News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors
6 Ways Professional Women Can Increase Their Own Opportunities
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 28 -- Bentley University posted the following news:
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6 Ways Professional Women Can Increase Their Own Opportunities
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According to Bentley's recent PreparedU research, millennial women are concerned that they won't have as many opportunities in business as men.
I understand this unease. But, based on my years in the work world, I believe there are ways to help make sure that women get the chance to advance and lead in an organization.
Here are six effecti
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American Industrial Partners Completes Acquisition of Avanos Medical for $1.2 Billion
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news:
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American Industrial Partners Completes Acquisition of Avanos Medical for $1.2 Billion
Ropes & Gray represented American Industrial Partners in connection with obtaining financing for its completed acquisition of Avanos Medical, Inc., a leading medical technology company, for approximately $1.272 billion. The transaction was announced on April 14 and completed on July 27.
Under the terms of the merg
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Anna Tarakanova Recognized by ASME For Early Career Achievements
STORRS, Connecticut, July 28 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news:
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Anna Tarakanova Recognized by ASME For Early Career Achievements
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The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) has recently recognized a UConn College of Engineering faculty member for her early career contributions in advancing mechanical characterization and multiscale description of biomaterials.
School of Mechanical, Aerospace, and Manufacturing Engineering associate professor Anna Tar
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Supports New Federal Regulations Cracking Down on Illegal Robocalls
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 49 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter supporting proposed rules by the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) that would combat robocalls by enhancing existing "Know-Your-Customer" (KYC) obligati
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues FEMA Over Threat to North Carolina's Counterterrorism Funding
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RALEIGH - Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) and the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) for threatening to withhold more than a billion dollars that states use to fund counterterrorism and disaster response efforts.
States r
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 27 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL CALLS ON FEDERAL GOVERNMENT TO STRENGTHEN "KNOW YOUR CUSTOMER" RULES TO COMBAT ILLEGAL ROBOCALLS
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Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a bipartisan coalition of 50 attorneys general in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. communications netw
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL REGULATOR'S UNLAWFUL PLAN TO BYPASS REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES FEDERAL REGULATOR'S UNLAWFUL PLAN TO BYPASS REVIEW OF GAS PIPELINE PROJECTS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) opposing its proposed rule to unlawfully bypass the review of natural gas pipeline projects that would likely rais
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO HALT PROPOSED RULE AMENDING EPA'S REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEPA
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL URGES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION TO HALT PROPOSED RULE AMENDING EPA'S REGULATIONS TO IMPLEMENT NEPA
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly urging the agency to halt its proposed rule amending its regulations implementing the National En
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 28 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
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Attorney General William Tong and a coalition of attorneys general today submitted comments to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) arguing that a proposed rule to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers
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Attorney General Tong Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
HARTFORD, Connecticut, July 27 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Strongly Urges Trump Administration to Halt Unlawful Proposed Rule Amending U.S. EPA's Regulations Implementing NEPA
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Connecticut Attorney General William Tong today joined a coalition of 14 attorneys general in submitting a comment letter to the U.S Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) strongly urging it to refrain from moving forward with its proposed
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Big Oil set to double profits as their emissions fuel deadly heatwaves
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 [Category: Sociological] -- Oxfam America issued the following news release:
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Big Oil set to double profits as their emissions fuel deadly heatwaves
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* Top six fossil fuel corporations expect Q2 profits to nearly double Q1 levels. Annual profits for 2026 are set to exceed the previous 21 months combined.
* Emissions from five fossil fuel corporations were enough to cause about 1 in 4 heatwaves between 2000 and 2023, which would have been virtually imposs
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Boston University-Led Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program Receives $31.5 Million Funding Renewal
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Boston University issued the following news:
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BU-Led Framingham Heart Study Brain Aging Program Receives $31.5 Million Funding Renewal
National Institute on Aging's five-year grant will help researchers advance understanding of Alzheimer's and related dementias
By Doug Fraser
A Boston University-led research effort to advance our understanding and treatment of brain aging and Alzheimer's disease has received a $31.5 million renewal of its funding. The
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Brandeis University: Ain Family Start-Up Award Fellow Applies Collaborative Approach to Research
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Brandeis University issued the following news:
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Ain Family Start-Up Award fellow applies collaborative approach to research
For senior Shamsi Mumtahina Momo, one of the most rewarding things about a Brandeis education is the sense of exploration inherent in the liberal arts. Taking classes across different fields allowed her interests to grow in directions she never expected.
"You're exposed to different classes and various fields," she said. "It makes
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Building a Stronger Defense Supply Chain Starts Locally
AUBURN, Massachusetts, July 28 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news:
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Building a Stronger Defense Supply Chain Starts Locally
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A Message From MassMEP's President
Massachusetts has always been a leader in innovation and manufacturing. Today, it is also one of the nation's most important defense states.
The recently released Strategic Hub for Innovation, Exchange and Leadership in Defense (SHIELD) Report highlights the
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Clark University: Class to examine how art captures climate change over centuries
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 28 -- Clark University posted the following news:
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New class to examine how art captures climate change over centuries
#Students will probe themes of power and access in landscape paintings
Two years ago, while teaching courses that examined many 19th-century works, Art History Professor Kristina Wilson noticed that her students were drawn to landscape paintings.
"They're very intrigued by it as an avenue to explore critical issues in colonization and who
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Doctoral Oral Exams for Aug. 3-7, 2026
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Doctoral Oral Exams for Aug. 3-7, 2026
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The graduate dean invites all graduate faculty to attend the final oral examinations for the doctoral candidates scheduled as follows:
Chen Li, Ph.D., Management, Monday, Aug. 3, 9 a.m., ISOM N220. Dissertation: "Firms, Workers, and Finance in the Age of Technological Disruption." Anya Mkrtchyan and Wenting Ma, co-chairs.
Lizhen Zhao, Ph.D., Communica
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Five URI jazz students to perform at Newport Jazz Festival
KINGSTON, Rhode Island, July 28 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news:
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Five URI jazz students to perform at Newport Jazz Festival
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KINGSTON, R.I. - July 28, 2026 - The rare opportunity to perform in front of a sold-out audience at one of the world's iconic music festivals will once again be a reality for a quintet of University of Rhode Island jazz students.
The combo of Liz O'Connor (vocals), Collin Klampert (guitar), Carleton Fisher (bass), Matt Ippolito (drum
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Getting to Know Alison
DANVERS, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation posted the following news:
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Getting to Know Alison
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The National Scleroderma Foundation is very excited to introduce Alison Fronning to the team. Alison joined the Foundation in June 2026 as the new Support Manager.
In the Q&A below, get to know Alison and learn more about her passion for supporting the scleroderma community and her vision for strengthening support and resources for people affected by scleroderma.
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Goodwin Advises Domo on $400 Million Sale of Substantially All Assets to Progress Software
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Goodwin Advises Domo on $400 Million Sale of Substantially All Assets to Progress Software
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Goodwin's Technology and M&A team advised Domo, Inc., (NASDAQ: DOMO) on its definitive agreement under which Progress Software Corporation (NASDAQ: PRGS) will acquire substantially all of Domo's assets and employees, excluding Domo's net operating loss (NOL) carryforwards, and assu
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Governor Healey Announces New MBTA Affordability Initiatives, Extends Commuter Rail Savings Through Fall
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Announces New MBTA Affordability Initiatives, Extends Commuter Rail Savings Through Fall
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Belmont -Governor Healey today announced a series of new MBTA pilot programs designed to make public transportation more affordable, flexible and easier to use. Beginning this fall, the MBTA will launch three new pilot programs while also extending two popular Commuter Rail aff
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Governor Healey Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 27 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Governor Healey Urges Congress to Pass Legislation Extending Temporary Protected Status for Haitians
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Boston -Governor Maura Healey today urged the U.S. Senate to pass legislation extending Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haitians, which has already been passed by the House of Representatives.
TPS for Haitians is set to expire on Monday after the Supreme Court upheld Presiden
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Harvard Medical School: Genetics Influence Efficacy of CAR T-Cell Therapy
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news:
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Genetics Influence Efficacy of CAR T-Cell Therapy
New findings could improve design of future cancer treatments
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Chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy, which reprograms an individual's immune cells to seek out and destroy certain cancer cells, has revolutionized treatment for blood cancers such as lymphoma. But in some patients, the treatment can cause serious side effects.
New rese
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Health & Fitness Association Launches Partnership With American Cancer Society to Advance Exercise Oncology Programs Nationwide
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The Health and Fitness Association (formerly the International Health Racquet and Sportsclub Association) issued the following news release:
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Health & Fitness Association Launches Partnership With American Cancer Society to Advance Exercise Oncology Programs Nationwide
The new initiative will raise awareness and support fitness professionals in delivering programs for individuals living with and beyond cancer.
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The Health & Fitness Association (HFA) t
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How a Bentley Education and a Nantucket Childhood Shaped This Entrepreneur
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, July 28 -- Bentley University posted the following news:
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How a Bentley Education and a Nantucket Childhood Shaped This Entrepreneur
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Within a year of graduating from Bentley in 2020, Renee Hopkins founded Blue Seven Studio, a full-service marketing company, and went on to earn two industry awards for entrepreneurship. Then in May 2026, her company was recognized by the Boston Business Journal as one of the fastest-growing private firms in Massachusetts.
Hopkin
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Khanna, Markey Reintroduce Green New Deal for Health to Invest in Patients, Workers, and Infrastructure for Today's Climate-Health Threats
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Ro Khanna, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Khanna, Markey Reintroduce Green New Deal for Health to Invest in Patients, Workers, and Infrastructure for Today's Climate-Health Threats
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Washington (July 28, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, and Representative Ro Khanna (CA-17) today reintroduced the Green New Deal
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Linda Koh Named Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Linda Koh Named Fellow of the American Academy of Nursing
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Linda Koh, assistant professor at the Elaine Marieb College of Nursing, has been named a fellow of the American Academy of Nursing (AAN).With more than 3,400 fellows, the AAN represents some of nursing's most accomplished leaders in policy, research, administration, practice and academia. Selected based on their outstanding contributi
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Littler Issues Commentary: From Long Beach to Providence - Rhode Island's New Self-Checkout Law Signals a Growing Legislative Trend
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by shareholder Joy C. Rosenquist and research attorney Hannah T. Stilley:
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From Long Beach to Providence: Rhode Island's New Self-Checkout Law Signals a Growing Legislative Trend
At a Glance
* Several jurisdictions have advanced proposals that would impose staffing requirements or operational restrictions on self-checkout technology in retail settings.
* Rhode Island recently en
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Markey, Khanna Reintroduce Green New Deal for Health to Invest in Patients, Workers, and Infrastructure for Today's Climate-Health Threats
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Khanna Reintroduce Green New Deal for Health to Invest in Patients, Workers, and Infrastructure for Today's Climate-Health Threats
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Bill Text (PDF) | One-Pager (PDF)
Washington (July 28, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), top Democrat on the Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Subcommittee on Primary Health and Retirement Security, and Representative Ro Khanna
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Markey, Leader Schumer, Ranking Member Peters, Colleagues Raise Alarm About Trump's Threats to Send Armed Federal Agents to Polling Sites to Intimidate Voters During November Elections
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Markey, Leader Schumer, Ranking Member Peters, Colleagues Raise Alarm About Trump's Threats to Send Armed Federal Agents to Polling Sites to Intimidate Voters During November Elections
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Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.) today led 11 colleagues in writing to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, Secretary of Homeland Security Markwayne Mullin, and Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth demandi
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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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Md. A.G. Brown Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Blocks Federal Cuts to School Mental Health Grants
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today announced that a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants.
The order in the case joined by At
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Regulator's Unlawful Plan to Fast-Track Gas Pipeline Projects
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a multistate coalition in a comment letter opposing a proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) that would unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects, and likely rai
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Md. A.G. Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 29 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Urges Federal Government to Strengthen Know Your Customer Rules to Combat Unlawful Robocalls
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a bipartisan coalition of 49 other attorneys general are pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S. commu
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Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
OXFORD, Ohio, July 28 -- Miami University posted the following news:
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Miami welcomes Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows
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Miami University has selected 22 exceptional incoming students to receive the Presidential Fellows scholarship from the Honors College, the university's premier opportunity for top scholars. The Class of 2030 Presidential Fellows come from across the United States and from Mongolia.
The Presidential Fellows scholarship offers a merit award to cover tuition, fees, h
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MIT: Making robots faster by helping them think ahead
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, July 29 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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Making robots faster by helping them think ahead
By planning actions based on the future position of a robot, the VLASH technique streamlines motions and accelerates performance.
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A new method developed by MIT researchers makes robots better at thinking ahead while they are acting, leading to smoother motions and quicker reactions.
This technique enables the artificial intellig
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MLSC Grant to Fund Integrated Science Building Lab Renovation
AMHERST, Massachusetts, July 28 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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MLSC Grant to Fund Integrated Science Building Lab Renovation
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The Massachusetts Life Sciences Center (MLSC) has awarded a Post-secondary Education and Training Grant of more than $300,000 that will fund the renovation of laboratory space in UMass Amherst's Integrated Sciences Building (ISB).Part of an announcement of 68 awards totaling over $12.3 million through its Education and Workforce D
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Moulton, Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency from Trump on Iran War Casualties
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton, Democratic Veterans Demand Transparency from Trump on Iran War Casualties
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Following disturbing reports that the Department of Defense removed the names of four American troops from the official Iran War death toll, Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) joined Congressman Mike Thompson (CA-04) and 13 other fellow Democratic veterans in urging the Trump Administration to
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Nutter Represents Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, and Brean Capital in Columbia Financial's $1.7 Billion Subscription and Firm Commitment Offering
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Nutter Represents Keefe Bruyette & Woods, Piper Sandler, and Brean Capital in Columbia Financial's $1.7 Billion Subscription and Firm Commitment Offering
Nutter served as legal counsel to Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. (KBW), A Stifel Company, as agent and lead-left bookrunner, Piper Sandler & Co., as co-book running manager, and Brean Capital LLC, as co-manager, in connection with the $1.7 billion s
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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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Researchers from Brown examine academic success for new immigrant high schoolers
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 28 (TNSrpt) -- Brown University posted the following news:
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Researchers from Brown examine academic success for new immigrant high schoolers
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High schools in Massachusetts are struggling to accomplish the dual goal of helping immigrant newcomers progress toward English language proficiency and master the academic content required to graduate, according to a new report by the Annenberg Institute at Brown University.
The report, "Land of Opportunity? Immi
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Rhode Island CCC Application Reset
BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Foley Hoag, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Rhode Island CCC Application Reset
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Rhode Island's adult-use cannabis retail licensing process has been the subject of a roller coaster ride in the last half year since the submittal deadline, and the Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission's ("CCC" or "Commission") Friday, July 24, 2026 update gave the clearest picture yet of not just where things stand, but most importantly
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Rising Cost Pressure Is Reinforcing Pragmatic Technology Choices in Level Measurement
DEDHAM, Massachusetts, July 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- The ARC Advisory Group issued the following news release:
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Rising Cost Pressure Is Reinforcing Pragmatic Technology Choices in Level Measurement
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Across process industries, rising cost pressure and capital discipline are influencing how end users approach level measurement investments. Rather than universally upgrading to high-end technologies, many users are adopting a more selective approach, reserving advanced solutions for
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Rypos Filters Out Waste in Their Operations
AUBURN, Massachusetts, July 28 [Category: Business] -- The Massachusetts Manufacturing Extension Partnership posted the following news:
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Rypos Filters Out Waste in Their Operations
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For over 25 years, Rypos has continued to innovate and adapt its unique self-cleaning particulate filter technology, which eliminates up to 95% of black carbon typically released into the environment by diesel engines. The manufacturing and technology company builds DPF (Diesel Particulate Filters), which a
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S.D. A.G. Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen 'Know Your Customer Rules' Against Illegal Robocalls
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Attorney General Jackley Urges Federal Government to Strengthen "Know Your Customer Rules" Against Illegal Robocalls
South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley announces he has joined 49 other Attorneys General in pushing the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen its "Know Your Customer" (KYC) rules to help prevent scammers from using the U.S.
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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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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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VHB Speakers Contribute to Key Transportation Discussions at ITE 2026
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, July 28 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Speakers Contribute to Key Transportation Discussions at ITE 2026
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From implementing Safe System principles to strengthening transportation resilience, this year's Joint ITE International and Great Lakes District Annual Meeting highlighted the issues shaping
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WA co-leads coalition opposing federal regulator's unlawful plan to fast-track gas pipeline projects
OLYMPIA, Washington, July 29 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA co-leads coalition opposing federal regulator's unlawful plan to fast-track gas pipeline projects
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A proposed rule from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) to unlawfully fast-track more natural gas pipeline projects would likely raise consumers' energy bills, increase air pollution, and worsen climate change, Attorney General Nick Brown and a coalition of atto
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Warren Presses Deputy Defense Secretary on Conflicts of Interest Related to Companies Bidding on Major "Golden Dome" Missile Defense Program
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren Presses Deputy Defense Secretary on Conflicts of Interest Related to Companies Bidding on Major "Golden Dome" Missile Defense Program
Feinberg was former head of private equity firm Cerberus; conflicts could be impacting military contracting decisions related to secretive $185 billion missile program
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U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren, a member of the Senate Armed Services Committee (
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Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Sanders Press Social Security Head on Field Office Closures
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Baldwin, Blumenthal, Sanders Press Social Security Head on Field Office Closures
Bisignano promised lawmakers he'd "keep every field office open"; in reality, effective office closures across the country making it harder for Americans to access help, benefits
"Since slashing approximately 7,500 agency employees last year, the Trump administration has wreaked havoc at SSA - and Amer
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Warren, Schumer Question Pulte on Failure to Lower Housing Costs While Serving as FHFA Head and Acting DNI
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren, Schumer Question Pulte on Failure to Lower Housing Costs While Serving as FHFA Head and Acting DNI
"Your acceptance of the role as acting DNI suggests that you may be more interested in using your position in the federal government to continue serving the President's political agenda than in lowering housing
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