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8 UCF Faculty Members to Be Inducted in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 7 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news:
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8 UCF Faculty Members to Be Inducted in Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida
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The Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine of Florida (ASEMFL), a nonprofit that brings together the top academics and practitioners in the state, announced its 2026 cohort of inductees. Eight of the new members are from UCF. The inductees are:
* Associate Professor Chen Chen - Associate Member
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AI innovation results in increased member service
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news:
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AI innovation results in increased member service
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Artificial intelligence (AI) is already changing many industries, and financial services are no exception. Credit unions that are embracing AI opportunities are seeing new ways to serve members, increased efficiency, and more, as covered in a recent America's Credit Unions Blog post.
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Central New York Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Central New York Families
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Food Bank of Central New York in Syracuse as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hi
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Southern Tier Families
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 7 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Southern Tier Families
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August 7, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Food Bank of the Southern Tier in Elmira as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickma
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Corte Argentino USA LLC Recalls Raw Beef Products Imported Without The Benefit Of Import Reinspection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert:
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Corte Argentino USA LLC Recalls Raw Beef Products Imported Without The Benefit Of Import Reinspection
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 7, 2026 - Corte Argentino USA LLC, located in Aventura, Fla., is recalling approximately 29,628 pounds of raw beef products that were imported from Argentina without the benefit of import reinspection into the United States, the U.S. Depart
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Dhani Prakoso joins Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- 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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Dhani Prakoso joins Texas A&M Veterinary Medical Diagnostics Laboratory
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Long before he pursued veterinary science, Dhani Prakoso, DVM, Ph.D., was the child who couldn't ignore an animal in need.
Growing up in Surabaya, Indonesia, the country's second-largest city, Prakoso saw the challenges facing stray animals in a community w
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FIU Experts Ready to Weigh in on Back-to-school Topics Parents and Educators Care About Most
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 8 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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FIU experts ready to weigh in on back-to-school topics parents and educators care about most
As the new school year approaches, FIU researchers are available to provide expert insight into the issues families and educators are navigating, spanning child development, mental health, and education. Experts are ready to speak on the challenges and op
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FIU: You're Not Every Mosquito's Type
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 8 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news:
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You're not every mosquito's type
By JoAnn Adkins
Aedes aegypti, 72 hours old
Looking for someone clean, naturally low on chemical defense and who doesn't wear cologne or perfume. Bonus points if you're a guy. Swipe left if you're covered in plant volatiles.
If mosquitoes had Tinder, their profile would be absurdly specific -- and acco
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FSU awards honors medallions to summer 2026 graduates
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida State University issued the following news:
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FSU awards honors medallions to summer 2026 graduates
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Florida State University awarded honors medallions to 45 high-achieving graduates during the July 30 Medallion Celebration at the Nancy H. Marcus Great Hall.
The FSU Honors Program supports the efforts and talents of some of the university's most intellectually curious students who have the potential, dedication and drive for creating change.
The
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Greenberg Traurig's Friederike Gorgens Named Law360 Rising Star
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 7 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Greenberg Traurig's Friederike Gorgens Named Law360 Rising Star
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Aug. 7, 2026 - Friederike S. Gorgens, a shareholder at global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been named to Law360's 2026 Rising Stars list in the International Trade category. The list honors attorneys under 40 years old whose "legal accomplishments belie their age," according to t
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Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood to Host Hard Rock Rising, Global Music Competition for Emerging Artists
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news:
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Hard Rock Cafe at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood to Host Hard Rock Rising, Global Music Competition for Emerging Artists
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Hard Rock Cafe, Hollywood, FL is hosting Hard Rock Rising, the global music competition launched today by Hard Rock International and Coca-Cola, spanning 34 countries and 64 Hard Rock Cafes, to give emerging artists a career-
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How to Spread Gratitude in the Workplace and Change Mindsets
LUBBOCK, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Texas Tech University posted the following news:
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How to Spread Gratitude in the Workplace and Change Mindsets
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A research team led by Texas Tech's Lauren Locklear explores how gratitude spreads from leaders and impacts the workplace culture.
A little gratitude can go a long way.
Just how far workplace gratitude can go is at the center of a new paper by Lauren Locklear, assistant professor of management at the Jerry S. Rawls College of Business at Texas Te
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Interdisciplinary GCSU study seeks to improve preventive health messaging to immigrants
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 7 -- Georgia College posted the following news:
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Interdisciplinary GCSU study seeks to improve preventive health messaging to immigrants
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By Gil Pound
I mmigrants to the United States are more focused on assimilating to their new culture than preventive healthcare, according to a peer-reviewed study involving multiple Georgia College & State University academic departments.
Led by associate professor of public health Dr. Ernest Kaninjing, the ongoing re
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Jamestown Foundation Issues Commentary: Exit Controls Anchor Beijing's Closed-Door Strategy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Jamestown Foundation issued the following commentary on Aug. 7, 2026, by non-resident fellow Christopher Nye and policy analyst Charles Sun in the foundation's China Brief Notes:
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Exit Controls Anchor Beijing's Closed-Door Strategy
Executive Summary:
* On July 31, the State Council of the People's Republic of China (PRC) issued the Regulations on Exit and Entry Administration, effective September 15. It adds three grounds for barring citizens from leaving, usin
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Luther College celebrates spring 2026 graduates
DECORAH, Iowa, Aug. 7 -- Luther College posted the following news:
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Luther College celebrates spring 2026 graduates
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Luther College is proud to announce its spring 2026 graduates. They were honored at the Commencement ceremony on Sunday, May 24.
At the ceremony, Gideon Armah-Amissah was awarded the Luther College Elizabeth A. and Paul G. Jenson Medal. That award is presented each year to an outstanding senior, selected by the graduating class, who best demonstrates the ideals of the c
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Montana State students to help NASA science soar during 2026 total solar eclipse
BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 7 -- Montana State University issued the following news:
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Montana State students to help NASA science soar during 2026 total solar eclipse
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The 2023 annular eclipse is captured by a Montana State University high-altitude balloon over Nevada. Photo courtesy Montana Space Grant Consortium
BOZEMAN - Each total solar eclipse - when daytime skies darken and the sun briefly reveals its outer atmosphere, or corona - presents new opportunities to be
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: New York City Mayor Mamdani Cuts Red Tape, But Needs to Hold Government Accountable
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 8 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by senior policy analyst Christina Mojica:
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New York City Mayor Mamdani cuts red tape, but needs to hold government accountable
City Hall would simply have to apply the same standard to itself that it recently applied to every small business owner in New York.
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New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani's new OPEN for Small Business initiative cuts more than 50 outdated rules for small businesses. The may
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Rep. Min, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to CPSC
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Dave Min, D-California, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the Consumer Product Safety Commission:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 24, 2026
The Honorable Peter Feldman
Acting Chairman
Consumer Product Safety Commission
U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission
4330 East-West Hwy
Bethesda, MD 20814
Dear Acting Chair Feldman:
We write as Members of Congress representing communities that have experienced a growing number
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Rep. Wasserman Schultz, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to Commerce, Interior Depts.
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the departments of Commerce and the Interior:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 27, 2026
The Honorable Doug Burgum
Secretary
U.S. Department of the Interior
1849 C Street, NW
Washington DC 20240
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The Honorable Howard Lutnick
Secretary
U.S. Department of Commerce
1401 Constitution Ave NW
Washington, DC 20230
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Dear Secretaries Burgum and Lutnic
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Sen. Gillibrand Issues Letter to Ex-Im Bank President, Chairman Jovanovic
WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following letter to the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. President and Chairman John Jovanovic:
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Here is the text of the letter:
July 28, 2026
The Honorable John Jovanovic
President & Chairman
Export-Import Bank of the United States
811 Vermont Avenue, NW
Washington, D.C. 20571
Dear Chairman Jovanovic,
I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed closure of the New York regional office of
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Space Launch Delta 45 Partners With Florida National Guard to Strengthen Hazmat Response
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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Space Launch Delta 45 Partners With Florida National Guard to Strengthen Hazmat Response
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Space Launch Delta 45 Emergency Management personnel partnered with the Florida Army National Guard's 44th Weapons of Mass Destruction Civil Support Team during a multiday training exercise at Patrick Space Force Base July 28, and at Kennedy Space Center July 30, both in Florida.
This marks the second time Space Launch
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Thomas Sekayan Appointed CEO of Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
POMONA, California, Aug. 7 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona posted the following news:
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Thomas Sekayan Appointed CEO of Cal Poly Pomona Foundation
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Thomas Sekayan has been named chief executive officer of Cal Poly Pomona Enterprises (CPPE), the university's nonprofit auxiliary foundation.
CPPE has an annual operating budget of approximately $120 million and provides a range of essential services to the university, including Dining Services, the Bronco Bookstore, stud
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Moves to Codify English Proficiency Requirements for Truckers on U.S. Roads
WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release:
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Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Moves to Codify English Proficiency Requirements for Truckers on U.S. Roads
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Future Administrations won't be able to reverse ELP standard like Obama did and put American roads at risk
WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today announced that the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA) is moving to codify gu
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