Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas
"A Hopeful Spirit": SENDing Greyhounds to Live and Learn in the Dominican Republic
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, July 29 -- Assumption University posted the following news:
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"A Hopeful Spirit": SENDing Greyhounds to Live and Learn in the Dominican Republic
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Since 1986, members of the Assumption community have traveled during University breaks to sites in the U.S. and abroad to encounter people in need through service, mutual learning, and spiritual reflection. Known as SEND trips, these service and immersion experiences develop participants' devotion to the common good a
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"NJ REP. KEAN PROFITED FROM AI STOCKS AS DATA CENTER BACKLASH GREW" [GOTHAMIST / WNYC]
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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"NJ REP. KEAN PROFITED FROM AI STOCKS AS DATA CENTER BACKLASH GREW" [GOTHAMIST / WNYC]
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REPORT: Kean Jr. "accrued lucrative financial gains from stock purchases of key companies in the AI data center industry"
New reporting this morning reveals that Congressman Tom Kean Jr. "profited from AI stocks as data center backlash grew."
REMINDER: Kean Jr. promised New Jersey voters tha
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release:
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'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+
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* "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th
* The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once liv
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2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla: Built for Drivers, Inspired by Motorsports
PLANO, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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2026 Toyota GRMN Corolla: Built for Drivers, Inspired by Motorsports
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* Increased Engine Torque and Chassis Enhancements Help Deliver a More Engaging, Track-Inspired Driving Experience
* Dedicated Aerodynamic and Suspension Components Developed Through Super Taikyu Competition and Nurburgring Testing
* Limited to 730 Units Globally
* Includes a 1-Year Driving Program Members
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A music educator takes her career to the next level (VIDEO)
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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A music educator takes her career to the next level (VIDEO)
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Prior to starting her graduate studies, Paige De La O worked locally as a flute instructor. Wanting to grow as both a musician and educator, she decided to pursue a master's degree in music at UT San Antonio to expand her teaching skills and create new music education opportunities.
"Before coming here, I had my own studio with abo
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ACLU of Georgia Files Legal Claim Against ICE on Behalf of Georgia Father Detained in Inhumane Conditions
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 29 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Georgia issued the following news release:
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ACLU of Georgia Files Legal Claim Against ICE on Behalf of Georgia Father Detained in Inhumane Conditions
Claims filed across 17 states and Washington D.C. under the Federal Tort Claims Act seek justice for citizens and noncitizens alike harmed by federal immigration agents and accountability for the Trump administration's violent and lawless agenda.
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The American Civil Liber
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AFA Chapters Supports Recruiting Squadron Conference
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release:
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AFA Chapters Supports Recruiting Squadron Conference
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When 140 Airmen, families, and guests gathered in Dallas in June 2026 for the 344th Recruiting Squadron's Semi-Annual Training Conference, two AFA Chapters helped make the week possible. Within Air Force Recruiting Service, the Semi-Annual Training Conference serves as a critical opportunity to align
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Air University names new command chief
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-RANDOLPH, Texas, July 28 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news:
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Air University names new command chief
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* Published July 28, 2026
* By Billy Blankenship
* Air University Public Affairs
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Chief Master Sgt. Joshua Tidwell became Air University's new command chief July 21, joining the leadership team of the Department of the Air Force's integrated learning enterprise.
As America's Ai
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Appointments, honors and activities
WEST LAFAYETTE, Indiana, July 29 -- Purdue University issued the following news release:
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Appointments, honors and activities
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* Nielsen Pereira, executive director of the Purdue Gifted Education Research and Resource Institute and associate professor of gifted, creative and talented studies, has been elected as an at-large member for the board of directors of the National Association for Gifted Children, the largest gifted organization in the United States.
* Kristine Marceau, asso
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At Spotlight Forum, Murray Highlights Unacceptable ICE Detention Conditions, Detention Tactics; Murray Continues Push for Accountability and Reform
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release:
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At Spotlight Forum, Murray Highlights Unacceptable ICE Detention Conditions, Detention Tactics; Murray Continues Push for Accountability and Reform
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ICYMI: Senator Murray Calls on ICE to Stop Deportation of Seattle Small Business Owner, Return Him to Washington State
***WATCH: Senator Murray's full questioning
Washington, D.C. -U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), Vice Chair of the Senate Appropr
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to allow President Trump's Executive Order protecting upcoming elections to take effect
COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news:
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Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to allow President Trump's Executive Order protecting upcoming elections to take effect
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South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 11 other attorneys general to protect the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. They asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a District Court injunction blocking President Trump's Exe
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Puppy Mill to Ensure Puppies Being Sold in Texas Receive Top-Tier Veterinary Care as Advertised
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates Puppy Mill to Ensure Puppies Being Sold in Texas Receive Top-Tier Veterinary Care as Advertised
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Attorney General Ken Paxton opened an investigation into Lone Star Pups, LLC ("Lone Star Pups") for misleading Texas consumers about the origin and veterinary care of the puppies it sells.
Lone Star Pups is based in Caldwell, Texas and operates an online
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BAMC earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news:
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BAMC earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas, July 29, 2026 - Brooke Army Medical Center has earned the Leapfrog Full Transparency Badge, recognizing the hospital's commitment to publicly reporting information about patient safety and quality through the annual Leapfrog Hospital Survey.
The Full Transparency Badge is awarded to hospitals that
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Caterpillar Invests in the Future of Manufacturing Talent in Illinois
PEORIA, Illinois, July 30 -- Caterpillar Inc., a manufacturer of construction and mining equipment, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Caterpillar Invests in the Future of Manufacturing Talent in Illinois
Investment will focus on reducing barriers to training, defining in-demand skills for future jobs and connecting individuals to careers in manufacturing
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IRVING, Texas - Caterpillar Inc. (NYSE: CAT) today announced the launch of its workforce commitment in Illinois,
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College Sports Communicators: Top 4 Chosen for 2025-26 Overall Academic All-America of the Year Honors in NCAA and NAIA Divisions
GREENWOOD, Indiana, July 30 -- College Sports Communicators issued the following news:
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Top 4 chosen for 2025-26 Overall Academic All-America(R) of the Year honors in NCAA and NAIA divisions
Four standouts earn Overall Academic All-American of the Year Honors for Division I, II, III and NAIA
Jasmine Aikey, Owen Fraser, Gracyee Mosley and Nikki Hahn earn 2025-26 Overall Academic All-America(R) of the Year honors for NCAA Division I, II, III and NAIA
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Stanford University women's soccer
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Columbia Journalism School: 2026 Maria Moors Cabot Prize Winners Announced
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Columbia University Columbia Journalism School issued the following news:
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2026 Maria Moors Cabot Prize Winners Announced
Honoring Outstanding Reporting on the Americas.
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Columbia Journalism School announced the 2026 winners of the Maria Moors Cabot Prizes for outstanding reporting on the Americas. The 2026 Cabot Prize Gold Medalists are Daniel Coronell, Journalist, Colombia and the United States; Leila Guerriero, Author and Journalist, Argentina; Kate Linthicum,
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Common Cause: Postponement Not Enough for Blanche Nomination
NEW YORK, July 30 -- Common Cause - New York issued the following news release:
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Postponement Not Enough for Blanche Nomination
In response to the postponement of the committee vote for Todd Blanche's nomination as permanent Attorney General, Common Cause is calling on Blanche to withdraw.
Common Cause has actively opposed Blanche's nomination; one of the rare times the organization has actively opposed a presidential nominee. Common Cause has organized the delivery of thousands of sig
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Community College Students Tackle Real-World Challenges Through Summer Research at East Texas A&M
COMMERCE, Texas, July 29 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release:
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Community College Students Tackle Real-World Challenges Through Summer Research at East Texas A&M
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From developing sensors that detect "forever chemicals" to exploring new ways to reduce greenhouse gases, nine community college students have spent their summer tackling real-world scientific challenges at East Texas A&M University through the Rese
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Congressman Al Green's Statement on Federal Court's Ruling Eviscerating Houston's Minority Business Program
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Al Green's Statement on Federal Court's Ruling Eviscerating Houston's Minority Business Program
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(Houston, TX)-Today, Congressman Al Green released the following statement regarding the recent federal court ruling eviscerating the City of Houston's Minority, Women, and Small Business Enterprise Program:
Congressman Al Green stated, "I trust that the city will appeal the court's decision decl
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Court strikes down Houston's race-based contracting program
SACRAMENTO, California, July 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release:
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Court strikes down Houston's race-based contracting program
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Houston, Texas; July 28, 2026: A Houston-area landscaping business today won a permanent court order striking down the City's race-based contracting requirements. The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas ruled in favor of Landscape Consultants of Texas and Metropolitan Landscape Managemen
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DSCC Vice Chair Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Lays Out Democrats' Clear Path to the Senate Majority With Less Than 100 Days Until the Midterms
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DSCC Vice Chair Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester Lays Out Democrats' Clear Path to the Senate Majority With Less Than 100 Days Until the Midterms
DSCC Vice-Chair Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester: "One of the reasons why we see wins across the country throughout this past year is because we're focused on the issues that affect the local"
As Senate Democrats' path back to the majority becomes "cleare
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Entergy reports second quarter 2026 financial results
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 29 [Category: BizEnergy] (TNSrep) -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy reports second quarter 2026 financial results
Company affirms guidance and outlooks
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NEW ORLEANS - Entergy Corporation (NYSE: ETR) reported second quarter 2026 earnings per share of $1.03 on an as-reported and an adjusted (non-GAAP) basis.
"At our investor day in June, we provided a comprehensive update on our differentiated growth story that starts with our customers
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Finding The Risk You Don't See
MOBILE, Alabama, July 28 -- The University of South Alabama issued the following news release:
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Finding The Risk You Don't See
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Posted on July 28, 2026
Ashley Roseboro's path to academics didn't start in the library but rather in the spotlight. As a vocal performance major, his journey to the Mitchell College of Business Ph.D. program was unconventional. As the founder and chief executive officer of Roseboro Holdings, a Washington, D.C., business management and political economy risk
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Foreign Buyers Purchased $45.3 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes From April '25 to March '26
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release:
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Foreign Buyers Purchased $45.3 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April '25 to March '26
The number of properties purchased fell 14% to second-lowest level on record as high prices and tight inventory outweighed a favorable exchange rate
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Foreign buyers purchased $45.3 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2025 through March 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R)
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Gibson Dunn Welcomes Six-Partner Litigation Team Led by Renowned Corporate Litigator William Savitt
LOS ANGELES, California, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Gibson, Dunn and Crutcher, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Gibson Dunn Welcomes Six-Partner Litigation Team Led by Renowned Corporate Litigator William Savitt
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Gibson Dunn announced today that William (Bill) Savitt, Sarah Eddy, Randall Jackson, Ryan McLeod, Anitha Reddy, and Bradley (Brad) Wilson-one of the most accomplished trial, corporate governance, and M&A litigation teams in the country-are joining Gibson Dunn's
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Gillings-led research in Houston finds room for improvement in air quality model
CHAPEL HILL, North Carolina, July 29 -- The University of North Carolina Gillings School of Global Public Health posted the following news:
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Gillings-led research in Houston finds room for improvement in air quality model
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A model used to inform air quality regulations is underestimating the level of smog-causing pollutants in Houston, Texas, according to new research led by environmental scientists at the UNC Gillings School of Global Public Health. The study, published recently in AC
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Giving Review: Restraint and Realism - Why "Prudential Pluralism" is Not the Solution to Philanthropy's Problems
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on July 29, 2026, by Craig Kennedy:
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Restraint and realism: why "prudential pluralism" is not the solution to philanthropy's problems
Appealing calls for mutual restraint risk preserving rather than repairing a broken system.
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The Trump administration's aggressive legal and financial actions towards segments of the nonprofit
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Request Inclusion of All Students in Trump's School Choice Initiative
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 28 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Request Inclusion of All Students in Trump's School Choice Initiative
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Request Inclusion of All Students in President Trump's School Choice Initiative
PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and the America First Policy Institute's Governors' Council sent a letter to United States Department of the Treasury, requesting them t
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act
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PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, supporting his call for the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. You can find the letter here.
"America is back-but one critical challenge remains: no nation can re
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Over 550 New Jobs Coming to Oakland and Macomb Counties, Small Business Support Hubs
LANSING, Michigan, July 28 -- Gov. Gretchen Whitmer, D-Michigan, issued the following news release:
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Gov. Whitmer Announces Over 550 New Jobs Coming to Oakland and Macomb Counties, Small Business Support Hubs
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July 28, 2026
Contact: press@michigan.gov
* Expansions from FANUC Corporation and SAPA Transmission will result in 553 new jobs combined
* Mixed-use development to add housing, retail in Detroit's Eastern Market corridor
* Erie Township awarded Michigan Build Ready Sites g
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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Classroom Commission Membership
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Texas Classroom Commission Membership
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Governor Greg Abbott today appointed 21 exemplary educators from across the state to the new Texas Classroom Commission. The Classroom Commission brings together accomplished educators who will help shape the future of public education, strengthen student achievement, and ensure Texas becomes the No. 1 state for educating children.
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Ten Judges To Texas Business Court
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Reappoints Ten Judges To Texas Business Court
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Governor Greg Abbott today reappointed all ten judges of the Texas Business Court Divisions to new two-year terms beginning September 1, 2026.
"Businesses choose Texas in record numbers because Texas delivers results," said Governor Abbott. "The Texas Business Court has resolved complex commercial disputes with unmatched speed and expe
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Grambling State Summer Cybersecurity Programs Prepare Students and Teachers for Digital Future
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, July 28 -- Grambling State University posted the following news:
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Grambling State Summer Cybersecurity Programs Prepare Students and Teachers for Digital Future
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GRAMBLING, La. - July 28, 2026 - Grambling State University's Department of Computer Science and Digital Technologies expanded its cybersecurity education and workforce development efforts this summer through a series of hands-on programs designed to prepare high school students, Grambling State students
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HACU announces speakers of its 15th Annual Deans' Forum
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU announces speakers of its 15th Annual Deans' Forum
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has announced the agenda and speakers of its 15th Annual Deans' Forum, a pre-conference event taking place 8 a.m. to noon Oct. 30, 2026, at the Gaylord Pacific Resort & Convention Center, in conjunction with HACU's 40th Annual Conferenc
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Haynes & Boone: Delaware Court Reminder - Boards Should Be Careful When Setting Their Own Pay
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Delaware Court Reminder: Boards Should Be Careful When Setting Their Own Pay
A recent Delaware Court of Chancery decision, Ayers v. Foley, serves as an important reminder that when a board votes to set its own compensation, courts will not simply accept the board's own assessment that the compensation was fair.
In Foley, a shareholder of Fidelity National Financial ("FNF") broug
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Haynes & Boone: DiCanio in Bloomberg Law - Insurance Professionals See Uptick in M&A Deal Breach Litigation
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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DiCanio in Bloomberg Law: Insurance Professionals See Uptick in M&A Deal Breach Litigation
Insurers and corporate policyholders are increasingly turning to litigation to resolve disputes over coverage for alleged misrepresentations in M&A deals. Haynes Boone Partner Carrie DiCanio shared insights with Bloomberg Law on the limited number of cases addressing the merits of reps and w
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Haynes & Boone: Moerdler in Bisnow - 'WeWork 2.0' - Booming AI Startups Concern Some Data Center Executives
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Moerdler in Bisnow: 'WeWork 2.0' - Booming AI Startups Concern Some Data Center Executives
As AI infrastructure demand continues to accelerate, questions around neocloud business models, leasing structures and financing risks are becoming increasingly important.
Haynes Boone Data Centers and Digital Infrastructure Chair Jeffrey Moerdler was featured in Bisnow following its Data C
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Haynes & Boone: Proposed Rules Permit New Ways to Electronically Distribute Group Health Plan Documents
DALLAS, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Proposed Rules Permit New Ways to Electronically Distribute Group Health Plan Documents
The DOL recently issued proposed regulations under ERISA that create additional safe harbors for distributing group health plan documents electronically. The proposed regulations would create similar safe harbors for the electronic distribution of group health plan documents as apply to retirem
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How Metallica's All Within My Hands Is Supporting Earthquake Recovery in Venezuela
SANTA BARBARA, California, July 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news:
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How Metallica's All Within My Hands Is Supporting Earthquake Recovery in Venezuela
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As communities in Venezuela recover from the devastating earthquakes that struck the country's northern coast in June, a $100,000 grant from Metallica's foundation, All Within My Hands, is helping Direct Relief provide requested medicines, medical supplies, and emergency funding as health needs contin
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How UT San Antonio is helping close the gap in the Texas healthcare workforce
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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How UT San Antonio is helping close the gap in the Texas healthcare workforce
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In San Antonio, Christopher Mao is preparing to start his internal medicine residency in the same city where he trained.
"Texas has shaped every stage of my life," Mao said. "I was born and raised in Houston, studied in Austin, and trained in San Antonio. Staying here for residency gives me the opportunity to give
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Husted, Kim Lead Bipartisan Bill to Protect Children From AI Companion Chatbots
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Jon Husted, R-Ohio, issued the following news release:
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Husted, Kim lead bipartisan bill to protect children from AI companion chatbots
Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio) joined Sen. Andy Kim (D-N.J.) in introducing the Children Harmed by AI Technology (CHAT) Act 2.0. This bipartisan bill builds off Husted's previous CHAT Act, establishing a federal framework to protect minors from harms associated with companion artificial intelligence (AI) chatbots through a tiered, r
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Members of Congress Hold Press Conference Following Oversight Visit To Dilley ICE Detention Center
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher, Members of Congress Hold Press Conference Following Oversight Visit To Dilley ICE Detention Center
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Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) joined Congressman Joaquin Castro (TX-20) and members of the House Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) at a press conference with FWD.US and Families Belong Together, following their visit to the Dilley Immigration and Cu
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ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights the Need to Protect America's Troops on the Digital Battlefield in New Op-ed
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Highlights the Need to Protect America's Troops on the Digital Battlefield in New Op-ed
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WASHINGTON -In an opinion editorial published by Breaking Defense, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) highlighted the growing national security threat posed by ubiquitous technical surveillance (UTS) and the need to better protect America's servicemembers from digital vulnerabilities.
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Independent study: Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults with high blood pressure may need medication
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Independent study: Nearly 1 in 3 U.S. adults with high blood pressure may need medication
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Research Highlights:
* A study evaluating the American Heart Association/American College of Cardiology 2025 guideline on high blood pressure found that among 81 million U.S. adults with high blood pressure and no cardiovascular disease, nearly 23 million (28%) may be newly eligi
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Interim Chancellor Chris Spilling discusses new role at UMSL, World Cup fan experience during guest appearance on KTRS
ST. LOUIS, Missouri, July 28 -- The University of Missouri St. Louis campus posted the following news:
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Interim Chancellor Chris Spilling discusses new role at UMSL, World Cup fan experience during guest appearance on KTRS
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Chris Spilling appeared as a guest on "The Frank and Jill Show" on KTRS Radio (550 AM). (File photo)
Chris Spilling has been a well-known figure on the University of Missouri-St. Louis campus for more than three decades as a faculty member in the Department of Chem
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Jamestown Foundation Posts Commentary: Russia Sustaining War Machine Despite Western Sanctions
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Jamestown Foundation posted the following commentary on July 29, 2026, by Taras Kuzio, professor of political science at the National University of Kyiv Mohyla Academy and an associate research fellow at the Henry Jackson Society, in the foundation's Eurasia Daily Monitor:
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Russia Sustaining War Machine Despite Western Sanctions
Executive Summary:
* Despite successive Western sanctions packages, Russia's military-industrial complex has expanded since 2022 by e
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Keeping it real: Adjunct Professor Kevin Murray offers hands-on experience through Real Estate Development
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 29 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Keeping it real: Adjunct Professor Kevin Murray offers hands-on experience through Real Estate Development
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This article was originally published in the spring 2026 issue of Res Gestae.
As a student at BYU Law School, Adjunct Professor Kevin Murray took a class from Professor Eugene Jacobs designed to give students hands-on real estate experience. While waiting for his turn
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Kirkland Advises BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners and HPS Investment Partners on Strategic Venture with Meta to Develop Data Center in El Paso
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kirkland and Ellis, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Kirkland Advises BlackRock, Global Infrastructure Partners and HPS Investment Partners on Strategic Venture with Meta to Develop Data Center in El Paso
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Kirkland & Ellis advised BlackRock, Inc. (NYSE: BLK), Global Infrastructure Partners and HPS Investment Partners on a joint venture with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Nasdaq: META) to develop and own a data center campus w
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Laredo man receives federal prison sentence for trying to meet minor for sex
HOUSTON, Texas, July 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Laredo man receives federal prison sentence for trying to meet minor for sex
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LAREDO, Texas - A 41-year-old man has been sent to federal prison for coercion and enticement of a minor.
Robert Steven Lanier pleaded guilty March 6.
U.S. District Judge Marina Garcia Marmolejo sentenced Lanier to 151 months in federal prison. In handing down the prison term, th
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Lash extension industry is booming in Texas, HCC graduates ready to capitalize, start careers in beauty market
HOUSTON, Texas, July 28 -- 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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Littler Issues Commentary: State and Local Governments Battle Over Who's the Boss of Legislating the Workplace
SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 30 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 28, 2026, by Knowledge Management counsel Sebastian Chilco and Maureen H. Lavery, director of Knowledge Management legislative and regulatory services:
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State and Local Governments Battle Over Who's the Boss of Legislating the Workplace
Local governments often lead on workplace issues like paid sick leave, discrimination, and pay equity. But, how and whether cities and counties can - or eve
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LPL Welcomes Sunny Day Financial
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on July 9, 2026:
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LPL Welcomes Sunny Day Financial
SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisor Dawn Parks, CFP(R), CLU(R), Enrolled Agent, of Sunny Day Financial has joined LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platforms. She reported serving approximately $150 million in advisory, brokerage and retirement p
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Major-league access
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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Major-league access
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Insightful.
That's how Bhumi Bajracharya described her visit to Globe Life Field, home of the Texas Rangers.
Bajracharya was one of 10 students from The University of Texas at Arlington's "Mavs in the Metro" program who recently toured Globe Life Field, getting a behind-the-scenes look at how the ballpark operates and hearing career advice from Rangers execut
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MALDEF MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER BOARD MEMBER AND CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATE DR. GILBERTO CARDENAS
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Mexican American Legal Defense and Education Fund issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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MALDEF MOURNS THE PASSING OF FORMER BOARD MEMBER AND CIVIL RIGHTS ADVOCATE DR. GILBERTO CARDENAS
LOS ANGELES --MALDEF (Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund) mourns the passing of Dr. Gilberto Cardenas, a distinguished sociologist, educator, civil rights leader, and former member of MALDEF's Board of Directors. He died on July 26, 2026, at 79.
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Travel Center Sale in Texas Hill Country
ENCINO, California, July 30 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on July 28, 2026:
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Marcus & Millichap Closes Travel Center Sale in Texas Hill Country
JUNCTION, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of Gordo's Travel Center, a 15,000-square-foot travel center located on 10 acres in Junction, Texas.
"This asset was bu
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Meet the New Dean of Michigan Tech's College of Business
HOUGHTON, Michigan, July 29 -- Michigan Technological University posted the following news release:
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Meet the New Dean of Michigan Tech's College of Business
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Building bridges to student success, industry impact and enduring alumni engagement. Strengthening joint programs and collaborative research across campus. Leveling up as a campus partner in innovation and commercialization. Michigan Technological University's newest academic leader, College of Business Dean Sri Beldona, shares h
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Mexican national convicted in Homeland Security Task Force investigation involving $157M smuggling operation that included drug shipments in produce, charcoal, and fruit puree
HOUSTON, Texas, July 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release:
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Mexican national convicted in Homeland Security Task Force investigation involving $157M smuggling operation that included drug shipments in produce, charcoal, and fruit puree
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LAREDO, Texas - A 30-year-old citizen of Mexico who had resided in Atlanta, Georgia, has been found guilty of conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute meth and cocaine into the
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MICC support enables U.S. Marines operations along southern border
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 support enables U.S. Marines operations along southern border
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Contracting officers from the U.S. Army Mission and Installation Contracting Command Southern Border Contract Team provided contract support to U.S. Marines from Animal Company, 1st Battalion, 7th Marine Regiment stationed along the U.S. southern border for Operation Ardent Vanguard.
The Jo
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Mission Driven-People Powered: Dr. Barry Yates
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 29 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news:
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Mission Driven-People Powered: Dr. Barry Yates
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, TEXAS -
The Naval Medical Forces Development Command is mission-driven and most importantly, people-powered! Today we highlight Dr. Barry Yates, an instructional systems specialist who plays a central role in ensuring Navy medical personnel are trained with the most cu
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NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
PASADENA, California, July 30 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts
JPL is leading three of the 18 visionary concepts awarded funding by an innovation incubator program at NASA.
The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has created 18 new awards to support visionary ideas to improve aerospace technologies in areas ranging from the exploration of the solar system to understanding the universe.
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NASA's Juno takes the subsurface temperature of Jupiter's fiery moon
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 29 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release:
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NASA's Juno takes the subsurface temperature of Jupiter's fiery moon
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July 29, 2026 -NASA's Juno mission has made the first direct measurements of the temperature below the surface of Jupiter's moon Io, which reveal significant heating in the upper few feet of the most volcanically active world in the solar system.
These findings, derived from data collected by Juno's M
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New Court Documents Expose Trump Administration's Political Targeting of Calif. Gov. Newsom
SACRAMENTO, California, July 30 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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New court documents expose Trump administration's political targeting of Governor Newsom
What you need to know: Internal messages from federal agents undercut repeated denials from the Trump administration and corroborate what Governor Newsom has said from the beginning about the August 14, 2025, immigration raid of his event -- this was politics, not public safety.
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NMSU graduate bakes her way to award-winning success
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 28 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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NMSU graduate bakes her way to award-winning success
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Rebekah Pool, a 2017 and 2023 New Mexico State University graduate, always had confidence in her scone recipe. It has never steered her wrong, always baking into tender, buttery perfection. But even she was surprised when the trusted recipe propelled her to victory in a high-stakes pastry competition.
Pool's scones were the centerpiec
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North American TransBorder Freight Data FAQs
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Bureau of Transportation Statistics issued the following news:
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North American TransBorder Freight Data FAQs
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Q.1 Is there one consolidated source for information about U.S. international trade and transportation?
Q.2 What types of international trade and transportation data are collected for the United States and what are their sources?
Q.3 Specifically, where can I find U.S. international trade and transportation statisti
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NWTF Biologist Leads Longleaf Partnership Council for 2026
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 30 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Biologist Leads Longleaf Partnership Council for 2026
Halfway through his term as Chair of the Longleaf Partnership Council, Ricky Lackey, district biologist for the National Wild Turkey Federation, continues to bolster partnerships, align strategies and implement innovative solutions to move the needle forward for longleaf pine restoration across the Southeast.
"Knowing th
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Okla. Attorney General's Multi-County Grand Jury Indicts Three on Human Trafficking Charges
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Attorney General's Multi-County Grand Jury indicts three on human trafficking charges
Attorney General Gentner Drummond's Multi-County Grand Jury has indicted three individuals on human trafficking charges stemming from separate Oklahoma City Police Department (OCPD) investigations involving two victims.
Amario Clay, 31, is charged with one count of Human T
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On the horizon: NECX 2026
LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, July 28 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news:
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On the horizon: NECX 2026
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The second annual Nuclear Energy Conference & Expo (NECX 2026)-which promises to bring together the full nuclear energy ecosystem to focus on real-world progress in the sector-will be held August 24-27 in Dallas, Texas.
The details: NECX is a jointly hosted conference of the American Nuclear Society and the Nuclear Energy Institute-serving as both
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Pingree Backs Scarborough Town Council's Call for Federal Review of ICE Facility
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release:
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Pingree Backs Scarborough Town Council's Call for Federal Review of ICE Facility
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Ahead of the Scarborough Town Council's special meeting Wednesday evening, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) sent the Council a letter supporting their proclamation calling for a federal review of the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility at 40 Manson Libby Road. In the letter, Pingree urged t
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Protecting Teens Online Shouldn't Require Mandatory Facial Scans for Digital Users
LOS ANGELES, California, July 30 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by technology policy analyst Richard Sill:
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Protecting teens online shouldn't require mandatory facial scans for digital users
While facial age estimation offers a convenient way to respond to youth online safety demands, the tool comes with serious privacy costs.
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Laws aimed at protecting minors online are pushing social media companies to verify age more aggressively, and facial age estimation
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Report From America's Grasslands Coalition: US National Grasslands Survey
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- US National Grasslands Survey: Quantitative Survey and Segmentation Report 2026 - A report from America's Grasslands Coalition - June 2026 (55 pages)
Here are excerpts:
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Contents
Background and Approach ... 03
Key Findings ... 08
Survey Results ... 11
1. Segmentation ... 12
2. Awareness of and Attitudes toward Grasslands ... 27
3. Support for Grasslands ... 42
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Background and Objectives
The grasslands of the United States are vast and varied
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Report From White House Office of Science and Technology Policy: NEW GOLDEN AGE
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- SCIENCE: A NEW GOLDEN AGE - A report from White House Office of Science and Technology Policy - July 2026 (123 pages) - Authored by Director Michael Kratsios
Here are excerpts:
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Table of Contents
Letter of transmittal ... V
President trump's letter ... VIII
Summary of the report ... X
Chapter ... I
Introduction
Scientific Progress Remains Essential ... 1
As the Source of Our Triumphs ... 2
The Landscape Is Changing ... 3
New Frontiers and New App
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Research, Partnerships Help Texas Tech Land Sorghum Conference
LUBBOCK, Texas, July 29 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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Research, Partnerships Help Texas Tech Land Sorghum Conference
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For the first time, the Global Sorghum Conference will be held in the U.S.
Thought leaders, cutting-edge research and vibrant partnerships with key stakeholder groups are just a few of the reasons Texas Tech University's Davis College of Agricultural Sciences & Natural Resources and Research & Innovation will host the 2026 Global Sorghum Confere
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Rick Anderson Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's Houston Office
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Husch Blackwell, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Rick Anderson Named Managing Partner of Husch Blackwell's Houston Office
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Husch Blackwell is pleased to announce that Rick Anderson has been named managing partner of the firm's Houston office. He succeeds Kate David.
"I want to thank Kate for her years of service and the many contributions she has made to the Houston office," said Jamie Lawless, Husch Blackwell'
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SBA Seeks Comments on Escalate Capital V Conflict-of-Interest Financing
WASHINGTON, July 29 (TNSFR) -- The Small Business Administration is seeking comments on an Escalate Capital V LP request for an exemption under Section 312 of the Small Business Investment Act involving a financing for Vivo Care Inc., Austin, Texas.
The financing would support Vivo Care's acquisition of Onpoint Healthcare Partners Inc. through a stock-for-stock merger. Escalate Capital IV LP, an affiliate under common control, owns more than 10% of Vivo Care, creating a conflict of interest und
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SCHNEIDER, PFLUGER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESCUE ACT TO ENSURE FAIR AMBULANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Rep. Bradley Schneider, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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SCHNEIDER, PFLUGER INTRODUCE BIPARTISAN RESCUE ACT TO ENSURE FAIR AMBULANCE REIMBURSEMENT FOR FIRST RESPONDERS
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LINCOLNSHIRE, IL - Today, Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined Reps. August Pfluger (TX-11), Jill Tokuda (HI-02), Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), Kim Schrier (WA-08), John Joyce (PA-13), Claudia Tenney (NY-24), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) to announce the introduction of the Reimbursing Em
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Sen. Cruz Sends Letter Urging Region-Specific Travel Advisory for Somaliland
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Sen. Cruz Sends Letter Urging Region-Specific Travel Advisory for Somaliland
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U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy, sent a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio urging the U.S. Department of State to establish a region-specific Travel Advisory that distinguishes Somaliland from Somalia.
Below are highlights and excerpts
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Senate Homeland Security & Governmental Affairs Committee Sets Aug. 5 Business Meeting
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee issued the following information for a business meeting at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, at 342 Dirksen Senate Office Building:
AGENDA
Legislation
1. S. Res. ____, an original resolution regarding Contempt of Congress;
2. S. 2732, Bonuses for Cost-Cutters Act of 2025;
3. S. 2733, Duplication Scoring Act of 2025;
4. S. 252/H.R. 1515, Guidance Out Of Darkness (GOOD) Act;
5. S. 164/H.R. 77, Midnight Rules Relie
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Senator Coons, Durbin, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Initiate Congressional Action to Save Social Security
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSxrep) -- Sen. Christopher Coons, D-Delaware, issued the following news release:
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Senator Coons, Durbin, colleagues introduce bipartisan bill to initiate congressional action to save Social Security
U.S. Senators Chris Coons (D-Del.), Dick Durbin (D-Ill.), Bill Cassidy (D-La.), Tim Kaine (D-Va.), Thom Tillis (R-N.C.), Angus King (I-Maine), John Cornyn (R-Texas), and Alan Armstrong (R-Okla.) introduced the Protecting Retirement and Maintaining Income Security for Ev
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Service member compensation more competitive than many realize, War Department says
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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Service member compensation more competitive than many realize, War Department says
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The War Department kicked off the yearlong Military Compensation Educational Campaign this summer to help service members and their families learn about the total value of their compensation, so they can better achieve and maintain financial readiness.
While
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Seventh in a Row: Texas Lutheran University Makes PTK Honor Roll Again This Year
SEGUIN, Texas, July 30 -- Texas Lutheran University issued the following news:
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Seventh in a Row: TLU Makes PTK Honor Roll Again This Year
Every year, Phi Theta Kappa--an honor society for students attending associate degree-granting colleges--names select universities across the nation to its Transfer Honor Roll, which has become a national benchmark for transfer excellence. This year, 275 four-year colleges and universities were named, and for the seventh consecutive year, Texas Luther
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SHSU Adds Artificial Intelligence Track to Master's Program
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, July 29 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news:
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SHSU Adds Artificial Intelligence Track to Master's Program
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As artificial intelligence becomes a bigger part of our daily lives and workplaces, the need for cybersecurity professionals who can use these technologies is on the rise. To help meet this demand, Sam Houston State University's Department of Computer Science is launching a new artificial intelligence track in its Master of Science in Cyber
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Sidley Represents CAIS in Its US$170 Million Series D Financing
CHICAGO, Illinois, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Sidley Austin, a law firm, posted the following news release:
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Sidley Represents CAIS in Its US$170 Million Series D Financing
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Sidley represented CAIS, a leading alternative investment platform for independent financial advisors, in its US$170 million Series D financing. The round was led by Vista Equity Partners, with participation from AllianceBernstein L.P., funds managed by Blue Owl Capital, Carlyle, Fortress Investment Group,
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Siemens and Arizona State University launch PCB design microcredential to address critical hardware design skills gap
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 and Arizona State University launch PCB design microcredential to address critical hardware design skills gap
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Siemens, in collaboration with Arizona State University (ASU) has today announced a new online microcredential program in printed circuit board (PCB) design - 'PCB Design Fundamentals: From Discovery to Production
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Students, professors, and experts raise grave concerns about 2025's SB 37 ahead of Texas Senate hearing
NEW YORK, July 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news:
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Students, professors, and experts raise grave concerns about 2025's SB 37 ahead of Texas Senate hearing
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AUSTIN, Texas - Today, ahead of the first interim hearing of the Texas Senate Committee on Higher Education, a group of current students, educators, and advocates shared grave concerns about the state's reign of terror over Texas public colleges and universities.
"Cen
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Study: Gender Pay Gaps Are Not Just Unfair, They Cost Companies
BOULDER, Colorado, July 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder Leeds School of Business posted the following news:
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Study: Gender Pay Gaps Are Not Just Unfair, They Cost Companies
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When employees are paid unequally, it can affect how an entire company performs, according to new research.
Companies with wider gender pay gaps tend to be less productive, according to the study, which measured productivity as net income per employee.
"It makes sense that companies with bigger gender pa
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Taufer Leads Team Awarded $9M by NSF To Enable US Transition to AI-Driven Discovery
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- The University of Tennessee posted the following news:
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Taufer Leads Team Awarded $9M by NSF To Enable US Transition to AI-Driven Discovery
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A project led by Michela Taufer, MathWorks Professor in the Tickle College of Engineering at the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, has been awarded $9 million by the National Science Foundation. The project aims to accelerate AI-driven scientific discovery by enabling researchers to securely discover, access, ana
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Texas forest industry remains steady with large economic, ecological impact
AUSTIN, Texas, July 28 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program:
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Texas forest industry remains steady with large economic, ecological impact
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The Texas forest industry continues on a steady trajectory thanks to ongoing demand for new housing and construction, as well as other manufacturing sectors that rely on renewable wood fibers, said a Texas A&M Forest Service expert.
"We're a huge state
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TPPF Challenges City of Austin's Tree Ordinance
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release:
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TPPF Challenges City of Austin's Tree Ordinance
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AUSTIN - The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) filed a lawsuit challenging the City of Austin's enforcement of its Tree Ordinance.
Plaintiff Michael Petrick is facing punishment for trimming tree branches in his own yard. The City Arborist assessed a nearly $9,000 fee despite the fact those trees are largely intact and still alive.
TPPF
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TPPF Expert to Testify at Texas Senate Hearing on Electric Grid Reliability and Transmission Line Impacts
AUSTIN, Texas, July 28 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release:
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TPPF Expert to Testify at Texas Senate Hearing on Electric Grid Reliability and Transmission Line Impacts
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AUSTIN - On Wednesday, the Texas Senate Committee on Business and Commerce will hear invited and public testimony on two interim charges: the state of the Texas electric grid and the impacts of proposed 765-kV transmission lines on private property rights. Dr. Brent Bennett, policy dir
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Trump Bans Most But Not All 'Dangerous Gain-of-Function Research'
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 30 -- 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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Trump Bans Most But Not All 'Dangerous Gain-of-Function Research'
The Trump administration on Tuesday released a policy to end high-risk life sciences research, including a ban on federal support for "dangerous gain-of-function research." "Potentially" dangerous gain-of-fun
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U.S. Department of Justice Formalizes Streamlined Merger Review Process
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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U.S. Department of Justice Formalizes Streamlined Merger Review Process
By Paul Feinstein, Zachary Jacobs, Hannah Shoss
On July 23, the Antitrust Division of the U.S. Department of Justice ("DOJ") announced another initiative aimed at expediting the merger review process in the U.S.: the return of "targeted Second Request investigations."1 This iterative process would allow the a
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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Program of Record Reaches Milestone
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Marine Corps MV-22 Program of Record Reaches Milestone
Transition Signals Continued Investment by Bell Boeing in Future Readiness, Sustainment, and Modernization
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Amarillo, TEXAS - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT) company, and Boeing [NYSE: BA] celebrate the achievement of the MV-22 Program of Record (POR) for the United States Marine Corps (USMC). Bell and Boeing
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University of Hawaii: Blacktip Shark Nursery Discovered in Hilo Bay
HONOLULU, Hawaii, July 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Hawaii issued the following news release:
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Blacktip shark nursery discovered in Hilo Bay
Research at the University of Hawaii at Hilo has identified the first known blacktip shark nursery habitat in Hawaiian waters, offering new insight into how young sharks use Hilo Bay during their earliest years.
The recently published study (https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/marine-science/articles/10.3389/fmars.2026.1800482/full) found juve
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University of Houston Receives $2.8 Million NIH Grant to Test Remote Parenting Program's Impact on Premature Infant Mental Health
HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH Receives $2.8 Million NIH Grant to Test Remote Parenting Program's Impact on Premature Infant Mental Health
Researchers to Test Whether Program Strengthens Brain Circuits Linked to Emotional and Mental Health after NICU Discharge
Key Takeaways
* National Institute of Child Health and Human Development awards $2.8 million to the University of Houston to lead the first clinical trial evaluating the remote
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University of Houston's Fertitta College of Medicine Welcomes Largest Class of Future Physicians in Its History
HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Houston issued the following news:
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UH's Fertitta College of Medicine Welcomes Largest Class of Future Physicians in Its History
White Coat Ceremony marks a major milestone in mission to expand healthcare access across Texas
Story by Bryan Luhn
The University of Houston's Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine welcomed the largest incoming class of future physicians in its history during the annual White Coat Ceremony on Saturday, Jul
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University of Mary Hardin-Baylor Welcomes New Chief of Police
BELTON, Texas, July 27 -- The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor issued the following news:
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UMHB Welcomes New Chief of Police
The University of Mary Hardin-Baylor (UMHB) is excited to announce the institution's newest Chief of Police. Adam Carroll was sworn in this afternoon in a ceremony led by UMHB's Chief Operating Officer and Senior Vice President for Administration, Dr. Steve Theodore.
"We are here today to swear in a new Chief of Police, but we are also here to acknowledge the sacr
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University of Texas Health Science Center: Ostrosky Wins Excellence in Clinical Mycology Award
TYLER, Texas, July 29 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news:
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Ostrosky wins excellence in clinical mycology award
By Roman Petrowski
Luis Ostrosky, MD, professor and Memorial Hermann Chair in the Department of Internal Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston, received one of his field's highest honors, the Billy H. Cooper Award, for his decades of contributions to clinical mycology.
"Being awarded the Billy H. Cooper Award by the Med
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University of Wyoming Students Produce Applied Reports to Support Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Community Planning
LARAMIE, Wyoming, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news:
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UW Students Produce Applied Reports to Support Wyoming Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Community Planning
This spring, students in the University of Wyoming's Haub School of Environment and Natural Resources' Outdoor Recreation and Tourism Management (ORTM) Program's capstone course completed a series of applied research reports to help Wyoming communities, agencies and businesses make informed de
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UNM Department of Economics appoints Matias Fontenla as department chair
ALBUQUERQUE, New Mexico, July 29 -- The University of New Mexico posted the following news:
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UNM Department of Economics appoints Matias Fontenla as department chair
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Beginning Aug. 1, Professor of Economics Matias Fontenla will serve as chair of The University of New Mexico's Department of Economics. A member of the UNM faculty for more than two decades, Fontenla has held several leadership roles, including serving as associate director of the Latin American and Iberian Institute as w
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What makes ticks tick?
FLAGSTAFF, Arizona, July 28 -- Northern Arizona University posted the following news:
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What makes ticks tick?
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Ticks can't fly or jump. Yet in Arizona, they wreak all sorts of havoc.
The brown dog tick, which thrives in hot urban environments like the Valley of the Sun, has a knack for attaching itself to our furry friends. Their bite can infect dogs with Rocky Mountain spotted fever, which causes swollen lymph nodes, poor appetite and joint pain. Occasionally, the illness even sprea
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White House: Crime Plummets to Another Historic Low Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSrep) -- The White House issued the following news:
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Crime Plummets to Another Historic Low Under President Trump
Under President Donald J. Trump, violent crime is collapsing at a pace unmatched in modern American history. A new mid-year report confirms that homicides are again on track to reach the lowest level in more than a century -- building on last year's extraordinary progress and delivering on one of President Trump's core promises to restore law and order
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Xcel Energy elects Peter Carter to board of directors
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 28 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Xcel Energy elects Peter Carter to board of directors
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MINNEAPOLIS (July 29, 2026) -Xcel Energy (NASDAQ: XEL) announced that Peter Carter has been elected to its board of directors, effective today.
Carter serves as the president of Delta Air Lines, where he drives the company's enterprise strategy, global policy matters and global market position. He plays a central role in shapin
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