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10 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Listed in 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under - U.S. Edition
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 10 Greenberg Traurig Shareholders Listed in 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under - U.S. Edition * NEW YORK - Aug. 11, 2026 - Ten shareholders from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP have been named to the 2026 Benchmark Litigation 40 & Under - U.S. edition. According to Benchmark Litigation, the list aims to identify the top emerging talent in litigation under the a  more
11 Defendants Charged In Dismantling Of Decade-Long Nationwide Marriage Fraud Scheme
NEW YORK, Aug. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York posted the following news release: * * * 11 Defendants Charged In Dismantling Of Decade-Long Nationwide Marriage Fraud Scheme * United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jamie McDonald, Attorney General for the United States, Todd Blanche, Acting Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Homeland Security Investigations ("HSI"), Pete Gizas, Director of U.S. Citizenship  more
6 Greenberg Traurig Intellectual Property Attorneys Listed in 2026 IAM Strategy 300
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * 6 Greenberg Traurig Intellectual Property Attorneys Listed in 2026 IAM Strategy 300 * BOSTON - Aug. 12, 2026 - Six Intellectual Property & Technology attorneys from global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Boston office are recognized in the 2026 Intellectual Asset Management (IAM) Strategy 300 - The World's Leading IP Strategists. According to the publication, the IAM  more
Actress and Comedian Retta Finds More Frights in Season Three of HGTV's 'Scariest House in America' Premiering Friday, Sept. 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT
NEW YORK, Aug. 11 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * Actress and Comedian Retta Finds More Frights in Season Three of HGTV's 'Scariest House in America' Premiering Friday, Sept. 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT * WHAT: Scariest House in America WHERE/WHEN: Season 3 premieres Friday, Sept. 18, at 9 p.m. ET/PT on HGTV. WHO: Ugliest House in America star Retta will continue her search for the country's most spine-tin  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
Alumni Award winners announced for 2026
KEYSER, West Virginia, Aug. 12 -- West Virginia University Potomac State College posted the following news: * * * Alumni Award winners announced for 2026 * The WVU Potomac State College Alumni Association recently announced that four people will be honored during the College's Homecoming events October 1-4, 2026. The four alumni chosen for the 2026 honors are Tiffany Ann (Sine) Orlando, K.C. Cross, and John and Pam Wilkinson. Tiffany Ann (Sine) Orlando has been selected for the 2026 Young   more
Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside invests in advanced imaging technology to enhance patient care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside invests in advanced imaging technology to enhance patient care * Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside is expanding access to advanced diagnostic technology with the addition of two new imaging systems designed to provide patients with faster exams, high-quality images and an improved overall experience. The hospital recently  more
Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside names Adam Harrison Director of Critical Care
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside names Adam Harrison Director of Critical Care * Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside has named Adam Harrison, MSN, MBA, RN, NEA-BC, Director of Critical Care, following his service as interim director since June 2026. Harrison brings more than 10 years of nursing leadership experience to the role, with a focus on evidence-ba  more
 ICYMI: GOP Senate Candidates Are Threatening Medicare and Medicaid [American Journal News]
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * ICYMI: GOP Senate Candidates Are Threatening Medicare and Medicaid [American Journal News] In case you missed it, new reporting from American Journal News is exposing Republican Senate candidates who have "expressed an interest in cutting or eliminating [Medicare and Medicaid], which provide health insurance to more than 123 million people." In key Senate battlegroun  more
CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Spitting Attack Targeting Muslim Woman in Kentucky
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * CAIR Calls for Hate Crime Probe of Spitting Attack Targeting Muslim Woman in Kentucky The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called on local, state and federal law enforcement authorities to investigate an allegedly bias-motivated spitting attack on a Muslim woman in Kentucky as a hate cr  more
CAIR-FL Calls on Florida Politicians to Renounce Anti-Muslim Hate After Mass Shooting at Mosque Thwarted
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * CAIR-FL Calls on Florida Politicians to Renounce Anti-Muslim Hate After Mass Shooting at Mosque Thwarted Now released charging document shows white supremacist suspect allegedly admired San Diego mosque shooter - The Florida chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-FL) today called on politicians in that state to renounce anti-Muslim hate in the wake o  more
CAIR-MI Welcomes Charges for Alaska Man Who Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Mayor Abdullah, Said 'All Muslims Must Now Die'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * CAIR-MI Welcomes Charges for Alaska Man Who Allegedly Threatened Dearborn Mayor Abdullah, Said 'All Muslims Must Now Die' The Michigan chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-MI) today welcomed federal charges against an Alaska man accused of making threats to injure and murder Dearborn Mayor Abdullah Hammoud and issuing violent, Islamophobic threats ag  more
CAIR-Pennsylvania Welcomes City of Erie's Response to Anti-Muslim Threats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * CAIR-Pennsylvania Welcomes City of Erie's Response to Anti-Muslim Threats The Pittsburgh and Philadelphia chapters of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Pennsylvania), the nation's leading Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the City of Erie's response to reported threats targeting the local Muslim community and urged authorities to   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
Class of 2030: GCSU hires 52 new faculty in preparation for historic first-year class
MILLEDGEVILLE, Georgia, Aug. 12 -- Georgia College posted the following news: * * * Class of 2030: GCSU hires 52 new faculty in preparation for historic first-year class * By Amanda Respess T he Class of 2030 arrives this week, and Georgia College & State University is welcoming a record 1,850 first-year students. Last year GCSU logged its largest total enrollment ever at 7,304, including both undergraduate and graduate students. This largest-ever first year class follows a historic numb  more
Club for Growth PAC Endorses Michael Carbonara in FL-22 Race
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses Michael Carbonara in FL-22 Race Club for Growth PAC endorsed Michael Carbonara in Florida's 22nd Congressional District. Carbonara, a fintech entrepreneur, is running in the open seat after incumbent Democrat Lois Frankel announced she would run in Florida's 23rd District following redistricting. Caroline Vakil covered the release as an exclusive report in The Hill  more
CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit * ORLANDO, Fla. (AFNS) - 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 professional development more continuous, accessible and connec  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
CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit
WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, Ohio, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Air Force Life Cycle Management Center issued the following news: * * * CMSAF announces EPME Modernization, additional enlisted force initiatives at AFSA Summit * 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 professional development more continuous,   more
Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Attends Ceremony Renaming School After His Late Brother, Former Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart Attends Ceremony Renaming School After His Late Brother, Former Congressman Lincoln Diaz-Balart * HIALEAH, FL \- Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Committee on Appropriations and Chairman of the Subcommittee on National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs, attends the renaming of Hialeah Elementary School after his late   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
Dalvin La Melodia is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Oct. 16
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Dalvin La Melodia is Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Oct. 16 * Dalvin La Melodia is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Friday, Oct. 16 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Wednesday, Aug. 12 at 10 a.m. and start at $65. Tickets are available at www.myHRL.com. Doors open one hour before sh  more
Dalvin La Melodia se presentara en Hard Rock Live en Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, 16 de octubre
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Dalvin La Melodia se presentara en Hard Rock Live en Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, 16 de octubre * Dalvin La Melodia se presentara en Hard Rock Live en Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino en Hollywood, Fla., el viernes 16 de octubre a las 8 p.m. Los boletos saldran a la venta el miercoles 12 de agosto a las 10 a.m.y los precios comienzan en $65  more
Dean Mead Welcomes Philip W. Fusco to the Firm's Litigation Practice
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead Welcomes Philip W. Fusco to the Firm's Litigation Practice Dean Mead is pleased to announce that Philip W. Fusco has joined the firm as a Law Clerk with the firm's Business Litigation practice. Philip earned his Juris Doctor from Florida State University College of Law, where he received a Business Law Certificate. During law school, he served as an Editor for the Journal of Transnational La  more
Defense Health Agency team wins program management award for securing FDA clearance of canine plasma
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * Defense Health Agency team wins program management award for securing FDA clearance of canine plasma * A critical medical breakthrough for military working dogs earned top honors during the Military Health System Research Symposium, Kissimmee, Florida, Aug. 3, 2026. The Canine Freeze-Dried Plasma Integrated Product Team earned the MHSRS Program Management Award in recognition of its exceptional col  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
Drought is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 11 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news: * * * Drought is reshaping the spread of infectious diseases * From the American West to Europe, droughts are drying up rivers, fueling destructive fires and reshaping ecosystems. They are also changing the spread of infectious diseases, leading to surges in illnesses like cholera and West Nile virus around the world. In a review paper published Aug. 12 in Trends in Ecology & Evolution, CU Bo  more
Extreme space weather could disrupt flights and expose passengers to high radiation, study warns
GUILFORD, England, Aug. 11 -- The University of Surrey issued the following news release: * * * Extreme space weather could disrupt flights and expose passengers to high radiation, study warns * Extreme space weather events could force aircraft to reroute or even ground flights, according to new research led by the University of Surrey. The research, published in the Journal of Space Weather and Space Climate, details the scale of radiation risks to passengers, crew and onboard systems. Cr  more
FAMU Students Expand global Health Care Experience Through Study Abroad in Spain
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Students Expand global Health Care Experience Through Study Abroad in Spain * For Tia Burgess, stepping off a plane in Seville, Spain, marked more than her first trip outside the United States. It was the beginning of an experience that expanded her understanding of health care and other cultures while strengthening her commitment to serving c  more
FAU: Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Notably Higher Prostate Cancer Risks
BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Ultra-Processed Foods Linked to Notably Higher Prostate Cancer Risks Study Snapshot: Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Charles E. Schmidt College of Medicine analyzed nationally representative data from 17,024 U.S. men ages 18 and older who participated in the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey from 2003 throug  more
FDA Recall Notice: Frankie's Organic Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Frankie's Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Frankie's Organic Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Milk in Frankie's Organic Plant-Based Vegan Cheddar Puffs Summary Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 12, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Undeclared milk Company Name: Frankie's Organic Foods Inc. Brand Name: Frankie's Orga  more
First Female NASA Space Shuttle Pilot Named High Point University's Undergraduate Commencement Speaker for 2027
HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * First Female NASA Space Shuttle Pilot Named High Point University's Undergraduate Commencement Speaker for 2027 * HIGH POINT, N.C., Aug. 11, 2026 - Former NASA astronaut Eileen Collins, who was the first woman to pilot a space shuttle and the first woman to command a space mission, will deliver High Point University's Commencement address to undergraduate students on May 1, 2027. A former U  more
FIS Named World's Best Treasury Management Software by Global Finance
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- FIS, a financial technology company, issued the following news release: * * * FIS Named World's Best Treasury Management Software by Global Finance * Global Finance has named FIS the World's Best Treasury Management Software in its 2026 World's Best Treasury & Cash Management Systems and Services Awards. * FIS Treasury and Risk Manager serves corporate treasury departments of every industry and size around the world. * FIS Neural Treasury pioneers innovatio  more
FIU Researchers: Most Patients With Obesity Don't Get the Weight Counseling They Need
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU researchers: Most patients with obesity don't get the weight counseling they need By Adrienne Sylver There's no shortage of weight-loss advice on social media, TikTok, television, and AI chatbots. But the most credible source -- a patient's own primary care doctor -- is often the one they're not hearing from. Fewer than one-quarte  more
FIU: 20-year Study Proves Pre-K Impacts a Child's Academic Future
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 (TNSjou) -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New 20-year study proves pre-K impacts a child's academic future By Michelle Marie Arean Students who attend public school pre-K perform better academically through high school than those in family-based childcare, according to new research from Florida International University. The study (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/articl  more
Fla. Agriculture Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Permanent Protection of Four State Farms, Ranches Through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Permanent Protection of Four Florida Farms, Ranches through the Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the permanent protection of more than 2,600 acres of working Florida agricultural land across four separate farms and ranches through   more
Florida Chamber Foundation's Business & Economic Mid-Year Report Shows Florida's Economy Remains Strong as Growth Moderates
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 (TNSrep) -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation's Business & Economic Mid-Year Report Shows Florida's Economy Remains Strong as Growth Moderates New midyear analysis highlights migration, housing stability, and strategic industry growth despite a slowing national economy. - The research team at the Florida Chamber Foundation today released its 2026 Florida Business & Economic Mid-Year Repor  more
Florida SouthWestern Names Matt Creamer Head Women's Basketball Coach
FORT MYERS, Florida, Aug. 13 -- Florida SouthWestern State College issued the following news: * * * Florida SouthWestern Names Matt Creamer Head Women's Basketball Coach Florida SouthWestern State College has named veteran collegiate coach Matt Creamer as the new head coach of the Buccaneers women's basketball program. Creamer brings more than a decade of collegiate coaching experience to Fort Myers, including successful stops at Northwest Florida State College, South Plains College, Chipola  more
Florida State University launches Florida's first graduate credential in quantum information science and engineering
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University launches Florida's first graduate credential in quantum information science and engineering * #New FSU Quantum Initiative certificate will prepare students and professionals for careers in the rapidly expanding quantum workforce Florida State University is launching Florida's first formal graduate-level credential in quantum information science and engineering, opening a new p  more
FSU College of Medicine awarded $19 million in federal grants to strengthen healthcare in rural Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Medicine awarded $19 million in federal grants to strengthen healthcare in rural Florida * Florida State University has been awarded more than $19 million in grants through the Rural Health Transformation Program to launch six new projects and provide resources to improve the quality of life of individuals and communities throughout the state. The five-year, $50 billion Rural Health Tra  more
FSU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic opens registration for LEADR diabetes remission program
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic opens registration for LEADR diabetes remission program * The FSU Health Lifestyle Medicine Clinic is now accepting registrations for a 12-week program beginning Aug. 26 designed to help individuals with prediabetes and type 2 diabetes improve their health through sustainable lifestyle changes. Developed by the American College of Lifestyle Medicine (ACLM), the Lif  more
Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year
BOILING SPRINGS, North Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Gardner-Webb University posted the following news: * * * Gardner-Webb Welcomes New Faculty for 2026-27 Academic Year * #Nine New Faculty Members Bring Expertise in Healthcare, Business, Public Service, Technology, and the Sciences to the University BOILING SPRINGS, N.C.-Gardner-Webb University welcomed nine new faculty members during its annual Faculty Assembly on Aug. 11. Representing a range of academic disciplines and professional backgrounds,   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 Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $188 Million to Expand Rural Health Care Access Across Florida
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 11 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Ron DeSantis Announces Nearly $188 Million to Expand Rural Health Care Access Across Florida * TALLAHASSEE, Fla.-Today, Governor Ron DeSantis announced nearly $188 million in awards to strengthen health care in Florida's rural communities by expanding access to care, supporting rural hospitals and clinics, and growing the state's rural health care workforce. The funding will sup  more
Greenberg Traurig Advises Energia 2000 on $500M Project Development and Financing for Dominican Republic Power Project
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Energia 2000 on $500M Project Development and Financing for Dominican Republic Power Project * NEW YORK - Aug. 11, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP advised Energia 2000, S.A. in connection with a $500 million senior syndicated loan and associated project agreements to support the development, construction, commissioning, and operat  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
Greenberg Traurig Represents Moove on US$250 Million Series C Funding Round
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represents Moove on US$250 Million Series C Funding Round * DUBAI, United Arab Emirates - August 12, 2026 - A cross border team from global law firm Greenberg Traurig represented Moove, the global mobility company building the operating layer for autonomous mobility, on its US$250 million Series C funding round. The financing round was led by Mubadala  more
Groups File Amended Lawsuit Challenging Everglades Detention Center
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 13 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Groups File Amended Lawsuit Challenging Everglades Detention Center Florida, federal officials withheld key funding Information - Miami, FL -- Conservation groups filed an updated lawsuit today as part of the ongoing legal challenge over the Everglades detention center known as "Alligator Alcatraz" in the heart of Big Cypress National Preserve. The amended lawsuit (https://earthjust  more
Homeland Security Task Force Announces Twenty-Five-Year Sentence for Colombian Drug Kingpin
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Homeland Security Task Force Announces Twenty-Five-Year Sentence for Colombian Drug Kingpin * Tampa, FL - Jose Ramiro Cardenas-Iguaran, a/k/a "Titi," "Senor," "Jefe" (47, Colombia) has been sentenced by U.S. Senior District Judge Charlene Edwards Honeywell to 25 years in federal prison for conspiring to distribute cocaine on a vessel subject to the jurisdicti  more
Hudson Institute Issues Commentary to Wall Street Journal Entitled 'Immigration Becomes a Global Powder Keg'
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by Walter Russell Mead, Ravenel B. Curry III distinguished fellow in strategy and statesmanship, to the Wall Street Journal: * * * Immigration Becomes a Global Powder Keg As the modern era of mass migration ebbs, nations should act or risk a backlash. - Thetford, England, population about 25,500, has bee  more
IBEX Industry Breakfast to Kick Off 2026 Show with Industry Insights, Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 12 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * IBEX Industry Breakfast to Kick Off 2026 Show with Industry Insights, Awards * The 2026 International BoatBuilders' Exhibition and Conference (IBEX) will open Tuesday, Oct. 6, with the annual Industry Breakfast, bringing marine industry leaders together for a morning of industry perspective, recognition and networking ahead of the show floor opening. The   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
Indiana University Law School Welcomes New Director of Academic and Bar Success
INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 11 -- The Indiana University McKinney School of Law issued the following news release: * * * IU McKinney Welcomes New Director of Academic and Bar Success * Bethany Lesniewski is the new director of Academic and Bar Success at IU McKinney Law. Lesniewski also will serve as a lecturer in law and has previously served as an adjunct professor at the law school. Lesniewski has dedicated her career to helping law students build the skills, confidence, and strategies t  more
Jacksonville Beach Dentist Indicted for Evading Personal Income Taxes, Failing to Pay Employment Taxes, and Attempting to Obstruct IRS Investigation
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 11 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jacksonville Beach Dentist Indicted for Evading Personal Income Taxes, Failing to Pay Employment Taxes, and Attempting to Obstruct IRS Investigation * Jacksonville, Florida - A federal grand jury has returned an indictment charging Jon Christopher Williams with four counts of attempting to evade and defeat individual income taxes, eleven counts of failing to   more
Joseph Creech Joins Greenberg Traurig to Lead D.C. Metro Real Estate Practice
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Joseph Creech Joins Greenberg Traurig to Lead D.C. Metro Real Estate Practice * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Aug. 12, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP has added prominent real estate attorney Joseph W. Creech as a shareholder and chair of its D.C. Metropolitan Real Estate Practice, encompassing the firm's Washington, D.C., and Northern Virginia offices. Creech, who previously chaire  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
M-DCPS Announces the Continuation of After-School Meal Service for the 2026-2027 School Year
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 13 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * M-DCPS Announces the Continuation of After-School Meal Service for the 2026-2027 School Year Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS) provides the "Afterschool Meals Program," a sub-component of the Child Care Food Program under the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), is pleased to announce its continuation of service in more than 285 schools. The after-school meals program ensures that s  more
New leaders join the Maryville College dining staff, hours to expand in Pearsons and Isaac's for 2026-27
MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * New leaders join the Maryville College dining staff, hours to expand in Pearsons and Isaac's for 2026-27 * Maryville College students will find several changes to campus dining when the 2026-27 academic year begins, including new culinary and dining leadership, expanded hours at Isaac's Cafe, extended lunch service at Pearsons Dining Hall and updates to the structure of several student meal plans. The change  more
Next Wave: SURF Program Prepares Undergraduate Students for Biomedical Research Careers
MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Next Wave: SURF Program Prepares Undergraduate Students for Biomedical Research Careers * At Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, the Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship (SURF) gives students hands-on research training, mentorship and a path toward careers in science and medicine. For 30 undergraduate students, the summer was more than an introduction to biomedical resear  more
No Labels Issues Commentary: Dobby the Elf and America's Permitting Problem
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary on Aug. 10, 2026, by senior policy analyst Peyton Lofton: * * * Dobby the Elf and America's Permitting Problem America needs more energy, infrastructure, and housing. Our permitting system keeps finding strange reasons to stop them. - Harry Potter fans just gave us one of the strangest permitting stories you'll ever hear. The Greenlink Interconnector   more
NRC Reviews St. Lucie Units License Changes, Sets Sensitive Unclassified Non-Safeguards Information Access Procedures
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is reviewing a license amendment request for St. Lucie Plant, Unit Nos. 1 and 2, and has proposed finding that the changes involve no significant hazards consideration. The application, submitted by Florida Power & Light Co., seeks changes to the design and licensing bases for the two units at the St. Lucie Plant in St. Lucie County, Florida. The proposed amendments would expand the use of the leak-before-break methodology to pipi  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
Orlando Business Owner Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing an Arsenal of Firearms
TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Orlando Business Owner Sentenced to Six Years in Federal Prison for Illegally Possessing an Arsenal of Firearms * Orlando, Florida - Maxwell David Horvath (37, Orlando) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Gregory A. Presnell to six years in federal prison for possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The court also ordered Horvath to forfeit 38 firearm  more
Pinnacle Financial Partners expands National Capital Region team with two veteran financial advisors
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners expands National Capital Region team with two veteran financial advisors * McLean, VA. August 12, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added Darryl Curry and Rob Pilot as financial advisors, continuing the firm's i  more
Pinnacle is No. 16 among PEOPLE's Companies That Care
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 12 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle is No. 16 among PEOPLE's Companies That Care * Firm lands in top 20 two years in  Pinnacle Financial Partners has been named in the top 20 among the 2026 PEOPLE(r) Companies That Care list for the second year in a row by Great Place   more
Point Park University, City of Bradenton Explore Potential Partnership for Future Location in Florida
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 13 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Point Park University, City of Bradenton Explore Potential Partnership for Future Location in Florida Point Park University and the City of Bradenton, Fla., today announced they are exploring a potential partnership that could lead to the development of a future location in Bradenton, serving multiple areas of the university. Early planning includes a particular emphasis on Point Park's Conservatory o  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
Polk State Network Systems student lands prestigious internship with DoW
WINTER HAVEN, Florida, Aug. 12 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State Network Systems student lands prestigious internship with DoW * At just 19 years old, Polk State College student Angel Vazquez never would have guessed he would be working alongside some of the brightest minds in the U.S. government's largest agency. Earlier this spring, Vazquez was chosen to take part in a prestigious 10-week internship program with the U.S. Department of War (DoW), administere  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
Raymond James Named PGA TOUR Championship Series Sponsor for Greensboro-Area Event
ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 13 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Raymond James named PGA TOUR Championship Series sponsor for Greensboro-area event Historic tournament set to be part of PGA TOUR Championship Series in 2028 after hosting full-field event at Sedgefield Country Club in 2027 - GREENSBORO, N.C., ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., and PONTE VEDRA BEACH, Fla. -- The PGA TOUR, Piedmont Triad Charitable Foundation and Raymond James today annou  more
Redwire and Kanematsu Announce Strategic Collaboration to Drive Innovation and Deliver Next-Generation Space Solutions for Japan's Space Sector
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 12 [Category: BizScience] -- Redwire, a space infrastructure and innovation company enabling civil, commercial and national security programs, issued the following news release: * * * Redwire and Kanematsu Announce Strategic Collaboration to Drive Innovation and Deliver Next-Generation Space Solutions for Japan's Space Sector * Tokyo, Japan (August 12, 2026)- Redwire Corporation (NYSE: RDW), a global leader in aerospace and defense technology solutions, announced   more
Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 11 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus * Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the i  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
Sen. Raskin Issues Letter to Interior Secretary Burgum & Columbia AD Pirro
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following letter to Interior Secretary Doug Burgum and District Attorney of Columbia Jeanine Pirro: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 The Honorable Doug Burgum Secretary U.S. Department of the Interior 1849 C Street, NW Washington, DC 20240 - The Honorable Jeanine Pirro U.S. Attorney for the District of Columbia U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylv  more
Sen. Wyden Issues Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following letter to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.: * * * August 3, 2026 The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. Secretary U.S. Department of Health and Human Services 200 Independence Avenue, SW Washington, DC 20201 Dear Secretary Kennedy, If "Making America Healthy Again" is your north star, it's time to resign from the Trump Administration. It has come t  more
Senator Moody's Cosponsored Bill, The Stop Secret Spending Act, Heads to the President's Desk
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * Senator Moody's Cosponsored Bill, The Stop Secret Spending Act, Heads to the President's Desk Legislation Senator Ashley Moody is supporting to bring more transparency to government spending is headed to the President's desk.Senator Ashley Moody is a cosponsor of the Stop Secret Spending Act. This bipartisan legislation requires the federal government to publicly disclose bill  more
State Dept. Issues Transcript of Secretary Rubio Interview on 'The Katie Miller Podcast' (Part 1 of 2)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following transcript of Secretary Marco Rubio's interview on Aug. 11, 2026, with Katie Miller of "The Katie Miller Podcast": * * * QUESTION: Hi, everyone, and welcome to this week's episode of The Katie Miller Podcast. We're at the State Department today, joined by Secretary of State Marco Rubio and his beautiful wife Jeanette. SECRETARY RUBIO: It's good to be with you, finally. QUESTION: I know. So excited. So you briefly just said  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
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
UCF Class Spotlight: Space Policy and Management
ORLANDO, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Class Spotlight: Space Policy and Management * Class Name: PAD 5309 -Space Policy and Management Instructor: Gregg Buckingham, a School of Public Administration adjunct instructor and retired associate lecturer. During his 28-year NASA career, Buckingham served in various roles in Washington, D.C., and at Kennedy Space Center (KSC), including positions in the NASA Administrator's Office, the  more
UNF professor turns data into community impact through AI-driven social good
JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 12 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF professor turns data into community impact through AI-driven social good * For Dr. Karthikeyan Umapathy, teaching computing at the University of North Florida means turning data and artificial intelligence into solutions that directly serve the community. For more than 18 years, Umapathy has taught in UNF's School of Computing, working with undergraduate and graduate students across Infor  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 Arkansas: Hales Invest in Conway County Students Through Land of Opportunity Scholarship
FAYETTEVILLE, Arkansas, Aug. 13 -- The University of Arkansas issued the following news: * * * Hales Invest in Conway County Students Through Land of Opportunity Scholarship Todd and Suzette Hale have committed $25,000 to the Land of Opportunity Scholarship, expanding access to higher education for Arkansas students with high financial need. Inspired by the opportunities that helped shape their own lives, the Hales hope their gift will ease the financial burdens of college and allow students   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 Miami: Can Spirituality Ease Loneliness?
CORAL GABLES, Florida, Aug. 10 -- The University of Miami issued the following news: * * * Can spirituality ease loneliness? A new study by a University of Miami psychology assistant professor will delve into whether spirituality can help buffer the effects of loneliness. By Barbara Gutierrez, bgutierrez@miami.edu In an age when everyone is interconnected using the internet and social media platforms, cases of loneliness continue to grow in the United States and beyond. Some mental health   more
USCIS Plays Key Role in Takedown of Decade-Long Marriage Fraud Ring
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services issued the following news release on Aug. 12, 2026: * * * USCIS Plays Key Role in Takedown of Decade-Long Marriage Fraud Ring 11 accused of multimillion-dollar sham marriage scheme - NEW YORK - U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services played a key role in the indictment unsealed today charging 11 individuals with conspiring, over the course of more than a decade, to orchestrate more th  more
UTIA Plant Pathologist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar
KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 12 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UTIA Plant Pathologist Selected as Fulbright Distinguished Scholar * Heather Kelly to research soybean diseases in Brazil JACKSON, Tenn. -Heather Kelly, field crops pathologist in the University of Tennessee Department of Entomology and Plant Pathology, has received a prestigious Fulbright Distinguished Scholar Award for two one-month trips to Brazil in 2026 and 202  more
Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's 2025-2026 University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs
WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * Winners Selected for the TRB Airport Cooperative Research Program's 2025-2026 University Design Competition for Addressing Airport Needs The Transportation Research Board's Airport Cooperative Research Program has selected winners for its latest ACRP University Design Competition. This annual competition encourages students to design innovative and practical solutions t  more
York College of Pennsylvania Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in Six Years
YORK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 12 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * York College of Pennsylvania Welcomes Largest Incoming Class in Six Years * Enrollment momentum continues as York College of Pennsylvania is proud to welcome its newest incoming class. More than 900 new first-year students and over 150 transfer students are arriving this fall, extending the college's multi-year run of enrollment growth. Forty percent of this year's class identify as first-generati  more