CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA announces Board of Trustees for 2026-2027 * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today introduced the 21 members of its Board of Trustees for the coming year following elections held during the Annual Meeting of the AMA House of Delegates. Willie Underwood III, MD, MSc, MPH, a New York urologic surgeon, was sworn in as the 181st president of the America  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society posted the following news release: * * * American Cancer Society appoints Art delaCruz as Chief Operating Officer * ATLANTA, June 10, 2026 \- The American Cancer Society (ACS) and its advocacy affiliate, the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN), today announced Art delaCruz as the chief operating officer (COO), effective June 17, 2026. In this newly created role, he will help connect strategy and   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Army Astronaut Selected for NASA's Historic Artemis III Mission * In a historic announcement that bridges the legacy of military service with the next phase of human space exploration, NASA announced that Army Col. Frank Rubio, assigned to the U.S. Army Space and Missile Defense Command, will serve as a mission specialist on its upcoming Artemis III mission. The announcement, made yesterday at the Johnson Spac  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 [Category: Energy] -- The Edison Electric Institute issued the following news release: * * * At POLITICO Energy Summit, EEI President and CEO Drew Maloney and Entergy Chair and CEO Drew Marsh Highlight Focus on Affordability, Reliability, and Grid Investment * WASHINGTON (June 10, 2026) -Today, Drew Maloney, Edison Electric Institute (EEI) p resident and CEO, and Drew Marsh, Entergy c hair and CEO and EEI vice chair, underscored how America's electric companies are workin  more

DENVER, Colorado, June 10 -- Colorado Attorney General Phil Weiser issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Phil Weiser leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural Coloradans * June 10, 2026 (DENVER) -Attorney General Phil Weiser today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income   more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 10 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday leads bipartisan coalition urging Congress to continue legal services for veterans, rural communities * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday today led a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation, the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-income American  more

NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Azerbaijan: Exiled Critics Convicted in Absentia * (Berlin, June 10, 2026) - Azerbaijani authorities are prosecuting critics in exile, often based on social media posts and online commentary, Human Rights Watch said today. Those targeted, often convicted in absentia with long sentences, are at risk of extradition, detention during travel, and other forms of cross-border pressure. "These trial  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Regional prices rose 0.5 percent in May, up 3.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.5 percent in May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The energy index rose 3.8 percent over the month. The index for all items less food a  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater May 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Area prices rose 1.5 percent over the two months, up 3.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater rose 1.5 percent from March to May, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. L  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Film "The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door" to Premiere Sunday, July 12 at 8pm ET/PT and Stream Next-Day in the CNN App * June 10th, 2026 Official Trailer NEW YORK, NY - (June 10, 2026) - CNN Films will debut The Salisbury Poisonings: A Spy Next Door from BAFTA-winning filmmaker Dan Vernon on Sunday, July 12 at 8pm ET/PT on CNN, and streaming the next day on the CNN app. The gripping account o  more

AUGUSTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Augusta University posted the following news release: * * * COEHD Teacher Preparation Programs earn top marks in reading instruction * The National Council on Teacher Quality recognized Augusta University's College of Education and Human Development with top national ratings for evidence-based reading instruction. The NCTQ's 2026 Teacher Prep Review: Decoding Progress in Reading Preparation was released on June 9, awarding COEHD's elementary education programs   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Henry C. 'Hank' Johnson Jr., D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Johnson Pushes Administration to Provide Safe Working Conditions for Workers Dealing with Rat Infestation at Chamblee IRS Office * CHAMBLEE, GA - Congressman Hank Johnson (GA-04), along with Georgia U.S. Senators Reverend Raphael Warnock (D-GA) and Jon Ossoff (D-GA), are calling on Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Chief Executive Officer   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Rep. Rich McCormick, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman McCormick's Contributions To The Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Rich McCormick participated in the Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) markup. After nearly 14 hours of debate and negotiation, McCormick and his colleagues in the House Armed Services Committee (HASC) reviewed nearly 1,000 amendments, and it  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN announces remaining windows for 2026 SEC football season * ESPN has finalized television windows for the full 2026 SEC football season  * All SEC-controlled games from Week 4 (Sept. 26) onward assigned Early, Afternoon, Night or Flex designations * Notable showdowns include Texas/Oklahoma in the Allstate Red River Rivalry (Oct. 10), Georgia/Alabama in primetime   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, June 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN exclusively presents the 2026 NCAA Men's College World Series, June 12-22 * * Every pitch of the Men's College World Series airs across ESPN networks, June 12-22 * Game 2 of the MCWS Finals airs on ABC for the third consecutive year (Sunday, June 21) * ESPN to provide live onsite studio coverage throughout the entire MCWS for the first time ESPN's exclusi  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 10, 2026: * * * 5 Ways Employers Can Avoid a Red Card this World Cup The 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off June 11 and runs through July 19, making it the largest, longest, and most historic tournament in the competition's history. For the first time ever, the event will feature 48 nations hosted across the US, Mexico, and Canada, and is bound to spark passion for billions around the world. For employer  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 10, 2026: * * * House Passes Bill to Reshape First Union Contract Negotiations: What Employers Need to Know About the Faster Labor Contracts Act A bill that would impose strict timelines and mandatory binding arbitration on first union contract negotiations passed the US House yesterday, marking a pivotal step in what could end up being a sea change in the country's established labor dynamic. The Fa  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 10, 2026: * * * Immigration Enforcement Agencies Receives $70B Funding Boost: A 5-Step Compliance Plan for Employers Lawmakers narrowly approved a bill yesterday to significantly boost funds for Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), as well as Border Patrol, through the end of President Donald Trump's term. The Republican-backed Secure America Act, which just passed the House by a 214-212 vote,  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 10, 2026: * * * What a $2.25M NY Cybersecurity Settlement Means for Businesses: Your 4-Step Action Plan A recent $2.25 million settlement between an insurance company and the state of New York presents a cautionary tale for businesses in the Empire State. The New York State Department of Financial Services (NYDFS) found that the company's incident response plan was inadequate and allowed threat acto  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 9, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp Announces $26M for Local Transportation Projects Governor Brian P. Kemp and the State Road and Tollway Authority (SRTA) Board of Directors today approved $26 million in funding for Georgia Transportation Infrastructure Bank (GTIB) grants and low-interest loans that will support 20 transportation roadway projects and 2 regional airport hangar projects. SRTA also announ  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Gov. Kemp: Rideout Arsenal Bringing $22M, 120 New Jobs to Thomas Co. Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Rideout Arsenal, a firearms designer and manufacturer, is investing $22 million in a new manufacturing facility in Thomasville, creating 120 new jobs over the next several years. "Georgia attracts job creators from all over the country and world because we work wit  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 (TNSletter) -- Lt. Gov. Burt Jones, R-Georgia, issued the following letter to President Trump and Centers for Medicare and Medicaid: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 9, 2026 The Honorable Donald J. Trump President of the United States The White House 1600 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, DC 20500 - The Honorable Dr. Mehmet Oz Administrator Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services Hubert H. Humphrey Building 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC  more

NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Georgia Jails Activist for Peaceful Protest * Georgia's crackdown on dissent reached a dangerous new low last month when a Tbilisi court sentenced activist Zurab Menteshashvili to nine months in prison for participating in a peaceful protest. The case highlights how Georgia's recent protest-related legislative amendments are being used to turn peaceful acts of dissent into criminal offenses.   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Georgia's First Superfund Research Center to Study Hazardous Industrial Pollution, Remediation * A coalition of scientists from six universities and community partners has been awarded a National Institutes of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS) grant to establish Georgia's first Superfund Research Center to study the effects and potential remediation of harmful contaminan  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 (TNSletter) -- The Government Accountability Project issued the following letter to the committees of the Senate Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry and House Agriculture: * * * Here is the text of the letter: June 4, 2026 Chair and Ranking Member U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry Washington D.C. 20510 - Chair and Ranking Member U.S. House Committee on Agriculture Washington D.C. 20515 Re: Protected Whistleblower Disclosure To Whom It May  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, June 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Makes Nominations to Appeals Court and District Court * Boston -Governor Maura Healey today nominated Judge Zachary Hillman to serve on the Appeals Court and attorneys Raquel Webster and Thomas Johnson to serve as Associate Justices of the District Court. The nominations will now be considered by the Governor's Council. "Judge Hillman, Attorney Webster and Attorney  more

MIAMI, Florida, June 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Kayne Anderson-BKM Joint Venture on $1.81B Light Industrial Portfolio Acquisition * NEW YORK - June 10, 2026 - Attorneys at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Kayne Anderson Real Estate (Kayne Anderson) and BKM Capital Partners (BKM) in their joint venture acquisition of an 8.5 million square foot portfolio of 51 multitenant lig  more

ROCHESTER, New York, June 10 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * Hasan Aziz named dean of RIT's College of Health Sciences and Technology Aziz assumes role on Aug. 1 - Hassan Aziz has been named dean of the College of Health Sciences and Technology at Rochester Institute of Technology. He joins RIT from Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, where he currently serves as dean and professor of the College of Nursing and Health Sciences. He was selected  more

NEW YORK, June 10 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following fact sheet: * * * Questions and Answers: The EU Pact on Migration and Asylum On June 12, 2026, the European Union Migration and Asylum Pact will become fully applicable. The Pact is a set of 10 pieces of binding legislation, adopted in 2024, that overhauls how the EU manages its borders, processes asylum applications, and addresses responsibility-sharing among member states. This question-and-answer documen  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on June 10, 2026, by political scientist Beka Chedia in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor: * * * Georgian Dream Seeking U.S. Reset While Resisting Requisite Reforms Executive Summary: * Georgia's ruling Georgian Dream party has signaled its desire to restore the suspended U.S.-Georgia strategic partnership and claimed active dialogue with Washington is underway. At the same time, Georgian Prime Minister Irak  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 10 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State architecture student wins Super South competition with community-focused design * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 10, 2026 Kennesaw State University architecture student Madison Wall turned a vision for Atlanta's historic Sweet Auburn district into a first-place finish at the Super South conference and competition. The multidisciplinary competition brings together students from across the   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Continues Government Relations Team Growth: Jaime Martin Joins as Senior Government Relations Advisor in Seattle Former Director of External Relations in the Office of Governor Bob Ferguson Brings Extensive Tribal Leadership and Public Policy Expertise to the Firm's Government Relations Team - Kilpatrick is pleased to announce that Jaime Martin has joined the Firm a  more

LAWRENCE, Kansas, June 10 -- The University of Kansas posted the following news: * * * KU Law students make 2026 honor roll for pro bono service * LAWRENCE - Sixty-two University of Kansas School of Law students provided more than 2,300 hours of free legal services during the 2025-2026 academic year. The students' services included preparing tax returns for low-income residents, representing parties in the KU Court of Parking Appeals and volunteering for the courts, the Douglas County Lega  more

DALLAS, Texas, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, issued the following news: ** * Legal 500 US Ranks Hunton Among Top Law Firms in 2026 Guide * Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP was recognized in the 2026 Legal 500 US Guide with 40 practice areas ranked nationally and 217 individual rankings for attorneys in their respective practice area. Four Hunton attorneys are listed in the Hall of Fame, 19 attorneys are ranked as Leading Partners, five as Next Generation Partn  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * McEachern Art Center opens summer exhibition, relaunches membership program * MACON, Ga. -The McEachern Art Center (MAC) has opened its 2026 Summer Art Exhibition, bringing together the work of eight artists whose practices span a wide range of materials, processes and conceptual approaches. The exhibition opened June 5 and will remain on view through July 19. Featuring artists Jenni Horne, Isabel Neely, Wendy   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, June 11 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Joins Bipartisan Coalition Urging Congress to Continue Legal Services for Veterans, Rural Communities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general in urging congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC), the nation's largest funder of civil legal aid for low-  more

HELENA, Montana, June 10 -- Gov. Greg Gianforte, R-Montana, issued the following news release: * * * Montana Named Top State to Start a Business * HELENA, Mont. - Governor Greg Gianforte today announced that Montana was ranked as the 12th best state to start a business in 2026. "Montana is open for business," Gov. Gianforte said. "Since taking office, we've removed burdensome regulations, cut taxes, strengthened our workforce, and increased the supply of affordable housing to support the bu  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, June 10 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * NM recommendation shows why Blackstone should not own PNM utility * PESP: New Mexico recommendation shows why Blackstone should not own PNM utility Hearing examiners' finding that Blackstone and TXNM violated state law raises new doubts about proposed utility takeover Santa Fe, NM -The Private Equity Stakeholder Project (PESP) today said a recommendation from New Mex  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Oceana, an ocean conservation organization, issued a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Commerce highlighting the critical threats posed by vessel strikes to the North Atlantic right whale, one of the world's most endangered whale species. Oceana emphasized that vessel speed reduction is the only broadly effective and available method to protect the species from potentially lethal collisions. The North Atlantic right whale population currently numbers approxi  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, June 11 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on June 10, 2026: * * * A Perfect Score: Gulfstream Delivers 100th G700 and Completes 100th G700 Speed Record Milestones Highlight Performance, Speed and Advanced Manufacturing Excellence - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced its 100th customer delivery and the 100th city-pair speed record for the Gulfstream G700, underscoring the exceptional performance and speed   more

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, June 10 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * Princeton Hosts Event for Professor Katz * IU McKinney Professor Robert Katz delivered a public lecture to over 30 people at Princeton University on May 14 titled "Antisemitism and the Law: Jews' Unfinished Quest for Liberation Through Law." The event was sponsored by Princeton's University Center for Human Values, Program in Judaic Studies, and Program in Law and Normativ  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Pushing Army Corps to Support Tybee Island Beach Renourishment Project * In 2022, Sen. Ossoff passed into law his "Tybee Island Storm Risk Management Act" to support ongoing renourishment & storm risk management projects In March, Sen. Ossoff urged the Army Corps to allocate Federal funding for the Tybee Island project Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pushing the U.S. Army   more

TUCKER, Georgia, June 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Foundation Accepting Applications for Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program * The USPOULTRY Foundation is accepting applications for its Industry Education Recruitment Funding Program, which supports colleges and universities working to attract and develop the next generation of poultry and egg industry professionals. U.S. colleges  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, June 9 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Tests Program to Reduce Families' Sugary Drink Consumption * University of Virginia researchers are testing a digital program designed to help rural families across Appalachia and the South reduce their consumption of sugary drinks. Backed by a $669,251 grant from the National Cancer Institute, the team from the UVA School of Medicine and UVA School of Education and Human Develop  more

VALDOSTA, Georgia, June 10 -- Valdosta State University issued the following news: * * * VSU Revitalizes Phonathon Program Valdosta State University's Phonathon program has been revitalized as part of a broader effort by University Advancement and the Office of Annual Giving to strengthen alumni engagement and expand philanthropic support for the university. Revamped in 2024 after being inactive since late 2018, the Phonathon program underwent several semesters of planning, restructuring, an  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Pushes for Increase in Mileage Reimbursement Rate as Gas Prices Skyrocket * The average gas price in Georgia is $3.81 a gallon, largely resulting from President Trump's Iran War Senator Reverend Warnock urged the Internal Revenue Service to increase the standard mileage reimbursement rate and give a bigger tax deduction to Georgia's gig workers and independent contractors This adju  more

MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, June 10 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * World Cup welcome: GCSU alumnae leading tourism throughout Georgia * By Gil Pound G eorgia's already booming tourism industry is set to receive a jolt over the next month with Atlanta serving as a host city for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The international soccer tournament is expected to bring some 520,000 visitors and an estimated $500 million in economic impact to the state when eight matches, including a  more