Tuesday - September 8, 2026

News Tipoffs - Texas Editors

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$48 Million ERISA Settlement Serves as a Reminder of 401(k) Fiduciary Duties
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * $48 Million ERISA Settlement Serves as a Reminder of 401(k) Fiduciary Duties ADP TotalSource Group, Inc., Automatic Data Processing, Inc., and ADP TotalSource Retirement Savings Plan Committee (collectively, the "Defendants") recently settled a class action lawsuit alleging various breaches of fiduciary duty and prohibited transactions arising from the Defendants' management and a  more
'Georgia Rising' documentary to premiere at Macon Film Festival
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * 'Georgia Rising' documentary to premiere at Macon Film Festival * MACON, Ga. -A special community screening of the documentary "Georgia Rising: A Rural Health Story" will open the Macon Film Festival at the Douglass Theatre Aug. 19 at 7 p.m. The film highlights the challenges, innovation and resilience shaping rural healthcare in Georgia. Seating for the screening is limited. Reserve your seat. Funded by Mercer  more
A small squeeze reveals new clues about an unusual kind of magnet
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * A small squeeze reveals new clues about an unusual kind of magnet * Researchers at Rice University have found that gently squeezing a crystal of iron sulfide can change two of its unusual properties at the same time: its tiny magnetic signal and the way electricity moves through it. The result gives scientists a clearer picture of how a newly recognized class of magnetic materials works and suggests a simple   more
Aariana Hospitality International and Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals to Offer International Certifications in Malaysia
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals issued the following news: * * * Aariana Hospitality International and HFTP to Offer International Certifications in Malaysia Aariana Hospitality International is proud to announce another international partner, Hospitality Financial and Technology Professionals (HFTP(R)) which signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Kuala Lumpur recently to offer HFTP's certifications in Malaysia. "We are thrilled to announce  more
ABB Introduces Breakthrough Power Solution to Ensure Grid Compliance for Ireland's Data Centers
ZURICH, Switzerland, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- ABB, a technology company specializing in electrification and automation, issued the following news release: * * * ABB introduces breakthrough power solution to ensure grid compliance for Ireland's data centers * ABB introduces ultracapacitor energy storage solution for real-time, coordinated grid support in data centers * New EirGrid grid code modification MPID345 requires large demand facilities such as data centers to support grid stability during   more
After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, Families From Cyber Attacks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Josh Gottheimer, D-New Jersey, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * After Attacks in Jersey, Gottheimer Announces Bipartisan Federal Actions to Protect Water, Electric Systems, and Families from Cyber Attacks Critical Infrastructure Security Plan Will Give Infrastructure Entities Access to Cutting-Edge AI Defenses, Create a Dedicated Cyber Rapid-Response Service, Help Restore Utilities Hit by Attacks PARK RIDGE, NJ -- Today, Wednesday, August   more
AMA awards first Community Health Impact Lab micro grants
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Association posted the following news release: * * * AMA awards first Community Health Impact Lab micro grants * CHICAGO -The American Medical Association (AMA) today announced the inaugural recipients of its $1 million Community Health Impact Lab micro grants. Launched in 2025, the initiative supports physician-led projects partnering with organizations to address pressing community health challenges through innovative,   more
American Farm Bureau Federation: State Farm Bureau Communicators Honored for Outstanding Work
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The American Farm Bureau Federation issued the following news release: * * * State Farm Bureau Communicators Honored for Outstanding Work The American Farm Bureau Federation announced a slate of top state Farm Bureau communications projects during the 2026 Communications Awards, held at this year's Communications Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana. The competition recognizes state Farm Bureau professionals for their exemplary work in communicating about agri  more
Attorney General Paxton Secures Emergency Court Order Ensuring Baby Gabriel Receives Life-Saving Care in Texas
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Secures Emergency Court Order Ensuring Baby Gabriel Receives Life-Saving Care in Texas * Less than 24 hours after intervening in a Dallas County parentage case to protect the life of an unborn child, Attorney General Paxton has secured an emergency order that will ensure that the life of the child, baby Gabriel, is protected. Attorney General Paxton took action in cou  more
BAE Systems Advances to Phase 2 of DARPA's THREADS Program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems advances to Phase 2 of DARPA's THREADS program THREADS program seeks to address temperature limitations in advanced RF electronics - BAE Systems' FAST Labs(TM) research, development and production organization has successfully completed Phase 1 of the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency's (DARPA) Technologies for Heat Removal in Electronics at the Device Scale (THREADS) program and has bee  more
Bennet, Hirono, Chu, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Block Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Michael F. Bennet, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Bennet, Hirono, Chu, Colleagues Introduce Bicameral Legislation to Block Trump Administration's So-Called "Public Charge" Rule * Denver-Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet joined U.S. Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-Hawaii) and U.S. Representative Judy Chu (D-Calif.) to introduce the Protect American Values Act, legislation that would prevent federal funds from being used to implement, administer,  more
Blumenthal & Schiff Demand DOJ Rescind Policy Allowing ICE Agents to Hide From Investigation After Violent Confrontations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal & Schiff Demand DOJ Rescind Policy Allowing ICE Agents to Hide From Investigation After Violent Confrontations * [WASHINGTON, DC] - Following reporting in The New York Times that the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) will no longer investigate violent confrontations between civilians and federal immigration agents, U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) and Adam Schiff (D-C  more
Capital Research Center Issues Commentary: Courier's News Machine Turns Against Data Centers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by investigative researcher Parker Thayer: * * * Courier's news machine turns against data centers Courier Newsroom is a nationwide political operation designed to look like independent local news outlets. Since April 2026, Courier's shadowy network has been waging a coordinated offensive against the construction of AI data centers, publishing more than 200 negative articles, videos, and news   more
Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders Holds Former Steward CEO Accountable for Hurting Louisiana Families'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news: * * * Chairman Cassidy, Ranking Member Sanders Holds Former Steward CEO Accountable for Hurting Louisiana Families' U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chairman of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, and Bernie Sanders (I-VT), Ranking Member of the HELP Committee, requested information from Attorney   more
Chelsea Leitch '14 Joins UVA Law's Graduate Studies Program
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 13 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Chelsea Leitch '14 Joins UVA Law's Graduate Studies Program Former Corporate Lawyer Will Work With LL.M., S.J.D. Students Cooper Allen Chelsea Belote Leitch '14, who spent more than a decade in Dallas working in private practice, has returned to the University of Virginia School of Law as assistant dean for graduate studies. For Leitch, who most recently was a corporate law part  more
Chevron Announces Leadership Changes
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Chevron, an energy company, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Chevron announces leadership changes Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) today announced the election of Uriel "Ose" Oseguera as Treasurer, effective November 1, 2026. Oseguera succeeds Navin Mahajan, who will retire from Chevron after nearly 30 years of service. As Treasurer, Oseguera will lead Chevron's treasury organization, including capital markets, corporate finance, insurance,   more
Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: 'No Guardrails' - Youth Sports Leagues Mandating Digital IDs, Selling Kids' Biometrics for Profit
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 13 -- 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 commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by Suzanne Burdick, a senior reporter for The Defender: * * * 'No Guardrails': Youth Sports Leagues Mandating Digital IDs, Selling Kids' Biometrics for Profit National and local youth sports leagues are harvesting children's biometric data for profit while   more
CMSAF announces EPME modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * CMSAF announces EPME modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit * ORLANDO, Florida - Chief Master Sgt. of the Air Force David R. Wolfe announced a series of changes to the enlisted professional military education Aug. 11 during his keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association's Summit 26, outlining an effort to make profes  more
Congressman Al Green Hosts Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update and Assembly in the Capitol Visitor's Center Auditorium
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Hosts Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update and Assembly in the Capitol Visitor's Center Auditorium * (Washington, D.C.) -On Saturday, August 15, 2026, Congressman Al Green will host Alpha Phi Alpha Fraternity, Inc. for a historic Slavery Remembrance Legislative Update and Assembly to implement a National Day of Slavery Remembrance on August 20th annu  more
Congressman Patronis Fights to Defend the Second Amendment
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Fights to Defend the Second Amendment * On Tuesday, Congressman Jimmy Patronis (R-FL) joined nearly 50 of his Republican colleagues in Congress in signing a bicameral letter led by Congressman Andrew Clyde and Senator Steve Daines urging Attorney General Todd Blanche and the Department of Justice (DOJ) to defend a landmark victory for the Second Amendment. The lawmakers are c  more
Congresswoman Escobar Calls for EPA to Investigate Marathon Refinery Incident
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Calls for EPA to Investigate Marathon Refinery Incident * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a letter to Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin and EPA Region 6 Administrator Scott Mason strongly urging the agency to launch an investigation into last week's incident at the Marathon Petroleum Refinery in El Paso. The full letter can be  more
CSU Doctoral Student Earns Prestigious American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Aug. 12 -- Cleveland State University issued the following news: * * * CSU Doctoral Student Earns Prestigious American Heart Association Predoctoral Fellowship * FacebookXLinkedInWhatsAppCopy LinkEmailShare It's been a remarkable year for Ph.D. candidate Gracie Hamilton, who is entering her fifth year in CSU's Clinical Bioanalytical Chemistry program. Hamilton was awarded the 2026 American Heart Association (AHA) Predoctoral Fellowship for her research investigating wheth  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: Quick Clip - Corrupt Ken Paxton "Beg[s] For Money" on Fox News as Floundering Campaign "Need[s] Help Now"
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * QUICK CLIP: Corrupt Ken Paxton "Beg[s] For Money" on Fox News as Floundering Campaign "Need[s] Help Now" In case you missed it, corrupt, twice-impeached Texas GOP Senate candidate Ken Paxton was forced to "beg for money" on Fox News as James Talarico outraises him by a "3-1 margin" and leads scandal-plagued Paxton in poll after poll after poll after poll. Analysts say it's "extraordi  more
Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee: What They're Saying - GOP-Created Health Care Crisis Rips Away Care Across Key Senate Battleground States
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY'RE SAYING: GOP-Created Health Care Crisis Rips Away Care Across Key Senate Battleground States GOP Senate candidates' votes to gut Medicaid and refusal to extend ACA tax credits force health care costs to skyrocket, people to lose care as midterms approach - In key Senate battleground states, voters are already feeling the pain from GOP Senate candidates' t  more
Eight GCSAA Members Chosen for Inaugural Class of Advance Leadership Program
LAWRENCE, Kansas, Aug. 12 -- The Golf Course Superintendents Association of America issued the following news release: * * * Eight GCSAA members chosen for inaugural class of Advance Leadership Program Presented in partnership with Jacobsen Ltd., the Advance Leadership Program is a new career development opportunity for superintendents with less than five years experience as a full-time superintendent Sponsored by Jacobsen Ltd., Advance engages golf course superintendents at the start of the  more
Energy Secretary Announces Cancellation of Three Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Energy Secretary Announces Cancellation of Three Proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright today announced that the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) will not move forward with designating the three proposed National Interest Electric Transmission Corridors (NIETCs) previously selected in December 2024 to advance in the review proc  more
FAA Amends Airspace Over Two Indiana Cities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has amended Class D and Class E airspace over Muncie, Indiana, and revoked Class E airspace over Muncie and Alexandria, Indiana, following reviews tied to changes in navigation and instrument procedures. The final rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026. The action follows decommissioning of the Muncie very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) facility under the VOR Minimum Opera  more
FAA Amends Class E Airspace Over Bedford, Indiana
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has amended Class E airspace over Bedford, Indiana, following decommissioning of the Hoosier very high frequency omnidirectional range (VOR) facility under the VOR Minimum Operational Network Program. The final rule takes effect at 0901 UTC on October 29, 2026. The action updates airspace designations to support instrument flight rule (IFR) procedures and operations and align airspace with FAA o  more
FAA Proposes Class E Airspace Over Canton, Illinois, Heliport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is proposing to establish Class E airspace over Graham Hospital Heliport in Canton, Illinois, to support instrument flight rule (IFR) operations and instrument procedures being developed for the airport. The proposed rule would establish Class E airspace extending upward from 700 feet above the surface within a 6.3-mile radius of Graham Hospital Heliport. The action would amend 14 CFR part 71 an  more
FAA Sets Flight Control Safety Standards for Skyryse-Modified Robinson R66
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued special conditions for the Robinson Helicopter Company Model R66 helicopter as modified by Skyryse, establishing safety standards for a digital fly-by-wire flight control system that replaces the aircraft's mechanical primary flight controls. The final special conditions take effect September 11, 2026, and become part of the helicopter's type certification basis. The FAA said existing air  more
FDA Recall Notice: Whole Foods Market Announces a Recall of Select Salsas, Guacamole, Pico De Gallo, and Prepared Foods Products Because of Possible Health Risk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Whole Foods Market Announces a Recall of Select Salsas, Guacamole, Pico de Gallo, and Prepared Foods Products Because of Possible Health Risk Summary Company Announcement Date: August 12, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 12, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Foodborne Illness Reason for Announcement: Potential Salmonella Contamination Company Name  more
Federal Register: FDIC, Treasury Dept. Comptroller of the Currency Issue NPRM on Community Reinvestment Act Regulations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of the Treasury Office of the Comptroller of the Currency and Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation issued the following action in the Federal Register. * * * The Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) are proposing to amend their Community Reinvestment Act rules by making certain substantive, technical, and process-oriented changes to refocus on the statutory objective of encouragi  more
Feed the Soul Foundation nourishes Houston's culinary arts future through scholarships to HCC students
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Feed the Soul Foundation nourishes Houston's culinary arts future through scholarships to HCC students * After initially pursuing a career in criminal justice, Brianna Lowe realized that career path wasn't her passion. The Michigan native dropped out of Grand Rapids Community College in 2020. Two years later, something in her spirit compelled her to move to Houston and fulfill her desire to become a chef. Tuiti  more
Forest Service Officer Granted Religious Accommodation Request to Observe Sabbath Obligations
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Forest Service Officer Granted Religious Accommodation Request to Observe Sabbath Obligations * Glenwood Springs, CO-Today, First Liberty Institute and the law firm Davis Graham & Stubbs LLP announced that the U.S. Department of Agriculture has granted a religious accommodation to Forest Servi  more
Giving Review: 1964 Civil Rights, '65 Voting Rights, and '69 Tax Reform Acts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Giving Review, an independent platform featuring analysis of and commentary about philanthropy and giving, posted the following article on Aug. 12, 2026, by Michael E. Hartmann: * * * The 1964 Civil Rights, '65 Voting Rights, and '69 Tax Reform Acts Among the House members who cast ordinary yea-or-nay votes on all three bills, 72% voted for all three of them. Of the Senators who cast such votes on all three bills, 62% supported all three. Opponents of policy reform  more
Governor Abbott Announces Google, Rowan And CleanSpark Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Google, Rowan And CleanSpark Commit To Comply With His Data Center Standards * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that Google, Rowan and CleanSpark will comply with the standards and guidelines he established for data centers. Governor Abbott's guidelines and guardrails are working. They are being universally implemented by data centers across the state. One data center   more
Governor Abbott Appoints Coleman To Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Appoints Coleman To Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority * Governor Greg Abbott appointed Chase Coleman to the Sulphur River Regional Mobility Authority for a term set to expire on February 1, 2027. The Regional Mobility Authority is a political subdivision that allows local transportation planning and project delivery leaders to partner with the state to deliver transportation   more
Greenberg Traurig Named to Dallas Business Journal's 2026 'Best Places to Work in North Texas'
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Named to Dallas Business Journal's 2026 'Best Places to Work in North Texas' * DALLAS - Aug. 12, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Dallas office has been named one of the Dallas Business Journal's 2026 Best Places to Work in North Texas for the eighth time. The annual recognition honors organizations that excel in fostering positive workp  more
Hall and Odette in The Dallas Morning News: Here's Why Single-Family Offices for the Ultrawealthy Don't Have to Register With the SEC
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Hall and Odette in The Dallas Morning News: Here's Why Single-Family Offices for the Ultrawealthy Don't Have to Register With the SEC * Single-family offices managing billions of dollars are exempt from registering with the SEC as investment advisers, but their growing role in the markets has drawn attention to the regulatory framework surrounding them. Haynes Boone Partners Evan  more
Haynes Boone Listed Among Texas' Leading M&A and Capital Markets Firms in Texas Lawbook First-Half Rankings
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Haynes Boone Listed Among Texas' Leading M&A and Capital Markets Firms in Texas Lawbook First-Half Rankings The Texas Lawbook ranked Haynes Boone among the leading law firms in Texas for mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and capital markets transactions in its 2026 1H Corporate Deal Tracker, which analyzes transactional activity involving Texas lawyers and law firms. The rankings hig  more
Historic first: Space Force BMT graduate returns to train next generation of Guardians
JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Historic first: Space Force BMT graduate returns to train next generation of Guardians * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - Since becoming an independent military branch in 2019, the task of turning civilians into service members has fallen on Guardians who began their military careers in other branches of the armed forces. Instructors from across the   more
How can college students be healthy away from home?
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * How can college students be healthy away from home? * For first-year college students, going to a school away from home and the norm of their parents and friends can be a hard adjustment. In addition to their studies, their health should be a top priority. Baylor College of Medicine registered dietitian Dr. Luis Rustveld and physician assistant Isabel Valdez share how students can make good food choice  more
How to eat healthy on a budget
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * How to eat healthy on a budget * Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. A little planning and smart shopping can help you stick to your budget without sacrificing nutrition. Odessa Keenan, Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program manager in the Texas A&M Department of Nutrition, has years of experience educating Texans   more
HPE to Present Live Audio Webcast of Fiscal 2026 3rd Quarter Earnings Conference Call
SPRING, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Hewlett Packard Enterprise, an information technology company, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * HPE to present live audio webcast of fiscal 2026 third quarter earnings conference call HPE's Q3 earnings call is scheduled for September 2, 2026 - HOUSTON - HPE (NYSE: HPE) will conduct a live audio webcast of a conference call with analysts to review financial results for the third quarter of fiscal 2026, ending July 31, 2026. The call is sche  more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online" by Clare Y. Cho, industrial organization and business policy specialist: * * * SUMMARY Concerns about potential harms to minors on the internet, particularly on social media platforms, have grown in recent years. Dating to the 1990s, policymakers have enacted legislation seeking to protect minors online, some of which create requir  more
Identifying Minors Online Topic of CRS Report (Part 2 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R47884) on July 28, 2026, entitled "Identifying Minors Online:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Policy Considerations for Legislation Multiple bills introduced in the 119th Congress seek to increase protections for minors online by creating new or amending existing requirements for website operators. Some of these bills would require certain operators to implement age verification methods  more
Incoming Master of National Security Student Looks Forward to Shaping LBJ's Newest Degree Program
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Lyndon B. Johnson School of Public Affairs issued the following news: * * * Incoming Master of National Security Student Looks Forward to Shaping LBJ's Newest Degree Program For incoming Master of National Security student Leylah Attia (MNS '28), the path to a career in national security started with a curiosity about how people and governments connect. Originally from Frisco, Texas, Attia recently graduated from the University of Texas at Au  more
Job Creators Network Statement on July Consumer Price Index
ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Statement on July Consumer Price Index * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the July CPI, which rose by 0.1%, and Core CPI, which rose by 0.2%: "Another month of very low inflation confirms that recent price pressures were truly transitory. That's a stark contrast to the persistent Bidenfl  more
Job Fair Connects Part-time Workers with Local Employers
STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Tarleton State University posted the following news: * * * Job Fair Connects Part-time Workers with Local Employers * STEPHENVILLE, Texas -Tarleton State University's Texan Career and Professional Success Center is inviting local businesses and university departments seeking part-time student employees to participate in a job fair Thursday, Aug. 27. The come-and-go event will run from noon to 3 p.m. in the EECU Center on the Stephenville campus, giving employ  more
KBR Selected by ORNX for Low-Cost Ammonia Pre-FEED Study Supporting Landmark Morocco Project
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Selected by ORNX for Low-Cost Ammonia Pre-FEED Study Supporting Landmark Morocco Project * HOUSTON, August 12, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today that it has been selected by ORNX Green Hydrogen for the pre-front-end engineering design (Pre-FEED) phase of a world-scale, low cost ammonia project planned for the Laayoun  more
Lamar University: Engineering Students Gain Real-world Experience Through ASCE Competitions
BEAUMONT, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Engineering students gain real-world experience through ASCE competitions By April Thompson Lamar University (LU) civil engineering students put their classroom knowledge to the test this spring by competing in the American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) Student Symposium in Corpus Christi, where they designed, built and tested structures in the Steel Bridge Competition and launched the university's first team i  more
Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Team Prepares Joint US Military Medical Personnel for Global Health Engagements
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Team Prepares Joint US Military Medical Personnel for Global Health Engagements * RAMSTEIN AIR BASE, Germany - The Landstuhl Regional Medical Center Directorate of Global Health Engagements, in collaboration with cadre from the Uniformed Services University (USU), National Institute for Defense Health Cooperation (NIDHC), and U.S. Africa Command (USAFRICOM), successfully c  more
Leadership and Career Development Program 2026 Fellows Selected
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Libraries] -- The Association of Research Libraries issued the following news: * * * Leadership and Career Development Program 2026 Fellows Selected * The ARL Leadership and Career Development Program (LCDP) Task Force has chosen 16 fellows for the 2026 LCDP cohort, based on recommendations from the LCDP Selection Working Group. The LCDP is a 13-month fellowship designed to remove barriers and cultivate leaders grounded in integrity and inclusivity by developi  more
Littler Issues Commentary: Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Littler, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Aug. 11, 2026, by shareholder Andrea M. Kirshenbaum and associate Allison Gotthold: * * * Pennsylvania Mandates Human Trafficking Awareness Training for Certain Hospitality Workers Pennsylvania recently joined a growing number of states requiring anti-human-trafficking training by hospitality employers. On July 20, 2026, Governor Josh Shapiro signed House Bill 1286, expanding Pennsylvania's anti-hu  more
LPL Financial Demonstrates Benefits of Platform Scale, Service Innovation and Investment Expertise as Growth Drivers for Clients
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release: * * * LPL Financial Demonstrates Benefits of Platform Scale, Service Innovation and Investment Expertise as Growth Drivers for Clients The firm concludes its annual client conference, Focus 2026, showcasing how scale and community create an unparalleled value proposition for its network of clients, advisors and partners - SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC concluded Focu  more
LPL Welcomes Matt Roberts, Kent Voges to Frontline Investment Advisors
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 13 -- LPL Financial Holdings Inc., an investment advisory firm company, posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * LPL Welcomes Matt Roberts, Kent Voges to Frontline Investment Advisors SAN DIEGO - LPL Financial LLC announced today that financial advisors Matt Roberts, CFS, CAS, and Kent Voges have joined Frontline Investment Advisors, powered by 15 Wealth, affiliating through LPL Financial's broker-dealer and Registered Investment Advisor (RIA) platforms. F  more
Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 7-Eleven Property in Cleburne, Texas
ENCINO, California, Aug. 13 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges Sale of 7-Eleven Property in Cleburne, Texas CLEBURNE, Texas - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the sale of a net-leased 7-Eleven property in Cleburne, Texas. "This transaction highlights the continued strength of inv  more
NGWA Announces 2026 Industry Award Recipients
WESTERVILLE, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The National Ground Water Association issued the following news release: * * * NGWA announces 2026 industry award recipients NGWA congratulates the recipients of its 2026 Awards of Excellence, Outstanding Groundwater Project Awards, and Sectional Awards, which will be presented this December during Groundwater Week 2026 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NGWA's highest honor, the Ross L. Oliver Award, will be presented to long-time NGWA member and Jason House, LG, PG, in rec  more
NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National League for Nursing issued the following news release: * * * NLN Honors the 2026 Centers of Excellence (COE) in Nursing Education Award Ceremony Set for Honors Convocation at the NLN Education Summit in Washington, DC - The National League of Nursing proudly announces the selection of 20 nursing schools and programs as 2026 NLN Centers of Excellence(TM) located throughout the United States and representing the spectrum of higher education in nursing, from   more
Okla. A.G. Drummond Co-Leads 25-State Coalition Urging Supreme Court to Take Up Iowa Immigration Enforcement Case
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Aug. 13 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release: * * * Drummond co-leads 25-state coalition urging Supreme Court to take up Iowa immigration enforcement case Attorney General Gentner Drummond is co-leading a coalition in supporting Iowa's law criminalizing illegal entry into the state. Drummond and 24 attorneys general filed an amicus brief today in Bird v. Iowa Migrant Movement for Justice, urging the U.S. Supreme Court to hear  more
Operation Homefront Welcomes Daniel Valerio to National Board of Directors
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 10 -- Operation Homefront issued the following news release: * * * Operation Homefront(R) Welcomes Daniel Valerio to National Board of Directors Operation Homefront(R), a leading national military nonprofit dedicated to serving America's military and veteran families, today announced the election of Daniel Valerio to its national board of directors. Valerio is an executive with more than 37 years of experience delivering professional services to Fortune 500-1000 compa  more
Opposition to Local Data Centers Rises Sharply, Annenberg Survey Finds
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 (TNSxrep) -- The University of Pennsylvania Annenberg School for Communication issued the following news: * * * Opposition to Local Data Centers Rises Sharply, Annenberg Survey Finds A new survey by the Annenberg Public Policy Center discovered that three in five Americans (61%) now somewhat or strongly oppose the construction of new data centers in their area, up from 49% in the survey ending in March. - As protesters rally against data center constructi  more
Over 2.5M U.S. Properties Face Wildfire Risk With $1.4TN Exposed - Cotality Report Finds
IRVINE, California, Aug. 13 (TNSrep) -- Cotality (formerly CoreLogic) issued the following news release: * * * Over 2.5M U.S. properties face wildfire risk with $1.4TN exposed - Cotality report finds New data reveals how fire spreads between homes - not just wildland blazes - identifying a critical opportunity for insurers and homeowners - More than 2.5 million properties across the 10 most exposed states in the western U.S. carry a moderate or greater risk of wildfire. These properties rep  more
Padilla, Murphy, Democratic Colleagues Demand Answers from HHS Secretary RFK Jr. on Potential $150M Contract Award to Trump-Aligned Law Firm to Represent Unaccompanied Children in Court
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Murphy, Democratic Colleagues Demand Answers from HHS Secretary RFK Jr. on Potential $150M Contract Award to Trump-Aligned Law Firm to Represent Unaccompanied Children in Court * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), and 14 of their Democratic colleagues demanded answers from the Trump Administration on its intent to award a no-bid contract to a  more
PolitiFact announces nationwide partnership network to fact-check critical 2026 midterm elections
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * PolitiFact announces nationwide partnership network to fact-check critical 2026 midterm elections * ST. PETERSBURG, Florida (August 12,2026) -PolitiFact, the Pulitzer Prize-winning fact-checking news organization, today announced its most extensive partnership network to date for the 2026 midterm election cycle. Building on a nearly two-decade legacy of public service, PolitiF  more
Quarterly transformation update: Designing healthcare experiences around the needs of our communities
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Quarterly transformation update: Designing healthcare experiences around the needs of our communities * Healthcare begins with people, and the environments where care is delivered should be designed with them in mind. Across Ascension, investments in care spaces are creating more connected and accessible experiences for patients, communities, and care team  more
Rice Brain Institute collaboration to test patient-driven robotic therapy for stroke recovery
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice Brain Institute collaboration to test patient-driven robotic therapy for stroke recovery * A new Rice Brain Institute collaboration is bringing together robotics, neuroscience and clinical expertise to explore a more active approach to stroke rehabilitation. Led by Keya Ghonasgi, assistant professor of mechanical engineering, and Simon Fischer-Baum, associate professor of psychological sciences, the pro  more
Rice crop harvest continues as rice delphacid infestations remain low
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Rice crop harvest continues as rice delphacid infestations remain low * Texas rice crop harvest continues with steady yields and relatively mild insect pressure, according to Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service experts. Going into the crop season, challenges such as insect pressure and market prices were concerns, but producers   more
Rice launches SCOPE, a new science communication center
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice launches SCOPE, a new science communication center * The Center for Science Communication and Public Engagement (SCOPE) is now open at Rice. Housed in the Wiess School of Natural Sciences, SCOPE will offer educational programs for students, training and support for faculty and staff while creating outreach opportunities for the public to learn about scientific research and the role of science in society.  more
Rice researchers discover new way to tune electron flow in altermagnet material
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers discover new way to tune electron flow in altermagnet material * Altermagnetism is a new, third type of magnetism of great interest for spin transport applications like computer memory. If properly harnessed, it could combine the benefits of the two existing types of magnetism, ferromagnetism and antiferromagnetism, ultimately reducing or eliminating heat during information transfer and incre  more
Scammer pharmacist guilty in $20 million healthcare kickback scheme
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Scammer pharmacist guilty in $20 million healthcare kickback scheme * HOUSTON - A 54-year-old Spring resident has been convicted of conspiracy to pay health care kickbacks. The jury deliberated for more than a day before returning the guilty verdict against Tronown Thomas following a five-day trial July 11. Thomas, a licensed pharmacist, owned and operated   more
Scouting America: Scouts Unite to Combat Food Insecurity at the 2026 National Jamboree
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Scouting America (formerly the Boy Scouts of America) issued the following news release: * * * Scouts Unite to Combat Food Insecurity at the 2026 National Jamboree Food drive to collect 20,000 food items surpasses 93,000 - Scouting America has mobilized thousands of Scouts, volunteers, and visitors participating in the 2026 National Jamboree to help address food insecurity through Elevate Hunger Relief, a large-scale service initiative designed to benefit families   more
Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Rollins Visits Moore Air Base To Announce New Memorandum of Understanding Between USDA and DHS * (Washington, D.C., Aug. 11, 2026) - Yesterday, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins hosted an event at Moore Air Base in Texas to announce new Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS), reinforcing a whole-of-government commitment to p  more
Senators to RFK Jr.: Why Was a Trump-Aligned Firm With No Immigration Experience Considered for No-Bid Contract to Represent Unaccompanied Children?
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Patty Murray, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Senators to RFK Jr.: Why Was a Trump-Aligned Firm With No Immigration Experience Considered for No-Bid Contract to Represent Unaccompanied Children? * Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Patty Murray (D-WA), a senior member and former chair of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), alongside Senators Chris Murphy (D-CT), Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Cory Booker (D  more
SHSU Professor of Library Science and Technology Visits Home of Gloria Steinem for Talking Circle
HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * SHSU Professor of Library Science and Technology Visits Home of Gloria Steinem for Talking Circle * Rose Brock, a professor in the Department of Library Science and Technology at Sam Houston State University, was recently invited to the home of legendary journalist and activist, Gloria Steinem, to contribute to a Talking Circle discussion about libraries and the state of literacy in the United States.  more
Southern Miss Alumna Keisha Green Earns Southeast Emmy Award
HATTIESBURG, Mississippi, Aug. 12 -- The University of Southern Mississippi posted the following news: * * * Southern Miss Alumna Keisha Green Earns Southeast Emmy Award * Keisha Green For Keisha Green, earning a Southeast Emmy Award is more than a career milestone. It is a reminder of the journey that began at The University of Southern Mississippi and the experiences that helped shape her career in television. Green earned a bachelor's degree in the School of Media and Communication's b  more
Space travel doesn't affect the strength of heart muscle cells, study finds
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 -- The University of Chicago posted the following news: * * * Space travel doesn't affect the strength of heart muscle cells, study finds * It's common to see images of astronauts on the International Space Station exercising, running on special treadmills and pedaling cycles designed for tight quarters. Besides breaking the monotony of long missions, these workouts are important because astronauts who spend an extended amount of time in space lose muscle mass an  more
Stanford University School of Medicine: DNA Replication Trailblazer Teresa S.F. Wang Dies at 88
STANFORD, California, Aug. 12 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * DNA replication trailblazer Teresa S.F. Wang dies at 88 Wang, who cloned the catalytic subunit of human DNA polymerase alpha, studied DNA replication, cell cycle checkpoints and genomic instability. By Krista Conger Teresa Shu-Fong Wang, PhD, professor emeritus of pathology at Stanford Medicine, died June 7 at her home in Palo Alto, California. She was 88. Wang, who joined the Stanford   more
Symposium offers undergraduate researchers important forum
SEASIDE, California, Aug. 11 -- California State University Monterey Bay campus posted the following news: * * * Symposium offers undergraduate researchers important forum * By Mark Muckenfuss Getting started as researchers came early for Laine Beardsley and Kia McEntee. Not only did the two Cal State Monterey Bay marine science majors get involved in the first semester of their freshman year, but they often had to get up before sunrise to gather their data on black abalone populations. "  more
TAMIU Names Whitfield as Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students
LAREDO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Names Whitfield as Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) announces the selection of Aleczander M. Whitfield as its inaugural Associate Vice President for Student Engagement and Dean of Students effective August 17. A student affairs executive with more than 24 years o  more
Texas A&M Engineering: Industrial Distribution Students Gain Global Perspective in Paris
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Industrial distribution students gain global perspective in Paris Students examined international distribution, manufacturing and business operations through interactions with industry leaders and universities across France. By Jennifer Nichols, Contributor Industrial distribution students from Texas A&M University's College of Engineering explored how global companies manag  more
Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Elite Barrel Horse Overcome EHV-1
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Texas A&M University College of Veterinary Medicine and Biomedical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * Texas A&M Veterinarians Help Elite Barrel Horse Overcome EHV-1 For four years, professional barrel racer Halyn Lide and her quarter horse Keeper have competed together, relying on trust, teamwork, and communication to navigate the fast-paced rodeo sport. In November 2025, Keeper's challenges moved beyond the arena when he contracted equine he  more
Texas Christian University Issues Q&A: Researcher Addresses Latest Horned Lizard Sightings
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Texas Christian University issued the following Q&A on Aug. 11, 2026, involving Dean Williams, biology professor in the Louise Dilworth Davis College of Science & Engineering: * * * TCU Researcher Addresses Latest Horned Lizard Sightings Texas horned lizards have made encouraging headlines recently, with rare sightings and signs that some reintroduced populations may be reproducing in the wild. At Texas Christian University, biology professor Dean Williams conti  more
Texas Legal Awards Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke's Jennifer McCoy Among 2026 Rising Stars
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Texas Legal Awards Recognizes Troutman Pepper Locke's Jennifer McCoy Among 2026 Rising Stars DALLAS - Troutman Pepper Locke partner Jennifer McCoy has been named a 2026 Rising Star in the White Collar category by the Texas Legal Awards, presented by Texas Lawyer and Law.com. The honor recognizes Texas' most promising lawyers under 40, who have demonstrated exceptional leadership and skill, along with   more
The Detour with David Chang Premieres Sunday, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * The Detour with David Chang Premieres Sunday, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT * August 12th, 2026 Official Trailer: https://youtu.be/vG6XvOxS3YE NEW YORK, NY - (August 12, 2026) - CNN Original Series The Detour with David Chang will premiere on Sunday, September 20 at 9pm ET/PT on CNN. Produced by Majordomo Media and Tremolo Productions, the six-episode series follows the acclaimed chef, restaurateur and auth  more
Top digital modeling scientists share expertise in Greece
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 12 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Top digital modeling scientists share expertise in Greece * Nearly 150 computer modeling scientists and researchers from 32 countries across five continents converged at Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece for the 37th international conference on the latest applications and developments of the Soil and Water Assessment   more
Trinity Student Preserves the Legacy of the Trinity University Tennis Program
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Trinity Student Preserves the Legacy of the Trinity University Tennis Program * Marketing major Sarah McCarthy '29 spent her summer interning with the TU Tennis Oral History Project, researching the experiences of players and coaches from the 1960s to 1970s. Driven by her lifelong interest in history, she gained hands-on experience in archival work that allowed her to explore her passion more deeply. The voic  more
Trump Administration Holds Latest Giveaway of Gulf Waters to Oil Industry, First Since 'God Squad' Decision
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release: * * * Trump Administration Holds Latest Giveaway of Gulf Waters to Oil Industry, First Since "God Squad" Decision Gulf and environmental groups respond to oil auction that threatens region - New Orleans, LA -- The Trump administration held its latest mass sell-off of public waters in the Gulf of Mexico, expanding access for an oil-and-gas industry already pulling in windfall profits on the backs of America  more
Two TCOM graduates honored with TOMA Distinguished Service Award
FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Two TCOM graduates honored with TOMA Distinguished Service Award * A pair of graduates from UNT Health Fort Worth's Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine were honored by the Texas Osteopathic Medical Association with the Distinguished Service Award at their annual convention. Albert Yurvati, DO, PhD, DSc(hc), DFACOS, FICS, FAHA, CPPS, and Monte Mitchell, DO, JD, MS, MTS received the  more
University Hosts UT Systemwide Title IX Training
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * University hosts UT Systemwide Title IX training UTHealth Houston welcomed Title IX professionals from across The University of Texas System Aug. 5-6 for the annual UT Systemwide Title IX Training, marking the first time the university has hosted the event. The two-day event brought colleagues together for training, collaboration, and meaningful discussion. During sessions at University Ce  more
University of Arkansas: AECT Groups Attend Two Education Conferences, Claim Multiple Honors
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * AECT Groups Attend Two Education Conferences, Claim Multiple Honors Faculty members, students and former students from U of A's Department of Agricultural Education, Communications and Technology attended two conferences this summer with several earning honors and awards. Chris Estepp, professor of agricultural education; Don Johnson, University Professor of agricultural systems and coordinator of   more
University of Cincinnati Law Adjunct Professor Weighs in With Media
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 13 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news: * * * What is a trademark? UC Law adjunct professor weighs in with media By Cedric Ricks, 260-415-8554, cedric.ricks@uc.edu Buc-ee's, a Texas-based chain of mega travel centers, is suing a Dayton area market, Beaver's Mini Mart, alleging trademark infringement over the use of a sign depicting a smiling cartoon beaver, reports the Dayton Daily News. The owner of Beaver's Mini Mart, a mom-and-pop style conv  more
University of Dayton adds seven trustees to 2026-27 board
DAYTON, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news: * * * University of Dayton adds seven trustees to 2026-27 board * The University of Dayton has added seven accomplished leaders to its board of trustees, bringing expertise in business, Catholic and Marianist education, law, government affairs, student leadership, alumni engagement, military service and organizational leadership. The new trustees are Timothy "Tim" Brabender '81, Brother Edward "Ed" Brink, S.M., Bro  more
University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston: Stress-related Brain Cells Reveal Unexpected Link to Obesity
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston issued the following news: * * * Stress-related brain cells reveal unexpected link to obesity By Roman Petrowski Stress can influence how much people eat and how their bodies regulate weight, but how the brain connects stress with obesity has remained unclear. However, new research from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is uncovering part of that connection and is showing that the relation  more
University of Texas Health Science Center: Grants Support Next Generation of Emergency Care
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Grants support next generation of emergency care By Roman Petrowski The Emergency and Trauma Care Education Partnership Program has awarded the Department of Emergency Medicine at McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston with a pair of grants, supporting its efforts to strengthen the pipeline of physicians trained to provide critical emergency and trauma care across Texas. Awarded for   more
University of Texas Health Science Center: Stress-related Brain Cells Reveal Unexpected Link to Obesity
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- The University of Texas Health Science Center issued the following news: * * * Stress-related brain cells reveal unexpected link to obesity By Roman Petrowski Stress can influence how much people eat and how their bodies regulate weight, but how the brain connects stress with obesity has remained unclear. However, new research from McGovern Medical School at UTHealth Houston is uncovering part of that connection and is showing that the relationship may be m  more
UNLV ENT Surgeon Provides Advanced Cancer Treatment in Southern Nevada
LAS VEGAS, Nevada, Aug. 11 -- The University of Nevada Las Vegas campus posted the following news: * * * UNLV ENT Surgeon Provides Advanced Cancer Treatment in Southern Nevada * For 52-year-old Las Vegas resident LeeAnn Hunt, her diagnosis of oral cancer brought out so many powerful emotions. Adding to that, was anxiety about the considerable expense associated with traveling to Utah or California for treatment. Thankfully, she was relieved to discover that Dr. Suparna Shah, an assistant pr  more
UT Health RGV performs first POEM procedure, expanding advanced gastrointestinal care in the Rio Grande Valley
BROWNSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UT Health RGV performs first POEM procedure, expanding advanced gastrointestinal care in the Rio Grande Valley * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - AUGUST 12, 2026 - Advanced gastrointestinal care has now become more accessible in the Rio Grande Valley. Dr. Julianna Yang, gastroenterologist at UT Health RGV, recently performed one of the region's first Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy (POEM) procedu  more
UT Health San Antonio study reveals how the liver's internal clock may influence metabolism
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio study reveals how the liver's internal clock may influence metabolism What if one of the keys to a healthier metabolism is understanding how and when the liver communicates with the rest of the body? Researchers at UT Health San Antonio, the academic health center of The University of Texas at San Antonio (UT San Antonio), have uncovered how the liver's int  more
Verizon announces a $25,000 reward program to protect California communities from network vandalism
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Verizon announces a $25,000 reward program to protect California communities from network vandalism * LOS ANGELES-Verizon today announced a $25,000 reward program for information leading to the arrest and conviction of individuals involved in vandalism that have cut off thousands of Verizon customers from critical wireless and wireline co  more
VFW Awards Nearly $550,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 13 -- The Veterans of Foreign Wars of the U.S., a veterans service organization, issued the following news release: * * * VFW Awards Nearly $550,000 in Help A Hero Scholarships This fall, 115 student veterans will attend college with additional financial peace of mind - The Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) is proud to announce 115 student veterans were selected to receive VFW's "Sport Clips Help A Hero Scholarships" for the 2026 fall semester. The student veterans   more
Victory at Fifth Circuit: Biden's gas stove rule goes down in flames
BATON ROUGE, Louisiana, Aug. 11 -- Louisiana Attorney General Liz Murrill issued the following news: * * * Victory at Fifth Circuit: Biden's gas stove rule goes down in flames * Attorney General Liz Murrill announced that the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of Louisiana and six other states challenging the Biden administration's energy-efficiency standards for stoves, ovens and other cooking appliances. The Fifth Circuit found the Department of Energy broke the law by ref  more
Viewing a Solar Eclipse Together Amplifies Awe, Baylor Researchers Find
WACO, Texas, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Baylor University issued the following news: * * * Viewing a Solar Eclipse Together Amplifies Awe, Baylor Researchers Find Study of the 2024 total solar eclipse shows shared viewing experiences boost positive emotions, connection and wonder more than watching alone By Lori Fogleman, Media & Public Relations As a total solar eclipse swept across mainland Europe on Aug. 12, 2026, Baylor University researchers studying the April 2024 total solar eclipse in the   more
Virginia College Student Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Restore Equal Treatment of Students
PLANO, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Virginia College Student Asks U.S. Supreme Court to Restore Equal Treatment of Students * ADF Media Relations, (480) 444-0020 or www.adfmedia.org/book-interview WASHINGTON-The National Legal Foundation, Claybrook LLC, Troutman Pepper Locke, First Liberty Institute, and Alliance Defending Fr  more
W&M's We the Teachers brings educators from all 50 states for civics training
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 12 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M's We the Teachers brings educators from all 50 states for civics training * On a Sunday evening in late July, history, civics and social studies teachers stood in the Great Hall of the Wren Building-teachers from Brevig Mission, Alaska, and Memphis, Tennessee; from Honolulu and Las Vegas; from Washington, D.C., and a Department of Defense school in Germany. The gathering-a cohort of 100 teachers-was th  more
Weber in Casino Reports: MGM Finds a Fall Guy, Part Two
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * Weber in Casino Reports: MGM Finds a Fall Guy, Part Two * August 12, 2026 Former MGM Grand President Scott Sibella was prosecuted for failing to file a Suspicious Activity Report after a bookmaker paid a $120,000 casino marker in cash in 2018. Haynes Boone Partner Richard Weber spoke with Casino Reports about the case and why he believes Sibella was not the type of person who s  more
What Every Lawyer Should Know About Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Risk in the Age of Gen AI
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following news: * * * What Every Lawyer Should Know About Insurance Coverage for Intellectual Property Risk in the Age of Gen AI By Micah E. Skidmore Companies in the technology, manufacturing, energy and research industries -those enterprises likely to have significant IP portfolios -have long understood the risks associated with enforcing and defending intellectual property ("IP") claims. With the u  more
World Famed Tiger Marching Band Featured in Urban Outfitters' First Back-to-Campus Commercial
GRAMBLING, Louisiana, Aug. 11 -- Grambling State University posted the following news: * * * World Famed Tiger Marching Band Featured in Urban Outfitters' First Back-to-Campus Commercial * #Six Grambling State students represent the World Famed in national 'All Together Now' campaign featuring 76 students from more than 10 universities GRAMBLING, La. (August 11, 2026) -Six members of Grambling State University's World Famed Tiger Marching Band are featured in Urban Outfitters' first dedicat  more
XCOM RAN by Globalstar Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Private 5G Network Innovation
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * XCOM RAN by Globalstar Receives Frost & Sullivan's 2026 Global Enabling Technology Leadership Recognition for Private 5G Network Innovation XCOM RAN by Globalstar is recognized for its innovative approach to next generation, private 5G deployment with end-to-end, high-performance connectivity enablin  more
Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science: Fan Zhang Honored With USENIX Security Test of Time Award
NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Aug. 13 -- The Yale School of Engineering and Applied Science issued the following news: * * * Fan Zhang honored with USENIX Security Test of Time Award Fan Zhang, assistant professor of computer science, has received the 2026 USENIX Security Symposium Test of Time Award, recognizing a paper he co-authored a decade ago that reshaped how the industry understands the risks of exposing machine learning models through public APIs. The Test of Time Award recognizes papers   more