Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Texas
"The Cruelty Is The Point," Durbin Says In Opening Statement At His Spotlight Forum On Abusive Conditions In ICE Facilities
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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"The Cruelty Is The Point," Durbin Says In Opening Statement At His Spotlight Forum On Abusive Conditions In ICE Facilities
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July 29, 2026
#Durbin: "This Administration has one goal-make conditions in detention so terrible, so notorious that immigrants will choose to leave, no matter what their legal status might be."
WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Memb
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#HIVResists: July 2026 Monthly Policy Update
OAKLAND, California, July 31 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news:
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#HIVResists: July 2026 Monthly Policy Update
Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks.
Hot Topic
Increasing Criminalization is the Fascist Playbook!
Protests continue following the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero. I
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76 SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors
SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Seminole State College posted the following news:
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76 SSC Student-Athletes Earn NJCAA All-Academic Honors
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Seventy-six Seminole State College student-athletes were named to the 2025-26 NJCAA All-Academic Teams, while seven SSC athletic programs earned NJCAA Academic Team Awards.
The number of individual honorees increased by 24 from the previous academic year, when 52 SSC student-athletes received recognition. The number of qualifying athletic teams also
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A lasting legacy
ARLINGTON, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release:
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A lasting legacy
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Alumni and friends of The University of Texas at Arlington College of Business have established the Harry M. Dombroski Endowment to honor the retiring dean's leadership and create lasting opportunities for future business students.
Named in recognition of Dombroski, who served as dean of the College of Business from April 2018 to June 2026, the endowment will ben
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AbilityOne Proposes Procurement List Changes for Army, Defense Contracts
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The Committee for Purchase From People Who Are Blind or Severely Disabled proposed adding one service and removing multiple products and services from the procurement list.
Comments are due by Aug. 29, 2026.
The proposed addition would make subsistence prime vendor services for the Pennsylvania Army National Guard and Air National Guard at Fort Indiantown Gap a mandatory AbilityOne procurement, with Opportunity Center Inc. designated as the nonprofit provider.
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ACC Highland Campus Phase 2 Earns Prestigious 2026 ULI Americas Award for Excellence
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Austin Community College District posted the following news:
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ACC Highland Campus Phase 2 Earns Prestigious 2026 ULI Americas Award for Excellence
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Austin Community College District's (ACC) Highland Campus Phase 2 has been recognized with one of the highest honors in architecture, planning, and urban development. The Urban Land Institute (ULI) named the project one of just nine recipients of its 2026 ULI Americas Awards for Excellence, selected from projects a
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Accomplished administrator and professor named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum
GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 30 -- Tusculum University posted the following news:
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Accomplished administrator and professor named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum
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GREENEVILLE - A 21-year professional with experience in the classroom and in high-level collegiate positions has been named dean of academic operations and the Education Division at Tusculum University.
Dr. Sarah Hartman will serve as a member of Tusculum's Office of Academic Affairs leaders
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Addressing AI Risks in Merger and Acquisition Transactions
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Addressing AI Risks in Merger and Acquisition Transactions
By Martin Florman and Daniel S. Dubyak
Artificial intelligence has moved from a niche technology concern to a mainstream operational tool embedded across virtually every industry. Generative AI platforms, machine learning models, automated decision systems and vendor-hosted AI tools are now used routinely by businesses of
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- American Electric Power Corp. posted the following news release:
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AEP Reports Second-Quarter 2026 Earnings, Raises Full-Year Guidance
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* Raises full-year 2026 operating earnings guidance to $6.25 to $6.55 per share
* Supports affordability with up to $16 billion in expected cost offsets from load growth and $1.4 billion in expected customer savings from federal loan guarantees and grants
* Expands new load additions to 69 gigawatts
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Agriculture Secretary Rollins Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Agriculture Secretary Brooke L. Rollins from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Supplemental Funding Request of June 24, 2026":
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Chairwoman Collins, Vice Chairwoman Murray, and distinguished members of the Committee: I appreciate the opportunity to be before you to discuss this supplemental economic and disaster assistance request that will complement burgeonin
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Airbnb.org provides emergency housing for people displaced by Spain wildfires
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news:
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Airbnb.org provides emergency housing for people displaced by Spain wildfires
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To support people displaced by the wildfires in Madrid and Avila, Airbnb.org is partnering with the Association Mensajeros de la Paz to offer free temporary housing.
The wildfires that have forced the evacuation of tens of thousands of people across Madrid and Avila and prompted the Sp
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Akerman Advises Irwin Industries in Acquisition of Ennis Steel Industries
MIAMI, Florida, July 31 -- Akerman, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akerman Advises Irwin Industries in Acquisition of Ennis Steel Industries
Akerman represented Irwin Industries, LLC, an affiliate of Irwin Steel, LLC, in the acquisition of Ennis Steel Industries, LLC, a structural steel fabricator certified by the American Institute of Steel Construction (AISC).
Founded in 1980 and headquartered in Ennis, Texas, Ennis Steel operates across two locations and fabricates s
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American Airlines Hosts 100 Vietnam War-Era Veterans for Special Honor Flight
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 31 -- American Airlines posted the following news:
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American Airlines hosts 100 Vietnam War-era veterans for special Honor Flight
American Airlines, in collaboration with EAA Venture and Missions of Honor, hosted more than 100 Vietnam War-era veterans on a special Yellow Ribbon Honor Flight as part of the 73rd annual EAA AirVenture air show in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.
Held annually during the world's largest aviation celebration and air show, the honor flight serves a
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Ariz. State Rep. Lupe Diaz Joins U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for Douglas Port Reopening and Sterile Fly Center Announcement
PHOENIX, Arizona, July 31 -- The Arizona House Republicans issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Rep. Lupe Diaz Joins U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins for Douglas Port Reopening and Sterile Fly Center Announcement
State Representative Lupe Diaz, Chairman of the House Land, Agriculture and Rural Affairs Committee, joined U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins, U.S. Representatives Juan Ciscomani, Andy Biggs, and Eli Crane, livestock producers, local officials
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AST2 Scott Ruskan receives ESPYS 2026 Pat Tillman Award
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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AST2 Scott Ruskan receives ESPYS 2026 Pat Tillman Award
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U.S. Coast Guard rescue swimmer Scott Ruskan receives the Pat Tillman Award for Service at the 2026 ESPYS for rescuing 165 people during the flash floods in Texas in July 2025 (Video courtesy of ESPN).
AST2 Scott Ruskan began his college athletic career as a walk-on, not a star. Now, he's got one more ESPY than most athletes
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates South Texas Hospitals as Part of Wide-Sweeping Investigation into Potentially Unlawful Birth Tourism Schemes in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Ken Paxton Investigates South Texas Hospitals as Part of Wide-Sweeping Investigation into Potentially Unlawful Birth Tourism Schemes in Texas
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Attorney General Ken Paxton is investigating two South Texas hospitals after Spanish-language billboards near the U.S.-Mexico border advertised childbirth services to expectant mothers in Mexico. The investigation is part of a sweepin
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Attorney General Paxton Protects Texas Oil and Gas Production by Vacating Biden-Era Rule That Unlawfully Listed the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as Endangered
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Paxton Protects Texas Oil and Gas Production by Vacating Biden-Era Rule That Unlawfully Listed the Dunes Sagebrush Lizard as Endangered
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Attorney General Ken Paxton secured a settlement vacating and remanding the Biden Administration's listing of the dunes sagebrush lizard as endangered. This legal victory ends an unlawful rule that threatened Texas's oil and gas industry.
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BAE Systems: 2026 Half Year Results
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 31 -- BAE Systems issued the following statement on July 30, 2026:
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2026 half year results
Today we announced the Group's half year results for 2026.
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"Across the business, our outstanding teams have delivered another strong period of operational and financial performance, which gives us the confidence to upgrade our full year guidance.
Alongside our focus on meeting our customers' needs today, we continue to invest in our business to accelerate innovati
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BAMC earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group
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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BAMC earns Full Transparency Badge from The Leapfrog Group
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JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-FORT SAM HOUSTON, Texas - 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 Ba
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Beyond the classroom - How UNT Health Clinical Practice Group develops the next generation of healthcare leaders
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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Beyond the classroom - How UNT Health Clinical Practice Group develops the next generation of healthcare leaders
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For many students at UNT Health Fort Worth, learning extends far beyond the classroom.
Every day across UNT Health Clinical Practice Group's clinics, medical students, physician assistant students, pharmacy students and other future healthcare professionals gain hands-
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Center for Biological Diversity Opposes EPA Approval of Topramezone for Genetically Modified Cotton Over Endangered Species Risks and Incomplete Consultation
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site.
July 22nd, 2026
Environmental Protection Agency
Office of Pesticide Programs
Docket Center
Topramezone: New Use on Herbicide Resistant Cotton
Mail Code 28221T
1200 Pennsylvania Ave, NW
Washington, DC 20460
Submitted via Regulations.gov Docket Only Docket Number: EPA-HQ-OPP-2025-3291
Re: Proposed Approval of New Use
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Cornyn: The University of Texas at Dallas to Receive $2M to Bolster Cybersecurity & AI Training
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news:
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Cornyn: The University of Texas at Dallas to Receive $2M to Bolster Cybersecurity & AI Training
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) today announced that The University of Texas at Dallas was awarded a federal grant of $1,999,998 to bolster artificial intelligence (AI) and cybersecurity workforce development so professionals are equipped to protect critical infrastructure as instances of cyberattacks
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Cotality: 10 Things to Know About the Property Market - July 2026
IRVINE, California, July 31 -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release:
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10 things to know about the property market: July 2026
Cotality, a leading property information, analytics, and data-driven solutions provider, has released its latest market update.
For the first time in four years, home sales increased during the spring season. Despite elevated mortgage rates, tight inventory, and affordability challenges, buyers returned to the market. This renewal of in
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Cruz, Rosen Introduce Muhammad Ali Boxing Bill
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, chairman of the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee, issued the following news release:
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Cruz, Rosen Introduce Muhammad Ali Boxing Bill
U.S. Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Cruz (R-Texas) and Senator Jacky Rosen (D-Nev.) today introduced the bipartisan Muhammad Ali American Boxing Revival Act of 2026, legislation that removes legal barriers to allow voluntary, league-style Unified Boxing Organizations (UBOs) to compe
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CU announces Spring '26 president's, dean's lists
LAWTON, Oklahoma, July 30 -- Cameron University issued the following news release:
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CU announces Spring '26 president's, dean's lists
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Cameron University has announced the President's and Dean's honor lists for the Spring 2026 semester.
To make either honor list, students must be enrolled fill time. President's List honorees must have maintained a straight-A (4.0 grade point) average for the semester. The Dean's List requires a 3.00-3.99 grade point average.
Students are listed by ho
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Dallas Barber and Stylist College Settles EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Dallas Barber and Stylist College Settles EEOC Pregnancy Discrimination Lawsuit
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Hair styling provider and trainer settles federal suit alleging that owner rejected applicant because of pregnancy
DALLAS -Dallas Barber and Stylist College, Inc., which operates multiple barber and hair styling locations and instructional campuses in the Dallas metropolitan area, will pay significant mo
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Dallas College Trustee Monica Lira Bravo to Conclude Decade of Service Following Relocation Outside District
DALLAS, Texas, July 31 -- Dallas College issued the following news release:
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Dallas College Trustee Monica Lira Bravo to Conclude Decade of Service Following Relocation Outside District
Dallas College Board Trustee Monica Lira Bravo has announced that, following a planned relocation outside the district she represents and in accordance with the residency requirements governing Board service, she will conclude her tenure on the Dallas College Board of Trustees, effective upon the appointm
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Department of Justice Files First Case in U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court to Deport Afghan Alien Who Supported Her Family's Plans for Election-Day Shooting
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release:
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Department of Justice Files First Case in U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court to Deport Afghan Alien Who Supported Her Family's Plans for Election-Day Shooting
The Justice Department has filed the first-ever case in the U.S. Alien Terrorist Removal Court (ATRC), seeking to remove Nazira Haji Zada, 47, residing in Fort Worth, Texas. Zada, the matriarch of an alien Afghan family, is being removed for h
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Developing Productive Wide Receivers Through Fundamentals and Purposeful Practice
WACO, Texas, July 29 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news:
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Developing Productive Wide Receivers Through Fundamentals and Purposeful Practice
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At the 2026 AFCA Convention, Coach Terrence Samuel shared the teaching progression he uses to develop productive wide receivers. Rather than relying on elaborate drills or trends, Samuel emphasized mastering the fundamentals that consistently appear on Saturdays.
Throughout the clinic, he rei
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Drone cameras can measure pigments indicating surface health of drylands soils
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news:
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Drone cameras can measure pigments indicating surface health of drylands soils
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UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Drylands soils are being degraded by human activities and climate change, threatening the thin living layers covering their surface, called biocrusts, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Composed of cyanobacteria, lichens, mosses, algae, fungi and bacteria, biocrusts play major role
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DSCC Statement on 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release:
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DSCC Statement on 61st Anniversary of Medicare and Medicaid
Today, on the 61st anniversary of Medicaid and Medicare being signed into law, Americans across the country are facing the impacts of Republicans' toxic agenda that threatens these essential programs, ripped health care away from millions of Americans, and spiked costs for families all to pay for billionaire tax giveaways. Eve
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Duckworth Joins Warren, Lawmakers in Investigating Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Servicemembers Injured in Iranian Strike
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Tammy Duckworth, D-Illinois, issued the following news release:
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Duckworth Joins Warren, Lawmakers in Investigating Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Servicemembers Injured in Iranian Strike
#Survivors of Iranian attack on Port Shuaiba in Kuwait say Pentagon ignored requests for advanced medical aid, failed to provide protection from strikes, misclassified injuries
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Combat Veteran and U.S. Senator Tammy Duckworth (D-IL) joined U.S. Sena
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Eagle Scout and NASA Leader Joel R. Montalbano Keynotes Leadership Heights at the 2026 Scouting America National Jamboree
IRVING, Texas, July 30 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release on July 29, 2026:
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Eagle Scout and NASA Leader Joel R. Montalbano Keynotes Leadership Heights at the 2026 Scouting America National Jamboree
Eagle Scout and space exploration leader inspires thousands of youths as Scouting America and NASA partner to build the next generation STEM workforce
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GLEN JEAN, WV - Scouting America today announced that Joel R. Montalbano, Eagle Sc
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EdgeConneX Receives the Global AI High-Density Infrastructure Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Optimized Data Center Infrastructure
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 31 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release:
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EdgeConneX Receives the Global AI High-Density Infrastructure Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition for Excellence in AI-Optimized Data Center Infrastructure
Recognized for advancing AI-ready, high-performance computing infrastructure through scalable data center innovation, operational excell
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Engineering a fulfilling career: Professor Jorge Contreras researches IP and AI law
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 30 -- The University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law posted the following news:
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Engineering a fulfilling career: Professor Jorge Contreras researches IP and AI law
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After two years as an electrical engineering major at Rice University in Houston, Texas, Professor Jorge Contreras landed a summer job at AT&T Bell Laboratories, one of the major private U.S. engineering research laboratories. However, instead of working in an engineering lab, Contreras was a
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Entergy Texas helping customers stay cool and save money with bill management tools and resources
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Texas helping customers stay cool and save money with bill management tools and resources
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Resources can help customers monitor energy use, manage bills and find financial assistance
THE WOODLANDS, Texas - The heat of summer can increase electricity use and energy costs, Entergy Texas is committed to helping customers stay cool and save money throughout the hotter months with b
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EPA Grants Nearly $1.5 Million to Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Grants Nearly $1.5 Million to Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling
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DALLAS, TEXAS (July 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1,499,066 for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program in Texas. EPA selected the Kickapoo Traditional Tribe of Texas
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FCC: What They Are Saying - Stakeholders Applaud the FCC for Adding Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Robots to Covered List
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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What They Are Saying: Stakeholders Applaud the FCC for Adding Foreign-Produced Power Inverters and Robots to Covered List
FCC Action Follows Determinations by Executive Branch Agencies That These Devices Threaten National Security
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On Tuesday, the Federal Communications Commission updated its Covered List to include two new categories of devices--"advanced robotic devices"
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release:
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Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas Reports Second Quarter 2026 Operating Results
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DALLAS, TEXAS, July 29, 2026 - The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (Bank) today reported net income of $123.5 million for the quarter ended June 30, 2026. In comparison, for the quarters ended March 31, 2026 and June 30, 2025, the Bank reported net income
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Fewer Than Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From June 2025 To June 2026; Association Urges Actions To Address Issues Holding Back Hiring
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 [Category: Construction] -- Associated General Contractors of America posted the following news release:
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Fewer Than Half Of Metro Areas Add Construction Jobs From June 2025 To June 2026; Association Urges Actions To Address Issues Holding Back Hiring
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Houston-Pasadena-The Woodlands, Texas and Baton Rouge, La. Have Largest Job Gains Over 12 Months; Riverside-San Bernardino-Ontario, Calif. and Lawton, Okla. Have Worst Number and Perc
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From the rural outskirts of Vietnam to Fort Worth, how a TCOM student is striving to be a physician
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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From the rural outskirts of Vietnam to Fort Worth, how a TCOM student is striving to be a physician
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Dr. Lanchi Pham exhaled just a bit after finishing her first week of medical school.
"It's a lot more work than I thought," she said.
You read that right: Dr. Pham just started her first week of medical school at UNT Health's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Pham is not yo
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Frontline employees showcase skills at 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release:
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Frontline employees showcase skills at 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo
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AMARILLO, Texas (July 30, 2026) -About 100 Xcel Energy line workers from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado competed in the 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo in Amarillo, putting their technical skills, focus and teamwork on display. The annual event highlights the work line crews perform every day to maintain critical
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Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 39 Students in Online Degree Programs
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, July 30 -- The University of Arkansas Walton College of Business posted the following news:
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Global Campus Awards Scholarships to 39 Students in Online Degree Programs
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The University of Arkansas Global Campus has chosen 39 students to receive the W.E. Manning Memorial Scholarship in the 2026-27 academic year. The awards total a possible $78,000.
The Manning scholarship helps support U of A students studying in online undergraduate and graduate degree programs.
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Gonzalez in El Financiero: From Labor Complaints to Wages, USMCA's New Front
DALLAS, Texas, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Gonzalez in El Financiero: From Labor Complaints to Wages, USMCA's New Front
By Alejandro Gonzalez
aynes Boone Partner Alejandro Gonzalez authored an op-ed for El Financiero after 48 labor complaints were filed against companies in Mexican territory since 2021, when the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism -the tool that the United States and Canada use to demand that Mexican workers'
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.5 Million In Rural Student Career Pathway Grants
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Abbott Announces Over $2.5 Million In Rural Student Career Pathway Grants
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Governor Greg Abbott today announced that 17 Rural Pathway Excellence Partnership (R-PEP) planning and expansion grants totaling $2,560,000 have been awarded to 17 rural school district partnerships. The $200,000 planning grants, administered by the Texas Education Agency, will support prospective R-PEPs in designin
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Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Construction Law Practice, Adding Bill Shaughnessy in Atlanta
MIAMI, Florida, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig Strengthens Construction Law Practice, Adding Bill Shaughnessy in Atlanta
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ATLANTA - July 29, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP has expanded its Construction Law Practice with the addition of William ("Bill") J. Shaughnessy as a shareholder in its Atlanta office, further strengthening the firm's capabilities across real estate, digital inf
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HACU Webinar: Promoting Peace, Respect, and Freedom of Belief
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 30 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU Webinar: Promoting Peace, Respect, and Freedom of Belief
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities will host the HACU-member webinar "Promoting Peace, Respect, and Freedom of Belief," on Aug. 20, 2026, at 12:30 p.m. CT. To register, click here.
This interactive webinar will highlight innovative educational practices and explor
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Houston City College receives $1 million Lowe's Foundation Grant
HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 -- Houston City College posted the following news:
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Houston City College receives $1 million Lowe's Foundation Grant
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Houston City College (HCC) has been selected as one of only 10 community colleges nationwide to receive a $1 million Lowe's Foundation Gable Grant, funding an initiative expected to prepare 400 new students for high-demand skilled trades careers in the Greater Houston region.
The grant will enhance HCC's training programs in electrical, carpentr
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Huston-Tillotson University Celebrates National Intern Day
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news:
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Huston-Tillotson University Celebrates National Intern Day
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Huston-Tillotson University proudly celebrates National Intern Day by recognizing our students who dedicated their summer to gaining valuable hands-on experience through internships.
Internships provide students with the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge in real-world professional settings while strengthening essential career readiness sk
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HUSTON-TILLOTSON'S HISTORIC "WHITE HOUSE" SET TO GET MUCH-NEEDED RENOVATIONS
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- Huston-Tillotson University posted the following news:
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HUSTON-TILLOTSON'S HISTORIC "WHITE HOUSE" SET TO GET MUCH-NEEDED RENOVATIONS
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Austin, Texas -Boxes are being packed, offices are being cleared and Huston-Tillotson University (HT) administrators are finding temporary homes across campus as HT prepares for another major investment in Bluebonnet Hill. And the reason for all the moving? A major renovation is about to begin.
Work will begin July 29 on the hi
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HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Cindy Hyde-Smith, R-Mississippi, issued the following news release:
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HYDE-SMITH LEADS BICAMERAL RECOMMENDATIONS TO IMPROVE H-2A GUEST WORKER PROGRAM
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Lawmakers Seek Multi-Agency Administrative Changes to Ease Strain on Agricultural, Livestock & Dairy Industries
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Cindy Hyde-Smith (R-Miss.) today led a bicameral group of lawmakers in recommending administrative changes the Trump administration should take to significantly improv
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Institute for Ethics and the Common Good awards faith and AI rapid response grants
NOTRE DAME, Indiana, July 29 -- The University of Notre Dame posted the following news:
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Institute for Ethics and the Common Good awards faith and AI rapid response grants
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The University of Notre Dame's Institute for Ethics and the Common Good has awarded more than $800,000 in rapid response grants to 12 organizations across the country to foster exploration of the ethical and spiritual implications of artificial intelligence (AI) and pilot formation programs in a variety of contexts.
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ITC Lets Imperial Star Join TOPCon Solar Patent Investigation
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission has declined to review an order of the administrative law judge allowing IC Star Solar (USA) LLC, Tomball, Texas, doing business as Imperial Star, to intervene as a respondent in a patent investigation involving imported TOPCon solar cells, modules, panels and related products.
The decision, published in a notice by the U.S. International Trade Commission, leaves in place Order No. 18, issued on June 25, 2026, by the presiding ad
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Job Creators Network Responds to Federal Reserve Holding Interest Rates Steady
ADDISON, Texas, July 30 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release:
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Job Creators Network Responds to Federal Reserve Holding Interest Rates Steady
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Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement after the Federal Reserve voted to leave interest rates unchanged:
"Main Street is still paying the price for interest rates that remain too high. Every month that interest rates remain elevated is another mont
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Job Creators Network Statement on Second Quarter GDP
ADDISON, Texas, July 30 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release:
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Job Creators Network Statement on Second Quarter GDP
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Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement on Q2 GDP, which rose by 1.5%:
"The American economy is far stronger than the headline Q2 GDP number suggests. The real story is beneath the surface where consumers continue to spend with confidence. Consumer spending, which makes up ab
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Jones Day Expands Global Financial Markets Practice With Three Lawyers in London and Dallas
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 31 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jones Day Expands Global Financial Markets Practice with three lawyers in London and Dallas
The global law firm Jones Day announced today that Harjeet Lall and Charlotte Lewis-Williams have joined the Firm as partners in London, and Hope Schall has joined as of counsel in Dallas. All three lawyers are part of the Firm's Financial Markets Practice, which has now added eight new partners this year, and 17 new pa
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Jones Day's Andrew Butler Named a 2026 'Rising Star' by the New York Law Journal
CLEVELAND, Ohio, July 31 -- Jones Day, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Jones Day's Andrew Butler Named a 2026 "Rising Star" by the New York Law Journal
Jones Day Partner Andrew Butler has been named a 2026 "Rising Star" for the Restructuring/Bankruptcy category by the New York Law Journal. The award recognizes the region's most promising lawyers who are under the age of 40.
Mr. Butler recently represented a group of holders of debt of Multi-Color Corporation and its affiliates i
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Justice Department's Fraud Division Announces Unprecedented Fraud Enforcement Actions in Southeast Resulting From Federal-State Partnerships
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Justice Department's Fraud Division Announces Unprecedented Fraud Enforcement Actions in Southeast Resulting from Federal-State Partnerships
The Justice Department's National Fraud Enforcement Division today announced a series of significant fraud enforcement actions across the Southeastern United States, the product of robust federal-state partnerships with Alabama, Florida, Georgi
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KBR Unveils Trinzic as New Name for Planned Independent Mission Technology Solutions Company
HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release:
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KBR Unveils Trinzic as New Name for Planned Independent Mission Technology Solutions Company
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HOUSTON, July 30, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today the new name, logo and tagline for its Mission Technology Solutions business, which, as previously announced, KBR plans to spin off into an independent public company. The spi
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Laura Beth Bienhoff and Grace Kaplow Selected for State Bar of Texas 2026-27 Leadership Academy
DALLAS, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Laura Beth Bienhoff and Grace Kaplow Selected for State Bar of Texas 2026-27 Leadership Academy
Haynes Boone Associates Laura Beth Bienhoff and Grace Kaplow were selected to participate in the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law (OGERL) Section of the State Bar of Texas 2026-27 Leadership Academy. Bienhoff and Kaplow are among 15 attorneys selected for this year's class.
The Leader
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Learn more about conservation, regenerative farming at NMSU field day in Clovis
LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, July 30 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release:
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Learn more about conservation, regenerative farming at NMSU field day in Clovis
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PHOTO CAPTION: New Mexico State University President Valerio Ferme speaks with NMSU peanut breeder Naveen Puppala during a visit to the NMSU Agricultural Science Center in Clovis last year. Community members are invited to learn more about research involving conservation and regenerative farming practices at
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Lombardo Complains His Six-Figure Salary Isn't Enough As Nevadans Struggle to Afford Gas, Groceries
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, July 30 -- The Nevada Democratic Party posted the following news release:
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Lombardo Complains His Six-Figure Salary Isn't Enough As Nevadans Struggle to Afford Gas, Groceries
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While Joe Lombardo complains that his six-figure pay isn't enough, Nevadans are struggling to put food on the table in the Lombardo-Trump economy. Only thinking about himself and his "commanding officer" Donald Trump, Lombardo continues to demonstrate he is woefully out of touch with the realit
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LPL Welcomes Advisors Frank Patton and Kimberlee Mott of PacK Financial to Balmville Wealth Group
AUSTIN, Texas, July 31 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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LPL Welcomes Advisors Frank Patton and Kimberlee Mott of PacK Financial to Balmville Wealth Group
SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Frank Patton and Kimberlee Mott of PacK Financial have joined Balmville Wealth Group, an LPL-aligned wealth management firm, through LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered I
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Mapping safety: How UT San Antonio criminologists are helping to reduce violent crime
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Mapping safety: How UT San Antonio criminologists are helping to reduce violent crime
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Walking the streets of San Antonio is statistically safer than it used to be. The city saw a 21.1% drop in violent street crime incidents in 2025 compared to 2024. Average monthly counts for specific violent offenses also dropped: murders by 18.5%, robberies by 17%, aggravated assaults by 19.8% and deadly c
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Moulton, Warren, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Seth Moulton, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release:
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Moulton, Warren, Lawmakers Investigate Reports that DoD Failed to Provide Sufficient Care for Service Members Injured in Iranian Strike
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WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Seth Moulton (MA-06) and 12 other members of Congress, led by U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Subcommittee on Personnel, and Representative Pat Ryan (NY-18), a member of the Ho
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Nancy Brown earns national recognition for nonprofit leadership and impact
DALLAS, Texas, July 30 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release:
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Nancy Brown earns national recognition for nonprofit leadership and impact
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DALLAS, July 30, 2026 -Nancy Brown, chief executive officer of the American Heart Association, has again been recognized as one of the most influential leaders in healthcare. Brown has been named to The NonProfit Times 29th annual Power and Influence Top 50.
The NonProfit Times Power and Influen
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NCOIL Concludes Successful Summer Meeting in Boston
BELMAR, New Jersey, July 31 -- The National Conference of Insurance Legislators issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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NCOIL Concludes Successful Summer Meeting in Boston
Highest Attended NCOIL Meeting; Development Started and Continued on Several Model Laws; Timely Policy Discussions Held
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The National Council of Insurance Legislators (NCOIL) concluded a highly successful 2026 Summer National Meeting (Meeting) from July 15th - 18th in Boston, MA. In what was the second
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Oil Prices Rise as Fighting Resumes in the Middle East
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary:
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Oil Prices Rise as Fighting Resumes in the Middle East
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#Key Takeaways
1 Brent oil prices rose above $90 again on July 29 as Iran broke the pause in hostilities by attempting missile attacks on U.S. bases in Jordan and the United States and Saudi Arabia struck back against Iran-backed targets in Iraq.
2 The Houthis in Yemen are attempting an oil blockade in the Red Sea but al
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Postponement Not Enough for Blanche Nomination
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Common Cause posted the following news release:
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Postponement Not Enough for Blanche Nomination
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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
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Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal Demand ICE Agents Wear Functional Body Cameras
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, issued the following news:
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Ranking Members Raskin, Jayapal Demand ICE Agents Wear Functional Body Cameras
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Today, Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Rep. Pramila Jayapal, Ranking Member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security, and Enforcement, sent a letter demanding that U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) immediately equip all agents interacting with the public w
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Ravens baseball, softball teams earn academic honors
PASADENA, Texas, July 29 -- San Jacinto College posted the following news:
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Ravens baseball, softball teams earn academic honors
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PASADENA, Texas - Twenty-two San Jacinto College baseball and softball athletes earned National Junior College Athletic Association Region XIV All-Academic honors for the 2025-26 season, while eight Ravens softball players also received National Fastpitch Coaches Association All-American Scholar Athlete recognition.
Student-athletes must earn at least a 3.2
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Resolutions to Ban Members of Congress from Sexual Relationships and Cohabitation with House Staff
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Nancy Mace Introduces Resolutions to Ban Members of Congress from Sexual Relationships and Cohabitation with House Staff
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WASHINGTON, D.C., (July 30, 2026) - Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) introduced two resolutions to close the long-exploited loopholes in House ethics rules, banning Members of Congress from engaging in sexual relationships with or living with any House employee.
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Rice researchers develop technology to clean salty wastewater while recovering valuable metals
HOUSTON, Texas, July 30 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Rice researchers develop technology to clean salty wastewater while recovering valuable metals
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Industrial wastewater from electronics manufacturing, metal processing and other sectors often contains two difficult pollutants at once: high levels of salt and toxic heavy metals. Current treatment methods typically address those problems separately, creating costly, complex systems that can produce hazardous br
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Rice University: Shedding light on new type of magnetism in quantum materials
HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release:
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Shedding light on new type of magnetism in quantum materials
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Recently, the field of magnetics has been proposed a new class of magnetism called altermagnetism, which could allow for advances in miniaturizing and improving RAM architecture in computers. Rice University's Ming Yi, together with collaborators Bharat Jalan of the University of Minnesota and Milan Radovic of the Paul Scherrer Institute, recently
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San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo invests $300,000 in Borlaug youth program
AUSTIN, Texas, July 30 -- 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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San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo invests $300,000 in Borlaug youth program
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A recent gift from the San Antonio Stock Show and Rodeo will expand the Norman Borlaug Youth in Agriculture Program, NBYAP, into Bexar County.
The three-year, $300,000 investment will support the program's expansion beginning in the 2026-2027 Texas 4-H y
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Schaub Extended, Garcia to Reds Org: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
DURHAM, North Carolina, July 31 -- The American Association of Independent Professional Baseball issued the following news release:
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Schaub Extended, Garcia to Reds Org: Ten Things to Know in the American Association of Professional Baseball This Week
Streaking Milkmen take East Lead, Overall Top Record, Lauded by Press as 'Fun for the Entire Family,' Highlighting Week for the MLB Partner League
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A three-year extension of the contract of league Commissioner Joshua Schaub and the tran
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Schools Are Pushing Mental Health Screening. Research Shows It Does More Harm Than Good
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 31 - 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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Schools Are Pushing Mental Health Screening. Research Shows It Does More Harm Than Good
School-based routine or universal mental health screening "often functions as an entry point into a therapeutic culture that pathologizes normal childhood distress, erodes resilience and
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Scouting America Launches Flood Bucket Service Project at 2026 National Jamboree to Support West Virginians
IRVING, Texas, July 30 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release:
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Scouting America Launches Flood Bucket Service Project at 2026 National Jamboree to Support West Virginians
Service initiative provided immediate disaster relief support for West Virginia communities affected by recent storms
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GLEN JEAN, WV - Scouting America announced the successful completion of a large-scale Flood Bucket Service Project at the 2026 National Jamboree,
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Scouting America Launches Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge at 2026 National Jamboree
IRVING, Texas, July 30 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release:
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Scouting America Launches Wildland Fire Management Merit Badge at 2026 National Jamboree
New merit badge equips Scouts with knowledge of wildfire prevention, response, and natural resource stewardship
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Scouting America announced the official launch of the Wildland Fire Management merit badge at the 2026 National Jamboree, providing Scouts with the opportunity to explore
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Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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Secretary Rollins Visits Douglas Port of Entry, Announces $25 Million Commitment for New Arizona Sterile Fly Dispersal Facility
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U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins visited the livestock inspection facilities at the Douglas, Arizona, Port of Entry, joined by Rep. Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06), Rep. Andy Biggs (AZ-05), Rep. Eli Crane (AZ-02), and Arizona Director of Agriculture Paul Brierl
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Sen. Padilla Testifies Before Senate Appropriations Committee
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Senate Appropriations Committee released the following testimony by Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, from a July 21, 2026, hearing entitled "A Review of the President's Supplemental Funding Request of June 24, 2026":
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Chair Collins, Vice Chair Murray, Members of the Committee: Thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the people of California, and more specifically, the survivors of last year's Los Angeles County wildfires.
Eighteen months ago, near
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Senate Commerce, Science & Transportation Committee Sets Aug. 5 Executive Session
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for an executive session at 10 a.m. on Aug. 5, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building:
Committee Members
* Ted Cruz, Presiding, Chairman, Republican, Texas
Legislation
* S. 737, SCREEN Act
* S. 1748, Kids Online Safety Act
* S. 4199, Youth AI Privacy Act
* S. 4407, CHATBOT Act
* S. 5171, Children's Artificial Intelligence Toy Safety Act of 2026
Coast Guard Nominations
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Standing Room Only Crowd Celebrates 2026 Pearl River Practical Nursing Pinning
POPLARVILLE, Mississippi, July 30 -- Pearl River Community College posted the following news release:
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Standing Room Only Crowd Celebrates 2026 Pearl River Practical Nursing Pinning
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Pearl River Community College recognized 84 Practical Nursing graduates during a pinning ceremony Monday, July 27, at the Ethel Holden Brownstone Center for the Arts, filling the venue to standing room only. The afternoon celebration honored the graduates' dedication and the hard work they invested in over
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Summer internship program prepares the next generation of professionals in adolescent health
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news:
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Summer internship program prepares the next generation of professionals in adolescent health
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Nine undergraduate students from across the country are spending their summer learning what it takes to improve the health and well-being of teens in South Texas while gaining hands-on experience in public health.
Through the UT Teen Health Summer Internship Program, the students are working alongsi
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TCOM student turns childhood medical scare into a career calling
FORT WORTH, Texas, July 30 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news:
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TCOM student turns childhood medical scare into a career calling
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In springtime in Texas, just about every new parent does the same thing. As field after field of marvelous bluebonnets come to life, Mom and Dad place their young child in the field for that perfect family picture with thousands of the official state flower of Texas surrounding them. Timothy Lim's parents were no dif
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Texas A&M Engineering: Merriweather Honored for Commitment to First-generation Students
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, July 31 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news:
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Merriweather honored for commitment to first-generation students
Dr. Samuel Merriweather was awarded the Dr. Robert M. Gates Inspiration Award for his work as senior director of the Student Engagement for Academic Success program.
By David Cook, Contributor
For Dr. Samuel Merriweather '09, serving first-generation college students is more than just a part of his job. As a fir
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Texas A&M entomologist Robert Coulson retires after 55-year career
AUSTIN, Texas, July 29 -- 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 A&M entomologist Robert Coulson retires after 55-year career
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After 55 years with Texas A&M University, Robert Coulson, Ph.D., is retiring with a legacy that stretches across generations of students, groundbreaking ecological research and scientific innovation that was decades ahead of its time.
Coulson joined Texas A&M in
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Texas Woman's University: Nursing PhD Program Named Among Nation's Best
DENTON, Texas, July 31 -- Texas Woman's University issued the following news:
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Nursing PhD program named among nation's best
Texas Woman's University's PhD in Nursing Science program has been named one of just five programs nationwide to earn the National League for Nursing's inaugural Program of Excellence designation for research-focused doctoral education.
The designation recognizes doctoral programs that demonstrate excellence in research, innovation and student success while prepar
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Top Massachusetts Court Deals Blow to Residents Battling Verizon Cell Tower
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, July 31 -- 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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Top Massachusetts Court Deals Blow to Residents Battling Verizon Cell Tower
A group of Massachusetts residents who alleged a Verizon tower near their homes is making them sick can't get relief through the state or local court system, a state Supreme Court ruled last week. I
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Toyota and 3x Latin Grammy-nominated Artist, Alvaro Diaz, Partner to Celebrate Music and Culture
PLANO, Texas, July 30 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news:
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Toyota and 3x Latin Grammy-nominated Artist, Alvaro Diaz, Partner to Celebrate Music and Culture
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Exclusive artwork inspired by Diaz's OMAKASE album and a special Toyota Music Den performance at Lollapalooza bring fans closer to the artist's creative journey
PLANO, TEXAS (July 30, 2026) - Toyota is partnering with 3x Latin Grammy-nominated Puerto Rican artist Alvaro Diaz to celebr
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Trammell Crow Company Appoints Didac Escriva as Director, Industrial & Logistics Investment in Iberia
DALLAS, Texas, July 31 -- Trammell Crow Co., a developer and investor in commercial real estate, posted the following news release:
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Trammell Crow Company appoints Didac Escriva as Director, Industrial & Logistics Investment in Iberia
Trammell Crow Company (TCC), a leading commercial real estate developer, has appointed Didac Escriva as Director, Industrial & Logistics Investment in Iberia.
Based in Madrid, Didac will be responsible for originating and executing industrial and logistics
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Tuskegee Faculty Highlight University's Architectural Legacy in Smithsonian-Led National Program
TUSKEGEE, Alabama, July 31 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news:
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Tuskegee Faculty Highlight University's Architectural Legacy in Smithsonian-Led National Program
Crystal Drake
Dr. Kwesi Daniels and Prof. Amma Asamoah of Tuskegee University's School of Architecture and Construction Science (TSACS) recently served as co-presenters for "Brick by Brick: Tuskegee's Legacy of Agriculture and Architecture," the final program of At the Vanguard: Making and Saving History at His
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U.S. congressional delegation visits Mason Korea
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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U.S. congressional delegation visits Mason Korea
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A U.S. congressional delegation, including four members of the House of Representatives and officials from the U.S. Embassy in Seoul, visited George Mason University Korea on July 27 to learn more about the university's global education model and explore opportunities to expand U.S.-Korea educational cooperation.
The visit was initiated by Congressman Suh
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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in FY2025 & FY2026 Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13277) on July 28, 2026, by immigration policy specialist Andorra Bruno.
Here are excerpts:
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U.S. Refugee Admissions Program in FY2025 and FY2026
The U.S. Refugee Admissions Program (USRAP) is in uncharted territory. It has been suspended since late January 2025. Under the suspension, only refugees who qualify for an exception are being admitted to the United States. The
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U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Opposing Presidential Pardon for Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Jack Reed, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release:
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U.S. Senate Passes Resolution Opposing Presidential Pardon for Epstein Accomplice Ghislaine Maxwell
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WASHINGTON, DC - Even as President Donald Trump refuses to rule out a pardon for his long-time friend, Ghislaine Maxwell -Jeffrey Epstein's co-conspirator and a convicted child trafficker -the U.S. Senate today unanimously passed a resolution offered by U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) stating that
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Undergraduate ECS researchers earn top honors at IEEE ORSS 2026
TULSA, Oklahoma, July 29 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news:
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Undergraduate ECS researchers earn top honors at IEEE ORSS 2026
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The University of Tulsa's College of Engineering & Computer Science continues to demonstrate its commitment to innovation, research and success while preparing students to be competitive in academia and in their chosen industry. In May, the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) held its Opportunity Research Scholars Symposiu
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UnidosUS Announces $50 Million Affiliate Legacy Fund to Strengthen Community Organizations Serving Latino Families
WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- UnidosUS posted the following news release:
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UnidosUS Announces $50 Million Affiliate Legacy Fund to Strengthen Community Organizations Serving Latino Families
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AUSTIN, Texas -Today, UnidosUS, the nation's largest Latino civil rights and advocacy organization, announced the launch of its $50 million Affiliate Legacy Fund: a quasi-endowment designed to provide flexible resources to UnidosUS Affiliates -Latino community-based organizations
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University of Michigan Health-West to Change Gender Transition Policy, Conduct Trainings, and Pay Damages, Resolving Case Brought by Fired Christian Physician Assistant
PLANO, Texas, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release:
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University of Michigan Health-West to Change Gender Transition Policy, Conduct Trainings, and Pay Damages, Resolving Case Brought by Fired Christian Physician Assistant
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Grand Rapids, MI-First Liberty Institute, Clement & Murphy LLP, LightStone Law, and Bossenbrook Williams PC reached a settl
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UTRGV Speech and Hearing Center celebrates 50 years of transforming lives across the Rio Grande Valley
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, July 30 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news:
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UTRGV Speech and Hearing Center celebrates 50 years of transforming lives across the Rio Grande Valley
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RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - JULY 30, 2026 - For five decades, the UTRGV Speech and Hearing Center has helped children find their voices, adults regain their ability to communicate and future speech-language pathologists launch careers serving communities across South Texas.
Now, The U
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VA IG: Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA El Paso Healthcare System in Texas
WASHINGTON, July 30 (TNSLrpt) -- The Veterans Affairs Inspector General issued the following report (No. 25-00193-155) entitled "Healthcare Facility Inspection of the VA El Paso Healthcare System in Texas."
Here are excerpts:
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This Office of Inspector General (OIG) Healthcare Facility Inspection program report describes the results of a focused evaluation of the care provided at the VA El Paso Healthcare System in Texas.
This evaluation focused on five key domains:
* Culture
* Envir
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VA launches trial of GLP-1 treatment for alcohol use disorder
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs issued the following news release:
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VA launches trial of GLP-1 treatment for alcohol use disorder
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WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs today announced a new clinical trial to evaluate the efficacy of semaglutide, a GLP-1 receptor agonist used to treat diabetes, as treatment for alcohol use disorder (AUD).
Currently, more than 400,000 Veterans nationwide are diagnosed with AUD, and some estimates say AUD aff
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W.K. Gordon Center Movie Night To Feature "Pack Up Your Troubles"
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, July 30 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news:
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W.K. Gordon Center Movie Night To Feature "Pack Up Your Troubles"
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STEPHENVILLE, Texas -The next movie night at the W.K. Gordon Museum and Research Center will feature Stan Laurel and Oliver Hardy in the 1932 classic "Pack Up Your Troubles" at 6 p.m. Saturday, August 8.
The boys' Army buddy Eddie Smith is killed in the trenches in France during WWI, leaving his baby girl an orphan. Back home after th
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Why remembering the Big Thompson Flood of 1976 matters today
BOULDER, Colorado, July 29 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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Why remembering the Big Thompson Flood of 1976 matters today
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CU Boulder Natural Hazards Center Director Lori Peek says there are still lessons to be learned from the devastating flash flood, 50 years later
Fifty years ago this week, a beautiful summer evening in Colorado ended in catastrophe.
On the night of July 31, 1976, a powerful thunderstorm stalled over the Big Thompson Canyon w
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Wildlife Society: WM - Does Culling Small Deer Increase Antler Size?
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 30 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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WM: Does culling small deer increase antler size?
In open populations, culling small-racked individuals is unlikely to produce more big-racked bucks
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A massive, multiyear study in South Texas has revealed that sustained removal of small-antlered deer doesn't boost the rack antler size in older bucks.
"Culling didn't change the size of the antlers in the treatment are
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Wyndham Rewards Brings the Flavors of Route 66 to Life with Limited-Edition Candy Collection
PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, July 30 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release:
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Wyndham Rewards Brings the Flavors of Route 66 to Life with Limited-Edition Candy Collection
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* Wyndham Rewards is celebrating 100 years of Route 66 with a limited-edition candy collection inspired by iconic destinations and flavors along the historic highway.
* One hundred boxes will go on sale at WyndhamRewards.com on August 20, eac
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