GAINESVILLE, Florida, June 11 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * $9.5 million gift boosts UF efforts to protect cattle from disease-carrying pests * The University of Florida announced a $9.5 million estate gift establishing the Carrie W. Earls Mosquito and Pest Eradication in Beef Cattle Fund, supporting work across UF's Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences (UF/IFAS) and College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM). Researchers will focus on improving pest contro  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Adam Schiff, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * 'There is No Ceasefire' - Sen. Schiff Calls Out Trump's 'Absurd' Iran Argument, Slams Bill Essayli's Abuse of U.S. Attorney's Office on MS NOW * Washington, D.C. - Last night, U.S. Senator Adam Schiff (D-Calif.) joined MS NOW's All In with Chris Hayes to call out the Trump administration's illegitimate justification for its war with Iran and condemn Assistant U.S. Attorney Bill Essayli's attempts   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * 'Triple Owl' turns passion for teaching into doctoral success * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 11, 2026 For high school chemistry teacher Ashley Thomas, coming back to Kennesaw State University to earn a third post-graduate degree was an easy decision. A science teacher in DeKalb County Schools, Thomas is now a 'Triple Owl,' having previously earned a master's and education specialist degree in instruct  more

ERLANGER, Kentucky, June 11 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * 2026-2027 candidates for national office * The following information is intended to inform membership about the announced candidates for national office. It doesn't constitute an official endorsement of approval by DAV National Headquarters of any candidate to the exclusion of others who may stand for election. DAV members may announce their candidacy at any time, up to and  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- A coalition of 65 agricultural organizations has urged the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the public comment period for its Draft Fungicide Strategy to Reduce Exposure of Federally Listed Endangered and Threatened Species and Designated Critical Habitats from Conventional Agricultural Fungicides. The groups, which represent a broad array of stakeholders including farmers, retailers, manufacturers, and state regulators, expressed concern that the current 6  more

BUFFALO, New York, June 11 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Acclaimed UB poet Myung Mi Kim elected to American Academy of Arts & Sciences' class of 2026 * By Bert Gambini BUFFALO, N.Y. - The American Academy of Arts & Sciences announced that Myung Mi Kim, professor of English in the University at Buffalo College of Arts and Sciences and James H. McNulty Chair Emeritus, is among its new members in 2026. Founded in 1870, t  more

ALMA, Michigan, June 12 -- Alma College issued the following news: * * * From Research Student to STEM Leader: Alumni Return to Inspire CORE Summer Researchers Author: Tim Rath, Director of College Communications This summer, Alma College students participating in undergraduate research are gaining more than hands-on experience in laboratories and the field. Through a new partnership between the CORE Summer Research Program and the Advancement Office, they are also hearing directly from alu  more

NEW YORK, June 11 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Assurant, a risk management solutions provider, issued the following news release: * * * Assurant, CNH, and Habitat for Humanity of Racine & Kenosha Counties Team up to Build a New Home for a Seventh Racine Family * ATLANTA - Assurant, Inc. (NYSE: AIZ), a global company that redefines the boundaries of protection - safeguarding and servicing connected devices, homes, automobiles, and commercial equipment in partnership with the world's most succ  more

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, June 11 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson touts securing critical funding for ICE and CBP * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson recently joined a 22-state coalition in a letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Senate Majority Leader John Thune in support of the immediate passage of the Secure America Act. On Wednesday, President Trump signed the $70 billion legislation. The Secure Am  more

SACRAMENTO, California, June 11 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges Congress to Continue Funding Legal Services for Low-Income Americans and Vulnerable Communities * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, alongside a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leaders to continue funding the Legal Services Corporation (LSC) in the Fiscal Year 2027 Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The Brunswick Bar Pilots' Association LLC, Georgia, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration regarding the Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for the North Atlantic Right Whale (NARW) vessel speed regulation. The association, representing state-licensed mariners who pilot vessels within the Port of Brunswick, emphasized their support for exempting merchant vessels under compulsory pilotage and pilot launches from the  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Rep. Earl L. Carter, R-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Carter honors local firefighter's legacy in namesake safety bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Rep. Earl L. "Buddy" Carter (R-GA) today introduced Chief Chris Eddy's Law, a bill directing the Department of Transportation (DOT) to issue regulations requiring placards on all pressurized refrigerated containers following the tragic and avoidable death of Greene County Fire Rescue's Battalion Chief. In 2024,  more

BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, June 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Franchise & Licensing Team Supports Texas and Georgia Franchise Growth Following IFA 2026 Outlook Ranking * With Texas ranked No. 1 and Georgia ranked No. 3 among the Top 10 States for Franchise Growth in 2026, Clark Hill law firm offices in Texas and Atlanta are positioned to support the surge among franchise brands and multi-unit operators across both the Lone Star   more

BOULDER, Colorado, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news on June 10, 2026: * * * Dead organisms have a lasting ecological legacy New research shows foundation species have an afterlife - Trees, grasses, corals, and oysters are foundational to the structure of an ecosystem while they are alive. But new CIRES-led research shows that when they die -- due to extreme events like storms, wildfires, or marine heatwaves -- the  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Model Year 2019-2025 UMAX Bistro and Bistro Deluxe Vehicles Hazard: The recalled Bistro and Bistro Deluxe vehicles have an inaccurate weight capacity certification label. This could result in the vehicle being overloaded, which poses an injury hazard. Remedy: Repair Recall Date: June 11, 2026 Units: About 1,101 (In addition, about 75 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news on June 11, 2026: * * * As Inflation Hits 3 Year Highs, Republican Candidates for Governor Still Dismissing Concerns About Rising Costs Yesterday, inflation hit a three-year high and outpaced wage growth thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-raising Iran war and expensive agenda, and Trump himself even praised rising prices, saying, "I love the inflation." However, instead of fighting to lower costs   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls on SBA to Review Lenders Removed from USDA Loan Program * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, is calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to review lenders recently removed from the U.S. Department of Agriculture's (USDA) flagship loan guarantee program and determine whether additional corrective a  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, chair of the Senate Small Business and Entrepreneurship Committee, posted the following news release: * * * Ernst Calls on SBA to Review Lenders Removed from USDA Loan Program Senate Small Business Committee Chair urges SBA to protect taxpayers and hold bad actors accountable - U.S. Senator Joni Ernst (R-Iowa), Chair of the Senate Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, is calling on the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) to re  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on June 11, 2026: * * * Nebraska's New Mini-WARN Law Expands Advance Notice Rules for Layoffs and Closures: Key Takeaways + Practical Steps for Employers Employers operating in Nebraska must make sure they understand their obligations under the state's new Worker Adjustment and Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, which will take effect in mid-July. The new "mini-WARN" law, which will require covered employe  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * LA Times Ranks Fisher Phillips Among Top Three Labor & Employment Law Firms Fisher Phillips, an international law firm representing employers, was ranked by the Los Angeles Times as one of the largest labor and employment law firms in LA County. With over 89 attorneys in its Los Angeles and Woodland Hills offices, Fisher Phillips snagged the third spot in the 2026 rankings, which is up from fifth place   more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Former Sen. Bob Plymale Receives Both Jack Hill Champion of Education Award and Distinguished Service Honor * SREB News Release CHARLOTTE -Former Sen. Bob Plymale, who served more than three decades in the West Virginia Senate, was recognized at the Southern Regional Education Board Annual Meeting June 6 with both the SREB Distinguished Service Award and the Jac  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Carr: Lawrenceville Man Convicted of $330k Genetic Testing Fraud DEKALB COUNTY, GA - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced that Averil Johnson, 47, of Lawrenceville, has pleaded guilty to two counts of Medicaid Fraud involving $330,000 in false claims for genetic testing services that were never provided. DeKalb County Superior Court Judge Gregory Adams ac  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- The Georgia Secretary of State issued the following news: * * * Ballot Image Audit Proves Georgia Elections are Most Accurate in Nation Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced that the results of the comprehensive ballot image audit proved the outcome of the May 19th General Primary and Nonpartisan General Election. The second audit, like the Risk Limiting Audit, confirmed the outcome of all 1,785 contests reviewed. For the ballot image audit, all 2,081,  more

SAVANNAH, Georgia, June 12 -- Gulfstream Aerospace, a subsidiary of General Dynamics, issued the following news release on June 11, 2026: * * * Gulfstream Announces New On-Site Customer Support in Singapore to Strengthen Asia-Pacific Service Network Investment Enhances Customer Experience Across the Region - Gulfstream Aerospace Corp. today announced new on-site Gulfstream Customer Support based in Singapore, further strengthening the company's service capabilities across the Asia-Pacific   more

LONDON, England, June 12 -- Hogan Lovells, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Hogan Lovells advises the Access to Justice Foundation on a pro bono basis in high-profile judicial review proceedings Hogan Lovells has been delighted to advise the Access to Justice Foundation (the "Foundation") on a pro bono basis in high-profile judicial review proceedings - R(Innsworth Capital Limited) v The Competition Appeal Tribunal. The claimant, Innsworth, who funded collective proceedin  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- The International Monetary Fund issued the following news release: * * * IMF Executive Board Concludes 2026 Article IV Consultation with Georgia * Despite elevated global uncertainty, including from the war in the Middle East, Georgia's economy remains resilient, supported by sound macroeconomic management and strong policy buffers. * Growth is expected to remain strong, though moderating, while inflation would stay above target till mid-2027 and the current account de  more

KENNESAW, Georgia, June 11 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State researchers examine Atlanta's World Cup moment * KENNESAW, Ga. | Jun 11, 2026 Situated in the Atlanta metropolitan area, Kennesaw State University has a loge-level seat to one of the premier sports cities in the U.S. Owl alumni work in the administrative offices of nearly every Atlanta professional sports team and sporting venue in the area, thanks in large part to the educatio  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- Maine recorded 2,695 people experiencing homelessness according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data compiled by KFF show that while the state's homeless population declined from the previous year, thousands of residents continue to experience housing instability, with the vast majority relying on shelters, transitional housing, and emergency accommodation rather than living unsheltered.   more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- New Mexico is facing a homelessness challenge according to the latest Point-in-Time survey conducted by U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in January 2024. Data complied by KFF show that the state continues to struggle with both sheltered and unsheltered homelessness, reflecting broader national trends but with distinctive local characteristics. According to New Mexico's 2024 count, approximately 4,649 people were experiencing homelessness on a single night.  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- North Carolina experienced a sharp rise in homelessness in 2024, with the latest Point-in-Time count showing 11,626 people experiencing homelessness on a single January night, up from 9,754 in 2023. The increase of 1,872 people represents a 19% year-over-year jump, closely matching the national increase of 18%. The KFF data, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, indicate that homelessness in North  more

WASHINGTON, June 12 -- The number of people experiencing homelessness in the U.S. reached a record level in the latest Point-in-Time count, according to data compiled by the health policy organization KFF. The figures, collected during the last 10 days of January, provide a one-night snapshot of homelessness across all states. The table, sourced from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's 2025 Point-in-Time Estimates of Homelessness, shows that an estimated 771,480 people were e  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- One Hundred Miles, Brunswick, Georgia, has submitted a public comment letter to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NOAA NMFS). The letter addresses the agency's Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking concerning amendments to the North Atlantic Right Whale Vessel Strike Reduction Rule. OHM strongly opposes any potential deregulation that would weaken current vessel speed restrictions designed to protect the endangered No  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Medical] -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network posted the following news release: * * * Oregonians Deserve Access to the Best Tools in Treating Serious Disease * SALEM, Oregon -Improved coverage of comprehensive biomarker testing is crucial for Oregonians to have the best chance of treating and defeating cancer and other diseases. The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network (ACS CAN) and its Oregon partners will advocate for expanded access  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 12 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners names David Merzazada office leader for new Leesburg location Veteran banker to lead firm's newest office in Northern Virginia - Pinnacle Financial Partners has named David Merzazada office leader for its new Leesburg office, further expanding the f  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Professor earns EXPy Award for computer science initiatives at home and abroad * Dr. Bob Allen loves showing his students how they can give back to the community through their computer science knowledge. In April, he was awarded Mercer's 2025-26 EXPy Award for excellence in experiential learning in recognition of his outreach programs at home in Middle Georgia and abroad in South Africa. Dr. Allen received thre  more

ROCHESTER, New York, June 11 -- Rochester Institute of Technology issued the following news release: * * * RIT researchers get design inspiration from rescuing neglected media How 50-year-old instructional television has implications for interactive learning today - Like Indiana Jones, researchers at RIT's Interaction, Media, and Learning Lab hope to save pieces of history before they disappear so that people can learn from the designs. Recently, the researchers have been recovering late 20  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Education] -- The Southern Regional Education Board posted the following news release: * * * Sen. Dave Sokola Honored for 28 Years of Work in Education * CHARLOTTE -Sen. Dave Sokola, who has served more than three decades in the Delaware Senate, was recognized for distinguished service at the annual meeting of the Southern Regional Education Board Annual Meeting on June 6.  Valerie Greenhill, SREB president and Sen. Dave Sokola (DE) Sokola is currently   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Jon Ossoff, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Ossoff Introducing Bill to Ban Private Housing Contractors from Silencing Military Families * Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is introducing a bill to ban privatized housing contractors from silencing military families. Sen. Ossoff is introducing the Restore Military Families' Voices Act with Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA) to protect Georgia servicemembers and military families from bei  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Sociological] (TNSrpt) -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Somalia health centers close due to aid cuts as famine looms * Mogadishu, Somalia, June 11, 2026 - Health centre closures across Somalia are cutting off life-saving care for millions of pregnant women, nursing mothers, and young children, deepening an already severe humanitarian crisis. Famine is already looming with drough  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, June 11 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * The Hidden Price of Social Security * Imagine handing your landlord $300,000, living in his house for two years without ever making a rent payment, and then getting the full $300,000 back when you move out. Did you just live there for free? Millions of renters in South Korea would tell you no. Under Korea's jeonse rental system, that is exactly how a lease works: Instead of monthly   more

WASHINGTON, June 11 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's EPA Chief Will Not Protect Communities and Environment from Data Center Pollution * WASHINGTON -At an event hosted by Politico, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Administrator Lee Zeldin today told an audience he would not push for nationwide environmental requirements or recommendations to protect communities from data center development. Saying that data centers were being pain  more

HOBART, Australia, June 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Tasmania issued the following news: * * * Endangered Antarctic fur seals reveal resilience and hidden risks in a changing ocean Circumpolar Antarctic fur seals may all look alike on the surface, but new research shows they are anything but identical in how they survive in a rapidly changing ocean. A new study (https://doi.org/10.1002/ecs2.70678) led by Dr Noemie Friscourt from the University of Tasmania's Institute for Marine and Antar  more

TUCKER, Georgia, June 11 [Category: Agriculture] -- The U.S. Poultry and Egg Association (USPOULTRY) issued the following news release: * * * USPOULTRY Poultry Processor Workshop Highlights Food Safety Innovations, Operational Excellence and Workforce Development * Poultry industry professionals recently gathered at the 2026 USPOULTRY Poultry Processor Workshop in Greenville, S.C., to explore the latest advancements in food safety, processing technologies, maintenance and reliability systems  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Blasts Agriculture Secretary in Ag Committee Hearing: 'Right Now, Somebody Is Trying to Buy Groceries in Georgia and They Can't Afford Them' * Today, Senator Reverend Raphael Warnock challenged Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins' absurd claim that grocery prices and inflation are declining as a result of President Trump's tariff and trade policies In new numbers released this morni  more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock Requests Safe Working Conditions for Atlanta IRS Employees Due to Rat Infestation * Senator Reverend Warnock asked U.S. Department of the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and IRS Chief Executive Officer Frank Bisignano to allow IRS Chamblee campus employees to work remotely, given severe rat infestation The request comes as the IRS Atlanta campus deals with a severe rat and cockroach  more

WASHINGTON, June 11 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Cassidy Declare June 11 National Seersucker Day * Senators Warnock and Cassidy are co-chairs of National Seersucker Day Senator Warnock has been a co-chair of this event since 2024 Senator Reverend Warnock: "Seersucker is interwoven with the style and tradition of the South" Senator Cassidy: "Seersucker is a New Orleans invention, a Senate tradition, and brings a welcome moment   more

WASHINGTON, June 10 -- Sen. Raphael G. Warnock, D-Georgia, issued the following news release: * * * Warnock, Colleagues Press Trump Administration on Public Health Threats Posed by Ebola and Hantavirus Amid Cuts to Foreign Aid, and WHO Withdrawal * In a new letter, Senator Reverend Warnock presses the Trump administration on how its withdrawal from the World Health Organization and foreign aid cuts could affect public health threats facing Americans Senator Warnock and lawmakers: "The Trum  more

BRUSSELS, Belgium, June 11 [Category: Media] -- The International Federation of Journalists posted the following news release: * * * World Cup 2026: Journalists must be able to report unhindered * The 2026 FIFA Men's World Cup kicks off on 11 June and runs until 19 July, with matches being played across Canada, the United States and Mexico. In light of previous World Cups and incidents documented in host countries, the International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) warns about threats to pres  more