News Tipoffs - Florida Editors
"We Don't Worship Fauci" Lee Bill Pulls Tax Dollars from Schools that Deny Religious Vaccine Exemptions
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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"We Don't Worship Fauci" Lee Bill Pulls Tax Dollars from Schools that Deny Religious Vaccine Exemptions
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Mike Lee (R-UT) today introduced legislation to keep federal tax dollars from schools that refuse to recognize religious exemptions for vaccinations. The Guaranteeing Religious Accommodation in Childhood Education (GRACE) Act protects religious freedom and parental rights by c
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2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Venable Practices and Attorneys for Private Wealth Law
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Venable, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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2026 Chambers High Net Worth Guide Recognizes Venable Practices and Attorneys for Private Wealth Law
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Washington, DC (July 23, 2026) - Venable LLP announced today that its Private Wealth Planning Group has been recognized in the 2026 Chambers High Net Worth (HNW) Guide for Private Wealth Law.
The rankings include:
Firm Rankings
Private Wealth
* California: Southern
* Distr
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4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety 2026 Music Legal Elite List
MIAMI, Florida, July 22 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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4 Greenberg Traurig Attorneys Named to Variety 2026 Music Legal Elite List
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ATLANTA - July 22, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Charles J. Biederman, Steve Plinio, Jess Rosen, and Bobby Rosenbloum were chosen as honorees on Variety ' s 2026 Music Legal Elite list.
Variety's annual Music Legal Elite list recognizes leading attorneys whose wor
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AACSB International Receives 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award for Global Research Impact Framework
TAMPA, Florida, July 23 [Category: Education] -- The Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business issued the following news release:
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AACSB International Receives 2026 ASAE Power of Associations Silver Award for Global Research Impact Framework
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AACSB International has been honored with a 2026 American Society of Association Executives (ASAE) Power of Associations Silver Award in recognition of its Global Research Impact Framework, a groundbreaking initiative that is redefinin
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ABTA - The Travel Association: 2.2 Million Expected to Head Off Overseas for the 'Great School Summer Getaway'
LONDON, England, July 23 -- ABTA - The Travel Association issued the following news release:
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2.2 million expected to head off overseas for the 'Great School Summer Getaway'
ABTA - The Travel Association estimates that 2.2 million British holidaymakers are set to head overseas for their summer holidays this weekend (24-27 July), which is the first weekend this year to see all schools in the UK on their summer break.
Spain remains the number one destination for families with the Costa de
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ATA Applauds Bill to Protect Truckers from Staged Crashes
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Applauds Bill to Protect Truckers from Staged Crashes
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Jul 22, 2026
Legislation introduced by Sen. Moody would crack down on these costly, dangerous schemes
Washington - Today, the American Trucking Associations applauded Senator Ashley Moody (R-FL) for introducing the Staged Accident Fraud Prevention Act (S. 5058), a bill that would make it a feder
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AU alumnus named World's Best Designer in international news design competition
ASHLAND, Ohio, July 22 -- Ashland University posted the following news:
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AU alumnus named World's Best Designer in international news design competition
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ASHLAND, Ohio - Tyler Remmel '13 has reached the pinnacle of visual journalism. The former Ashland University student and design editor of the Collegian and current senior product designer for The Washington Post took home the highest individual honor-World's Best Designer-at the Society for News Design's annual competition.
A panel
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Bilirakis, Lee, and Foushee Introduce Bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act to Increase Transparency and Combat Deceptive AI Web Crawlers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Bilirakis, Lee, and Foushee Introduce Bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act to Increase Transparency and Combat Deceptive AI Web Crawlers
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-12), Laurel Lee (R-FL-15), and Valerie Foushee (D-NC-04) introduced the bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, legislation to establish transparency standards for automated web crawlers and crac
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Blount Island Team Keeps Maritime Readiness Moving in South Korea
CAMP SMITH, Hawaii, July 22 -- The U.S. Indo-Pacific Command issued the following news:
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Blount Island Team Keeps Maritime Readiness Moving in South Korea
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POHANG, GYEONGSANGBUGDO [KYONGSANGBUK-DO], South Korea -Before the first vehicle rolled ashore at Dogu Beach during Combined Joint Logistics Over-the-Shore 26 in Pohang, South Korea, U.S. Marine Corps Sgt. Mariah Aparicio was already below deck aboard USNS Sisler, moving through steel ladder wells with a folded load plan in her hand
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Buchanan Secures 10 Amendments in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Buchanan Secures 10 Amendments in the FY27 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congressman Vern Buchanan announced that 10 of his amendments were included in the House-passed FY27 National Defense Authorization Act ( FY27 NDAA ) ( H.R. 8800 ). The FY27 NDAA provides authorization for key defense initiatives that enhance America's national security, modernize our capabilities, im
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Amanda Lovelee on How Artists Can Help Build Healthier, More Connected Communities
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release:
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CitiesSpeak Podcast Features Amanda Lovelee on How Artists Can Help Build Healthier, More Connected Communities
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Amanda Lovelee, artist and U.S. Cultural Policy Fellow at Stanford University and member of the Cross-sector Artists-in-Residence (CAI
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Coast Guard, FWC prepares for lobster mini season 2026
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard, FWC prepares for lobster mini season 2026
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KEY WEST, Fla. -The Coast Guard and Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission are ramping up safety inspections and fishery boardings during the 2026 Lobster Mini Season, July 29- 30, along the Florida coast.
Coast Guard and FWC officers will be patrolling coastal waters, conducting boardings to enforce the sta
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Congressman Patronis Advances NDAA to Strengthen America's Military
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Patronis Advances NDAA to Strengthen America's Military
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WASHINGTON, D.C.- Wednesday afternoon, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) voted to advance the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), legislation that ensures America's Armed Forces remain the most capable and lethal fighting force in the world.
"We owe an incredible debt of gratitude to the men and women w
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Congresswoman Kat Cammack Presides Over House Passage of Congressional Stock Trading Ban
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Kat Cammack, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Kat Cammack Presides Over House Passage of Congressional Stock Trading Ban
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -The House of Representatives today passed H.R. 7008, the Stop Insider Trading Act, by a vote of 232-198, prohibiting Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependent children from purchasing individual stocks issued by publicly traded companies. Congresswoman Kat Cammack (FL-03), who presided
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Cotality: U.S. Homeowners Reach a Historic Wealth Plateau
IRVINE, California, July 24 (TNSxrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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US homeowners reach a historic wealth plateau
Homeowners' wealth is on a solid foundation, with net equity for mortgages reaching $17.9 trillion in the first quarter of 2026, according to Cotality's Homeowner Equity Insights Report.
Most American homeowners now have a comfortable equity cushion. Across 56.7 million U.S. properties, the average borrower has $310,500 in home equity.
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Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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Cultivating Tomorrow's Scientists: How TSU's RANGE Program Is Growing the Next Generation of Agricultural Leaders
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By Zekeya A. Harrison
NASHVILLE, Tenn. ( TSU News Service ) - Through hands-on research, faculty mentorship, and immersive learning, the Tennessee State University College of Agriculture's RANGE program is helping high school students discover that agriculture is far more than farming
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Department of Energy Genesis Mission grant to UF-led team will speed up development of stronger materials
GAINESVILLE, Florida, July 22 -- The University of Florida posted the following news:
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Department of Energy Genesis Mission grant to UF-led team will speed up development of stronger materials
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A cross-disciplinary research team led by the University of Florida won a prestigious federal grant on Wednesday to develop an autonomous artificial intelligence platform that could fundamentally change how new materials are discovered.
Selected from more than 5,000 applications, the project i
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Donalds Votes to Ban Congressional Insider Trading and Secure the Ballot Box
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Byron Donalds, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Donalds Votes to Ban Congressional Insider Trading and Secure the Ballot Box
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WASHINGTON - Yesterday, Congressman Byron Donalds (R-FL) voted to pass a legislative package combining the Stop Insider Trading Act and the Voter ID Act, which bars members of Congress from purchasing new individual stocks and seeks to secure our federal elections with common-sense, nationwide Voter ID.
"We are putting
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Dr. Brittany Snyder Named Interim President of The College of the Florida Keys
KEY WEST, Florida, July 24 -- The College of the Florida Keys issued the following news:
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Dr. Brittany Snyder Named Interim President of The College of the Florida Keys
At a special meeting on Monday night, the District Board of Trustees of The College of the Florida Keys (CFK) appointed Dr. Brittany Snyder to serve as Interim President. Dr. Snyder previously served as CFK's Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The appointment followed the Board's decision to end Dr. Jon
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Duke Energy: Data Center Growth Will Deliver Billions of Dollars in Customer Savings
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, July 24 -- Duke Energy issued the following news release:
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Duke Energy: Data center growth will deliver billions of dollars in customer savings
* With the Customer Protection Plus framework, Duke Energy is committed to responsibly managing growth while maintaining reliability and creating customer benefits
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Duke Energy customers will benefit from billions of dollars in long-term bill relief as data centers begin operations.
"Data centers will provide billio
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Durbin Speaks Against Todd Blanche's Nomination To Be Attorney General In Senate Judiciary Committee Markup
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Durbin Speaks Against Todd Blanche's Nomination To Be Attorney General In Senate Judiciary Committee Markup
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July 23, 2026
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, delivered an opening statement during today's Senate Judiciary Committee executive business meeting where he spoke against the nomination of Todd Blanche, Pres
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EPA Seeks Public Comment on Florida Water Quality Consent Decree
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is seeking public comment on a proposed consent decree that would establish a deadline for finalizing updated water quality standards protecting Florida's waters under the Clean Water Act.
The notice outlines a proposed settlement in Environmental Defense Alliance et al. v. Zeldin, pending in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida. The lawsuit alleges EPA failed to meet a statutory deadline to issue fina
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FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports Nationwide
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a final rule amending standard instrument approach procedures, takeoff minimums and obstacle departure procedures for dozens of airports across the U.S. to reflect changes in the National Airspace System and maintain safe instrument flight operations.
The rule, effective July 23, 2026, updates 14 CFR Part 97 by amending, suspending or removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures,
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FAU College of Business Earns Top 20 Online MBA Ranking
BOCA RATON, Florida, July 24 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FAU College of Business Earns Top 20 Online MBA Ranking
By Amber Bonefont
Florida Atlantic University's College of Business advanced to No. 18 in the top 20 schools for online MBA programs, according to The Princeton Review, up from No. 36 the previous year.
"We are pleased to be recognized among the top 20 online MBA programs in the country,"
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Federal Register: HHS Office for Civil Rights Issues Final Rule, Rescission of Vocational Education Non-Discrimination Guidelines
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) rescinds the Guidelines for Eliminating Discrimination and Denial of Services on the Basis of Race, Color, National Origin, Sex, and Handicap in Vocational Education Programs. The Department also makes conforming amendments by removing cross-references to the Guidelines in its regulations. The Guidelines were developed and issued by HHS's predecessor, the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare (HEW), in 1
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Florida State University records historic year of philanthropy and impact
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 23 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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Florida State University records historic year of philanthropy and impact
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Florida State University recorded the most successful fundraising year in its history during the 2025-26 fiscal year, with alumni, parents, faculty, staff, friends and partners contributing a record $235.4 million.
The total surpassed the university's previous fundraising record of $225 million, set in 2015-16, led by a $100
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Franklin Celebrates Introduction Of Frontier Act To Advance American AI Leadership
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Franklin Celebrates Introduction Of Frontier Act To Advance American AI Leadership
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Congressman Scott Franklin (FL-18) today celebrated the introduction of the FRONTIER Act, bipartisan legislation introduced by Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), which Franklin joined as an original cosponsor. The bill establishes a targeted federal framework for the nation's most advanced artificial intelligence
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From Earth to Titan: UCF Researchers Model Landscapes Using River Geometry
ORLANDO, Florida, July 22 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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From Earth to Titan: UCF Researchers Model Landscapes Using River Geometry
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Long before roads, cities or borders, rivers carved the contours of the world.
Over millions of years, flowing water etched valleys, shaped mountainsides and formed the branching blue and green scars visible across Earth -and potentially those on other celestial bodies.
Now, UCF researchers and collaborating instituti
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Governor DeSantis Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of The Wealth of Nations and Presides Over Academic Partnership Signing Between Florida International University and Heriot-Watt University During Florida's International Business Development Mission
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor DeSantis Commemorates the 250th Anniversary of The Wealth of Nations and Presides Over Academic Partnership Signing Between Florida International University and Heriot-Watt University During Florida's International Business Development Mission
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EDINBURGH, UNITED KINGDOM -Today, as part of the International Business Development Mission to the United Kingdom, Governor Ron DeSantis
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Governor Ron DeSantis and Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky Host Meetings in London with Insurance and Reinsurance Leaders During Florida's Business Development Mission to the United Kingdom
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 22 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Governor Ron DeSantis and Insurance Commissioner Mike Yaworsky Host Meetings in London with Insurance and Reinsurance Leaders During Florida's Business Development Mission to the United Kingdom
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Highlights include joining the Lady Mayor of London, Dame Susan Langley, for a fireside chat on Florida's insurance market and resiliency efforts
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM -As part of Florida's on
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Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Recognized in Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide
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NEW YORK - July 23, 2026 - Nine lawyers from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP are recognized in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 Guide. The firm also was recognized as an industry leader across six practice areas, including Private Wealth Disputes in California and Private Wealth Law in Florida,
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How Rutgers Is Helping to Tackle the Rising Crisis of Public Housing Residents Facing Dementia Alone
NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, July 24 -- Rutgers University issued the following news:
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How Rutgers Is Helping to Tackle the Rising Crisis of Public Housing Residents Facing Dementia Alone
A Newark screening initiative revealed severe cognitive decline among isolated, low-income seniors--prompting Rutgers researchers to launch a new intervention program
By Kathleen O'Brien
When Payton White, a doctoral student at Rutgers University-Newark, began a memory screening program for African Amer
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In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Alan Brush
STORRS, Connecticut, July 23 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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In Memoriam: Professor Emeritus Alan Brush
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Professor Emeritus Alan H. Brush, 91, of Stonington, an evolutionary biologist who specialized in feather proteins and taught generations of students during 30 years in the Department of Physiology and Neurobiology, died on July 12 after a brief hospitalization for ischemic stroke.
Alan was a creative researcher and lab director in molecular biology wh
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Limpert Appointed as Head Coach of Palm Beach Atlantic University Women's Lacrosse
WEST PALM BEACH, Florida, July 24 -- Palm Beach Atlantic University issued the following news:
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Limpert Appointed as Head Coach of PBA Women's Lacrosse
Palm Beach Atlantic University (PBA) Director of Athletics Courtney Lovely Evans announced the hiring of Rich Limpert as the next head coach of the Sailfish women's lacrosse program.
"We're thrilled to welcome Rich into this role," Lovely Evans said. "He understands the culture, mission and values that make PBA special. Combined with hi
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M-DCPS Will Offer Free Breakfast and Lunch at Qualifying Schools, Eligible Students Will Still Receive Free or Reduced Meals at Every School
MIAMI, Florida, July 24 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release:
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M-DCPS Will Offer Free Breakfast and Lunch at Qualifying Schools, Eligible Students Will Still Receive Free or Reduced Meals at Every School
Under the new meal pricing for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the upcoming school year at Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), a total of 121 schools will continue offering free breakfast and lunch. Students at al
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Michigan Medicine: Gratitude Inspires Gift to Improve Survivorship Care
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, July 24 -- Michigan Medicine, the academic medical center of the University of Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gratitude inspires gift to improve survivorship care
Inspired by the care they received at Michigan Medicine, Lori and David Liner support better outcomes for patients and survivors of head and neck cancer.
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In 2012, as David Liner was traveling from Florida to Cleveland for his son's wedding, he received a life-changing call. His doctor in
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NASA Inspector General: SkillBridge Fellowship Accelerates Veteran's Career at the Intersection of Defense and Discovery
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The NASA Inspector General issued the following news:
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SkillBridge Fellowship Accelerates Veteran's Career at the Intersection of Defense and Discovery
Securing America's future in space requires protecting vital assets on Earth and in orbit, while also pushing the boundaries of scientific discovery. Former NASA Office of Inspector General (OIG) SkillBridge Fellow Arthur "AJ" Thibert has forged a unique career at this intersection, merging national defense and data
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Orlando Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy
TAMPA, Florida, July 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Orlando Woman Pleads Guilty for Role in Mortgage Fraud Conspiracy
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Tampa, FL - Kimberly Williams (44, Orlando) has pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit bank fraud. She faces a maximum penalty of 30 years in federal prison. A sentencing date has not yet been set. United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement.
According to court documents,
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Penske Teamsters Ratify Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Agreements
WASHINGTON, July 23 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release:
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Penske Teamsters Ratify Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Agreements
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Press Contact: Maura Drumm Phone: (215) 510-3735 Email: MDrumm@teamster.org
(WASHINGTON) - Members of Teamsters Locals 79, 512, 528, 541, 618, and 769 at Penske have voted to ratify the Southcentral and Southeastern Regional Master Agreements. The new four-year contracts include 15 percent ge
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced revenue producers in second quarter as growth model continues to accelerate
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 23 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Pinnacle Financial Partners adds experienced revenue producers in second quarter as growth model continues to accelerate
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Firm hires 74 experienced revenue producers in 2Q26, bringing year-to-date total to 124
ATLANTA, July 23, 2026 - Pinna
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Ponte Vedra Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Traffic Firearms and Controlled Substances
TAMPA, Florida, July 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Ponte Vedra Man Sentenced for Conspiracy to Traffic Firearms and Controlled Substances
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Jacksonville, Florida - Braden Huston Hobbs (28, Ponte Vedra) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Harvey E. Schlesinger to nine years in federal prison for conspiracy to traffic firearms, making a materially false statement to a licensed firearms dealer, and conspir
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Ramirez, Advocates, Impacted Individuals Call on Congress to End the ICE Age
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Delia Ramirez, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Ramirez, Advocates, Impacted Individuals Call on Congress to End the ICE Age
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Ramirez was joined by Sonimar Maria, the sister of Jesus Manuel, a Venezuelan immigrant who was detained on July 13 and died in ICE custody two days later.
Washington, DC -Today, after the murders and ICE-related deaths in Maine, Texas, and Florida last week, amidst the deadliest years for immigrant detention in ICE's
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Remembering Dr. Pedro Salas, Miller School Scientist, Mentor and Cherished Colleague
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Remembering Dr. Pedro Salas, Miller School Scientist, Mentor and Cherished Colleague
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Pedro J. Salas, M.D., Ph.D., a respected cell biologist, educator and mentor at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, leaves a lasting legacy of scientific discovery, graduate education leadership and dedication to generations of students and researchers.
The University of Miami Mill
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Rep. Frost Issues Letter to Delaware North
WASHINGTON, July 24 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Maxwell Frost, D-Florida, issued the following letter to the Delaware North:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 20, 2026
Mr. Jerry Jacobs Jr.
CEO
Delaware North
250 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
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Mr. Charlie Jacobs
CEO
Delaware North
250 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
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Mr. Louis Jacobs
CEO
Delaware North
250 Delaware Avenue
Buffalo, NY 14202
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Mr. Jamie Obletz
Executive Vice President and COO
Delaware North
250 D
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act to Increase Transparency and Combat Deceptive AI Web Crawlers
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Laurel Lee Introduces Bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act to Increase Transparency and Combat Deceptive AI Web Crawlers
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Washington, D.C. - Today, Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL-15) introduced the bipartisan Stealth Bot Prohibition Act, legislation to establish transparency standards for automated web crawlers and crack down on deceptive bots that conceal their identity while scraping online
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Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks - A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 23 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13257) by natural resources policy specialist Caitlin Keating-Bitonti.
Here are excerpts:
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The Role of U.S. In Situ Ocean Observation Networks: A Case Study of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation
A climate tipping point generally refers to a "critical threshold" in an Earth system that when crossed can cause the system to shift into a new state. Scientists con
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Saint Leo University Launches Tapia College of Business and Technology to Meet Today's Workforce Needs
SAINT LEO, Florida, July 24 -- Saint Leo University issued the following news:
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Saint Leo University Launches Tapia College of Business and Technology to Meet Today's Workforce Needs
New college to equip graduates with AI, cybersecurity, and business skills for in-demand careers
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As employers increasingly seek professionals who can navigate both business strategy and emerging technologies, Saint Leo University is redefining how those disciplines are taught. The university announces th
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SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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SBA Announces $6 Million Competition for Women's Business Center Modernization
Statutory Awards to Expand Statewide Support Networks and Access for Women Entrepreneurs
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Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced a national competition for $6 million in grant funding as part of a new Women's Business Center (WBC) Modernization Initiative. Established nearly 40 years ago durin
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SFA continues dolphin health research through leadership role in PHASM drone development project
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 23 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news:
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SFA continues dolphin health research through leadership role in PHASM drone development project
Stephen F. Austin State University continues its leadership role in drone-based dolphin health research using the Passive Health Assessment in Sea Mammals, or PHASM, platform in Galveston.
PHASM is a one-of-a-kind airplane-style drone that can stealthily approach dolphins in the wild and vacuum in
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State Dept.: U.S. and Catholic Relief Services Send First Humanitarian Flight to Cuba Under Secretary Rubio's New $100 Million Assistance Commitment
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release:
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United States and Catholic Relief Services Send First Humanitarian Flight to Cuba Under Secretary Rubio's New $100 Million Assistance Commitment
Senior Official for Foreign Assistance, Humanitarian Affairs, and Religious Freedom Jeremy Lewin and Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs Senior Advisor Viviana Bovo joined Catholic Relief Services (CRS) in Miami, Florida, on July 21 to send off the first flight
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Summer in Seoul furthers international partnership through immersive, global learning
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, July 23 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news:
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Summer in Seoul furthers international partnership through immersive, global learning
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By Matthew Cimitile, University Communications and Marketing
A year and a half ago, USF launched an international partnership with Sungkyunkwan University (SKKU) in South Korea, aimed at expanding USF's global presence and enriching the educational experience for Muma College of Bus
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Reveals How Blood Cancers Outsmart BTK-Targeted Therapies
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Study Reveals How Blood Cancers Outsmart BTK-Targeted Therapies
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A study from Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center reveals how a rare genetic mutation allows certain blood cancers to resist both BTK inhibitors and next-generation BTK degraders, providing new insights for developing more durable therapies for chronic lymphocytic leukemia and rel
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TCI of Alabama to Pay $2.6 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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TCI of Alabama to Pay $2.6 Million in EEOC Sex Discrimination Lawsuit
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Consent decree resolves federal suit charging that Alabama recycling plant refused to hire female laborers for decades
BIRMINGHAM, Ala. -Alabama recycler TCI of Alabama, LLC, will pay $2.6 million and provide other relief to settle a U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) lawsuit, the federal agency
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Texas A&M-Corpus Christi: Shark Week Spotlight - How Texas Anglers Are Helping Save One of the Gulf's Most Overlooked Sharks
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, July 24 -- Texas AandM University Corpus Christi campus issued the following news:
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Shark Week Spotlight: How Texas Anglers Are Helping Save One of the Gulf's Most Overlooked Sharks
Carlos Adamez and Kelly Dahlem
On any given morning, anglers line the Texas coast hoping to land the catch of the day and, if luck is on their side, a fish story they'll be telling for years. But for some recreational fishermen, each cast serves another purpose -- helping scientists be
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Texas Southern University Names Dr. Juan M. Alexander Sr. as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services
HOUSTON, Texas, July 23 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news:
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Texas Southern University Names Dr. Juan M. Alexander Sr. as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services
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Texas Southern University has appointed Dr. Juan M. Alexander Sr. as Vice President for Strategic Enrollment Services, a critical leadership position that will guide the University's enrollment planning and student success strategies. Alexander brings nearly two decades of experience leading stude
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TFAS Announces Seven Recipients of 2026-27 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news:
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TFAS Announces Seven Recipients of 2026-27 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship
The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) is pleased to announce the 2026-27 Robert Novak Journalism Fellowship recipients. The Fellows are Frannie Block of The Free Press, Faith Bottum, Rago '21, and Mary Julia Koch of The Wall Street Journal, Gilbert Guerra '20 and Grayson Logue '24 of The Dispatch, John Sailer of the Manhattan Instit
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Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Thirty-Two Holland & Knight Attorneys Named Top Private Wealth Advisers by Chambers High Net Worth Guide
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MIAMI (July 23, 2026) - Thirty-two Holland & Knight attorneys have been named leading advisers to wealthy individuals, families and institutions in the Chambers High Net Worth 2026 guide. In addition, the Firm's Global Wealth and Family Office Practice Group, Priv
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Three Plead Guilty to Illegal Reentry by a Previously Deported Alien
TAMPA, Florida, July 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release:
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Three Plead Guilty to Illegal Reentry by a Previously Deported Alien
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Ocala, Florida - Today, Alexander Nolasco-Hernandez (41, Honduras), Ruben Marcos-Santiago (30, Mexico), and Celedonio Plancarte-Perez (38, Mexico) pleaded guilty to illegal reentry by a previously deported alien. Each faces a maximum penalty of two years in federal prison. Sentencing dates
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Trine professor Bojrab part of national conference presentation
ANGOLA, Indiana, July 23 -- Trine University posted the following news:
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Trine professor Bojrab part of national conference presentation
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The director of Trine University's pre-health professions and direct entry programs was part of a team that presented updates to best practices for health professions advisors and institutions at a national conference.
Angela Bojrab, DPM, who also is a professor in the university's Department of Biological Sciences, serves on the board for the Nati
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Trust for Public Land Names Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 23 -- The Trust for Public Land issued the following news release on July 21, 2026:
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Trust for Public Land Names Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director
PETERSBURG, Fla.-- Trust for Public Land (TPL) today announced the appointment of Lindsay Cross as Florida State Director, where she will lead the organization's efforts to expand access to parks, trails, and protected lands across the Sunshine State.
As Florida State Director, Cross will oversee TPL's wo
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Two ways to read a genome: Scientists reveal the first body-wide, single-cell atlas that maps DNA folding and epigenetics together
LA JOLLA, California, July 23 -- The Salk Institute for Biological Studies issued the following news release:
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Two ways to read a genome: Scientists reveal the first body-wide, single-cell atlas that maps DNA folding and epigenetics together
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* Salk scientists and collaborators publish the first single-cell atlas to simultaneously map 3D genome architecture and DNA methylation across the human body-86,689 cells spanning 16 tissues, 35 major cell types, and 206 subtypes
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U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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U.S. and Partner Nations conduct SINKEX during RIMPAC 26
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Ships and aircraft participating in exercise Rim of the Pacific (RIMPAC) 2026 conducted a planned, live-fire sinking exercise (SINKEX) and sank decommissioned USS Mobile Bay (CG 53), July 12, 2026, and decommissioned USS Peleliu (LHA 5), July 17. Mobile Bay and Peleliu were sunk in waters 15,000 feet deep, more than 50 nautical miles off the northern coast of
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U.S. Department of Energy Invests in Fermilab Projects to Accelerate AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- The U.S. Department of Energy's Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory issued the following news release on July 22, 2026:
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U.S. Department of Energy invests in Fermilab projects to accelerate AI-enabled scientific discovery
The awards will support Fermilab projects by leveraging AI to boost innovation and technology development, advance DOE's Genesis Mission and accelerate scientific discovery.
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The Department of Energy announced today the list of projects that
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U.S. Naval Research Lab Advances Continuous Biomanufacturing for On-Demand Production of Critical Materials
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news:
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U.S. Naval Research Lab Advances Continuous Biomanufacturing for On-Demand Production of Critical Materials
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) scientists are developing continuous biomanufacturing technologies designed to produce critical materials more efficiently, sustainably, and closer to where they are needed, strengthening supply chain resilience and expanding future operat
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UCF Researchers Win International Award for Robotic Technology That Shares Immersive Experiences
ORLANDO, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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UCF Researchers Win International Award for Robotic Technology That Shares Immersive Experiences
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Imagine walking through Paris, inspecting a disaster zone or treating a patient hundreds of miles away -all without leaving the room.
That's the future a team of UCF researchers is building, and their groundbreaking work has earned international recognition.
A team of UCF researchers has won an i
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UNF student earns two international business degrees while traveling the globe
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 23 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news:
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UNF student earns two international business degrees while traveling the globe
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Rosemarie Baker wanted to tour the globe while in college and she picked picked the UNF Coggin College of Business and Hicks Honors College to achieve that dream.
This summer, she is graduating with honors and dual degrees in international business. She spent two years studying in Jacksonville earning a Bachelor
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University of Miami Miller School of Medicine: Could the Gut Hold Early Clues to Alzheimer's Disease?
MIAMI, Florida, July 23 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news:
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Could the Gut Hold Early Clues to Alzheimer's Disease?
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New research from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine found that intestinal organoids modeled on preclinical Alzheimer's disease develop barrier damage, inflammation and hallmark disease proteins, suggesting the gut may play a larger role in disease progression than previously understood.
Alzheimer's disease is
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Natural Resources Conservation Service issued the following news:
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USDA Announces $35 Million to Combat Feral Swine on American Agricultural Lands
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(Washington, D.C., July 23, 2026) - The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is making available $35 million for partnerships to respond to the threat feral swine pose to American agriculture, landscapes and human and livestock health. This partnership opportunity is part of a broad
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Utah's Redtail AI supercomputer ranks among world's fastest, greenest
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 22 -- The University of Utah posted the following news release:
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Utah's Redtail AI supercomputer ranks among world's fastest, greenest
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The University of Utah returns to the global supercomputing rankings with Redtail, an AI factory designed to expand access to advanced computing across the state.
Redtail ranked No. 159 for performance and No. 76 for energy efficiency on the Top500 list of supercomputers released in late June. Among U.S. public universities
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Warren, Khanna, Krishnamoorthi Press Barclays On Relationship Between Former CEO Staley and Jeffrey Epstein
WASHINGTON, July 24 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on July 23, 2026:
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Warren, Khanna, Krishnamoorthi Press Barclays On Relationship Between Former CEO Staley and Jeffrey Epstein
"Barclays' apparent failure to meaningfully investigate or address Staley's relationship with Epstein raises significant governance questions regarding the bank's ability to hold senior executi
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Wasserman Schultz Leads 50+ Democrats in Bill to Protect TPS Holders, Restore Checks and Balances
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release:
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Wasserman Schultz Leads 50+ Democrats in Bill to Protect TPS Holders, Restore Checks and Balances
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Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) introduced the TPS Review Act, which would reassert judicial and Congressional review of the executive branch's decisions about TPS. She was joined by 58 original cosponsors, including Chair of the Congressional Black Caucu
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Welch, Castor Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Energy Grid, Accelerate Clean Energy Growth
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release:
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Welch, Castor Reintroduce Bicameral Legislation to Strengthen Energy Grid, Accelerate Clean Energy Growth
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Subcommittee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, today joined U.S. Representative Kathy Castor (D-FL-14), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on E nergy, in reintroducing
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Why USF is one of America's best-value universities: New national rankings highlight excellence, affordability and career outcomes
TAMPA, Florida, July 23 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news:
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Why USF is one of America's best-value universities: New national rankings highlight excellence, affordability and career outcomes
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By Tina Meketa, University Communications and Marketing
Several newly released national rankings recognize the University of South Florida as one of America's best universities, citing its exceptional combination of academic excellence, affordability and return on inve
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With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
WASHINGTON, July 22 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release:
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With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
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WASHINGTON -Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would end felony disenfranchisement in federal elections and guarantee the right to vote for citizens
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Wounded Warrior Project Applauds House Passage of Key Priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 23 [Category: National Defense] -- The Wounded Warrior Project issued the following news release:
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Wounded Warrior Project Applauds House Passage of Key Priorities in the National Defense Authorization Act
WASHINGTON, DC - The House of Representatives yesterday passed the fiscal year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), advancing several provisions supported by Wounded Warrior Project(r) (WWP) to strengthen care, research, and support for veterans,
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, July 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Hotels & Resorts Reports Strong Second Quarter Results
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Grows System Size by 4% and Development Pipeline by 4%
PARSIPPANY, N.J. (July 22, 2026) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts (NYSE: WH) today announced results for the three months ended June 30, 2026. Highlights include:
* U.S. RevPAR grew 2% year-ov
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Young entrepreneurs create, connect and grow through the Mott Million Dollar Challenge
FLINT, Michigan, July 22 -- The Charles Stewart Mott Foundation issued the following news:
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Young entrepreneurs create, connect and grow through the Mott Million Dollar Challenge
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The room goes quiet as Nysa Chhajed takes center stage. In just four minutes, this rising sixth grader from Fremont, California, must make the case for her idea to a panel of judges: the problem it solves, why it's important and how she can make it a reality.
She takes a deep breath. The presentation she's
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