News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
A new class and new possibilities at W&M
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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A new class and new possibilities at W&M
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The arrival of students always brings a special energy to William & Mary. The Class of 2030 and new transfer students bring fresh ideas and experiences and a love of learning and making connections.
On Aug. 20, 1,704 first-year students and 220 transfer students moved into residence halls, beginning their journey as part of the unique W&M community. They arrived f
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AFP, Jersey 1st: NJ Has Fewer Jobs Today Than It Did a Year Ago Due to Trenton's Policies
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP, Jersey 1st: NJ Has Fewer Jobs Today Than It Did a Year Ago Due to Trenton's Policies
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Trenton, NJ -According to a preliminary report released by the New Jersey Department of Labor and Workforce Development, the Garden State shed more than 25,000 nonfarm jobs in July. Americans for Prosperity (AFP) and Jersey 1st say the numbers reflect a state that is becoming less
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AFP-IN Launches Campaign Urging Hoosiers to Vote NO on School Property Tax Referendums
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-IN Launches Campaign Urging Hoosiers to Vote NO on School Property Tax Referendums
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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Indiana (AFP-IN) announced the launch of a targeted digital ad campaign urging voters in counties across Indiana to vote NO on school property tax referendums included on the November ballot. The ads are part of AFP-IN's broader "Hoo
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AFP-MI on Benson-Brinks Ticket: Two Records of Making Life Harder in Michigan
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-MI on Benson-Brinks Ticket: Two Records of Making Life Harder in Michigan
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LANSING, MI -Americans for Prosperity-Michigan (AFP-MI) State Director Tim Golding released the following statement after Jocelyn Benson named Senate Majority Leader Winnie Brinks as her running mate:
"Jocelyn Benson and Winnie Brinks have both spent the last several years making everyday li
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AFP-NH Welcomes U.S. Secretary Wright to the Granite State
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-NH Welcomes U.S. Secretary Wright to the Granite State
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Plymouth, NH -Americans for Prosperity-New Hampshire (AFP-NH) welcomes U.S. Secretary of Energy Chris Wright to the Granite State.
AFP-NH Deputy State Director Sarah Scott said:
"AFP-NH welcomes Secretary Wright to the Granite State today. New Hampshire has kept energy costs lower by avoiding unnecessary regu
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AFP-Utah Welcomes Heather Andrews as State Director
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release:
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AFP-Utah Welcomes Heather Andrews as State Director
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SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Utah (AFP-UT) announced that Heather Andrews will reprise her previous role as state director as the grassroots organization prepares for the general election and 2027 legislative session.
"Utah has always been home, and I'm thrilled to return as state director to
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AI Literacy Course Takes VCU Students Behind the Screen
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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New AI literacy course takes VCU students behind the screen
The interdisciplinary offering helps them 'evaluate what AI produces and make informed choices.'
By Sian Wilkerson
A new Virginia Commonwealth University course is offering students a beginner-friendly overview of artificial intelligence, examining what the technology is, how it works and the tools needed to address the questions - and
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Amnesty International: New evidence of possible U.S. involvement in attack on Fiorella vessel reaffirms the need for an urgent investigation
LONDON, England, Aug. 21 [Category: International] -- Amnesty International issued the following news release:
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Ecuador/U.S.: New evidence of possible U.S. involvement in attack on Fiorella vessel reaffirms the need for an urgent investigation
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In light of new revelations regarding the alleged involvement of the United States in attacks on Ecuadorian vessels, including the Fiorella vessel-eight of whose crew members remain missing-Ana Piquer, Americas Director at Amnesty International,
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As America's Infrastructure Faces Cyber Threats, Walkinshaw, Thompson, Ramirez Push for Independent Review of CISA Workforce Cuts
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. James Walkinshaw, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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As America's Infrastructure Faces Cyber Threats, Walkinshaw, Thompson, Ramirez Push for Independent Review of CISA Workforce Cuts
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Congressman James R. Walkinshaw (VA-11) a member of the Homeland Security Subcommittee on Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Protection, Congressman Bennie G. Thompson (MS-02), Ranking Member of the House Committee on Homeland Security, and Congresswoman Delia C. Ram
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Asthma & Allergy Foundation: Pediatric Asthma-Related Hospitalizations Are About to Increase
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America issued the following news release:
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Pediatric Asthma-Related Hospitalizations Are About to Increase
Leading asthma patient advocacy group explains the start of Asthma Peak Season, offers management strategies, policy guidance
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Washington, D.C. - As students head back to school this year, a nationwide surge in COVID-19 cases prepares to greet them. This news comes just ahead of an increase in asthma-related em
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Attorney General James Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Seize Millions of Commercial Drivers' Personal Information
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Halts Trump Administration's Attempt to Seize Millions of Commercial Drivers' Personal Information
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August 20, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement after securing a temporary restraining order blocking the Trump administration from seizing millions of commercial drivers' personal records or cutting off
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Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Carl Slone
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 20 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James' Office of Special Investigation Releases Report on Death of Carl Slone
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August 20, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James' Office of Special Investigation (OSI) today released its report on the death of Carl Slone, who died on January 10, 2026 following a motor vehicle collision involving an off-duty member of the Erie County Sheriff's Offic
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Beyer, Valadao Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Federal Flood Response and Resilience
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. Don Beyer, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Beyer, Valadao Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Improve Federal Flood Response and Resilience
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U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA) and David Valadao (R-CA) today introduced the bipartisan National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act to establish a coordinated federal program to improve the understanding of flood risks, advance more effective mitigation and resilience measures, and reduce t
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BLS Issues Report on State Employment and Unemployment July 2026
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- State Employment and Unemployment July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics -Aug. 21, 2026 (20 pages)
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Unemployment rates were lower in July in 10 states and stable in 40 states and the District of Columbia, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Twelve states had jobless rate increases from a year earlier, 10 states and the District had decreases, and 28 states had little change. The national unemployment r
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British Royal Navy Pilot Leads the Way for United States Navy F-35C Squadron
LONDON, England, Aug. 22 -- The British Royal Navy issued the following news:
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Royal Navy pilot leads the way for United States Navy F-35C squadron
A Royal Navy Pilot is working at the cutting edge of fighter jet operations in the United States.
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Lt Richard Woods is the first British pilot to serve as an instructor pilot on the F-35C variant and is also the first to be embedded within a US Navy F-35C squadron.
Lt Woods, who grew up in Ashtead, Surrey, volunteered for a non-reciprocal
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Chancellor David McManus Welcoming 379 New UMass Chan Students 'To the Team'
WORCESTER, Massachusetts, Aug. 22 -- The University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School issued the following news:
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Chancellor David McManus welcoming 379 new UMass Chan students 'to the team'
At a glance
* There are 379 new UMass Chan students taking part in orientation this week, including 226 students in the T.H. Chan School of Medicine.
* Chancellor David D. McManus, MD'02, ScM'12, MBA, is delivering welcoming remarks for each school.
* The Office of Student Life has organized a
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Cheerwine to Pay $36,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit Over Agility Test Requirement
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission issued the following news release:
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Cheerwine to Pay $36,000 in EEOC Disability Discrimination Suit Over Agility Test Requirement
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Soft drink company resolves federal charge over unlawful termination due to disability status following administration of workplace medical exam
GREENSBORO, N.C. -Piedmont Cheerwine Bottling Company, a North Carolina-based soft drink company with a facility in Colfax, North Carolina, will p
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Colo. Supreme Court Announces Incoming Chief Justice
DENVER, Colorado, Aug. 22 -- The Colorado Supreme Court issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Supreme Court Announces Incoming Chief Justice
Today, Chief Justice Monica Marquez announced that Supreme Court Justice William Hood was selected by his fellow justices to serve as the next chief justice beginning in August 2027, when Chief Justice Marquez's term concludes.
The chief justice serves a three-year rotating term, established by a unanimous vote of the court in 2020 t
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Computer Science Panelists Explain How Public Interest Tech Advances Careers and Benefits Society
AMHERST, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 -- The University of Massachusetts posted the following news:
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Computer Science Panelists Explain How Public Interest Tech Advances Careers and Benefits Society
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Public interest technology - tech that serves the public good - is a win-win for computer science students: It teaches them essential elements of the field and offers real-life experience while improving society. And there's more than one way to get involved.
That was the message shared by spea
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Crowell & Moring Partner Ferraro Testifies Before Senate Special Committee on Aging
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging released the following testimony by Matthew F. Ferraro, partner at Crowell and Moring LLP, from a July 29, 2026, hearing entitled "The AI Deception Machine: Deepfakes, Chatbots, and the New Frontier of Senior Fraud":
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Chairman Scott, Ranking Member Gillibrand, and Members of the Committee:
Thank you for inviting me to testify before the Committee on this important topic. It is an honor to be before you today.
My name is Matthe
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice Seeking Nominations for Eight Board Member Positions on Universal Service Administrative Board of Directors
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (CC Docket Nos. 96-45, 97-21):
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Pursuant to section 54.703(c) of the Federal Communications Commission's (Commission's) rules, the Wireline Competition Bureau seeks nominations for the Board member positions on the Board of Directors of the Universal Service Administrative Company (USAC) listed below./1 Each position has a three-year term expiring on December 31, 2
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Feds Issue Official Warning After Monkeys Suffer Amputations, Burst Organ, Death at Biomere: PETA Statement
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Feds Issue Official Warning After Monkeys Suffer Amputations, Burst Organ, Death at Biomere: PETA Statement
Worcester, Mass. - Please see the following statement from PETA Director of Primate Experimentation Campaigns Amy Meyer regarding the just-posted Official Warning issued by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) against Biomedical Research Models, Inc. (Biomere) for mult
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FTC Files Amicus Brief to Protect Competition in Biologic Drug Markets
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release:
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FTC Files Amicus Brief to Protect Competition in Biologic Drug Markets
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The Federal Trade Commission filed an amicus brief in an antitrust case alleging that drug manufacturer Amgen illegally acquired exclusive rights to patent applications that it shaped to cover Enbrel-a drug used to treat rheumatoid arthritis and other inflammatory conditions-allowing Amgen to extend its monopoly over the biologi
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Hit the Brakes: Attorney General Bonta Secures Early Win in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration Attempt to Obtain Commercial Driver Data
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 20 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Hit the Brakes: Attorney General Bonta Secures Early Win in Lawsuit Over Trump Administration Attempt to Obtain Commercial Driver Data
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today issued the following statement after the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia granted a coalition of states' request for a temporary restraining order (TRO) halting the Tru
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Justice Dept. Issues Letter to William & Mary University Counsel Nee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 (TNSletter) -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following letter to William and Mary University Counsel Carrie Nee:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 17, 2026
Carrie Nee
University Counsel
William & Mary
Office of University Counsel
James Blair Hall
250 James Blair Dr.
Williamsburg, VA 23186
csnee@wm.edu
Dear Ms. Nee:
The United States Department of Justice is commencing a compliance review investigation of William & Mary ("W&M") pursuant to T
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 22 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Multistate Coalition to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit over the unlawful imposition of immigration-enforcement conditions on Congressionally-authorized public safety grants,
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Modular Building Institute Files Federal Lawsuit Against Oregon Prevailing Wage Expansion
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Modular Building Institute issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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Modular Building Institute Files Federal Lawsuit Against Oregon Prevailing Wage Expansion
This week, after a year and a half of good-faith effort and engagement with Oregon lawmakers and regulators, the Modular Building Institute (MBI) has sued the state of Oregon over its sweeping new prevailing wage law. The law, Oregon HB 2688, which was enacted on July 1, 2026, ex
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N.C. Insurance Commissioner Causey Announces Hiring of New Chief Deputy
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 22 -- The North Carolina Department of Insurance issued the following news release:
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Commissioner Causey announces hiring of new chief deputy
Insurance Commissioner Mike Causey named a new chief deputy commissioner to help lead the North Carolina Department of Insurance, effective Oct. 1. Chuck Myers brings an extensive combination of insurance and law enforcement experience to his new role. He will take over for Chief Deputy Commissioner Jackie Obusek, who
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 22 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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AG Davenport Co-Leads Fight to Protect Law Enforcement Funding
Multistate Coalition Sues Trump Administration for Illegal Conditions on Law Enforcement Grants
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Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in filing an updated and amended lawsuit challenging the federal governmen
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NASDA and NALC roll out new data on agricultural bankruptcy
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Departments of Agriculture issued the following news release:
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NASDA and NALC roll out new data on agricultural bankruptcy
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This week, the National Association of State Departments of Agriculture and the National Agricultural Law Center announced the launch of Data on Economic and Bankruptcy Trends in Agriculture (DEBT), a data project that aims to provide a more comprehensive
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National Principals Association Announces New Board Leaders to Guide Expanding PreK-12 Mission
RESTON, Virginia, Aug. 20 [Category: Education] -- The National Principals Association (formerly the National Association of Secondary School Principals) issued the following news release:
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National Principals Association Announces New Board Leaders to Guide Expanding PreK-12 Mission
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The National Principals Association welcomes six new principals to its Board of Directors with Dr. Marcus Belin beginning his term as president and Dr. Beth Houf serving as president-elect. They will guid
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National Taxpayers Union: Congress Must Act Immediately as National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The National Taxpayers Union issued the following news release on Aug. 19, 2026:
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Congress Must Act Immediately as National Debt Reaches $40 Trillion
The U.S. debt hit $40 trillion Wednesday, an astonishing and enormous number that will only climb faster as debt on interest payments continues to eat up more of the total, according to National Taxpayers Union research.
The national debt is now doubled from when it hit $20 trillion less than a decade ago.
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North Carolina drought improves in some counties, persists in others
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release:
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North Carolina drought improves in some counties, persists in others
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Spotty rains across North Carolina during the past week brought relief from the year-long drought to some areas, but others saw little to no improvement. Parts of the state remain in severe or extreme drought, according to the U.S. Drought Monitor report released on Thursday. Because many res
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PETA to Native Hawaiian-Led Sea Life Park: Honor Hawaiian Tradition by Releasing Dolphins to a Seaside Sanctuary
NORFOLK, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026:
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PETA to Native Hawaiian-Led Sea Life Park: Honor Hawaiian Tradition by Releasing Dolphins to a Seaside Sanctuary
Honolulu - Following news that Hawaiian Council has acquired Sea Life Park Hawaii in Waimanalo--placing the park under Native Hawaiian stewardship for the first time in its history--PETA sent a letter today to Hawaiian Council President and CEO Kuhio L
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Pinnacle among Best Places to Work in the Triangle six years in a row
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 21 [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:
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Pinnacle among Best Places to Work in the Triangle six years in a row
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RALEIGH, N.C., Aug. 21, 2026 - For the sixth year in a row, Pinnacle Financial Partners has been named a Best Place to Work in the Triangle region of North Carolina. The Tr
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Professional Development Days emphasize the power of connection
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Professional Development Days emphasize the power of connection
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For many people, the word "networking" evokes images of elevator pitches, crowded receptions and awkward exchanges of business cards. But according to organizational behavior expert Inga Carboni, networking is something far more personal and essential.
"The people in your network are the ones you turn to every day," Carboni told attendees dur
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San Antonio Airport Fuel Workers Opposed to Forced Dues Win Freedom from Unwanted Machinists Union Bosses
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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San Antonio Airport Fuel Workers Opposed to Forced Dues Win Freedom from Unwanted Machinists Union Bosses
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Faced with overwhelming, majority-backed petition to remove the union, IAM union officials left rather than face election defeat
San Antonio, TX (August 21, 2026) - Fueling employees with Allied Aviation Fueling Company of San Antonio have regained their workp
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Seattle TV On-Air Talent Officially Wins Freedom from Unwanted SAG-AFTRA Union Bosses After Successful Decertification Vote
SPRINGFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 20 -- The National Right to Work Legal Defense Foundation posted the following news release:
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Seattle TV On-Air Talent Officially Wins Freedom from Unwanted SAG-AFTRA Union Bosses After Successful Decertification Vote
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Labor Board certifies vote to remove SAG-AFTRA union officials who were reportedly unresponsive and ineffective
Seattle, WA (August 20, 2026) - The on-air staff at Seattle's KOMO-TV have successfully won their independence from the union offi
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Sen. Blumenthal, 29 Co-Signers Issue Letter to HHS Secretary Kennedy
WASHINGTON, Aug. 22 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following letter with 29 co-signers to Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.:
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August 12, 2026
The Honorable Robert F. Kennedy, Jr.
Secretary of Health and Human Services
200 Independence Avenue, S.W.
Washington, D.C. 20201
Dear Secretary Kennedy,
We write to express our profound concern and unequivocal opposition to the recent mass cancelations of lifesavin
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Stokes Court Officially Voids Earlier Data Center Rezoning Following Community Win With Planning Board
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Stokes Court Officially Voids Earlier Data Center Rezoning Following Community Win with Planning Board
DANBURY, N.C. -- Just days after Stokes County's Planning Board delivered a resounding win for the community, voting 5-2 to recommend denial of a massive proposed hyperscale AI data center known as Project Delta in Walnut Cove, a local court has officially voided the county's
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Three Incoming UAH Students Win NSF EGFP Grants Highlighting Student Success; Research Opportunities Still Available for Top STEM Graduates
HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Aug. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news:
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Three incoming UAH students win NSF EGFP grants highlighting student success; research opportunities still available for top STEM graduates
Russ Nelson
The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, is welcoming three graduate students who won research fellowships through the National Science Foundation's (NSF) Established Program to Stimulate Competitive Res
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Virginia on Returning Education to the States Tour
WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release:
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U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon Visits Virginia on Returning Education to the States Tour
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Winchester, VA - Today, U.S. Secretary of Education Linda McMahon, alongside Congressman Ben Cline, visited the Emil & Grace Shihadeh Innovation Center in support of the Returning Education to the States Tour. Secretary McMahon toured the center, which is a career and technical education program
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USA Rice Trade Seminar Reinforces Commitment to Jordan and West Bank Markets
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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USA Rice Trade Seminar Reinforces Commitment to Jordan and West Bank Markets
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Amman, Jordan - Earlier this week, a delegation of USA Rice staff and members, including ADM Rice, Farmers' Rice Cooperative, and Sun Valley Rice traveled here to participate in the fourth edition of the USA Rice Trade seminar, an event that has become an important date on local traders' calendars.
The ev
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VA. A.G. JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 21, 2026:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES BLOCKS TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S UNLAWFUL DEMAND OF CDL DRIVERS' PERSONAL INFORMATION
Attorney General Jones and a coalition of 21 attorneys general announced a U.S. District Court judge granted a temporary restraining order that blocks the Trump administration from demanding the production of a database of state-owned records containing the sens
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Valadao, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Improve Federal Coordination and Reduce Flood Risks
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- Rep. David Valadao, R-California, issued the following news release:
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Valadao, Beyer Introduce Legislation to Improve Federal Coordination and Reduce Flood Risks
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WASHINGTON - Today, Congressman David Valadao (CA-22) joined Congressman Don Beyer (VA-08) to introduce the National Flood Impact Reduction and Resilience Act. This bipartisan bill would establish a coordinated federal program to improve the understanding of flood risks, advance more effective mitigatio
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VCU School of Dentistry and Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation Announce Largest Cash Gift in School History
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU School of Dentistry and Delta Dental of Virginia Foundation announce largest cash gift in school history
The gift is dedicated to supporting construction of the new building that will house VCU School of Dentistry.
By Vernon Freeman, School of Dentistry
Virginia Commonwealth University School of Dentistry announced a historic $5 million dollar gift from the Delta Dental of Virginia Foundatio
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VHB Advances First Eastern Shore Rail Trail Segment at Cape Charles
WATERTOWN, Massachusetts, Aug. 21 [Category: BizEngineering] -- Vanasse Hangen Brustlin Inc., a provider of transportation planning, engineering, design, land development and environmental services, posted the following news:
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VHB Advances First Eastern Shore Rail Trail Segment at Cape Charles
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VHB gathered with community leaders, residents, and project partners in Virginia this week to celebrate the historic opening of the first completed section of the Eastern Shore Rail Trail in th
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Virginia Tech: Oral Therapy Shows Potential to Protect Healthy Tissue From Radiation
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 22 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Oral therapy shows potential to protect healthy tissue from radiation
Researchers demonstrate a shelf-stable countermeasure in mice that could improve cancer radiotherapy and strengthen preparedness for radiation emergencies.
By John Pastor
Researchers at the Fralin Biomedical Research Institute at VTC have developed an experimental oral therapy that protected mice from otherwise harmful radiation expo
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Washington and Lee Welcomes New Tenure Stream Faculty
Twelve faculty members will join new positions during the 2026-27 academic year.
By Brian Laubscher
Washington and Lee University has welcomed 12 tenure stream faculty members to new positions in the College, the Williams School and the Law School, where they will teach classes this fall.
The faculty members assuming new positions at W&L are:
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Washington and Lee's Mudd Center to Explore 'Memory, Mind, and Morality' in New Series
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 22 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L's Mudd Center to Explore 'Memory, Mind, and Morality' in New Series
The Mudd Center's 2026-2027 lecture series will address questions of memory and how the acts of remembering and forgetting can shape the moral contours of our lives.
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The ethical dimensions of memory are at the heart of the Washington and Lee University Roger Mudd Center for Ethics' 2026-2027 series, "Memory, Mind and Moralit
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White House: $2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University
WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 20, 2026:
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$2 Million Donation Expands First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future Initiative to Indiana University and Purdue University
First Lady Melania Trump's Fostering the Future initiative will expand its national network through a $2 million donation from IndyCar and Fox Corporation to fund scholarships at Indiana University and Purdue University.
First Lady Melania Trump drew attention to America's ne
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William Moreland named Fire Chief
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 21 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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William Moreland named Fire Chief
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Public Safety
William "Billy" Moreland has been chosen to lead the Clemson University Fire & EMS Department (CUFD) as the University's next Fire Chief. Moreland comes to Clemson after a distinguished 30-year career with the Fairfax County Fire and Rescue Department (FCFRD).
"I'm excited to welcome Billy Moreland to Clemson University as our next Fire Chief," said Asso
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