handler teams, finding more than twice as many egg masses. By Marya Barlow At a Maryland vineyard, Debi Persing guided her Boston terrier, Xephyr, slowly down a row of grapevines. Vineyard workers and scientists had already ide  more

OLYMPIA, Washington, June 10 -- The Washington State Department of Health issued the following news release: * * * State revokes, suspends licenses, certifications, registrations of health care providers The Washington State Department of Health has revoked or suspended the licenses, certifications, or registrations of the following health care providers in our state. The department has also immediately suspended the credentials of people who have been prohibited from practicing in other stat  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following statement by senior associate counsel Nathan Moelker: * * * A Wave of Support: Pro-Life Allies Across America Rally Behind ACLJ for Pregnancy Resource Centers When the government decides to use its power to silence those who defend life, it doesn't just threaten one ministry - it threatens every American's right to speak, to believe, and to serve according to their conscience. That's exactly what's at stake in  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 8 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Why eating in the middle of the night can be a gut punch * DALLAS - June 08, 2026 - Eating when the body is normally asleep appears to desynchronize the circadian clocks of different cell types in the intestines, a UT Southwestern Medical Center study suggests. The findings, published in PNAS, could help explain why shift work, jet lag, and other environmental stressors that   more

WASHINGTON, June 9 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * WORST OF THE WORST: ICE Arrests Violent Assailants, Drug Traffickers, and Other Violent Criminals * Nearly 70% of criminal illegal aliens arrested by ICE have been charged or arrested for a crime in the United States WASHINGTON -Yesterday, U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested criminal illegal aliens convicted for aggravated assault with a weapon, battery, and drug traf  more

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, June 9 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Xcel Energy crews prepared for severe storms, high heat in Minnesota and Wisconsin * MINNEAPOLIS (June 9, 2026) -Xcel Energy is monitoring the potential for severe storms and high heat Tuesday night and Wednesday afternoon across swaths of western, southern and central Minnesota, as well as western Wisconsin. Crews will be ready across the region to safely restore power if outages occ  more