ITHACA, New York, Aug. 20 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * 'Wall-to-wall' map of NYC trees could help cool cities worldwide * Researchers have created an interactive map identifying 1.8 million individual trees in New York City, with a new approach that could optimize the placement of trees for cooling in cities around the world. In the study, published Aug. 14 in Scientific Data, researchers identify the types of trees using satellite imagery as well as on-the-ground   more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 20 -- The Georgia Public Policy Foundation posted the following news release: * * * Arkansas's Costly Medicaid Lesson Provides Warning for Oklahoma * When the federal Affordable Care Act, better known as "Obamacare," passed, it offered a much higher federal-state match if states expanded Medicaid welfare programs to include able-bodied, working-age adults. Arkansas, led at the time by a Democrat governor working with a Republican-controlled legislature, came up with   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release: * * * BLM Oil and Gas Lease Sale in New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas Generates Over $139 Million in Revenue * SANTA FE, N.M. - The Bureau of Land Management leased 25 parcels totaling 20,334 acres in New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas for $139,021,741 in total receipts during a quarterly oil and gas lease sale. Combined lease bonus bids and rentals are distributed between the fe  more

CONWAY, Arkansas, Aug. 20 -- The University of Central Arkansas posted the following news: * * * Eight cadets graduate from U.S. Air Force flight training program at UCA Aviation Academy * UCA program achieves only 100% completion rate for cadets nationwide (from left): Gennaro Scarfogliero of Valdosta, Georgia; George Moore of Raven, Virginia; Cecil Johnson of Simi Valley, California; Caden Heyen of Edmond, Oklahoma; Wesley Grigartis of Lawndale, North Carolina; Nathan Alden of London, Eng  more

LARAMIE, Wyoming, Aug. 21 -- The University of Wyoming posted the following news: * * * Estate Gift Benefits UW Student-Athletes A generous estate gift from longtime University of Wyoming supporters Mary Shafer-Malicki and Pat Malicki will support UW student-athletes, boosting their success in competition and in the classroom. The significant planned gift will create an endowment -- the MSM Trust Athletics Excellence Fund. The fund will be used to foster excellence and to provide financial s  more

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 20 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Fast Fonz Facts: Dectes discovery, earworms increasing * The following summer Fast Fonz Facts by Chris DinFonzo, PhD, a field crops entomology specialist with Michigan State University Extension, highlights a new pest to our region and earworm flights. Earworm flight Ander Huseth, MSU Extension specialist in the Department of Entomology, reports that e  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: August 19, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Optimal Balance Ph  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Kyle DeMaria and Halina de Jong-Lambert: * * * Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships Introduction Apprenticeship is a compelling workforce development model for rural communities looking to grow and retain local talent. However, little is known about how common apprenticeship is in rural communities. In this post/1, we look at the past 10 years of da  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 21 -- FFRF Action Fund, an organization that says it develops and advocates for legislation, regulations and government programs to preserve the constitutional principle of separation between state and church, posted the following news on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * 'Theocrat' superintendent candidate wants Christianity in Okla. classrooms The FFRF Action Fund is naming Oklahoma superintendent candidate James Taylor its "Theocrat of the Week" for his Christian nationalist vi  more

MADISON, Wisconsin, Aug. 21 -- The Freedom From Religion Foundation issued the following news release: * * * FFRF persuades Okla. school district to cancel 'prayer walk' The Freedom From Religion Foundation has convinced the Muskogee Public Schools system in Oklahoma to cancel a proposed prayer walk at a district middle school. A concerned parent had informed the state/church watchdog that on Aug. 12, Muskogee 6th and 7th Grade Academy was planning to host a school-sponsored "prayer walk." T  more

SEMINOLE, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- Seminole State College posted the following news: * * * Hooten Takes Oath of Office at SSC Board Meeting * New Seminole State College Regent David Hooten took the oath of office during the SSC Board of Regents meeting on Aug. 20, officially beginning his service on the College's governing board. Seminole City Attorney and Oklahoma Army National Guard Brigadier General Brad Carter administered the oath. Hooten was appointed by Gov. Kevin Stitt and confirmed by t  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsib  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior National Park Service issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area Welcomes New Superintendent COULEE DAM, Wash. -- The National Park Service has selected Devon Bradley as superintendent of Lake Roosevelt National Recreation Area. He will assume the role October 4, 2026. Devon brings nearly three decades of military and federal government experience to the position, with extensive  more

MARYVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 20 -- Maryville College posted the following news: * * * Maryville College welcomes 10 new faculty members for the 2026-27 academic year * As Maryville College welcomes students back to campus for the 2026-27 academic year, 10 new faculty members will join the ranks of those delivering the College's prestigious liberal arts education across a variety of disciplines. Five visiting lecturers, three lecturers and three assistant professors bring the total faculty cou  more

WEATHERFORD, Oklahoma, Aug. 20 -- Southwestern Oklahoma State University posted the following news release: * * * New Allied Health Science Space Brings SWOSU Students, Faculty and Programs Together * Southwestern Oklahoma State University (SWOSU) Allied Health Science students started the fall semester with their programs and faculty together in one location for the first time in many years. The department has moved from six buildings across campus to the third floor of the Chemistry, Pharm  more

TAHLEQUAH, Oklahoma, Aug. 21 -- Northeastern State University issued the following news: * * * Northeastern State University receives $7,500 from TTCU Federal Credit Union Northeastern State University (NSU) received a $7,500 donation Aug. 11 from TTCU Federal Credit Union through the credit union's School Pride Program. Todd Matthews, vice president for Branch Operations at TTCU Federal Credit Union, presented the donation to NSU. The School Pride Program was established to give back to loc  more

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Aug. 21 -- Oklahoma State University issued the following news: * * * Lieu Smith establishes $1M endowed scholarship for Okeene High School graduates Oklahoma State University alumnus Lieu Smith has committed $1 million to establish an endowed scholarship supporting graduates of Okeene High School pursuing an education at Oklahoma State University. The Lieu Smith Endowed Scholarship Fund will create lasting opportunities for students from the northwest Oklahoma communit  more

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 21 (TNSletter) -- Southern Environmental Law Center issued the following letter with six organizations to North Carolina National Forest Supervisor James Melonas and Grandfather District Ranger Nick Larson. * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 13, 2026 James Melonas Forest Supervisor National Forests in North Carolina 160 Zillicoa St., Suite A Asheville, NC 28801 james.melonas@usda.gov - Nick Larson District Ranger Grandfather Ranger District   more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Tinker and the Primes brings Air Force, industry together to sustain 'arsenal of freedom' * TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) - Legacy and next-generation sustainment needs were key discussion topics at the 21st annual Tinker and the Primes Conference held in Midwest City Aug. 4-6  The conference, hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, allows government and industry leaders to come together to discuss cur  more

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Entertainment Industry] -- The Motion Picture Association posted the following news: * * * Variety: Hollywood's Push for Federal Film Tax Credit Could Help Boost Production in All States * In the David Mamet satire "State and Main," a film crew creates havoc when it descends on a small town in Vermont. In real life, Hollywood almost never comes to Vermont, one of 11 states without a production tax incentive. In fact, "State and Main" was filmed in Massachusetts  more