Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas
A.G. Torrez Files Lawsuit Against CYFD Following Alleged Unlawful Removal of New Mexico Teen to Mexico
SANTA FE, New Mexico, July 29 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Raul Torrez Files Lawsuit Against CYFD Following Alleged Unlawful Removal of New Mexico Teen to Mexico
Complaint seeks court order requiring CYFD to return child safely to New Mexico and reform unlawful practices
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Attorney General Raul Torrez today announced that the New Mexico Department of Justice has filed a civil lawsuit against the New Mex
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ACC's Dr. Monique Reeves Shares National Strategy for Higher Education Innovation on EdUp Experience Podcast
AUSTIN, Texas, July 28 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news:
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ACC's Dr. Monique Reeves Shares National Strategy for Higher Education Innovation on EdUp Experience Podcast
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Austin Community College District (ACC) Executive Vice Chancellor for the Future Dr. Monique Reeves is taking the College's approach to innovation to a national audience. Reeves joined "The EdUp Experience" podcast to discuss how colleges can better prepare for the future by rethinking leade
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AG Jackson Wins Key Arguments as HCA/Mission Hospital Case Proceeds to Trial
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 28 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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AG Jackson Wins Key Arguments as HCA/Mission Hospital Case Proceeds to Trial
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson's lawsuit against HCA Healthcare about its operation of Asheville's Mission Hospital will proceed after North Carolina Business Court Judge Julianna Earp ruled in favor of several of the Attorney General's arguments and largely denied HCA's motion for sum
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Americans Lost an Estimated $148 Billion to Online Scams & Crimes in 2025, Up Nearly 26% From 2024, $1009 Per Household Average
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Consumer Services] (TNSrpt) -- The Consumer Federation of America posted the following news release:
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Americans Lost an Estimated $148 Billion to Online Scams & Crimes in 2025, Up Nearly 26% From 2024, $1009 Per Household Average
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Americans lost an estimated $148.2 billion to online scams & crimes in 2025, up 25.8% from 2024, a per household loss of $1,009, according to an updated report from the Consumer Federation of America (CFA). This "true" cost of s
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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Launches Restaurants and Food Hub
DALLAS, Texas, July 28 -- The Army and Air Force Exchange Service issued the following news release:
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Army & Air Force Exchange Service Launches Restaurants and Food Hub
The Army & Air Force Exchange Service is putting more flavor on the front line with a new online Restaurants and Food Hub, a one-stop shop for dining options, better-for-you choices and more for Warfighters and military families.
The hub highlights 1,500 Exchange restaurants, Expresses and 24/7 self-service stores that
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Army Reserve Medical Command brings mobile medical care to troops during Operation Bold Eagle
FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, July 27 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news:
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Army Reserve Medical Command brings mobile medical care to troops during Operation Bold Eagle
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FORT HUNTER LIGGETT, Calif. - When environmental conditions forced the closure of a medical treatment site during Operation Bold Eagle, personnel from the 7416th Troop Medical Clinic in Lubbock, Texas -a subordinate unit of Army Reserve Medical Command headquartered in Pinellas Park, Florida -quic
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As technology shifts, engineers will build a bright future for Texas
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 28 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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As technology shifts, engineers will build a bright future for Texas
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Editor's note: The following commentary was written by Eric Brey, PhD, dean of the Margie and Bill Klesse College of Engineering and Integrated Design at UT San Antonio, and originally appeared in the San Antonio Express-News.
Stop for a minute. Look around. We take for granted the systems that allow us to live, work and t
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AT&T Closes Acquisition of Spectrum Licenses From EchoStar
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- AT&T issued the following news release:
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AT&T Closes Acquisition of Spectrum Licenses from EchoStar
Transaction boosts AT&T's 5G capacity nationwide, giving customers across the U.S. a stronger, faster connection
Key Takeaways:
* Acquisition adds approximately 50 MHz of low-band and mid-band spectrum to AT&T's holdings - covering virtually every market across the U.S., strengthening AT&T's position in advanced connectivity across 5G and fiber.
* AT&T reiterat
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Attorney General Paxton's Cold Case Unit Identifies Remains of Kristen Galvan, Houston-Area Trafficking Victim Missing for Over Six Years
AUSTIN, Texas, July 28 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Paxton's Cold Case Unit Identifies Remains of Kristen Galvan, Houston-Area Trafficking Victim Missing for Over Six Years
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Attorney General Ken Paxton's Cold Case and Missing Persons Unit has identified the remains of Kristen Galvan, a Houston-area teen who went missing in January 2020 after becoming a victim of human trafficking. Her case remained unsolved until Attorney Gen
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Bank of Canada: Market Participants Survey - Second Quarter of 2026
OTTAWA, Ontario, July 27 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- The Bank of Canada posted the following news:
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Market Participants Survey--Second Quarter of 2026
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Results of the second-quarter 2026 survey conducted from June 11 to 18, 2026.
The Market Participants Survey results are based on questionnaire responses from about 26 financial market participants. You can view the latest quarterly data here.
#Economic scenario
1.1 What is your forecast for real GDP growth (year-over-year
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Bankruptcy Shareholder Sean B. Davis Joins Baker Donelson in Houston
MEMPHIS, Tennessee, July 28 -- Baker Donelson, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Bankruptcy Shareholder Sean B. Davis Joins Baker Donelson in Houston
Seasoned bankruptcy attorney Sean B. Davis has joined national law firm Baker Donelson as a shareholder in the Firm's Houston office.
Mr. Davis brings extensive experience representing lenders, vendors, and buyers in complex reorganization and bankruptcy proceedings. With a focus on commercial bankruptcy and restructuring mat
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BST Global Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global AEC Project Management Solutions Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in AI-Powered Intelligent Project Management
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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BST Global Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global AEC Project Management Solutions Company of the Year Recognition for Excellence in AI-Powered Intelligent Project Management
Recognized for delivering intelligent project management through client-specific innovation, exceptional customer experience,
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Calif. Gov. Newsom Expands Statewide Partnerships With Additional Cities to Clean Up Encampments on Highways
SACRAMENTO, California, July 29 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Governor Newsom expands statewide partnerships with additional cities to clean up encampments on highways
New agreements announced with Ontario, San Bernardino, and San Diego
What you need to know: Governor Gavin Newsom continues to work with local communities across California to improve public safety and clean up homeless encampments along highways. The state's new
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Castro Continues Push to Shut Down the Dilley Trailer Prison
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Joaquin Castro, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Castro Continues Push to Shut Down the Dilley Trailer Prison
Leads Congressional Oversight Visit with Democratic Women's Caucus
Hollywood Stars Mark Ruffalo, Ms. Rachel, Ilana Glazer, Busy Philipps, Cynthia Nixon, Jessica Alba, Ximena Sarinana Join Push
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DILLEY, TX -Today, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and members of the Democratic Women's Caucus, including Reps. Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03), Liz
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Commerce Dept. Seeks Comments on Hithium Tech USA Subzone in Texas
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board is seeking comments on an application for subzone status for Hithium Tech USA Inc. facilities in Forney, Texas.
The proposed 44.58-acre subzone is located at 11955 and 11975 FM 2932 and would be subject to the existing activation limit of Foreign-Trade Zone 168.
Comments are due Sept. 8, 2026, with rebuttal comments due Sept. 21, 2026.
Camille Evans of the FTZ Staff is the designated examiner. The notice
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Congressman Gonzalez on ICE Raids in South Texas
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Gonzalez on ICE Raids in South Texas
Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) released a statement following reports of hyperaggressive raids by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) that are inciting fear and causing a labor shortage across South Texas.
As the Congressman continues fighting to hold the Administration accountable and advocate for the release of wrongfully d
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Conducts Oversight at Dilley Family Detention Facility in Texas, Raises Alarm Over ICE Secrecy
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Luz Rivas, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Congresswoman Luz Rivas Conducts Oversight at Dilley Family Detention Facility in Texas, Raises Alarm Over ICE Secrecy
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Dilley, Texas -Congresswoman Luz Rivas (CA-29), representative for California's 29th Congressional District, conducted a Congressional oversight visit of the Dilley Immigration Processing Center in Texas with her colleagues, Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Congresswoman Yassam
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Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, July 27 -- Samford University issued the following news release:
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Cumberland School of Law Announces its 2025 Distinguished Alumni Award Recipients
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Each year, Cumberland School of Law recognizes alumni and friends whose professional achievements, leadership and service exemplify the values of the Cumberland community. The honorees will be recgonized at the law school's alumni reception on October 2nd. The 2026 Distinguished Alumni Award recipients are:
Distinguis
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Disappointed Trump Pressed RFK Jr. to Find Link Between Vaccines and Autism, and Reduce Number of Shots Required for Kids
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 29 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news:
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Disappointed Trump Pressed RFK Jr. to Find Link Between Vaccines and Autism, and Reduce Number of Shots Required for Kids
President Donald Trump is pushing U.S. Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to do more to investigate a possible link between vaccines and autism, acc
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Elephant vaccine shows first signs of protection against deadly virus
HOUSTON, Texas, July 28 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news:
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Elephant vaccine shows first signs of protection against deadly virus
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After more than 15 years of collaborative research, Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) and Houston Zoo have reached a major milestone in the fight against elephant endotheliotropic herpesvirus (EEHV), publishing the first peer-reviewed evidence that an experimental mRNA vaccine may help protect young Asian elephants from one of the d
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Federal Register: FCC Issues Information Collection Notice on Resilient Networks
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSinfo) -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following information collection:
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As part of its continuing effort to reduce paperwork burdens, and as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) of 1995, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or the Commission) invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on the following information collection. Comments are requested concerning: whether the proposed col
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary & Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following Legal Sidebar white paper (No. LSB11459) by legislative attorney Milan N. Ball:
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Fifth and Sixth Circuits Divided on Whether the Necessary and Proper Clause Authorizes Federal Ban on At-Home Spirit Distilling
For more than 150 years, federal law has banned individuals from distilling spirits at home. Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Sec.Sec. 5601(a)(6) and 5178(a)(1)(B) prohibit individuals from producing
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Four steps to create your perfect culture evaluation tool
COVENTRY, England, July 28 -- The University of Warwick Business School posted the following news:
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Four steps to create your perfect culture evaluation tool
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"Culture eats strategy for breakfast." We've all heard this quote, which is often (incorrectly) attributed to the visionary management consultant Peter Drucker.
Yet managers struggle to weave culture into the decision-making process. This is not surprising.
Culture is difficult to measure and the measures we do have often don't
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From High School Science Fair to National Acclaim, TSU's Dr. Veronica Oates Earns Prestigious Dietetics Award
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 27 -- Tennessee State University posted the following news:
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From High School Science Fair to National Acclaim, TSU's Dr. Veronica Oates Earns Prestigious Dietetics Award
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What began as a teenager's dream of becoming a veterinarian, or even an underwater welder, ultimately led Dr. Veronica Oates to a nationally recognized career in nutrition, public health, and higher education.
Oates, professor in the Department of Human Sciences at Tennessee State Universi
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GCSAA Announces 2026 Par Aide Garske Grant Winners
LAWRENCE, Kansas, July 29 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release:
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GCSAA announces 2026 Par Aide Garske Grant winners
Eleven students have been selected as the 2026 winners from GCSAA based on community service, leadership, academic performance and a written essay
Par Aide sponsors scholarship program for children of superintendents
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The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America (GCSAA) has awarded its 2026 Par Aide Garske
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Gov. Pillen Thanks Nebraska Task Force 1 for Work during Texas Deployment
LINCOLN, Nebraska, July 27 -- Gov. Jim Pillen, R-Nebraska, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Pillen Thanks Nebraska Task Force 1 for Work during Texas Deployment
Governor Jim Pillen is thanking members of Nebraska Task Force 1 (NE-TF1) for the work they performed during their deployment to Live Oak County, Texas. Team members are expected to return to Nebraska tomorrow, according to NE-TF1 leadership. They have been in southern Texas since July 20.
"We are incredibly proud of thi
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $5.8 Million For Texas Emergency And Trauma Care Workforce Training
AUSTIN, Texas, July 28 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $5.8 Million For Texas Emergency And Trauma Care Workforce Training
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced twenty-four grants totaling more than $5.8 million to graduate medical and nursing schools to help train doctors and nurses in emergency and trauma care and expand the state's healthcare workforce.
"Texas doctors and nurses ensure patients have access to lifesavi
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Governor Abbott Highlights Maritime Labor At 93rd ILA Convention
AUSTIN, Texas, July 27 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Highlights Maritime Labor At 93rd ILA Convention
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Governor Greg Abbott today delivered remarks at the International Longshoremen's Association (ILA) South Atlantic and Gulf Coast District 93rd Convention.
"Families and businesses across the country are 'Choosin' Texas' because our state provides unmatched economic opportunity," said Governor Abbott. "Texas ports generate more than
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
ALBANY, New York, July 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release:
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Governor Hochul Announces Coordinated Public Awareness and Enforcement Campaign to Prevent Bridge Strikes Across New York
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Governor Kathy Hochul today announced a growing, coordinated public awareness and enforcement campaign to prevent bridge strikes by commercial vehicles and large trucks across New York State. In November 2023, the State Department of Transportation launched the "Check Yo
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Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice with Return of Houston Shareholder Carey R. Troell
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice with Return of Houston Shareholder Carey R. Troell
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HOUSTON - July 28, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP continues to bolster its Public Finance & Infrastructure Practice with the return of Carey R. Troell as a shareholder in its Houston office. He rejoins the firm from Cantu Harden Mont
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H1 2026 Results: with an acceleration in the second quarter, Air Liquide combines growth with continuous performance improvement
PARIS, France, July 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Air Liquide, a supplier of gases, technologies and services, posted the following news release:
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H1 2026 Results: with an acceleration in the second quarter, Air Liquide combines growth with continuous performance improvement
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Commenting on the first half of 2026, Francois Jackow, Chief Executive Officer of the Air Liquide Group, stated:
"In a still complex and changing environment, Air Liquide has once again demonstrated its ability to
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Heinrich Demands More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention & Response in New Mexico
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release:
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Heinrich Demands More FEMA Assistance for Wildfire Prevention & Response in New Mexico
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WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.) sent a letter urging the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) to ensure that communities in New Mexico and nationwide receive the federal resources they need to respond to and prevent wildfires.
When a wildfire threatens to become a major disaster on
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How might the New World screwworm affect dogs and cats?
CHAMPAIGN, Illinois, July 28 -- The University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign campus issued the following news:
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How might the New World screwworm affect dogs and cats?
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A new report outlines the dangers to dogs and cats from the New World screwworm, a parasitic infestation that was once eradicated in North America but has recently returned. One of the authors of the report, Clarissa Pimentel de Souza, a professor of veterinary clinical medicine at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champ
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Huston-Tillotson University and Teachworthy Partner to Expand Pathways to Texas Teacher Certification
AUSTIN, Texas, July 28 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news:
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Huston-Tillotson University and Teachworthy Partner to Expand Pathways to Texas Teacher Certification
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Austin, Texas -Huston-Tillotson University (HT) has partnered with Teachworthy to provide Education students with a streamlined pathway to Texas teacher certification while earning their bachelor's degree.
Beginning this fall, students majoring in education will have the option to pursue either a certif
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IEEFA: First-of-a-kind Cooling Plan at Fermi Nuclear Project Likely to Be Costly, Time-consuming
WASHINGTON, July 28 (TNSLrpt) -- The Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis issued the following report on July 9, 2026, by Dennis Wamstead entitled "First-of-a-kind cooling plan at Fermi Nuclear Project likely to be costly, time-consuming."
Here are excerpts:
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Introduction
The nuclear industry's argument for expansion has been "if only we can achieve a standardized design and repeat it over and over, then we can get costs down." The Westinghouse-designedAP1000 at Vogtle
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Immersive Course Places Clinical Psychology Students in Jails and on the Witness Stand
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 28 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news:
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Immersive Course Places Clinical Psychology Students in Jails and on the Witness Stand
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At Sam Houston State University, members of the faculty, staff and student body often come together to support students who are preparing to enter the workforce through experiential learning. One such case is Mary Conroy's forensic assessment course.
Dedicated to providing the most in-depth training and advancing
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ISIS supporter admits to disseminating terrorist propaganda via social media
HOUSTON, Texas, July 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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ISIS supporter admits to disseminating terrorist propaganda via social media
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HOUSTON - A 30-year-old Houston resident has pleaded guilty to concealing material support to a foreign terrorist organization and making false statements.
Anas Said is a pledged supporter of Islamic State of Iraq and al-Sham (ISIS) and used various social media accounts to post,
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Lancaster University: How Invasive Rats Rewire Coral Reef Food Webs Creating Winners and Losers
LANCASTER, England, July 28 (TNSjou) -- Lancaster University issued the following news:
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How invasive rats rewire coral reef food webs creating winners and losers
Invasive rats on tropical islands are creating winners and losers among the tiny underwater animals near the bottom of the food chain that inhabit surrounding coral reefs.
And scientists say the changes to these marine ecosystems can rewire food chains on the reefs.
The tiny fish and invertebrates that live at the bottom of t
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Lash extension industry is booming in Texas, HCC graduates ready to capitalize, start careers in beauty market
HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 -- Houston City College posted the following news:
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Lash extension industry is booming in Texas, HCC graduates ready to capitalize, start careers in beauty market
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Houston musician Robert Glasper recently posted on his social media account, "STOP WITH THE EYELASHES PLEASE!!!!" His video sparked a fiery debate on lash extensions with nearly 800 people responding.
One commenter said, "Women wear the lashes because THEY like to wear them. No woman wearing lashes o
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Less Than 100 Days From the Midterms, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Lays Out Democrats' Path to the House Majority
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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Less Than 100 Days From the Midterms, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene Lays Out Democrats' Path to the House Majority
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"We have great candidates. We have the momentum. We have the message."
Less than 100 days from the midterm elections, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene talked with MS NOW, Univision, CNBC, and POLITICO about Democrats' path to winning the House majority in November.
MS NOW: DC
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LIMRA: 2026 Annual Conference to Explore What's Next for Financial Leadership
WINDSOR, Connecticut, July 28 [Category: Financial Services] -- LIMRA posted the following news release:
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LIMRA: 2026 Annual Conference to Explore What's Next for Financial Leadership
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WINDSOR, Conn., July 28, 2026 -As the financial services industry confronts economic volatility, capital pressures, rising consumer expectations and the accelerating impact of artificial intelligence, LIMRA has announced the topics, themes and speaker lineup for its 2026 Annual Conference, taking place S
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Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce
RUSTON, Louisiana, July 28 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news:
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Louisiana Tech joins national initiative to strengthen semiconductor workforce
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Louisiana Tech University joined a national initiative in an effort to build America's microelectronics and semiconductor workforce. The SEMI Foundation, which serves as a Hub Operator for the National Network for Microelectronics Education (NNME), announced the launch of the first four Regional Nodes of the NNME.
Beginning
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Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States, Including Northeast Iowa Community College
MIAMI, Florida, July 27 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release:
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Lowe's Foundation Tops $60 Million in Skilled Trades Training, Expanding Its Partner Ecosystem Across 30 States
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10 New Gable Grants to Community Colleges bring national network of foundation partners to 73, helping revitalize America's infrastructure
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* The Lowe's Foundation announced nearly $8 million in new Gable Grants for 10 community and technical colleges, bringing its total investment i
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LPL Financial's Latitude Unifies Technology Built for the Future of Advice
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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LPL Financial's Latitude Unifies Technology Built for the Future of Advice
Secure, resilient, data-driven and AI-embedded technology experience.
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SAN DIEGO -- LPL Financial LLC today announced LPL Latitude, the company's unified technology experience that connects the firm's capabilities across data, cybersecurity, infrastructure resiliency,
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Names Gerry Leone to Class of 2026 Hall of Fame
DALLAS, Texas, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Hunton Andrews Kurth, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly Names Gerry Leone to Class of 2026 Hall of Fame
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Hunton Andrews Kurth LLP is pleased to announce that special counsel Gerry Leone has been named to the 2026 Hall of Fame class by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly.
The annual Hall of Fame list, reserved for lawyers with 30 or more years of practice, "recognizes the most distinguished lawyers in Massac
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MICC leaders outline campaign plan, transformation priorities during 3rd Quarter Town Hall
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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MICC leaders outline campaign plan, transformation priorities during 3rd Quarter Town Hall
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - The Mission and Installation Contracting Command leadership team reinforced its commitment to transparency, communication, the Army's contracting mission, and organizational transformation during the command's Fiscal Ye
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Mining and Resources Update: Mining Spin-Off Transactions Gain Momentum as Asset Valuations Rise
DALLAS, Texas, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Mining and Resources Update: Mining Spin-Off Transactions Gain Momentum as Asset Valuations Rise
By Rick A. Werner and Alla Digilova
Certain mineral and metal prices have risen sharply in recent years, with gold, silver, copper and others reaching record levels in 2026. This has prompted mining companies to think strategically about how to maximize the value of their gold assets,
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N.C. Office of State Auditor: Hurricane Helene Base Camps Cost Over Half a Million Dollars Per Day Across Western North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 29 (TNSrep) -- The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor issued the following news release:
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Hurricane Helene Base Camps Cost Over Half a Million Dollars Per Day Across Western North Carolina
The North Carolina Office of the State Auditor (OSA) has released a Rapid Response Special Report (https://www.auditor.nc.gov/documents/reports/rapid-response/rr-2026-base-camps/open) detailing the costs and operations of 55 base camps established in western North
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OU Printing and Mailing Services Earns Best of Show, the Highest Honor in National Printing Competition
NORMAN, Oklahoma, July 28 -- The University of Oklahoma issued the following news:
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OU Printing and Mailing Services Earns Best of Show, the Highest Honor in National Printing Competition
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The University of Oklahoma's Printing and Mailing Services has earned the highest honor in the 2026 In-Print(tm) Awards competition, receiving the Best of Show Award for excellence in printing. Selected from 686 entries submitted by in-plant print operations across the United States, the award recogn
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Outdoor Enthusiasts Invited to Support Quail Research at Inaugural Clay Shoot
COMMERCE, Texas, July 28 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Outdoor Enthusiasts Invited to Support Quail Research at Inaugural Clay Shoot
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The Ted and Donna Lyon Center for Gamebird Research at East Texas A&M University invites outdoor enthusiasts, alumni and community members to enjoy a day of friendly competition while helping advance gamebird conservation at its inaugural Lyon Center Clay Shoot.
The e
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Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce the RESCUE Act to Fix Broken Ambulance Payment System
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Pfluger, Colleagues Introduce the RESCUE Act to Fix Broken Ambulance Payment System
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) introduced the Reimbursing Emergency Services for Critical Urgent Encounters (RESCUE) Act to amend the outdated Medicare payment structure that is straining ambulance services across rural Texas and the country.
Medicare's ambulance fee schedule has not b
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Pressley Tours Dilley ICE Detention Center, Renews Her Demands for Its Immediate Closure & the Release of Families
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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Pressley Tours Dilley ICE Detention Center, Renews Her Demands for Its Immediate Closure & the Release of Families
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Pressley Was One of First Members of Congress to Call for Closure of Dilley and Honored Children Detained by ICE as Honorary State of the Union Guests
Pressley Has Stood in Vigorous Defense of Immigrant Communities, Fought to Bring Detained Neighbors Home, and Led Efforts Address Ch
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Prominent Governance Expert Joseph Grundfest to Keynote 7th Annual Summit for Corporate Governance
MIAMI, Florida, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Prominent Governance Expert Joseph Grundfest to Keynote 7th Annual Summit for Corporate Governance
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Greenberg Traurig and William S. Boyd School of Law at UNLV to Co-Host
LAS VEGAS - July 28, 2026 - Joseph A. Grundfest, a renowned expert on capital markets, corporate governance, and securities litigation, will deliver the keynote address at the seventh annual Summit f
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Rice research offers new perspective on how Asian Americans develop political identities
HOUSTON, Texas, July 28 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice research offers new perspective on how Asian Americans develop political identities
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When political scientists study how Americans develop their political beliefs, they often begin with the family.
But according to Rice University assistant professor of political science, Tanika Raychaudhuri, that traditional explanation doesn't tell the whole story for many Asian Americans.
Drawing on in-depth interv
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Scouting America: Faith in Action - National Jamboree Offers Religious Services for Scouts of Many Faith Traditions
IRVING, Texas, July 29 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release:
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Faith in Action: National Jamboree Offers Religious Services for Scouts of Many Faith Traditions
Faith opportunities highlight Scouting's commitment to Duty to God and religious growth
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GLEN JEAN, WV - The Scouting America 2026 National Jamboree offered a wide range of religious services, worship opportunities, and faith-based programs representing nearly 20 faith tradit
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Scouts Turn Service Into Action: Scouting America Donates Hygiene Kits and Food to West Virginians Recovering From Recent Storms
IRVING, Texas, July 29 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Scouts Turn Service Into Action: Scouting America Donates Hygiene Kits and Food to West Virginians Recovering from Recent Storms
Supplies assembled at the 2026 National Jamboree service project support communities across the Mountain State
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GLEN JEAN, WV - Demonstrating that service remains at the heart of Scouting, Scouting America today announced the d
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Justice Introduce Bill to Support Farmers Faced With Flood Risks
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on July 27, 2026:
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Senators Blunt Rochester, Justice Introduce Bill to Support Farmers Faced with Flood Risks
Companion Legislation was Introduced by Representatives Panetta, Feenstra in the House of Representatives
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Today, U.S. Senators Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) and Jim Justice (R-W. Va.) were joined by Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-Calif.-19) and Randy Feenstra (R-Iowa-04) to introduc
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SFA animation students earn nine awards in international competition
NACOGDOCHES, Texas, July 28 -- Stephen F. Austin State University posted the following news:
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SFA animation students earn nine awards in international competition
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NACOGDOCHES, Texas -Nine students in Stephen F. Austin State University's animation program earned awards in the 2026 ACM SIGGRAPH SpaceTime International Student Competition, including first place, a second-place tie and seven honorable mentions. The students were mentored by Benjamin Anderson, assistant professor of animat
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Sidley Represents Howard Midstream in US$650 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes and Increase and Extension of Senior Secured Credit Facility
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents Howard Midstream in US$650 Million Offering of Senior Unsecured Notes and Increase and Extension of Senior Secured Credit Facility
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Sidley represented Howard Midstream Energy Partners, LLC ("Howard Midstream") in its offering of US$650 million aggregate principal amount of 6.625% senior notes due 2035. Sidley also represented Howard Midstream in a rece
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Siemens accelerates engineering simulation with a unified AI-powered Simcenter portfolio
PLANO, Texas, July 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Siemens accelerates engineering simulation with a unified AI-powered Simcenter portfolio
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Siemens today announced availability of the latest Simcenter software release with significant enhancements across the portfolio, delivering new capabilities that help engineers accelerate simulation workflows, explore more options faster and
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Siemens launches SIMATIC AX WinCC Unified Elements
PLANO, Texas, July 28 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release:
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Siemens launches SIMATIC AX WinCC Unified Elements
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Siemens-a global leader in iand automation technology-announced the launch of SIMATIC AX WinCC Unified Elements, an IT-like engineering application for the SIMATIC WinCC Unified system. This application empowers automation engineers to build, perform version control, and deploy v
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SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, July 27 [Category: Media] -- The Society of Professional Journalists posted the following news:
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SPJ hosts 17 emerging journalism leaders from across the country at relaunched Leadership Institute
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The Society of Professional Journalists hosted its relaunched Leadership Institute July 17-19, bringing together 17 professional SPJ members from across the country for an intensive three-day program focused on leadership, governance and press freedom advocacy.
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SUNY Poly Joins $19.9 Million National Science Foundation Initiative to Accelerate AI-Driven Materials Discovery
ALBANY, New York, July 28 -- The State University of New York Polytechnic Institute posted the following news:
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SUNY Poly Joins $19.9 Million National Science Foundation Initiative to Accelerate AI-Driven Materials Discovery
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SUNY Polytechnic Institute (SUNY Poly) is playing a key role in a new national research initiative led by Rice University, which has received a $19.9 million award from the National Science Foundation (NSF). The project will use artificial intelligence, robotics,
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Surface Transportation Board Issues Decision Involving Kansas City Southern Railway, Gateway Eastern Railway, Texas Mexican Railway
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 34342, Sub-No. 1) entitled "Kansas City Southern - Control - The Kansas City Southern Railway Co., Gateway Eastern Railway Co., and the Texas Mexican Railway Co.":
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Digest:/1 The Board denies a motion to temporarily stay implementation of an arbitration award pending the Board's consideration of a petition for review and/or a declaratory order. The Board a
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Texas Christian University Issues Q&A Involving Vice Provost for Research Burch
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 29 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Q&A on July 28, 2026, involving vice provost for research Reuben Burch:
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TCU's Competitive External Research Funding Nearly Doubles in 2025-2026
Faculty researchers nearly doubled the amount of competitive external funding awarded to Texas Christian University in 2025-2026, marking another milestone in the university's growing research enterprise.
For Reuben Burch, vice provost for research, the story goes far
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- The U.S. News and World Report, a digital news and information company, posted the following news release:
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The Best State in America is Utah, Says U.S. News 2026 Best States Rankings
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Washington, D.C. - U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in rankings and consumer advice, today announced the 2026 Best States rankings. The 2026 rankings evaluate all 50 states to capture how they best serve their citizens across a range of categories
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TikTok as Your Travel Companion: Creator Inspiration for Your Next Getaway
LOS ANGLES, California, July 28 -- TikTok, a destination for a short-form mobile video, issued the following news:
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TikTok as Your Travel Companion: Creator Inspiration for Your Next Getaway
As travelers make the most of late summer and plan fall getaways, the TikTok community is turning to creators for local travel inspiration, recommendations, and ideas. TikTok posts featuring #WeekendTrip and #DayTrip grew 22% and 100% respectively over the past 90 days/* reflecting growing interest i
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Tourism Industry Contributed $29.2 Billion to Colorado Economy in 2025
DENVER, Colorado, July 28 -- Gov. Jared Polis, D-Colorado, issued the following news release:
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Tourism Industry Contributed $29.2 Billion to Colorado Economy in 2025
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Today, Governor Polis and the Colorado Tourism Office (CTO), a division of the Colorado Office of Economic Development and International Trade (OEDIT), announced that tourism contributed a record $29.2 billion to the Colorado economy in 2025, despite ongoing headwinds. Annual research compiled by Dean Runyan Associates an
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Toyota Brings the Buzz with Honeycomb and Hot Honey Colors for 2027 TRD Pro Models
PLANO, Texas, July 28 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota Brings the Buzz with Honeycomb and Hot Honey Colors for 2027 TRD Pro Models
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PLANO, Texas (July 28, 2026) -Toyota is expanding its TRD Pro color palette for 2027 with the introduction of a new Honeycomb exterior color for Tundra, Sequoia and Tacoma, along with a slightly different shade, Hot Honey, for the 4Runner.
Built to stand out on and off the road, the new Honeycomb c
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Traditional Navajo medically tailored meals improved heart failure outcomes
DALLAS, Texas, July 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Traditional Navajo medically tailored meals improved heart failure outcomes
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Research Highlights:
* Among 206 adults living with heart failure in the Navajo Nation, those who received eight weeks of medically tailored meals, incorporating traditional Navajo foods, were less likely to visit the emergency room or require hospitalization, than those on standard care with n
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Treatments for Kids With Food Allergies Allow Safe Eating in Stanford Medicine-led Trial
STANFORD, California, July 29 (TNSjou) -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news:
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Treatments for kids with food allergies allow safe eating in Stanford Medicine-led trial
Children with several food allergies have a variety of treatment options, including the medication omalizumab and oral immunotherapy, a new clinical trial led by Stanford Medicine has found.
By Erin Digitale
About a third of children with multiple food allergies gained the ability to safely
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Two Auburn professors selected for Grainger Foundation symposium
AUBURN, Alabama, July 28 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Two Auburn professors selected for Grainger Foundation symposium
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Two Auburn University professors have been selected as participants in The Grainger Foundation Frontiers of Engineering (FOE) 2026 Symposium, a keystone annual event of the National Academy of Engineering (NAE).
Vrishank Raghav, the Walt and Virginia Woltosz associate professor in Aerospace Engineering, and Brendan Higgins,
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Uniper Selects SLB Capturi Carbon Capture Technology for UK Power Project
HOUSTON, Texas, July 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Schlumberger dba SLB issued the following news release:
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Uniper Selects SLB Capturi Carbon Capture Technology for UK Power Project
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Proprietary carbon capture solution selected for large-scale, flexible power generation
SLB Capturi(tm) has been selected as the preferred carbon capture technology licensor for Uniper's proposed Connah's Quay Low Carbon Power (CQLCP) project in Deeside, United Kingdom. The selection follows a competitive
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University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute: Data Centers Could Help Solve the Power Crisis They're Creating
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 -- The University of Chicago Energy Policy Institute issued the following news:
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Data Centers Could Help Solve the Power Crisis They're Creating
AI data centers could reliably commit 40% of their electricity demand as flexible load, easing the reliability gap without waiting years for new power plants to be built.
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U.S. electricity demand is growing at its fastest pace in decades, driven overwhelmingly by data centers, and grid operators can't build generati
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University of Texas-Arlington: The language of care
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 28 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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The language of care
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Liberty Hayes arrived at The University of Texas at Arlington planning to become a nurse. Along the way, she discovered a passion for exercise science and American Sign Language. Today, the recent graduate is combining both to help bridge communication gaps for Deaf and hard-of-hearing patients at a North Texas physical therapy clinic.
Hayes' interest in serv
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UNT, Cole family and Johnson Development collaborate to preserve native prairie at Cole Ranch
DENTON, Texas, July 28 -- The University of North Texas posted the following news release:
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UNT, Cole family and Johnson Development collaborate to preserve native prairie at Cole Ranch
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The team has been working for almost a year to preserve the native plants at Cole Ranch.
DENTON (UNT), Texas -Roughly 10 minutes south of the University of North Texas campus, UNT faculty and students, the Cole family and Johnson Development are working together to preserve and reintroduce native prai
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Woody & Gayle Hunt Family Foundation Invests $400,000 to Expand Leadership Fellowship Powering the Future of the Borderplex
WASHINGTON, July 28 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Aspen Institute posted the following news release:
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Woody & Gayle Hunt Family Foundation Invests $400,000 to Expand Leadership Fellowship Powering the Future of the Borderplex
Multi-year investment with Aspen Conexion will expand scholarships for emerging leaders across one of North America's largest binational economies, spanning El Paso, Texas; Las Cruces, New Mexico; and Ciudad Juarez, Chihuahua, Mexico.
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The A
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Yokota Housing Builds on Commitment to Taking Care of Families
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center issued the following news:
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Yokota housing builds on commitment to taking care of families
By Vanessa R. Adame, AFIMSC Public Affairs; Master Sgt. Scott Fremming, 374th Airlift Wing Public Affairs
In a commitment to strengthening Airmen, families, and Guardians, the Air Force Installation Mission Support Center is investing $36 million to renovate military housing for families at Yokota
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