Thursday - August 20, 2026

News Tipoffs - Massachusetts Editors

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2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA
GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The American Baseball Coaches Association issued the following news: * * * 2026 Regular Season Conference Champions Honored by the ABCA The American Baseball Coaches Association is proud to recognize the 2026 ABCA Conference Champions from eight divisions of collegiate baseball. Presented annually, the award honors NCAA, NAIA and Pacific Association Division teams that captured their conference's regular-season championship, as well as NJCAA District Cham  more
A New Chapter: Lisa's Journey with Scleroderma and Lung Transplantation
DANVERS, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation posted the following news: * * * A New Chapter: Lisa's Journey with Scleroderma and Lung Transplantation * For more than 20 years, Lisa dedicated her career to helping children learn and grow. A Tampa-area teacher, wife, and mother of two daughters, she spent much of her career at Bevis Elementary School, making a difference in the lives of countless students and families along the way. Behind her commitment to her studen  more
Acting Alaska A.G. Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug
JUNEAU, Alaska, Aug. 6 -- The Alaska Department of Law issued the following news release: * * * Acting Attorney General Cori Mills Announces $400 Million Multi-State Settlement Over Generic Drug Conspiracy (Anchorage, AK) - Acting Alaska Attorney General Cori Mills has joined a coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to ar  more
AG Campbell Issues Statement On The Termination Of Temporary Protected Status For Haitian Nationals
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Issues Statement On The Termination Of Temporary Protected Status For Haitian Nationals * Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today issued the following statement after the United States District Court for the District of Columbia issued an order in response to the Supreme Court's ruling, officially allowing the termination of Tempora  more
AG Campbell Secures More Than $800,000 in Citations Against Multiple Staffing Agencies and Hotel Operator for Wage Theft and Other Fair Labor Violations
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Secures More Than $800,000 in Citations Against Multiple Staffing Agencies and Hotel Operator for Wage Theft and Other Fair Labor Violations * Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today announced that she has secured $875,234 in citations against four staffing agencies and a client company for failing to comply with various state employment la  more
AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG's Office Reaches $400 Million Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic dr  more
Ahead of PROTECT Act Signing, Governor Healey Tells ICE to Keep Their Vehicles Out of Boston
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of PROTECT Act Signing, Governor Healey Tells ICE to Keep Their Vehicles Out of Boston * CHELSEA -As she prepares to sign into law the strongest protections in the nation against abuses by ICE, Governor Maura Healey is responding to reports that ICE is seeking 250 parking spots in downtown Boston: "We see what ICE is doing to our communities every day. People are afraid to go   more
Akamai Research: Nearly Half of Enterprise AI Use Bypasses Corporate Security, Creating Massive "Shadow AI" Visibility Gaps
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release: * * * Akamai Research: Nearly Half of Enterprise AI Use Bypasses Corporate Security, Creating Massive "Shadow AI" Visibility Gaps * Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) released a new State of the Internet (SOTI) security report today that details how rogue browser extensions and vulnerable autonomous agents are actively expanding the  more
Akamai Workforce Protector (Formerly LayerX) Advances Enterprise Security
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category BizComputer Technology] -- Akamai Technologies, a provider of content delivery network services, posted the following news release: * * * Akamai Workforce Protector (Formerly LayerX) Advances Enterprise Security * Delivering the dedicated interaction security solution for the AI era, Akamai (NASDAQ: AKAM) today announced Akamai Workforce Protector (formerly LayerX), a security layer of a platform that already secures applications, APIs, and infrastr  more
At Hearing, Warren Calls on Congress to Solve Social Security Insolvency Before 2032 Benefits Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * At Hearing, Warren Calls on Congress to Solve Social Security Insolvency Before 2032 Benefits Cuts * If Social Security runs out of money, benefits could be slashed by 22 percent Video of Exchange (YouTube) Washington, D.C. -At a hearing of the Senate Finance Committee, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) questioned witnesses on potential solutions to the impending insolvency of the S  more
Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 5 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Urges SEC to Keep Climate Disclosure Regulations, Ensure Investments, Americans' Retirement Accounts Are Protected * Rescinding the rules would not eliminate climate risk; it would only leave investors in the dark OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in opposing the Securities and Exchange Commi  more
Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Nationally Recognized by U.S. News & World Report
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center Nationally Recognized by U.S. News & World Report BIDMC Named in Top Three Hospitals in Massachusetts - Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center (BIDMC) has been recognized for its high-quality care by U.S. News & World Report's 2026-2027 Best Hospitals edition, placing in the top 50 hospitals nationwide in eight specialties. BIDMC was ranked in the top 10   more
BIDMC Investigators' New Tool Tracks the Brain's Chemical Signals in Real Time
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center issued the following news: * * * BIDMC Investigators' New Tool Tracks the Brain's Chemical Signals in Real Time Research Opens New Opportunities for Understanding the Brain's Chemical Signals - Dopamine. Serotonin. Oxytocin. The brain is awash in chemical signals that help regulate everything from learning and memory to sleep to love. Yet despite these molecules' importance, scientists still know surprisingly lit  more
CAIR Congratulates Government Affairs Director Robert S. McCaw on Appointment as USCMO Board Chairman
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * CAIR Congratulates Government Affairs Director Robert S. McCaw on Appointment as USCMO Board Chairman The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today congratulated CAIR Government Affairs Department Director Robert S. McCaw on his appointment as the 2026-2027 Board Chairman of the U.S. Council of Mu  more
CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California's net-zero cement mandate
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Environment] (TNSbrep) -- Clean Air Task Force, an organization that says it works to safeguard against the impacts of climate change by catalyzing the development and deployment of low-carbon energy and other climate-protecting technologies, issued the following news: * * * New CATF analyses outlines what it will take to meet California's net-zero cement mandate * Two new reports from Clean Air Task Force (CATF) find that California has multiple pote  more
Ceres releases new guidance for investors to address risk in the electric power sector resulting from the expansion of data centers
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 [Category: ThinkTank] -- Ceres, a non-profit organization that is mobilizing companies and investors to take stronger action on climate change, water scarcity and global sustainability challenges, posted the following news release: * * * Ceres releases new guidance for investors to address risk in the electric power sector resulting from the expansion of data centers * BOSTON-The rapid buildout of data centers across the United States is requiring vast amounts o  more
Circle Announces Founding Validator Cohort and Major Integrations for Arc Ahead of September 16 Mainnet Launch
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Announces Founding Validator Cohort and Major Integrations for Arc Ahead of September 16 Mainnet Launch * BlackRock, DTCC, Galaxy, Global Payments, ICE, Mastercard, MoneyGram, SBI Group, Standard Chartered, Sumitomo Corporation, and Visa join Circle as founding validators; major global financial institutions advancing integ  more
Circle Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Circle Internet Financial, a financial technology firm, issued the following news release: * * * Circle Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results * NEW YORK -AUGUST 5, 2026 -Circle Internet Group, Inc. (NYSE: CRCL) today announced results for the second quarter of fiscal year 2026. Financial Highlights (Q2'26 vs. Q2'25) * USDC in circulation of $73.3 billion at quarter end, 19% growth year-over-year; USDC onchain transaction vol  more
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Unison, Alleging Company Lured Massachusetts Homeowners into Predatory Home Equity Agreements
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The National Consumer Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against Unison, Alleging Company Lured Massachusetts Homeowners into Predatory Home Equity Agreements * BOSTON - A class action lawsuit has been filed on behalf of plaintiffs Anne Cuvellier and David Hills against Unison Agreement Corporation, Unison Investment Management, LLC, and Real Estate Equity Exchange, Inc. (collectively, "Unison") in the U.  more
Collaborative Team Doubles Number of In Vitro Patient-Derived Cancer Models Available for Research
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Collaborative Team Doubles Number of In Vitro Patient-Derived Cancer Models Available for Research * A collaborative team led by investigators from Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and elsewhere developed 665 next-generation patient-derived cancer models across 27 common and rare forms of cancer and made the models plus relevant clinical and molecular data available   more
Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Community Catalyst issued the following news release: * * * Community Catalyst Continues Multi-State Health Justice Initiative Following Wins on Healthcare, Paid Leave and Child Care * Aug. 5, 2026 Contact: Jack Cardinal, jcardinal@communitycatalyst.org BOSTON, MA -Community Catalyst, the nation's leading health justice advocacy organization, today announced the launch of Voices for Health Justice 3.0 (Voices), the next phase in  more
Cyber and Networks newly minted military deputy, promoted to colonel
HANSCOM AFB, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Hanscom Air Force Base issued the following news: * * * Cyber and Networks newly minted military deputy, promoted to colonel * HANSCOM AIR FORCE BASE, Mass. - Col. Paula Reele, military deputy director for Cyber and Networks Directorate and the engineering senior site functional for the Engineering and Technical Management Directorate, was promoted to colonel during a ceremony here July 31. Reele's three daughters pinned on the new ra  more
Dana-Farber Investigators Develop Protein Degrader Discovery Platform and Find First-in-Kind Metabolically Activated Molecular Glue Degrader
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release: * * * Dana-Farber Investigators Develop Protein Degrader Discovery Platform and Find First-in-Kind Metabolically Activated Molecular Glue Degrader * Investigators at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute have developed a platform for systematically discovering molecular glues that could become protein degradation drug candidates. The platform could help drug developers dramatic  more
FAA Updates Instrument Flight Procedures at Airports
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has issued a rule establishing, amending, suspending and removing Standard Instrument Approach Procedures, along with associated Takeoff Minimums and Obstacle Departure Procedures, at airports across the U.S. to support safe and efficient instrument flight operations. The rule became effective the same day, although individual procedures take effect on the dates specified in the regulatory amendm  more
Following Investor Losses, Warren and Blumenthal Urge SEC to Investigate President Trump's Memecoin
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 4, 2026: * * * Following Investor Losses, Warren and Blumenthal Urge SEC to Investigate President Trump's Memecoin "We request that you exercise your authority to investigate the President's memecoin to detect any illegal fraud or unjust enrichment that the coin may have facilitated" "As Congress considers crypto ma  more
Foundation for Economic Education Issues Commentary: Who Decides What Makes A "Good" School?
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 6 -- The Foundation for Economic Education issued the following commentary by Education Entrepreneurship Lab Director Kerry McDonald: * * * Who Decides What Makes A "Good" School? Why a decentralized market is the solution for schooling. - I recently stayed in an Airbnb for the first time. I was visiting my older daughter in Milwaukee, where she was doing a summer undergraduate math fellowship at UWM. I generally prefer hotels, but there weren't any near the universi  more
Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The Gerontological Society of America issued the following news release: * * * Gerontological Society of America Names New Officers The Gerontological Society of America (GSA) -- the oldest and largest interdisciplinary organization focused on aging -- is proud to announce its newest elected officers. These individuals were chosen by GSA's membership, which consists of more than 6,000 researchers, educators, and practitioners. The officers are responsible for matters of  more
Governor Healey Highlights Worcester State's Role in Expanding Massachusetts' Healthcare Workforce
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- Worcester State University issued the following news: * * * Governor Healey Highlights Worcester State's Role in Expanding Massachusetts' Healthcare Workforce By: Lexi Jones Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey visited Worcester State on Tuesday and got a firsthand look at how the university is preparing the next generation of nursing and healthcare professionals. The visit provided the governor with a close-up look at the work happening inside Worcester   more
Governor Healey Signs PROTECT Act to Keep ICE out of Courthouses, Schools and Hospitals
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Signs PROTECT Act to Keep ICE out of Courthouses, Schools and Hospitals * CHELSEA -Governor Maura Healey today stood with immigrants, advocates, community leaders, law enforcement, teachers, nurses, doctors, clergy and elected officials at La Colaborativa in Chelsea to sign the PROTECT Act, landmark legislation that provides the strongest protections in  more
Harvard Medical School: Common Neuroscience Sensors Sometimes Get Their Signals Crossed
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 (TNSjou) -- Harvard Medical School issued the following news: * * * Common Neuroscience Sensors Sometimes Get Their Signals Crossed Study flags hidden complexity, could inform neurological disease research At a glance * Study shows that two sensors used in brain research to detect different signaling molecules can report both signals. * The researchers advise caution interpreting data in certain circumstances and offer solutions to avoid mix-ups. * The findin  more
Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics: 'Little Red Dots' May Be Pulsating Monster Stars That Created Early-Universe Black Holes, Study Finds
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 (TNSxrep) -- The Harvard-Smithsonian Center for Astrophysics issued the following news release: * * * 'Little red dots' may be pulsating monster stars that created early-universe black holes, study finds New study accounts for three of the LRDs' observed properties, getting us closer than any previous work to understanding the mysterious space objects - Astronomers have speculated about the mysterious "little red dots" seen through the James Webb Space Teles  more
How My Honors Research Is Teaching Kids Empathy
WALTHAM, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Bentley University posted the following news: * * * How My Honors Research Is Teaching Kids Empathy * What started as an Honors capstone project at Bentley grew into something I never expected: a children's book and educational platform designed to help develop empathy. But I never could have written about empathy without experiencing it myself through professors who inspired my creativity and gave me the confidence to lean into what I love: writing, teachin  more
Human Rights Watch Issues Commentary: Fears Over Mail-in Ballot Access in the US
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch issued the following commentary by Alyssa Pillar Kellman, intern in the United States Program: * * * Fears Over Mail-in Ballot Access in the US Voting Rights Groups Challenge Order That Could Restrict Ballots - A coalition of voting rights organizations renewed a motion for preliminary injunction on July 20 in Massachusetts to prevent the United States Postal Service (USPS) from implementing parts of President Donald Trump's E  more
ICYMI: In Response to Warren, Pentagon Nominee Confirms Trump National Guard Deployment in D.C. Will Cost Taxpayers An Additional $1.4 Billion
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In Response to Warren, Pentagon Nominee Confirms Trump National Guard Deployment in D.C. Will Cost Taxpayers An Additional $1.4 Billion * Warren: "The National Guard are not pawns and taxpayer dollars are not a piggy bank for Trump's political stunts." Washington, D.C. - In a new response to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Jules Hurst III, President Donald Trump's nominee t  more
Ignition Initiative Brings People Together to Solve Problems Using AI
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news: * * * Ignition Initiative Brings People Together to Solve Problems Using AI * Artificial intelligence has been touted as a universal problem solver; AI, we are told, can write our emails, analyze spreadsheets, diagnose diseases, and clean up photos and videos - and can do everything far better than mere humans. But that's not quite accurate, according to Tom Bernardin, executive director of the Cen  more
Immigrant Rights' Coalition Celebrates Enactment of PROTECT ACT
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The American Civil Liberties Union of Massachusetts posted the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Immigrant Rights' Coalition Celebrates Enactment of PROTECT ACT Law signed by Gov. Healey will curb reckless federal immigration enforcement in Massachusetts - Gov. Maura Healey today signed the PROTECT Act, which seeks to curtail the federal government's brutal immigration enforcement activities, protect due process, and limit local agencies' coopera  more
Judges, Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, Victim Advocates and Public Safety Leaders Endorse Former Prosecutor Kaitlyn O'Leary for Massachusetts Parole Board
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 4 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Judges, Prosecutors, Defense Attorneys, Victim Advocates and Public Safety Leaders Endorse Former Prosecutor Kaitlyn O'Leary for Massachusetts Parole Board * BOSTON -Ahead of tomorrow's hearing before the Governor's Council, a broad coalition of judges, prosecutors, defense attorneys, victim advocates and public safety leaders are voicing their support for Kaitlyn O'Leary, who was re  more
LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S.
SUNNYVALE, California, Aug. 4 [Category: BizMedia] -- LinkedIn, a professional networking tool, posted the following news: * * * LinkedIn Top Colleges 2026: The 50 best colleges for long-term career success in the U.S. * * LinkedIn Top Colleges identifies the 50 U.S. schools whose graduates achieve the strongest career outcomes, based on LinkedIn data. * The ranking is built on five indicators of professional trajectory: job placement, internship and recruiter demand, network strength, care  more
Maine Medical Center nurses demand immediate release of their colleague from ICE detention
SILVER SPRING, Maryland, Aug. 4 [Category: Union] -- National Nurses United issued the following news release: * * * Maine Medical Center nurses demand immediate release of their colleague from ICE detention * Nurses at Maine Medical Center (MMC) in Portland, Maine are staging an emergency protest Wednesday, Aug. 5 to demand the immediate release of an RN colleague who is being detained by Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) despite the fact that she is legally authorized to live and w  more
Managing IP 2026 Recognizes Goodwin Practices and Lawyers for Excellence in Intellectual Property
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Goodwin, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Managing IP 2026 Recognizes Goodwin Practices and Lawyers for Excellence in Intellectual Property * Nineteen Goodwin lawyers and several practices have been recognized for excellence across a variety of patent, transactional, and trademark matters in Managing IP's 2026 rankings. The annual Managing IP rankings have been based on a comprehensive review of experience, workloa  more
Marcus & Millichap Closes Self-Storage Facility Sale in Boston Suburb
ENCINO, California, Aug. 6 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Closes Self-Storage Facility Sale in Boston Suburb MALDEN, Mass. - 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 a 717-climate-controlled-unit, 74,795-net-rentable-square-foot Extra Space Storage managed facility in Malden, Massach  more
Marianne Ajemian Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2026 Hall of Fame
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- Nutter, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Marianne Ajemian Named to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly 2026 Hall of Fame Marianne Ajemian, a partner in Nutter's Real Estate Department, has been selected to Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly's 2026 Hall of Fame class. Membership in the Hall of Fame is reserved for the Commonwealth's most distinguished attorneys in recognition of a lifetime of achievement, leadership, and professional excellence. Mariann  more
Markey Statement on Commerce Committee Markup of KOSA
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Markey Statement on Commerce Committee Markup of KOSA * Washington (August 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, issued the following statement after the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) passed through the Commerce Committee by a voice vote. "Today the Senate Commerce Committee voted to advance the Kids Online Safety Act.  more
Mass. Environmental Protection Dept.: Clean Water Trust Approves $123.2 Million in New Grants and Loans at Its August Meeting
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection issued the following news release: * * * Clean Water Trust Approves $123.2 Million in New Grants and Loans at its August Meeting The Massachusetts Clean Water Trust's (the Trust) Board of Trustees approved $123,281,605 in new grants and low-interest loans at its meeting on August 5, 2026. Below is information on the grants approved at the meeting. The Trust, in collaboration with the Massachusetts Depar  more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Announces $469 Million Settlement With Sandoz Over Generic Drug Price-Fixing Scheme
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 6 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Drummond announces $469 million settlement with Sandoz over generic drug price-fixing scheme Attorney General Gentner Drummond today announced a $469 million settlement with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread, long-running conspiracies to artificially inflate prices, reduce competition and unreasonably r  more
Pega Expands FedRAMP Class D Certified Capabilities in Pega Cloud for Government
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- Pegasystems, a software company empowering digital transformation, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Pega Expands FedRAMP Class D Certified Capabilities in Pega Cloud for Government Latest authorization expands access to AI-powered workflow automation, decisioning, and process optimization capabilities for mission-critical government operations WALTHAM, Mass. - Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the enterprise AI software company for m  more
Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Denounces Termination of Temporary Protected Status for Haiti & Syria * In April, House Passed Pressley-Led Measure to Extend TPS for Haiti that Awaits Action in the Senate Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals at Risk of Job Loss and Deportation BOSTON - Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) issued a statement in vigorous support of Temporary Protected Status (TPS) holders and the famili  more
Prosperity Names Brian W. Katz as Chief Investment Officer
NEW YORK, Aug. 5 [Category: BizAccounting] -- EisnerAmper, a provider of audit, accounting and tax, advisory and outsourcing services, posted the following news: * * * Prosperity Names Brian W. Katz as Chief Investment Officer * Prosperity-an EisnerAmper Company-has named Brian W. Katz its Chief Investment Officer (CIO). In his new role, Brian will lead the firm's investment team, set the strategic direction for portfolio construction and how client assets are managed across the organizatio  more
Ropes & Gray Advised BV Investment Partners in Thomas & Company Investment
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised BV Investment Partners in Thomas & Company Investment Ropes & Gray represented BV Investment Partners in an investment in Thomas & Company, a leading workforce compliance platform. The investment was announced on August 4. Financial terms were not disclosed. Thomas & Company specializes in unemployment cost management, tax exposure management and verification services that hel  more
Ropes & Gray Advised ContextLogic Holdings in $850 Million Acquisition of GChem
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- Ropes and Gray, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Ropes & Gray Advised ContextLogic Holdings in $850 Million Acquisition of gChem Ropes & Gray represented ContextLogic Holdings Inc. and its applicable subsidiaries in a definitive agreement to acquire gChem (Gaylord Chemical) from investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital and their co-investors in a transaction valuing gChem at an enterprise value of $850 million. The deal was announced on August  more
Senate Commerce passes censorship bill KOSA out of committee, SCREEN Act fails
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: Sociological] -- Fight for the Future, an advocacy group for digital rights, posted the following news release: * * * Senate Commerce passes censorship bill KOSA out of committee, SCREEN Act fails * Fight for the Future is a digital rights organization that has been leading coalitions of human rights, LGBTQ, reproductive rights, and digital rights organizations opposed to the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA) and mandated online ID checks. They have drive  more
Senator Markey Celebrates Unanimous Committee Passage of His Youth AI Privacy Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Edward J. Markey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Markey Celebrates Unanimous Committee Passage of His Youth AI Privacy Act * Washington (August 5, 2026) - Senator Edward J. Markey (D-Mass.), member of the Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee, today celebrated the passage of his Youth AI Privacy Act unanimously through the Senate Commerce Committee. This crucial legislation would require AI companies to build safety and   more
Springfield College Alumna Shares Her Passion for Special Olympics New Jersey
SPRINGFIELD, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- Springfield College issued the following news: * * * Springfield College Alumna Shares Her Passion for Special Olympics New Jersey By: Damon Markiewicz For Patricia Hughes-Gray Siegel '94, G'95, experiencing the 2026 Special Olympics USA Unified Games felt like stepping into a world where teamwork, joy, and pure competitive spirit came together in the most powerful way. The Special Olympics USA Games are a premier national multi-sport event held every f  more
Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 5 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Secures Multistate Settlement in Principle with Sandoz Over Alleged Generic Drug Price-Fixing * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 43 states and territories announcing a $400 million settlement in principle with Sandoz Inc. to resolve allegations that the generic drug manufacturer engaged in widespread conspiracies to inflate  more
These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they're being used properly
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * These 3D-printed objects can tell you if they're being used properly * Imagine a bottle of hazardous chemicals sitting on a laboratory shelf that changes its appearance to alert scientists that its lid is not properly secured, potentially preventing a dangerous spill. A new 3D-printing system created by MIT researchers enables users to produce interactive objects like this chemical  more
UMass-Dartmouth: Professor Mary McCurry Earns Fulbright Scholar Award to Advance Compassionate Nursing Care
DARTMOUTH, Massachusetts, Aug. 6 -- The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth campus issued the following news: * * * Professor Mary McCurry earns Fulbright Scholar award to advance compassionate nursing care McCurry will collaborate with Edinburgh Napier University to reduce stigma around drug use and improve care - UMass Dartmouth Professor of Nursing Mary McCurry has received a prestigious Fulbright Scholar Award to conduct international research aimed at reducing stigma and improving he  more
University of New England: Marine Scientist, Retiring Chemist Receive College of Arts and Sciences Top Honors for 2026-27 Academic Year
BIDDEFORD, Maine, Aug. 6 -- The University of New England issued the following news: * * * Marine scientist, retiring chemist receive College of Arts and Sciences top honors for 2026-27 academic year This year's top awards go to two members of the UNE community whose work has shaped student learning and scholarship across decades Story by Emme Demmendaal The College of Arts and Sciences at the University of New England has announced its highest annual faculty honors: the 2026-2027 Ludcke Ch  more
Va. A.G. Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jones Sues Trump Administration Again to Stop Latest Round of Illegal Tariffs Lawsuit challenges unlawful tariffs that are increasing costs for Virginians and exacerbating the existing cost crisis - Attorney General Jones joined a coalition of 25 states in filing another lawsuit against the Trump Administration's efforts to impose illegal tariffs on A  more
VHB and Partners Earn 2026 Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse Project
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 5 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news: * * * VHB and Partners Earn 2026 Preservation Award for Adaptive Reuse Project * VHB and project partners recently earned a 2026 Preservation Award for transforming three historic barracks into 65 permanently affordable homes in Colchester, Vermont. Presented by the Pre  more
Warren Presses Lutnick Over Decision to Grant UAE Access to Sensitive U.S. Tech Following Investment in Trump Family Crypto Company
WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Warren Presses Lutnick Over Decision to Grant UAE Access to Sensitive U.S. Tech Following Investment in Trump Family Crypto Company "The Department's actions raise significant questions about the potential influence the President's cryptocurrency business interests may be having on the agency's operati  more
Warren, Garcia, Blumenthal, Duckworth Urge DoD Watchdog to Investigate $3.2 Billion in Government Awards to Companies Tied to Trump Sons
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Garcia, Blumenthal, Duckworth Urge DoD Watchdog to Investigate $3.2 Billion in Government Awards to Companies Tied to Trump Sons * Reports raise corruption concerns, question whether administration officials and their families may be exerting improper influence over DoD awards "Our service members in harm's way and the taxpayers footing the bill deserve to know that those dollars a  more
Warren, Schumer, Wyden, Lawmakers Press Thune, Johnson on Republican Plans to Cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid
WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren, Schumer, Wyden, Lawmakers Press Thune, Johnson on Republican Plans to Cut Social Security, Medicare, Medicaid * Johnson recently indicated that Republicans have a "plan" to cut Social Security, Medicare, and Medicaid if they retain power; this week, House Republican said Congress could "get into" Social Security "Americans deserve to have full transparency into Republican plans to   more