Wednesday - September 9, 2026

News Tipoffs - Arizona Editors

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A.G. Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement With Meta With $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 27 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jay Jones Announces a $17 Billion Landmark Settlement with Meta with $353 Million Guaranteed for Virginia Settlement requires Meta to implement sweeping child-safety reforms for Virginians on Instagram and Facebook after deceiving the public about teen mental health harms - Today, Attorney General Jones announced a $17 billion settlement with Meta Pl  more
Abdo Named Top Lawyer by PHOENIX Magazine
MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Aug. 27 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Taft, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Abdo Named Top Lawyer by PHOENIX Magazine * Taft partner Amy Abdo has been named a 2026 Top Lawyer by PHOENIX magazine in the Professional Malpractice Defense and Plaintiff specialty, earning a spot on the publication's respected annual list of the Valley's leading attorneys. PHOENIX magazine's Top Lawyers list is generated through a rigorous, peer-driven survey sent to 16,000 activ  more
AJPH Supplement Releases New Findings on the First Nationwide Community Health Worker Program
SAN DIEGO, California, Aug. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * AJPH Supplement Releases New Findings on the First Nationwide Community Health Worker Program * Contact: mediarelations@apha.org CDC's CCR Initiative Success Makes the Case for More Investment Community health workers promote community health and address inequities, guiding the nation toward a healthier future. Findings from the Centers for Disease Con  more
Aramark Brings Major-League Hospitality to College Campuses for the 2026 Season
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 28 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark Brings Major-League Hospitality to College Campuses for the 2026 Season From Bold Culinary Creations to Enhanced Fan Experiences, Aramark Continues to Transform NCAA Gameday - Across NCAA campuses nationwide, Aramark is transforming the university atmosphere by bringing a major-league experience to gamedays thi  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Announces Review of Automated License Plate Readers' Impact on Privacy Rights, Voices Concerns on Misuse
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Announces Review of Automated License Plate Readers' Impact on Privacy Rights, Voices Concerns on Misuse Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced she will conduct a review of the use of Flock cameras and other similar surveillance and automated license plate reader systems across Arizona. "Technology can and does play an important role in helpin  more
Ariz. A.G. Mayes Reminds Veterans About the Deadline to Submit a Claim Form for VetLink Solutions' Restitution
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Reminds Veterans About the Deadline to Submit a Claim Form for VetLink Solutions' Restitution Attorney General Kris Mayes is reminding veterans who may be eligible for restitution in the VetLink Solutions settlement that the deadline to submit a claim form is Thursday, September 10, 2026. In June 2026, Attorney General Mayes secured a settlement f  more
Ariz. Board of Regents: August 2026 Board Meeting Highlights
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: * * * August 2026 board meeting highlights The following are news briefs from the Arizona Board of Regents August 27 special board meeting. Full board materials are available here. FY 2028 budget proposal prioritizes health care, affordability and workforce development The Arizona Board of Regents' FY 2028 budget request is focused on strengthening the state's health care workforce pipeline, expan  more
Ariz. Supreme Court Declines to Ban AI Use by Judges, Will Keep Testing It Instead
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 28 -- The Arizona Supreme Court issued the following news release: * * * Arizona Supreme Court Declines to Ban AI Use by Judges, Will Keep Testing It Instead In its annual conference to decide requests to amend court rules, the Arizona Supreme Court today refused a request to temporarily ban judges from using generative artificial intelligence, or AI, in their core judicial work. Instead, the Court will keep letting judges test AI tools in a careful, controlled way. The  more
Arizona Western College: Hector Zepeda Receives National Award From US Department of Energy
YUMA, Arizona, Aug. 27 -- Arizona Western College issued the following news: * * * Hector Zepeda receives national award from US Department of Energy Arizona Western College student Hector Zepeda has been announced as the national winner of the 2026 Emerging Leader Award through the US Department of Energy Expansion Industrial Training and Assessment Center (ITAC). The award honors a student in their first year who excels in leadership roles, takes initiative, and demonstrates skill. Last y  more
Assistance Available for Middle Income Families to Pay APS Bills
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Arizona Public Service Co. issued the following news: * * * Assistance Available for Middle Income Families to Pay APS Bills * Power AZ assistance is available for a limited time Arizonans earning average wages may be eligible for as much as $640 or more in assistance to pay their Arizona Public Service (APS) bills through a state program called Power AZ, while funding lasts. The temporary program is an initiative from Gov. Katie Hobbs adm  more
Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Over New Mail-In Ballot Rule That Could Prevent Eligible North Carolinians from Voting
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 26 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Sues Over New Mail-In Ballot Rule That Could Prevent Eligible North Carolinians from Voting * RALEIGH -Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson sued over a new United States Postal Service (USPS) mail-in voting rule that goes into effect only days before North Carolina law requires county boards of elections to begin mailing ballots for the midte  more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S PROPOSAL TO ELIMINATE COLLECTION OF NATIONAL WORKFORCE DEMOGRAPHIC DATA * Chicago -Attorney General Kwame Raoul co-led a coalition of 22 attorneys general opposing an Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) proposal to eliminate the longstanding requirement that large employers, labor unions, schools, state   more
ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OVER UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH MAIL VOTING IN ILLINOIS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 26 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SUES THE U.S. POSTAL SERVICE OVER UNLAWFUL ATTEMPT TO INTERFERE WITH MAIL VOTING IN ILLINOIS * Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional Postal Service Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 25 states, today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Postal Service challenging its new   more
Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms
WASHINGTON, Aug. 26 -- District of Columbia Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Schwalb Announces That Meta Will Pay Up to $17.1 Billion for Exploiting Kids with Intentionally Addictive Social Media Platforms * Attorney General Brian L. Schwalb today announced a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. (Meta). It is the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside of the Big Tobacco settlements of the   more
California Answers the Call: The State Has Deployed 3,372 Personnel Since June to Support Disaster Response Across the Country and Abroad
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 28 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * California answers the call: The state has deployed 3,372 personnel since June to support disaster response across the country and abroad Governor Newsom and the Legislature's unprecedented investments are making a difference What you need to know: Since June, California has deployed 3,372 personnel and 258 pieces of equipment to support wildfire, flood, and earthquak  more
Center for European Policy Analysis Issues Commentary: Unbreakable Shield - Why Taiwan's Chip Expertise Cannot Be Cloned
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- The Center for European Policy Analysis issued the following commentary on Aug. 24, 2026, by Christopher Cytera, senior fellow with the Tech Policy Program: * * * Unbreakable Shield: Why Taiwan's Chip Expertise Cannot Be Cloned Taiwan is building semiconductor plants in the US, Japan, and Europe. But this diversification will not break global dependence on the island. - As Taiwan became the predominant manufacturer of semiconductors, Western governments became frighte  more
Ciscomani Honors Local Heroes at Fifth Veteran Servant Leader Awards, Meets with Veterans Advisory Council
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Honors Local Heroes at Fifth Veteran Servant Leader Awards, Meets with Veterans Advisory Council * Sierra Vista, AZ - Representative Juan Ciscomani spent time with local veterans this week, holding his fifth Veteran Servant Leader Award Ceremony in Sierra Vista and meeting with his Veterans Advisory Council to provide a legislative update and discuss the unique needs of veterans in Arizo  more
Clean Energy Advocates and Public Interest Groups Call on Arizona Corporation Commission to Protect Ratepayers and Ensure Transparency in Billion-dollar Utility Market Decision
NEW YORK, Aug. 28 -- The Environmental Defense Fund posted the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * Clean energy advocates and public interest groups call on Arizona Corporation Commission to protect ratepayers and ensure transparency in billion-dollar utility market decision Advocacy groups and energy experts urge regulators to use their statutory authority to require data-driven analysis before utilities commit to regional electricity markets Summary * Joint letter: Clean energy  more
Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws That Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 27, 2026: * * * The Department of Justice Files Complaints Against Arizona, New Mexico, Oregon, and Washington Challenging State Laws that Provide In-State Tuition to Illegal Aliens New lawsuits bring total to 21 in-state tuition laws challenged for preferential treatment of illegal aliens - Today, the Department of Justice filed lawsuits against four states that seek to undermine federal law by   more
El Ninos More Intense Over Last 40 Years Than Previous 1,000, According to University of Michigan Study
ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * El Ninos more intense over last 40 years than previous 1,000, according to U-M study As an El Nino of historic proportions is taking shape in the tropical Pacific, a University of Michigan study has found that El Nino events have become nearly 40% stronger in the last 40 years than they were in the pre-industrial era. In fact, the study, which examined modern and ancient corals in the Galapag  more
FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Comments Invited on Section 214 Application to Grandfather Domestic Non-Dominant Carrier Telecommunications Services
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-220): * * * Unless otherwise specified, the following procedures and dates apply to the application(s) (the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s)) listed in the Appendix. The Wireline Competition Bureau (Bureau), upon initial review, has found the Section 214 Discontinuance Application(s) listed herein to be acceptable for filing and subject to th  more
Foundation for Economic Education Posts Commentary Entitled 'The Truth About Data Centers'
DETROIT, Michigan, Aug. 27 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary by Marvelous Spiral Studios CEO Stephen Weese: * * * The Truth About Data Centers It's all about how and where. - It seems that everyone is talking about data centers these days; they've taken over the Internet with memes and conspiracy theories. As a computer professor, I decided to apply an academic research regimen to the situation and cut through the exaggeration and emotion that often ac  more
From homemade rings to world titles: three boxing journeys that inspire
LAUSANNE, Switzerland, Aug. 27 [Category: Sports] -- The International Boxing Association issued the following news: * * * From homemade rings to world titles: three boxing journeys that inspire * International Boxing Day is a celebration not only of champions, but of the transformative journeys that shape them. Behind every medal, belt, and victory lies a story of persistence -of early mornings, crushing setbacks, unexpected opportunities, and the mentors who help an athlete keep moving fo  more
Ga. A.G. Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 27 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Carr Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to pay up to $17 billion and implement sweeping child-safety reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr today announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. - the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the Big Tobacco settl  more
Goldwater Asks Supreme Court to Close Costly Civil Forfeiture Loophole
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 27 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * Goldwater Asks Supreme Court to Close Costly Civil Forfeiture Loophole * Civil forfeiture, the legal process the government uses to seize property from people who haven't been convicted of a crime, is such a grave threat to liberty that Congress passed a law to strengthen protections for property owners. Yet, despite those protections, innocent people targeted by police still face enor  more
HAWAII A.G. LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY
HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 27 -- Hawaii Attorney General Anne E. Lopez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL LOPEZ ANNOUNCES LARGEST BIG TECH SETTLEMENT IN HISTORY Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Anne Lopez announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. -- one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history outside  more
Maine A.G. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Announces Largest Big Tech Settlement in History Meta to Pay Up to $17 Billion and Implement Sweeping Child-Safety Reforms on Instagram and Facebook - Today, Attorney General Aaron M. Frey announced a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc.-- the largest state consumer protection settlement in history outside the  more
Maine A.G. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
AUGUSTA, Maine, Aug. 27 -- Maine Attorney General Aaron Frey issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Aaron M. Frey Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Attorney General Aaron M. Frey today joined a coalition of 25   more
Md. A.G. Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 27 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coaliti  more
Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 26 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * Michigan Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Vote-by-Mail Procedures * LANSING - The State of Michigan today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit (PDF) against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in federal elections. Tens of millions of voters across the country r  more
Military Officers Association: August Recess Ends - What's Next for Congress Before the Election
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news: * * * August Recess Ends: What's Next for Congress Before the Election By: Terry Waters Lawmakers will have only 16 legislative days between their impending return to Washington, D.C., and their departure for the midterm elections. This leaves a limited window to avert a government shutdown and accomplish other unfinished business. The House of Representatives will be back in session Aug. 31, and   more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Davenport Announces Historic $17 Billion Settlement With Meta Meta to Implement Safeguards to Protect Children and Pay New Jersey at Least $525 Million - Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today announced a landmark multistate settlement of up to $17.1 billion with Meta Platforms, Inc.--a historic step in protecting consumers and the larg  more
N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 27 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * AG Davenport Sues Trump Administration to Block Unlawful USPS Rule Attempting to Restrict Voting by Mail Unconstitutional USPS Rule Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters by Disrupting States' Mail-In Ballot Procedures - Today, Attorney General Jennifer Davenport joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit challenging an unlawful United States Post  more
N.M. A.G. Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures
SANTA FE, New Mexico, Aug. 27 -- New Mexico Attorney General Raul Torrez issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Raul Torrez Sues United States Postal Service Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere with States' Vote-By-Mail Procedures Lawsuit Seeks to Block Unconstitutional USPS Rule that Directs States to Overhaul Vote-by-Mail Procedures on an Impossible Timeline and Risks Disenfranchising Eligible Voters - Albuquerque, NM - Attorney General Raul Torrez today  more
Positive Women's Network-USA: #HIVResists - August 2026 Monthly Policy Update
OAKLAND, California, Aug. 28 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: August 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. A Fond Farewell: The Final MPU by Helina Haile It is with deep gratitude and thanks that I write my final MPU as PWN's Lessow Reproductive Health Law Fellow. Throughout the last year we navigated variou  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Announce Largest Big Tech Settlement in History
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition announce largest Big Tech settlement in history Attorney General Neronha today joined a coalition of 47 States and D.C., Puerto Rico, American Samoa, and the Northern Mariana Islands in announcing a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. of up to $17.1 billion - one of the largest state consumer prot  more
R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue USPS Over Unlawful Attempt to Interfere With States' Vote-by-Mail Procedures
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 27 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue USPS over unlawful attempt to interfere with states' vote-by-mail procedures Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 25 states in filing a lawsuit against the United States Postal Service (USPS) challenging its new rule that purports to grant USPS the authority to regulate mail voting in elec  more
Reaching underserved consumers with a digital brand
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Reaching underserved consumers with a digital brand * With more than 600,000 Arizonans left unserved by the mainstream financial system, Phoenix-based Arizona Financial Credit Union set out to do more to reach them. The credit union launched its new digital brand Azpire to reach those who are underbanked by traditional financial institutions. A recent America's Credit Unions Blog en  more
Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights New Ad to Stop Michigan Mamdani
WASHINGTON, Aug. 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Republican Attorneys General Association posted the following news: * * * Republican Attorneys General Association Highlights New Ad to Stop Michigan Mamdani * WASHINGTON, D.C. -The Republican Attorneys General Association (RAGA) today highlighted an ad from its affiliated group Safer Michigan Fund, committed to electing conservative attorneys general and a safer Michigan. "Fighting crime is on the ballot this November," said RAGA Executive D  more
S.D. A.G. Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement With Meta
PIERRE, South Dakota, Aug. 27 -- South Dakota Attorney General Marty Jackley issued the following news release on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jackley Announces SD to Receive Minimum $52 Million in Multistate Settlement with Meta Attorney General Marty Jackley announces South Dakota will receive a minimum of $52,612,676 as its share in a landmark $17.1 billion multistate settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. It is one of the largest state consumer protection settlements in history out  more
SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight $1 Trillion Semiconductor Milestone and Technologies Powering the Industry's Next Era
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 27 [Category: Electronic Products] -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, posted the following news release: * * * SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight $1 Trillion Semiconductor Milestone and Technologies Powering the Industry's Next Era * SEMI Announces Keynotes from U.S. Department of Commerce and Global Semiconductor Leaders MILPITAS, Calif. - August 27, 2026 - SEMI, the industry association advancing the global   more
SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight $1 Trillion Semiconductor Milestone and Technologies Powering the Industry's Next Era
MILPITAS, California, Aug. 28 -- SEMI, an association serving the manufacturing supply chain for the electronics industry, issued the following news release: * * * SEMICON West 2026 to Spotlight $1 Trillion Semiconductor Milestone and Technologies Powering the Industry's Next Era SEMI Announces Keynotes from U.S. Department of Commerce and Global Semiconductor Leaders - SEMI, the industry association advancing the global semiconductor and electronics design and manufacturing supply chain, t  more
Sen. Gallego, 6 Co-signers Issue Letter to Fed Chairman Warsh
WASHINGTON, Aug. 28 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ruben Gallego, D-Arizona, issued the following letter with 6 co-signers to Federal Reserve Chairmain Kevin M. Warsh: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 25, 2026 The Honorable Kevin M. Warsh Chairman Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System 20th Street and Constitution Ave NW Washington, DC 20551 Dear Chairman Warsh, We write regarding reports that you are considering reducing the frequency of Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC)  more
Texas A&M Engineering Initiative Target Student Mental Health With 'The Connection Project'
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 28 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Making a case for connection Engineering faculty member Dr. Noemi Mendoza Diaz aims to improve college student mental health by bringing The Connection Project to Texas A&M. By Alyssa Schaechinger, Engineering News Staff College can be a challenging time for students due to stress from academics, extracurriculars and being away from home - researchers at Texas A&M are working   more
The CW Network To Broadcast San Diego's 2026 Poinsettia Bowl and Holiday Bowl Games
IRVING, Texas, Aug. 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network To Broadcast San Diego's 2026 Poinsettia Bowl and Holiday Bowl Games * Poinsettia Bowl Returns on Wednesday, December 23, at 7:30pm ET Holiday Bowl Kicks Off on Monday, December 28, at 5:00pm ET BURBANK, CA - The CW Network and Sports San Diego announced today that The CW will serve as the official broadcast partner for the 13th San   more
Utah Secures $12.2 Billion Settlement With Meta Over Child Safety Practices
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 27 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on Aug. 26, 2026: * * * Utah secures $12.2 billion settlement with Meta over child safety practices Utah today announced a landmark $12.2 billion settlement with Meta Platforms, Inc. that will force sweeping changes to how Instagram and Facebook are built for children and teens once issued by the court. It ranks among the largest consumer protection settlements in U.S. history--rivaled only by the B  more