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4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements
BOONE, North Carolina, July 14 -- Appalachian State University posted the following news: * * * 4 App State alumni honored for exemplary leadership, service and achievements * BOONE, N.C. -Appalachian State University's Alumni Association recognized four Mountaineers at the 2026 Alumni Awards Gala, held July 11 in the Grandview Ballroom of Kidd Brewer Stadium's north end zone facility. Nine alumni from the university's academic colleges, as well as the Honors College, Williams School of Grad  more
44% Of Voters Say They Are Financially Worse Off Than A Year Ago, An Increase Since February, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds
HAMDEN, Connecticut, July 16 -- Quinnipiac University Poll has issued the following news: * * * 44% Of Voters Say They Are Financially Worse Off Than A Year Ago, An Increase Since February, Quinnipiac University Pennsylvania Poll Finds; Also Higher: Opposition To AI Data Center In Their Community * More than 4 in 10 voters in the Keystone state (44 percent) say they are worse off financially than they were a year ago, 36 percent say they are better off financially than they were a year ago,   more
Abolitionist Law Center: Pennsylvania Legislature Unlikely to Remedy Illegal Life Without Parole Sentences
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The Abolitionist Law Center issued the following joint statement on July 13, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Legislature Unlikely to Remedy Illegal Life Without Parole Sentences A joint statement by Abolitionist Law Center and Straight Ahead The opportunity to pass legislation that provides relief for more than 1,000 Pennsylvanians currently serving unconstitutional sentences effectively ended with the passage of the 2026-2027 state budget by the Pennsylvania Ge  more
ACP applauds the introduction of the Patients First Act of 2026
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 [Category: Medical] -- The American College of Physicians posted the following news release: * * * ACP applauds the introduction of the Patients First Act of 2026 * Statement attributable to: Jan K. Carney, MD, MPH, MACP President, American College of Physicians WASHINGTON, July 15, 2026-The American College of Physicians (ACP) applauds the release of the Patients First Act of 2026. The bill, if enacted, includes a number of patient-centered polici  more
AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 15 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Over Price Fixing Scheme * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell, alongside a coalition of 48 states and territories, today announced a $29.6 million multistate settlement with generic drug manufacturer Glenmark Pharmaceuticals, Inc., USA to resolve allegation  more
AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach
LANSING, Michigan, July 14 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23AndMe over Genetic Data Breach * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe (PDF), resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers  more
AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: ** * AG Rayfield Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe Over Genetic Data Breach * Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a coalition of 41 other attorneys general today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement  more
Amyloid removal may curb Alzheimer's progression for years
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Amyloid removal may curb Alzheimer's progression for years * An analysis of the brain of a deceased Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical trial participant found that regions where an anti-amyloid therapy successfully cleared amyloid plaques showed little to no evidence of tau tangles, a hallmark of AD closely linked to neurodegeneration and cognitive decline. In con  more
Amyloid removal may reduce tau buildup and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Amyloid removal may reduce tau buildup and neurodegeneration in Alzheimer's disease * An analysis of the brain of a deceased Alzheimer's disease (AD) clinical trial participant at Penn Medicine has found that regions where an anti-amyloid therapy successfully cleared amyloid plaques show little to no evidence of tau tangles, a hallmark of AD closely linked to neurodegeneration and cognitive  more
Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach
DES MOINES, Iowa, July 14 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Announces Multistate Settlement of Bankruptcy Claims Against 23andMe in Genetic Data Breach * DES MOINES- Attorney General Brenna Bird today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers   more
Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy
MONTPELIER, Vermont, July 14 -- Vermont Attorney General Charity Clark posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General Clark Joins Multistate Genetic Data Breach Settlement In 23andMe Bankruptcy * Attorney General Charity Clark today joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general in announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. Under the settle  more
Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 15 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Hilgers Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Lincoln - Attorney General Hilgers joined a coalition of 48 states and territories today announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-running conspiracy to art  more
Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, July 15 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than $29 Million From Glenmark Pharmaceuticals for Illegal Scheme to Inflate Drug Prices * July 15, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan coalition of 48 other attorneys general in securing more than $29 million from Glenmark Pharmaceuticals (Glenmark) for their role in a long running, coordinated schem  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 14 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Wins Settlement with 23andMe Over Genetic Data Protections * Tuesday, July 14, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 RALEIGH -There is no data more personal or identifiable to a single person than our DNA. 23andMe had access to millions of people's genetic data and didn't do nearly enough to protect it - resulting in a massive da  more
Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 14 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti Secures Multistate Settlement over 23andMe Genetic Data Breach * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a coalition of 43 attorneys general in securing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving states' claims stemming from the company's 2023 data breach that exposed the sensitive genetic and personal informa  more
Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, July 15 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Murrill announces multi- state settlement of bankruptcy claims against 23andMe over genetic data breach * Attorney General Liz Murrill joined a coalition of 42 attorneys general announcing a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. 23  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 14 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL ANNOUNCES MULTISTATE SETTLEMENT OF BANKRUPTCY CLAIMS AGAINST 23ANDME OVER GENETIC DATA BREACH * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul announced a bipartisan, multistate settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of 6.9 million customers worldwide. The settlement in  more
Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement
SALEM, Oregon, July 16 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Takes on Inflated Drug Prices With $29.6 Million Settlement Glenmark and other pharmaceutical companies conspired to drive up prescription drug prices at patients' expense - At a time when Oregon families are reeling from higher costs on everything, including health care and prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield and a bipartisan coalition of other st  more
Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 15 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Tong Announces $29.6 Million Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * Press Releases If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money (Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong today led a coalition of 48 states and   more
Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in Second Quarter of 2026
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor Announces County Children & Youth Agency Audits Released in Second Quarter of 2026 * HARRISBURG, Pa. - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released compliance audits of 14 county Children and Youth Services (CYS) agencies performed during the second quarter of 2026. "Our audits ensure that counties are properly using state funds to protect at-  more
Brain Stimulation Safely Restored Sense of Touch for Up to Decade, First and Longest Human Study of Its Kind Shows
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The University of Pittsburgh Medical Center issued the following news release: * * * Brain Stimulation Safely Restored Sense of Touch for Up to Decade, First and Longest Human Study of Its Kind Shows University of Pittsburgh and University of Chicago researchers delivered 168 million pulses of brain stimulation in five individuals across 27 cumulative years without a single serious adverse event -- clearing a key hurdle for clinical-grade brain-computer in  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Irredeemable Zinn - Howard Zinn's Miseducation of America
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on July 15, 2026, by senior fellow Kali Fontanilla: * * * Irredeemable Zinn: Howard Zinn's miseducation of America To celebrate America's 250th birthday, the Zinn Education Project aims to teach only the nation's sins, none of its greatness, and to prevent our students from becoming proud of what we have and what we have accomplished. - America turns 250 this year. It should be a moment of pride and reflectio  more
Carnegie Foundry, Carnegie Mellon and American Drone Manufacturers Launch Initiative to Supercharge America's Drone Manufacturing Base
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Foundry, Carnegie Mellon and American Drone Manufacturers Launch Initiative to Supercharge America's Drone Manufacturing Base * Drone warfare has fundamentally changed modern conflict, exposing one of America's most pressing defense industrial challenges: the ability to manufacture secure, domestically produced autonomous systems at the speed and scale national security now demands. To  more
Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Expands Learnvia to Military Colleges * Carnegie Mellon University (CMU) today announced that Learnvia, its nonprofit learning collaborative, will expand to military colleges, bringing AI-enabled courseware and decades of Carnegie Mellon research in learning science to the education of America's future military leaders. The expansion will begin with Valley Forge Military College  more
Carnegie Mellon Partners To Lead NSF Initiative Advancing Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Across Appalachia
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Carnegie Mellon Partners To Lead NSF Initiative Advancing Energy Innovation and Economic Growth Across Appalachia * Carnegie Mellon University will play a central role in a new U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) Regional Innovation Engine () designed to strengthen energy technology, manufacturing competitiveness and economic opportunity across Appalachia. Led by West Virginia University ()   more
Central Penn. Business Journal, Lehigh Valley Business Name Alvernia University's Giannini to Most Influential Leaders List
READING, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * Central Penn. Business Journal, Lehigh Valley Business name Alvernia's Giannini to Most Influential Leaders List Organizations to honor the senior leader on Aug. 18 in Reading - Central Penn Business Journal and Lehigh Valley Business have named Alvernia University Chief Enrollment and Strategic Communications Officer, Gaetan, T. Giannini, Ed.D., a recipient of Pennsylvania's Most Influential Leaders Awar  more
Congresswoman Dean's Statement On Supporting the "Massie Amendment"
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Dean's Statement On Supporting the "Massie Amendment" * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04), member of the House Foreign Affairs and Appropriations Committees, released the following statement on her vote for Amendment #8 ( the "Massie Amendment") to the FY27 National Security, Department of State and Related Programs appropriations bill. "For nearly three y  more
Creating a New Engine of Innovation
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 14 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Creating a New Engine of Innovation * Originally published in Pittwire; reposted with permission. The Resilient Energy Technology and Infrastructure (RETI) Consortium, led by West Virginia University in collaboration with the University of Pittsburgh, Carnegie Mellon University and more than 60 regional partners, will use $321 million in public and private fundin  more
Creating Jobs in Mercer County: Pa. Gov. Shapiro Secures $16.3 Million Investment From CCL Container to Expand Its Manufacturing Operations, Creating 30 New Jobs
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Creating Jobs in Mercer County: Governor Shapiro Secures $16.3 Million Investment from CCL Container to Expand its Manufacturing Operations, Creating 30 New Jobs The Commonwealth is investing $160,000 to support the growing aluminum can and bottle manufacturer, which will nearly double production capabilities at its Hermitage City facility. Under Governor Josh Sha  more
D.C. federal court rules for class of inmates in case where Professor Brent Newton served as expert witness
CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * D.C. federal court rules for class of inmates in case where Professor Brent Newton served as expert witness * CARLISLE, PA-In June, a federal district court in the District of Columbia ruled in favor of a class of inmates in the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) who contended that the BOP has arbitrarily classified them in a harmful manner based on an erroneous view of thei  more
Documenting architecture and memories of a changing neighborhood
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Documenting architecture and memories of a changing neighborhood * As filmmaker Charles Burnett narrates memories from growing up in the historically Black neighborhood of Watts in Los Angeles, the camera pans from object to object in different spaces-from one plant to another in a home, from braids to a pile of V-neck shirts in a store, from a coffee pot to a menu on the wall in a cafe.   more
Dr. Ian Martin Selected as Next Provost, Dean and CEO of Southern Illinois University School of Medicine
SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, July 16 -- Southern Illinois University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Dr. Ian Martin selected as next provost, dean and CEO of SIU Medicine Southern Illinois University has selected Ian B.K. Martin, M.D., M.B.A., FACEP, FAAEM, to serve as the next provost and dean of SIU School of Medicine. Martin will also serve as CEO of SIU Medicine, the school's faculty practice. Martin was selected following a highly competitive national search because of his  more
Drs. Joyce, Murphy, and Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Patients First Act
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. John Joyce, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Drs. Joyce, Murphy, and Schrier Introduce Bipartisan Patients First Act * WASHINGTON, DC \- Today, Reps. John Joyce, M.D. (PA-13), Greg Murphy, M.D. (NC-03), and Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), respective chairs of the GOP and Democratic Doctors Caucuses, introduced the bipartisan Patients First Act -comprehensive Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA) reform legislation. The Patients   more
Duane Morris Named a "Best Place to Work in San Diego" by San Diego Business Journal
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Named a "Best Place to Work in San Diego" by San Diego Business Journal * SAN DIEGO, July 14, 2026 -Duane Morris has been recognized among the Best Places to Work in San Diego for 2026. A project of the San Diego Business Journal in partnership with Workforce Research Group, the survey and awards program honors employers in San Diego County that fost  more
EEOC Sues Step2 Company for Sex, Pregnancy, and Disability Discrimination and Retaliation
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release: * * * EEOC Sues Step2 Company for Sex, Pregnancy, and Disability Discrimination and Retaliation * Federal suit says toy manufacturer fired pregnant employee after denying pregnancy- and disability-related accommodations CLEVELAND -Step2 Company, LLC, a toy and plastic products manufacturer with plants in Northern Ohio, violated federal law by failing to provide reasonable accommodations to  more
Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Groups Continue to Encourage Attacks on World Cup Events, Alleged Owner of Neo-Fascist Forum Advertises on Dark Web Imageboard That Glorifies Mass Shooters
NEW YORK, July 14 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Pro-ISIS Propaganda Groups Continue to Encourage Attacks on World Cup Events, Alleged Owner of Neo-Fascist Forum Advertises on Dark Web Imageboard That Glorifies Mass Shooters * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence.   more
FAA Announces Major Milestone in eVTOL Technology Use
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued the following news release: * * * FAA Announces Major Milestone in eVTOL Technology Use * WASHINGTON -The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) today announced that BETA Technologies and United Therapeutics Corporation, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, flight-tested organ medical-transport capabilities from Virginia to Maryland. This is a major milestone in th  more
Houlahan Demands Answers on the Death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel of Grand Rapids
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Houlahan Demands Answers on the Death of Airman First Class Keon McDaniel of Grand Rapids * WASHINGTON, DC - This week, Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Committee's Military Personnel Subcommittee, joined congressional colleagues in a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demanding answers on the June 16th death of Airman First Class K  more
House Budget Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on June 2026 CPI Inflation Data
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 14, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on June 2026 CPI Inflation Data Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that the annualized Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate for June 2026 was 3.5 percent: "Trump's reckless w  more
House Budget Ranking Member Boyle Issues Statement on Republicans' "America Last" Budget
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on July 15, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on Republicans' "America Last" Budget Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement on the latest Republican budget that does nothing to help American families: "Republicans have already made life worse for American families and added trillions to t  more
House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Issues Opening Remarks on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion in Medical Schools
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following opening remarks on July 14, 2026, at a hearing entitled "Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools": * * * "Thank you, Mr. Chairman. "Mr. Chairman, today the full Committee is holding a hearing titled by my colleagues, 'Training Activists, Not Physicians: The Impact of DEI on Medical Schools.' The three schools appearing be  more
House Intelligence Chairman Crawford Opens Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence
WASHINGTON, July 16 -- Rep. Rick Crawford, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Chairman Crawford Opens Full Committee Hearing to Examine States on the Frontlines of Counterintelligence Today, House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence Chairman Rick Crawford (AR-01) delivered the following opening statement during a hearing to examine how states across the country are addressing counterint  more
Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona * ALTOONA, Pa. -Jungwoo Ryoo has been named the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, effective July 1, 2027. Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State DuBois until assuming his new role in summer 2027. "Chancellor Ryoo is  more
Jungwoo Ryoo Named Associate Dean for Adult Education at Penn State-Altoona
ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Jungwoo Ryoo named associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona Ryoo will continue to serve in his current role as chancellor and chief academic officer at Penn State DuBois until assuming his new role in summer 2027. - Jungwoo Ryoo has been named the inaugural associate dean for adult education at Penn State Altoona, effective July 1, 2027. Ryoo will continue to serve in   more
Justice Dept.: Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 14, 2026: * * * Trade Fraud Task Force Surpasses $1 Billion in Recoveries and Charged Losses in Less Than One Year Enforcement Milestone Marks Strategic Pivot from Administrative Fines to Criminal and Civil Accountability Across the Global Supply Chain - The Department of Justice announced today that the Trade Fraud Task Force (TFTF), launched in August 2025, with the Department of Homeland Secur  more
K&L Gates Advises ZEAL Network on Acquisition of SevenCanyon
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Advises ZEAL Network on Acquisition of SevenCanyon Global law firm K&L Gates advised ZEAL Network SE on its acquisition of UK-based SevenCanyon Limited, including the related acquisition financing. By acquiring the remaining 96.5% of SevenCanyon, in which ZEAL already held a 3.5% stake, the listed German market leader for online lotteries gains direct access to the UK market, Europe'  more
K&L Gates Names New Regional Managing Partner for Europe
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates Names New Regional Managing Partner for Europe Global law firm K&L Gates has appointed London partner Sean Crosky as Regional Managing Partner, Europe, succeeding Tony Griffiths, who returns to full time fee earning after 22 years of management and leadership in London, Europe, and the Middle East. Crosky also joins the firm's Management Committee. In his new role, Crosky will work   more
Kelly, DelBene celebrate Ways & Means Committee's unanimous passage of "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act"
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly, DelBene celebrate Ways & Means Committee's unanimous passage of "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act" * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Representatives Mike Kelly (PA-16) and Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released a joint statement after their legislation, H.R. 3514, the "Improving Seniors' Timely Access to Care Act, " passed the Ways & Means Committee. The legislation passed unanimously   more
La Salle University Researcher Sheds Light on Intersectional Identities of LGBTQ+ Individuals Who Stutter
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 (TNSjou) -- La Salle University issued the following news: * * * "Who am I now?" New research from James M. Mancinelli, Ph.D., CCC-SLP, an associate professor emeritus in La Salle University's Department of Communication Sciences and Disorders, published in the Journal of Fluency Disorders' June edition, adds new insight into the intersectional identities of members of the LGBTQ+ community who stutter. Mancinelli's research, titled On the Construction of   more
Lafayette College to Host Bicentennial Symposium on Democracy
EASTON, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Lafayette to host Bicentennial Symposium on democracy Political theorist Helene Landemore and constitutional law expert Akhil Reed Amar to highlight two-day event with keynote addresses - Honoring its rich academic heritage, Lafayette College will host, on Sept. 10 and 11, a Bicentennial Symposium centered on the theme Democracy: Past, Present, and Future, featuring plenary talks by two leading scholars of   more
Md. A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 16 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Announces $29.6 Million Multistate Settlement with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Consumers Who Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009, and December 31, 2019, Could be Eligible for Compensation - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 48   more
Meet foxes, coyotes, deer and other wildlife neighbors
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Meet foxes, coyotes, deer and other wildlife neighbors * Images of some of the city's least seen but most remarkable residents were the headliners at the recent first summit meeting of Penn Vet's Accessing Urban Nature Initiative (AUNI). The project shared findings of the first year in its ongoing effort to document and learn more about the wild creatures that inhabit Philadelphia. In add  more
More Than 1,300 York College Students Made the Dean's List in the Spring 2026 Semester
YORK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * More Than 1,300 York College Students Made the Dean's List in the Spring 2026 Semester * More than 1,300 York College students made the Dean's List in the Spring 2026 semester. To be eligible for this honor, a student must be registered for at least 12 academic credit hours and earn a semester GPA of 3.50 or higher. For questions regarding academic standing, please contact our registrar's office di  more
My Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to H.R.8595
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Chrissy Houlahan, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * My Statement on Rep. Massie's Amendment to H.R.8595 * I voted YES on Rep. Massie's amendment to block U.S. military aid to Israel. This was a difficult vote, and there are no perfect options. The amendment as written is ill-defined and not likely to become law. But after years of devastating civilian suffering across the region and with no credible path to peace, I believe the status quo wi  more
N.H. A.G. Formella: $29.6 Million Settlement Secured With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
CONCORD, New Hampshire, July 16 -- New Hampshire Attorney General John Formella issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * $29.6 Million Settlement Secured with Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition Attorney General John M. Formella announces that New Hampshire, along with a coalition of 48 states and territories, has secured a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, lon  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Files Civil Complaint Against Pennsylvania Gun Show Owner for Endangering Public Safety
TRENTON, New Jersey, July 16 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Files Civil Complaint Against Pennsylvania Gun Show Owner for Endangering Public Safety Vinroe Actively Attempting to Evade Accountability for Selling Ghost Gun Products to New Jerseyans - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced that she is filing a civil lawsuit against Jordan Vinroe, the owner and operator of the JSD Supply and Eagl  more
National Academies appoints aerospace head to group assessing DC airspace safety
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * National Academies appoints aerospace head to group assessing DC airspace safety * On Jan. 29, 2025, an airplane on landing approach at the Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) and a military helicopter collided, killing 67 people, including Penn State aerospace engineering alumnus Anthony Parente.  To help prevent similar tragedies, Congress has convened an ad hoc study committee, char  more
Pa. Chamber and Keystone Space Collaborative Announce Strategic Affiliation to Advance Space Economy
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * PA Chamber and Keystone Space Collaborative Announce Strategic Affiliation to Advance Space Economy CARLISLE, PA - The Pennsylvania Chamber of Business and Industry (PA Chamber) and Keystone Space Collaborative today announced they are forming a strategic affiliation to advance Pennsylvania's leadership in the growing space economy, including the for  more
Pa. Gov. Shapiro's Legal Action Again Prevents Price Hike Across 13 States, Saving Consumers $13.3 Billion More and Underscoring Urgent Need for PJM Reform
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro's Legal Action Again Prevents Price Hike Across 13 States, Saving Consumers $13.3 Billion More and Underscoring Urgent Need for PJM Reform Governor Shapiro took action to protect consumers from rising electricity prices -- and the settlement with PJM saved another $13.3 billion in the latest auction, underscoring the critical need to reform PJM bef  more
Rep. Smucker Introduces Legislation to Modernize Vaccine Injury Compensation Program
WASHINGTON, July 14 -- Rep. Lloyd Smucker, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Smucker Introduces Legislation to Modernize Vaccine Injury Compensation Program * WASHINGTON - Rep. Lloyd Smucker (PA-11), senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, introduced the Vaccine Injury Compensation Modernization Act, legislation to modernize the Vaccine Injury Compensation Program (VICP) by including COVID-19 vaccine related claims, improving access to compensation, and str  more
Reps. Chu, Castor, Lee, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu, Castor, Lee, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Summer Lee (PA-12), and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the Trump Administration to publicly disclose its prescription drug pricing agr  more
Reps. Lee, Chu, Castor, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Chu, Castor, Pappas Introduce Drug Deal Disclosure Act to Force Transparency for Trump's Secret Big Pharma Deals * WASHINGTON, DC - JULY 15, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12), alongside Representatives Judy Chu (CA-28), Kathy Castor (FL-14), and Chris Pappas (NH-01), introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the Trump Administration to publi  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement With Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 16 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces South Dakota to Receive $18,011.65 in Multi-State Settlement with Generic Drug Manufacturer Glenmark Attorney General Marty Jackley announces that South Dakota will receive $18,011.65 as part of a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in a widespread, long-run  more
Salty water similar to Earth's oceans found in meteorite that struck New Jersey home
LONDON, England, July 15 -- The Royal Holloway-University of London issued the following news: * * * Salty water similar to Earth's oceans found in meteorite that struck New Jersey home * Scientists discover evidence of salty water similar to the Earth's oceans and organic matter essential for the building blocks of life in a meteorite that crashed through a house in New Jersey, USA. The rare meteorite contains evidence of highly concentrated briny fluids which can potentially create molec  more
Saul Ewing Represents Summit Ridge Energy in Acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Saul Ewing, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Saul Ewing Represents Summit Ridge Energy in Acquisition by Global Infrastructure Partners Saul Ewing served as legal counsel to Summit Ridge Energy, LLC in a deal with Global Infrastructure Partners (GIP), a part of BlackRock, in which GIP has agreed to acquire a majority and controlling interest in Summit Ridge Energy ("Summit Ridge" or the "Company"), one of the United States' leading co  more
SDG Conference: Strengthening Democratic Institutions
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * SDG Conference: Strengthening Democratic Institutions * Millersville University will host a Sept. 15 conference on strengthening democratic institutions at The Ware Center in downtown Lancaster. The event coincides with Constitution Day and contributes to America250, the national commemoration of the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence, providing a timely opportunity to explore th  more
Shapiro Administration Announces New Designation of Interstate 99 in Lycoming and Tioga Counties, Strengthening the Region's Economy and Transportation Network
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Announces New Designation of Interstate 99 in Lycoming and Tioga Counties, Strengthening the Region's Economy and Transportation Network The upgraded corridor is expected to bolster local economies by attracting business investment and improving clarity for road users. The designation - effective July 30 - follows decades of modernization  more
Shapiro Administration Continues to Feed Kids Over Summer Break With Additional $28.2 Million in SUN Bucks Summer Food Benefits Going Out to Families
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services issued the following news on July 15, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Continues to Feed Kids Over Summer Break with Additional $28.2 Million in SUN Bucks Summer Food Benefits Going Out to Families Over $28.2 million in SUN Bucks food assistance going to eligible children in second round of distribution. Approximately 1.2 million PA children will qualify for SUN Bucks in Summer 2026. - Today, the Shapiro A  more
Shapiro Administration Launches Measles Dashboard to Keep Parents, Public Informed of Ongoing Cases and Highlights Work to Triple Vaccinations in Lancaster County
HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Health issued the following news on July 14, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Launches Measles Dashboard to Keep Parents, Public Informed of Ongoing Cases and Highlights Work to Triple Vaccinations in Lancaster County The Department of Health launches measles dashboard to keep Pennsylvanians better informed about cases and ongoing efforts to contain the spread among people who are unvaccinated. In Lancaster County, state h  more
Technion Researchers Awarded Gray Foundation Grant to Advance Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer
HAIFA, Israel, July 15 -- The Technion - Israel Institute of Technology issued the following news: * * * Technion Researchers Awarded Gray Foundation Grant to Advance Early Detection of Ovarian Cancer * A research team led by Prof. Moti Freiman of the Technion Faculty of Biomedical Engineering and the May-Blum-Dahl Human MRI Research Center has received a prestigious Gray Foundation Team Science grant to develop an AI-powered MRI method for the early detection of ovarian cancer. The project   more
The Brightest STARs Shine at Fox Chase
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 14 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * The Brightest STARs Shine at Fox Chase * At Fox Chase Cancer Center, the stars are so bright you can even see them in the daytime. On the afternoon of June 16, 2026, Fox Chase employees, friends, and family gathered to gaze at the latest recipients of the STAR Award- S pecial T alent A chieving R esults-one of the institution'  more
The enduring significance of 'The Odyssey'
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 15 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The enduring significance of 'The Odyssey' * Like its protagonist, "The Odyssey" has made a heroic journey through history, influencing untold creatives and providing scholars with boundless material for dissecting and teaching. Composed in the 8th or 7th century BCE, the work is one of two ancient Greek epic poems attributed to Homer. It details the journey of Odysseus, the legendary kin  more
TNT Sports to Open 2026-27 Hockey Season with Marquee NHL on TNT Doubleheader
NEW YORK, July 15 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * TNT Sports to Open 2026-27 Hockey Season with Marquee NHL on TNT Doubleheader * TNT Sports will open the 2026-27 NHL season on Wednesday, September 30 across TNT, truTV and HBO Max with a blockbuster Opening Week doubleheader showcasing some of the game's biggest stars, as the Pittsburgh Penguins take on the Philadelphia Flyers at 7:30 p.m. ET, followe  more
U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency in Rx Pricing, Lower Health Care Costs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor Introduces Bill to Increase Transparency in Rx Pricing, Lower Health Care Costs * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Representatives Kathy Castor (FL-14), Judy Chu (CA-28), Summer Lee (PA-12) and Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced the Drug Deal Disclosure Act, legislation that would require the public disclosure of the White House's prescription drug pricing agreements with pharmaceutical   more
University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication: From 'Toy Story' to Tech - Q&A on How Children's Media Shapes Child Development
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following Q&A on July 14, 2026, involving Kim Woolf, research director for undergraduate studies, senior lecturer and academic advisor: * * * Examining the Important and Changing Landscape of Children's Media Penn Today talked to Annenberg's Kim Woolf about communication theories of children's relationships to media and how the children's media ecosystem has evolved--topics she   more
USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Convertible Child Highchairs The U.S. International Trade Commission (Commission or USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain convertible child highchairs. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the Commission's notice of investigation. The investigation is based on a complaint filed on behalf of Kids2,   more
Vishay Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification for Secure Support of U.S. Defense Programs
MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 16 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on July 15, 2026: * * * Vishay Achieves CMMC Level 2 Certification for Secure Support of U.S. Defense Programs Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today announced that the company has successfully achieved Level 2 Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC), confirming that its cybersecurity practices, processes, and governance meet the requirements for handling Federal Contract Informat  more
WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 14 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * WA to receive half a million dollars as part of multistate settlement over 23andMe genetic data breach * A coalition of 42 attorneys general, including Washington Attorney General Nick Brown, today announced a settlement with the bankruptcy trustee for 23andMe, resolving allegations stemming from a 2023 data breach that compromised the genetic data of more than 220,000 custom  more
Washington Post Exposes Bresnahan and Mackenzie for Lying to Pennsylvanians While Voting to Spike Costs
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Washington Post Exposes Bresnahan and Mackenzie for Lying to Pennsylvanians While Voting to Spike Costs * WaPo : "After promising to lower the cost of living," Bresnahan and Mackenzie "are fighting to keep their seats amid rising prices" New reporting from The Washington Post highlights how vulnerable Congressmen Rob Bresnahan and Ryan Mackenzie lied to Pennsylvanians by promisi  more
Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School Researcher Receives Grant to Study College Persistence Among Low-income Students
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 13 -- The Washington University St. Louis George Warren Brown School issued the following news: * * * Brown School researcher receives grant to study college persistence among low-income students Neil Schoenherr Jason Jabbari, an assistant professor at the WashU Brown School, has received a one-year $300,000 grant from the Popolo Family Foundation to study why some students with limited resources persist and thrive in college while others leave before earning a degr  more
White House Sends 11 Nominations to Senate on July 14, 2026
WASHINGTON, July 15 -- The White House sent to the Senate on July 14, 2026, the nominations of 11 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Maria D'Avanzo, of New York, to be Inspector General, General Services Administration. David Slade, of Florida, to be First Vice President of the Export-Import Bank of the United States for a term expiring January 20, 2029. Timothy Westlake, of Wisconsin, to be Assistant Secretary for Mental Health and Su  more