News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
11th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Block of Florida 'Stop WOKE' Law
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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11th Circuit Court of Appeals Upholds Block of Florida 'Stop WOKE' Law
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Ballard Spahr litigators partnered with the ACLU and the Legal Defense Fund to successfully challenge Florida's "Stop W.O.K.E." Act in the landmark case Pernell v. Lamb. The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 11 th Circuit in July 2026 struck down the law's higher education restrictions as a vio
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ACC Network returns to Charlotte for comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, July 15-17
BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release:
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ACC Network returns to Charlotte for comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, July 15-17
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* ACC Huddle: Kickoff Special airs in primetime Wednesday, July 15 on ESPN2 and ACCN
* More than 40 hours of live coverage across ACCN and ACCNX
* Exclusive interviews with all 17 ACC football head coaches and participating student-athletes
ACC Network will o
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Aircraft Lessor Azorra Completes 52 Transactions in Strong Q2 2026
FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, July 11 -- Azorra, an aircraft lessor that says it provides financing, fleet transition and asset management solutions to investors, financiers and airline operators, issued the following news release:
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Azorra Second Quarter 2026 activity
Azorra announces its second quarter activity as it completed 52 transactions, underscoring continued momentum of its leasing, trading, and portfolio management capabilities.
* Signed and extended leases: 9 aircraft and 5 engin
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Altony 'Tony' Lee III named chair of the FSU Alumni Association National Board of Directors
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Altony 'Tony' Lee III named chair of the FSU Alumni Association National Board of Directors
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Altony "Tony" Lee III began serving as chair of the FSU Alumni Association's National Board of Directors on July 1, bringing to the role more than two decades of experience in higher education, nonprofit development and alumni engagement.
Lee's appointment reflects his longstanding commitment to Florida Stat
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American Seafood Producers Express Strong Support for Proposed Additional Tariffs in Section 301 Investigation on Forced Labor
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 11 [Category: Food/Beverage] (TNSrpt) -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release:
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American Seafood Producers Express Strong Support for Proposed Additional Tariffs in Section 301 Investigation on Forced Labor
American Catfish, Crawfish, and Shrimp Industries Weigh in with USTR
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On Monday, the Southern Shrimp Alliance, joined by the American Shrimp Processors Association, the Catfish Farmers of America, the Crawfish Processors All
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As a Forbes Africa '30 Under 30' honoree, I want to help define Africa's next era in space
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 9 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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As a Forbes Africa '30 Under 30' honoree, I want to help define Africa's next era in space
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One of my earliest memories is looking at the moon as a child in Nairobi, Kenya, and wondering, "Why is the moon following me?" Space became the ultimate canvas for my curiosity.
The moment that transformed that curiosity into a mission came in 2011, when I watched the final space shuttle launch live in Flori
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As Florida launches newborn genetic screening program, FSU institute leads statewide effort
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 10 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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As Florida launches newborn genetic screening program, FSU institute leads statewide effort
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This summer, Florida families will have the opportunity to enroll their newborns in a new genetic screening initiative designed to identify hundreds of rare genetic diseases before symptoms appear.
At the center of the effort is the Florida Institute for Pediatric Rare Diseases (Florida IPRD) at Florida Stat
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Attorney General Hanaway Takes Action To Prevent The Release Of Kansas City-Area Sexual Predator
JEFFERSON CITY, Missouri, July 10 -- Missouri Attorney General Catherine Hanaway issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Hanaway Takes Action To Prevent The Release Of Kansas City-Area Sexual Predator
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JEFFERSON CITY, Mo. - Today, Attorney General Catherine Hanaway announced that her office has filed a civil commitment case against Benjamin Walts, alleging he meets Missouri's criteria as a Sexually Violent Predator (SVP). Walts, who has a long history of sexual abuse and v
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Trying to Slash Youth Mental Health Funding Again
ALBANY, New York, July 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Trying to Slash Youth Mental Health Funding Again
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July 10, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 14 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon for again attempting to unlawfully cut federal funding for school-based mental health ser
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Best of Core Forum: The Quiet Revolution Is Loud: Are Libraries Ready?
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Best of Core Forum: The Quiet Revolution Is Loud: Are Libraries Ready?
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CHICAGO -Join Core for the webinar "" on August 4, 2026, at 1 p.m. CDT. For most libraries, door counts have reached or surpassed pre-pandemic levels. Demand for quiet study spaces has increased significantly, with people seeking cozy nooks that shield them from distractions. Whether you're attem
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Beyond the Classroom: New College of Florida Transforms Students Into Global Explorers and Future Leaders
SARASOTA, Florida, July 11 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news:
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Beyond the Classroom: New College of Florida Transforms Students Into Global Explorers and Future Leaders
By James Pulos
At New College of Florida, the world is the classroom. Moving far beyond traditional textbooks and campus lectures, New College is redefining the study abroad experience, offering transformative international adventures that turn ex
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Born to Soar: First baby born at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital receives Polk State Foundation scholarship
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 9 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Born to Soar: First baby born at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital receives Polk State Foundation scholarship
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When baby Liam entered the world at 11:44 p.m. on Wednesday, July 8, weighing 7 pounds 1 ounce and measuring 20 inches, he became the first baby born at Orlando Health Watson Clinic Lakeland Highlands Hospital on its opening day.
Before leaving the hospital, Liam received s
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Brazilian National Arrested for Armed Robbery of a Cash Courier
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the District of Massachusetts posted the following news release:
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Brazilian National Arrested for Armed Robbery of a Cash Courier
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BOSTON - A Brazilian national, unlawfully residing in the United States on an expired visa, has been arrested in Florida and charged in connection with the armed robbery of a cash courier in Framingham, Mass. last November, which resulted in the theft of approximately $200,000.
Helbert
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Center on Budget & Policy Priorities: More States Jeopardizing Local Services With Property Tax Cuts and Caps
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following commentary on July 9, 2026, by policy analysts Joanna LeFebvre and Clara Wilson, both of the State Fiscal Policy Team:
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More States Jeopardizing Local Services With Property Tax Cuts and Caps
Everyone should have the opportunity to live in a community with strong public schools, beautiful parks, and safe roads, but many states are threatening to take away local governments' ability to build thriving co
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Civil Rights and Nonprofit Organizations File Amicus Brief Defending CAIR's First Amendment Rights
NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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Civil Rights and Nonprofit Organizations File Amicus Brief Defending CAIR's First Amendment Rights
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Today, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF), the Fred T. Korematsu Center for Law and Equality, and ten additional nonprofit organizations filed an amicus brief in CAIR v. DeSantis. The amici organizations are represented by Gibson Dunn, LDF, and the Korematsu Center.
The brief ar
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Clark to receive $27 million Dept. of Labor funding to expand IT apprenticeship opportunities
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 9 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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Clark to receive $27 million Dept. of Labor funding to expand IT apprenticeship opportunities
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Clark has been awarded $27 million from the U.S. Department of Labor to expand high-quality Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in information technology to program sponsors that encourage the hiring and retention of new apprentices who otherwise might not have access to these career paths.
The TechImpact p
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Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star holds change-of-command ceremony
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star holds change-of-command ceremony
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SEATTLE - The U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Polar Star (WAGB 10) held a change-of-command ceremony on June 29 at Base Seattle.
Rear Adm. Jeffrey Novak, deputy commander of Coast Guard Pacific Area and commander of Coast Guard District Southwest, presided over the ceremony in which Capt. Justin Vanden Heuvel relieved
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College of Charleston Welcomes Assistant Men's Basketball Coach, 5 Others
CHARLESTON, South Carolina, July 9 -- The College of Charleston issued the following news:
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College of Charleston Welcomes New Staff
Get to know a little about these new CofC staff members, and extend a warm welcome to them all!
Alicia Lutz
The College of Charleston family continues to grow with the addition of these new staff members from across campus. Coming to campus from far and wide, these new employees are all excited to connect with the CofC community and make a difference thr
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Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Commemorates America's 250th
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Commemorates America's 250th
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MIAMI, FL - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Dean of the Florida Delegation, issued the following statement commemorating America's semiquincentennial:
"Today, we commemorate 250 years since the founding of the United States of America. In 1776, our founding fathers declared that all people are endowed with certain unalienable
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Dalton State College: Bandy Heritage Center Summer Author Series Returns
DALTON, Georgia, July 11 -- Dalton State College issued the following news:
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Bandy Heritage Center summer author series returns
The Bandy Heritage Center at Dalton State College will host the 2026 Marian McCamy Sims Summer Author Series in July and August. With a focus on the history and culture of the Indigenous peoples who inhabited the Southern Appalachian region of northwest Georgia, the series will feature the return of award-winning Georgia authors Mark Warren and Donna Coffey Litt
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DNC Applauds Maryland Leaders for Calling Special Session on Protecting Voting Rights
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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DNC Applauds Maryland Leaders for Calling Special Session on Protecting Voting Rights
On Tuesday, Maryland Senate President Bill Ferguson and Maryland House Speaker Joseline Pena-Melnyk announced that the state's General Assembly will convene for a special session on redistricting next month. The announcement comes after more than a half dozen Republican states advanced Donald Tru
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Duke Energy Florida Delivers $50 Million in Customer Savings, Avoids 2027 Base Rate Increase Through Innovative Tax Strategy
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 11 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy Florida delivers $50 million in customer savings, avoids 2027 base rate increase through innovative tax strategy
Duke Energy Florida is delivering $50 million in customer savings in 2027. The company is implementing an innovative strategy to accelerate the return of tax credits over one year rather than the standard 15-year lifespan of its Powerline Battery Energy Storage System. This will a
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Embry Riddle Students Earn National Honors at FBLA Collegiate Conference
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, July 11 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Embry Riddle Students Earn National Honors at FBLA Collegiate Conference
Author Keaton Ziem
Embry Riddle Aeronautical University students delivered an impressive performance in competition at the 2026 Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate National Leadership Conference, capturing a national title in cybersecurity and earning top finishes in several other events.
The confer
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FAA Proposes $72,000 Fine Against Bewired USA for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violations
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release:
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FAA Proposes $72,000 Fine Against Bewired USA for Alleged Drug and Alcohol Violations
The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) proposes a $72,000 civil penalty against Bewired USA of Fort Lauderdale, Florida, for allegedly violating FAA drug and alcohol regulations.
The FAA alleges Bewired, a commercial air tour operator, hired a pilot and a mechanic without
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Federal Register: Customs & Border Protection Issues Information Collection Notice on Court-Ordered Refunds Under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act Worksheet
WASHINGTON, July 10 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following information collection:
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The Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) will be submitting the following information collection request to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review and approval in accordance with the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995 (PRA). The information collection is published in the Federal Register to obt
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Federal Reserve Bank of New York Manager of System Open Market Account Perli Issues Remarks at Future of Market Liquidity and Functioning Workshop
NEW YORK, July 10 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of New York issued the following remarks on July 9, 2026, by Roberto Perli , Manager of the System Open Market Account at the Future of Market Liquidity and Functioning Workshop:
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As prepared for delivery
Introduction
It is a pleasure to join today's workshop. Thank you to everyone at the New York Fed and Chicago Booth who helped organize this event and to Dallas Fed President Logan for moderating this panel.
In my remarks today, I will giv
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FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Help Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Woman Become a First-Time Homeowner with $20K Grant
DALLAS, Texas, July 10 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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FHLB Dallas and Gulf Coast Bank & Trust Help Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Woman Become a First-Time Homeowner with $20K Grant
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BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA, July 10, 2026 -For years, Kiffany Gordon of Baton Rouge, Louisiana, wanted to transition from renting to owning a home of her own. With rising rental costs, she knew homeownership would offe
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FIU Hosts Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards
MIAMI, Florida, July 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU hosts Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards
By Nadia Rangel
Current students and alumni from Florida International University's Lee Caplin School of Journalism & Media were among those recognized and represented at the 7th annual Esserman-Knight Journalism Awards, where they joined Pulitzer Prize winners, investigative reporters, editors and ne
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FIU: Cuba's Economic Future May Depend on Rebuilding Trust
MIAMI, Florida, July 11 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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Cuba's economic future may depend on rebuilding trust
By Michelle Lopez
Cuba's recent move to open parts of its state-controlled economy to private enterprise, foreign investment and private banking has raised a critical question: Can the island build the legal and financial systems needed to support real economic growth?
For Marcos Kerbel, an
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Florida A&M University Opens Nominations for the 2026 FAMU Under 40 Awards
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 9 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Florida A&M University Opens Nominations for the 2026 FAMU Under 40 Awards
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) is proud to announce the call for nominations for the 2026 FAMU Under 40 Awards, a celebration recognizing the young alumni who have carried the institution's motto of "Excellence with Caring" into their professional, philan
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Florida Executive Order Targeting CAIR Violates First Amendment, Knight Institute Argues
NEW YORK, July 9 [Category: Media] -- The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University issued the following news release:
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Florida Executive Order Targeting CAIR Violates First Amendment, Knight Institute Argues
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ATLANTA-The Knight First Amendment Institute at Columbia University and Selendy Gay PLLC today filed an amicus brief supporting the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, in its challenge to
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Florida Poly solar team gears up for historic 1,500-mile cross-country race
LAKELAND, Florida, July 9 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Florida Poly solar team gears up for historic 1,500-mile cross-country race
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Florida Polytechnic University's Phoenix Racing team is preparing for its first 1,500-mile cross-country solar race, its most ambitious challenge yet and the centerpiece of two national competitions in Minnesota this month.
The team will compete in the Electrek Formula Sun Grand Prix before tackling the weeklong E
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From Europe to South Carolina: Emerging wildlife researchers gain hands-on alligator research experience at Clemson workshop
CLEMSON, South Carolina, July 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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From Europe to South Carolina: Emerging wildlife researchers gain hands-on alligator research experience at Clemson workshop
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College of Agriculture, Forestry and Life Sciences
Jannah Holmes was one year old when her godmother bought her a popup book. Her favorite part of the book was the crocodile that popped up.
It fascinated her. So much so that from an early age, Holmes knew she wanted to pursue
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FSU coaching expert examines how to strengthen youth soccer development after U.S. World Cup exit
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU coaching expert examines how to strengthen youth soccer development after U.S. World Cup exit
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Following the U.S. Men's National Team's (USMNT) recent World Cup exit, Florida State University coaching expert and former FIFA-certified referee Tim Baghurst says the tournament highlighted longstanding challenges in the nation's youth soccer development system.
Baghurst directs the FSU Center for Ath
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FSU sports scientist shares the keys to staying fit in your 40s
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU sports scientist shares the keys to staying fit in your 40s
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Staying fit can become more challenging as you enter your 40s, when natural biological changes begin to affect muscle mass, metabolism and more.
A massive Swedish study that tracked participants for nearly 50 years found that fitness, strength and muscle endurance begin declining around age 35. But the study also found that adults who b
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Greenberg Traurig Continues Energy Practice Growth in Colorado with Scott Looper
MIAMI, Florida, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Continues Energy Practice Growth in Colorado with Scott Looper
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DENVER - July 10, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP added Scott Looper as a shareholder in its Energy & Natural Resources Practice, strengthening the firm's capabilities in midstream, liquefied natural gas (LNG), and integrated energy transactions. Looper, who will be based in
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Independent Electrical Contractors Director Sherwood Testifies Before House Education & Workforce Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following written testimony by Natasha Sherwood, workforce development director for the Independent Electrical Contractors, from a June 24, 2026, hearing entitled "Workforce Rewired: Modern Apprenticeships for a Modern Economy":
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Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development:
Thank you for th
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International Assessment Finds Gopher Tortoise Is Critically Endangered
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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International Assessment Finds Gopher Tortoise Is Critically Endangered
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TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -The International Union for Conservation of Nature has published a new assessment that revises the gopher tortoise's status from "vulnerable" to "critically endangered" on the IUCN Red List of Threatened Species. The tortoise's critically endangered status indicates it is facing an
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Joey's New York Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant to Pay $55,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, July 9 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Joey's New York Pizzeria and Italian Restaurant to Pay $55,000 in EEOC Sexual Harassment Lawsuit
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Tampa-area pizza chain settles federal suit charging that company owner harassed female servers, including teens
TAMPA, Fla. -Joey's New York Pizza and Italian Restaurant, a chain of eateries in the Tampa area, will pay $55,000 and implement significant policy and training reforms to set
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Kennedy-King College Graduates Bring Their Pastry Skills to Ireland--and Home Again
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- City Colleges of Chicago posted the following news:
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Kennedy-King College Graduates Bring Their Pastry Skills to Ireland--and Home Again
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When Kennedy-King College graduates Miranda and Yitlali boarded planes for Ireland last year, they weren't just beginning new jobs; they were taking their education halfway around the world.
The two Washburne Culinary & Hospitality Institute graduates became the first Kennedy-King alumni to complete a year-long culinar
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Lockheed Martin Advances Trident II D5 Modernization With $850M Award
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 11 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release:
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Lockheed Martin Advances Trident II D5 Modernization with $850M Award
Contract supports next phase of life extension program while expanding workforce to deliver critical sea-based American deterrent capabilities
TITUSVILLE, Fla. - Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has been awarded an $850 million contract modification from the U.S. Navy to continue design and development of the Trident
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Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Calls Michiganders "Nuts" for Worrying About Higher Costs, Says They Have "Trump Derangement"
LANSING, Michigan, July 11 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release:
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Mike Rogers Calls Michiganders "Nuts" for Worrying About Higher Costs, Says They Have "Trump Derangement"
According to new reporting from The Detroit Metro Times, GOP Senate candidate Mike Rogers was caught disparaging Michiganders--again--for worrying about how the policies he supports are driving up costs. In newly uncovered audio, Rogers said Michiganders who blame Trump and Republican poli
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Michael Whatley Supports Mass Pardons That Put Sex Predators Back On The Street & Endangered Families
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 9 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party posted the following news:
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Michael Whatley Supports Mass Pardons That Put Sex Predators Back On The Street & Endangered Families
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American Journal News: " Michael Whatley continued to defend President Donald Trump's pardons of January 6 insurrectionists, even after it was discovered that some of those individuals had been charged with sex crimes. "
New breaking reporting is exposing DC insider Michael Whatley for
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Middleburg Man Convicted by Jury of Federal Firearms and Drug Offenses
TAMPA, Florida, July 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Middleburg Man Convicted by Jury of Federal Firearms and Drug Offenses
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Jacksonville, Florida - A federal jury has found James Malcolm Davis (47, Middleburg) guilty of possession of methamphetamine and possession of firearms by a convicted felon. Davis faces a maximum of 16 years in federal prison. His sentencing hearing has not yet been scheduled. U.S. Atto
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National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor's bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaur
TAMPA, Florida, July 9 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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National Geographic Museum of Exploration showcases USF professor's bronze reconstruction of iconic 'first bird' dinosaur
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By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing
For more than 20 years, USF Associate Professor Ryan Carney has pursued paleontology's biggest questions about Archaeopteryx -the famous feathered fossils that helped reveal that birds evolved from dinosaurs. This month, hi
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National Parks Conservation Association Announces Ed Stierli as Vice President of Government Affairs
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Parks Conservation Association issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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National Parks Conservation Association Announces Ed Stierli as Vice President of Government Affairs
The National Parks Conservation Association (NPCA) today announced that Ed Stierli has been named the organization's new Vice President of Government Affairs. Ed will lead advocacy efforts to advance the organization's legislative and administrative priorities to safeguar
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NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- The National Capital Planning Commission issued the following news release July 10, 2026:
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NCPC Approves New Monumental Arch Preliminary Site and Building Plans
Commission Approves St. Elizabeths West Campus Gate 7 Garage Plans
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At its Thursday, July 9 meeting the National Capital Planning Commission approved preliminary site and building plans submitted by the U.S. Department of the Interior for a New Monumental Arch, with comments to be addressed prior to fina
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Nebraska State Senator to Testify at Intelligence Committee Hearing This Week
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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Crawford Announces Open Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) announced an open full Committee hearing for Wednesday, July 15 at 2:00 PM ET to examine how states across the country are see
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NUWC Division Newport's 2025 Annual Overview highlights technical excellence, strategic vision
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news:
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NUWC Division Newport's 2025 Annual Overview highlights technical excellence, strategic vision
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NEWPORT, R.I. -
The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport workforce continues to maintain the highest level of service to the fleet, and those efforts are highlighted in the command's 2025 Annual Overview now available here.
The Strategic Planning Office and the Public Affairs Office gathered
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One Small Step for Columbia Students, One Giant Leap for Roaree
NEW YORK, July 11 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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One Small Step for Columbia Students, One Giant Leap for Roaree
A Small CubeSat, One Giant Leap for Columbia Students
Jennifer Ernst Beaudry
Columbia Space Initiative launches Roaree, the University's lion mascot, into orbit, marking a key milestone in the club's CubeSat mission and setting the stage for a future satellite that will bring space science to New York City classrooms.
Lions are land mammals, but on July
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Orlando Pharmacy and Pharmacist Agree to Pay $50,000 to Settle Controlled Substances Act Violations
TAMPA, Florida, July 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Orlando Pharmacy and Pharmacist Agree to Pay $50,000 to Settle Controlled Substances Act Violations
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Orlando, FL - Plaza Pharmacy, LLC and Paul Ezeobinwa have agreed to pay the United States $50,000 to resolve allegations that they violated the Controlled Substances Act by improperly distributing schedule V drugs and committing multiple recordkeeping violati
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Polk State celebrates 100% licensure pass rates for all Health Sciences and Nursing programs
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 11 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Polk State celebrates 100% licensure pass rates for all Health Sciences and Nursing programs
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Polk State College celebrated its Health Sciences and Nursing degree programs on Friday at the Center for Public Safety for achieving 100% licensure pass rates, highlighting the College's success in preparing workforce-ready graduates to meet growing industry needs.
President Anastasios Kamoutsas concluded his fi
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Polk State HR Club recognized as one of nation's top chapters
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 9 -- Polk State College posted the following news:
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Polk State HR Club recognized as one of nation's top chapters
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Members of Polk State College's HR Club have raved about its benefits, but if it wasn't before, the club is officially in elite company.
During the SHRM26 Annual Conference and Expo at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando last month, the club was recognized as one of just six nationally to receive the SHRM (Society for Human Resource
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PPE, Medical Aid Reaches DRC Health Workers on Ebola Frontlines
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 10 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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PPE, Medical Aid Reaches DRC Health Workers on Ebola Frontlines
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Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 436 shipments of requested medical aid to 46 U.S. states and territories and 20 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 17 million defined daily doses of medication
Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare and chronic diseases, respira
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Protecting Future Astronauts: Embry Riddle Researchers Study Radiation Effects on Micro Human Organs
DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, July 7 (TNSxrep) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news:
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Protecting Future Astronauts: Embry Riddle Researchers Study Radiation Effects on Micro Human Organs
Michaela Jarvis
Researchers at Embry Riddle Aeronautical University have designed and built a micro-scale brain, liver and gut system and exposed it to radiation to investigate the effects of one of the most dangerous health risks associated with space travel.
"Our research can u
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Salazar, Gimenez, Diaz-Balart, and Smith Urge Rubio and Bessent to Sanction Cuban Regime's Forced Labor Medical Apparatus
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Salazar, Gimenez, Diaz-Balart, and Smith Urge Rubio and Bessent to Sanction Cuban Regime's Forced Labor Medical Apparatus
Today, U.S. Representatives Maria Elvira Salazar (FL-27), Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28) and Christopher H. Smith (NJ-04) sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent urging the Administration t
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Scientists to use superpowers of AI and innovative synthesis to develop new, stronger magnets
AMES, Iowa, July 10 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Scientists to use superpowers of AI and innovative synthesis to develop new, stronger magnets
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AMES, Iowa - During a scientific discussion about strategically using artificial intelligence tools to discover new crystal structures that can lead to super-strong magnets, a scientist dropped a name:
"Magneto."
"The master of magnetism," according to a Marvel Comics character biography. A complicated figure
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Senate Special Committee on Aging Chairman Scott Issues Opening Remarks at Hearing on Health, Finances, Security
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, chairman of the Senate Special Committee on Aging, released the following opening remarks from a June 17, 2026, hearing entitled "Counting the Cost: Communist China's Toll on Older Americans' Health, Finances, and Security":
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"The Chinese Communist Party is not a trade competitor that plays by different rules.
It's not a diplomatic challenge to be managed through the right mix of engagement and pressure.
It is a country whose government
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Senator Moody Celebrates the Florida Heroes Who Stare Danger in the Eye to Restore Power After Major Hurricane Strikes
WASHINGTON, July 11 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 10, 2026:
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Senator Moody Celebrates the Florida Heroes Who Stare Danger in the Eye to Restore Power After Major Hurricane Strikes
Today, on Journeyman Lineworkers Recognition Day, Senator Ashley Moody is honoring the brave workers who risk their lives to restore power to Florida communities devastated by hurricanes. Senator Moody cosponsored a resolution to show gratitude for the skilled
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Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Lead Resolution Honoring Fifth Anniversary of Cuba's 'Patria y Vida' Freedom Movement
WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Sens. Rick Scott, Ashley Moody Lead Resolution Honoring Fifth Anniversary of Cuba's 'Patria y Vida' Freedom Movement
Today, ahead of the fifth anniversary of the peaceful movement for 'Patria y Vida' in Cuba, Senators Rick Scott and Ashley Moody reintroduced a resolution honoring the brave people of Cuba in their fight for freedom and condemning the illegitimate Communist Cuban regime. On July 11, 2021
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Spring 2026 Senior Thesis Projects on display in the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery
TROY, Alabama, July 9 -- Troy University issued the following news:
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Spring 2026 Senior Thesis Projects on display in the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery
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Spring graduates from Troy University's Department of Art and Design have displayed their final projects in the Huo Bao Zhu Gallery at the International Arts Center (IAC).
The Senior Thesis Exhibit opened on May 14 with a reception and award ceremony. The exhibition will remain in the gallery until August 23.
Isabella Stokes a graphic design
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Student dives into logistics and leadership during Amazon internship
LAKELAND, Florida, July 10 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release:
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Student dives into logistics and leadership during Amazon internship
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When an online shopper places an order on Amazon, a complex system kicks into gear behind the scenes, speeding the product to its recipient as quickly and efficiently as possible.
This summer, Florida Polytechnic University senior Megan Demeritt is getting an inside look at those operations while helping make them even
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Tallahassee State College's Sarah Grissett Named 2026 Administrative Assistant of the Year by the Florida Police Chiefs Association
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 11 -- Tallahassee State College issued the following news:
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TSC's Sarah Grissett Named 2026 Administrative Assistant of the Year by the Florida Police Chiefs Association
Tallahassee State College (TSC) is proud to announce that Sarah Grissett, the Office Manager for the TSC Police Department, has been named the 2026 Administrative Assistant of the Year by the Florida Police Chiefs Association (FPCA).
The prestigious award recognizes administrative professional
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Trump Administration Kills Protections for Endangered Wildlife Habitat
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Trump Administration Kills Protections for Endangered Wildlife Habitat
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WASHINGTON-The Trump administration today claimed that it had finalized a rule removing nearly all habitat protections for endangered species. This decision will leave imperiled species at even greater risk of going extinct.
The Endangered Species Act prohibits "take" of endangered species, including
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Trump Administration Rescinds 'Harm' Definition, Defenders Prepares for Court
WASHINGTON, July 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Defenders of Wildlife posted the following news release:
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Trump Administration Rescinds 'Harm' Definition, Defenders Prepares for Court
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In a devastating blow to wildlife, the Trump administration today formally rescinded the regulatory definition of "harm" under the Endangered Species Act, seeking to eliminate the long-standing legal interpretation that habitat destruction that leads to death or injury of protected species constitutes
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Twice-Deported Mexican National Charged with Illegal Reentry Into the United States
TAMPA, Florida, July 10 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Twice-Deported Mexican National Charged with Illegal Reentry Into the United States
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Jacksonville, Florida - Ignatio Mateos-Herrera (33, Mexico) has been charged by federal indictment with illegal reentry into the United States by a previously deported alien. If convicted, Mateos-Herrera faces up to two years in federal prison and subsequent deportation and
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UNF kinesiology major turns passion for athletic performance into promising sport science career
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 9 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF kinesiology major turns passion for athletic performance into promising sport science career
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For University of North Florida student Riley Parrish, the path to sport science began on the volleyball court while in high school.
As a setter standing only 5-foot-2, Parrish quickly learned she needed a competitive edge against taller, more agile players. That search for improvement led her to
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UNF MedNexus expands Telescope Health Think Tank after successful first year
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 10 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF MedNexus expands Telescope Health Think Tank after successful first year
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Following a successful inaugural year that generated innovative solutions for regional nonprofit organizations and meaningful experiential learning opportunities for University of North Florida students, UNF MedNexus, Hicks Honors College and Telescope Health are now accepting applications for the second cohort of th
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USDA to Add U.S. Wild-Caught Shrimp to TEFAP Foods Available List
NEW PORT RICHEY, Florida, July 10 [Category: Food/Beverage] -- The Southern Shrimp Alliance posted the following news release:
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USDA to Add U.S. Wild-Caught Shrimp to TEFAP Foods Available List
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Helping Shrimpers, Deliveries Could Begin in January
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) announced this week that it plans to add U.S. wild-caught, peeled and deveined shrimp to the FY27 Foods Available List for The Emergency Food Assistance Program (TEFAP), the program that supplies c
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USF advances commercialization of new technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women's health
TAMPA, Florida, July 9 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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USF advances commercialization of new technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women's health
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The University of South Florida Foundation and USF Research Foundation have awarded Bull Ring Accelerator Grants to Digitomy, GlaucHome and Panthea, three early-stage USF start-ups seeking to commercialize technologies in mosquito detection, optometry and women's health. The Foundation Bull Ring Acc
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What's Hot with Heat: UConn's KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers' Association to Release New Safety Guidelines
STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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What's Hot with Heat: UConn's KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers' Association to Release New Safety Guidelines
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Researchers and leaders from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute ( KSI ) helped unveil new national recommendations aimed at preventing exertional heat illness and saving lives among athletes and workers exposed to extreme heat.
The recommendations were presented at the National Athleti
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White & Case advises Acciona on acquisition of Vertical Earth stake
NEW YORK, July 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- White and Case, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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White & Case advises Acciona on acquisition of Vertical Earth stake
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Global law firm White & Case LLP has advised Acciona on its acquisition of an 80 percent stake in Vertical Earth, a civil construction contractor.
The transaction consolidates Atlanta as the strategic hub for Acciona's infrastructure division growth in the US, providing Acciona with a significant boost to it
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WLF Asks Eleventh Circuit to Reverse Punitive Damages Award Against Tesla
WASHINGTON, July 9 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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WLF Asks Eleventh Circuit to Reverse Punitive Damages Award Against Tesla
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"Punitive damages are meant to punish wrongdoing. The jury found the driver primarily responsible for the accident. A $200 million punitive award against Telsa has no legal basis."
-Jay DeSanto, WLF Senior Litigation Counsel
Click HERE to read WLF's brief.
Washington, DC-Washington Legal Foundat
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WVU Alumni Association welcomes new board members
MORGANTOWN, West Virginia, July 9 -- West Virginia University posted the following news:
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WVU Alumni Association welcomes new board members
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Six West Virginia University alumni are the newest members of the WVU Alumni Association Board of Directors following elections during the Association's annual business meeting.
Steve Britt, Kristin Emery, Undra Johnson, Dr. Ronald Pellegrino, Heather Richardson, and Angela Williams wi ll each serve six-year terms, which took effect in June.
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