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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Sept. 22 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Wins Lawsuit Protecting Essential Social Services From Trump Attack
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell released the following statement after winning her lawsuit stopping the Trump Administration's unlawful attempt to gut essential health, education, and social service programs for low-income families.
"This victory protects ac
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American Economic Liberties Project, 18 Organizations Issue Letter to Conn. A.G. Tong
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 (TNSletter) -- The American Economic Liberties Project, 18 organizations issued the following letter to Connecticut Attorney General William Tong.
Tong is also president of the National Association of Attorneys General.
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 16, 2026
The Honorable William Tong, Attorney General of Connecticut
President, National Association of Attorneys General
1850 M Street NW, 12th Floor
Washington, DC 20036
Dear Attorney General Tong and
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Calls on Trump Administration to Stop Undermining Federal Vaccine Guidance
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced co-leading a coalition of 22 attorneys general and the Governor of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania in urging U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to keep federal vaccine recomm
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 22 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration Proposed Rule That Would Unlawfully Disrupt How Medicaid Is Currently Funded, Shift More Costs to States
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OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 24 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta submitted a comment letter opposing a proposed Trump Administration rule that would unlawfully force states to change how they
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 22 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Encourages New Yorkers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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September 22, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a bipartisan group of 47 other attorneys general in urging eligible consumers to submit claims for compensation from generic drug manufacturers that illegally colluded to raise prices. The U.S. Dist
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Secures Settlement Blocking AmeriCorps Cuts
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"AmeriCorps programs are critical to helping communities across our state, including as we continue to rebuild in western North Carolina after Hurricane Helene," said Attorney General Jeff Jackson. "This win helps make sure that AmeriCorps members and the organizations they serve have the support
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Sept. 22 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Mike Hilgers Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Lincoln - Attorney General Hilger is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here. This month, the U.S. District Court for the District of Connecticut granted preliminary approval of a pl
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 22 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL, BIPARTISAN COALITION URGE CONSUMERS TO CLAIM COMPENSATION FOR INFLATED GENERIC DRUG PRICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a bipartisan coalition of 47 attorneys general, is urging consumers to check their eligibility for compensation for certain generic drug purchases, and to submit a claim for compensation.
Raoul and the coalition filed
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Secures Patient Relief Over Inflated Drug Prices
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As Oregon families deal with skyrocketing costs for everyday necessities like prescription drugs, Attorney General Dan Rayfield is urging Oregonians to check if they're owed money(Opens in a new tab/window) from pharmaceutical corporations who were caught secretly conspiring to drive up prices to pad their profit
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Sept. 22 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Urges Consumers to Claim Compensation for Inflated Generic Drug Prices
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Attorney General Tong, along with the Attorneys General of 47 other states and territories, announce preliminary approval of their plan to distribute funds to consumers following multiple settlements with drug manufacturers accused of conspiring to inflate prices of
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Bonamici Introduces Human-Centered Framework to Provide Guardrails for AI in Education and Workforce
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Bonamici Introduces Human-Centered Framework to Provide Guardrails for AI in Education and Workforce
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WASHINGTON, DC [9/22/26] - Today Congresswoman Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR) introduced comprehensive legislation to establish guardrails against AI risks in education and the workforce and invest in protections for students, educators, and workers.
The Artificial Intelligence Education and Workforc
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Bowdoin College: Senior Lex Renkert's Leaf Physiology and Climate Research Receives National Funding
BRUNSWICK, Maine, Sept. 23 -- Bowdoin College issued the following news:
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Senior Lex Renkert's Leaf Physiology and Climate Research Receives National Funding
By Rebecca Goldfine
Biology major Lex Renkert '27 has received a Beckman Scholars Award to fund fifteen months of independent, faculty-mentored research.
Renkert's research recently received a boost from the Arnold and Mabel Beckman Foundation, which supports promising undergraduate scientists by giving selected institutions three
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Coast Guard suspends search for missing pilot following plane crash off Oregon coast
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release:
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Coast Guard suspends search for missing pilot following plane crash off Oregon coast
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ASTORIA, Ore. -The Coast Guard suspended its search for a missing pilot after a Beechcraft B95 aircraft crashed into the Pacific Ocean near Yaquina Head Lighthouse in Newport, Monday.
The aircraft was carrying a 78-year-old male pilot who remains missing.
Watchstanders at Coast Guard Se
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Columbia: How Arctic Ecosystems Shape Our Climate
NEW YORK, Sept. 23 -- Columbia University issued the following news:
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How Arctic Ecosystems Shape Our Climate
Professor Duncan Menge is the new chair of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology. In his spare time, he plays guitar in the department band.
September 22, 2026
The apple didn't fall far from the tree for Duncan Menge, the new chair of the department of Ecology, Evolution, and Environmental Biology (E3B). Menge's father is a professor of marine ecology, who continues to
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Federal Register: DEA Revokes California Doctor Registration Following Surrender of Medical License
WASHINGTON, Sept. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Drug Enforcement Administration issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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John Ramsay Walters, M.D.; Decision and Order
On March 17, 2026, the Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA or Government) issued an Order to Show Cause (OSC) to John Ramsay Walters, M.D., of Oxnard, CA (Registrant). Request for Final Agency Action (RFAA), Exhibit (RFAAX) 2, at 1, 4. The OSC proposed the revocation of Registrant's Certificate
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Federal Register: Justice Dept. Lands Antitrust Settlement Prohibiting Pinnacle Property Management Services From Using RealPage Inc. Price-Fixing Software
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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United States of America, et al. v. RealPage, Inc., et al.; Proposed Final Judgment and Competitive Impact Statement
Notice is hereby given pursuant to the Antitrust Procedures and Penalties Act, 15 U.S.C. 16(b)-(h), that a proposed Final Judgment, Stipulation, and Competitive Impact Statement have been filed with the United States District Court for the
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First OSBA Fall Regional packed with information
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 22 [Category: Education] -- The Oregon School Boards Association posted the following news:
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First OSBA Fall Regional packed with information
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Southern Oregon Education Service District hosted OSBA's first 2026 Fall Regional Meeting at its new district offices in Phoenix.
OSBA holds Fall Regional Meetings all over the state every year to connect with members and share information about federal and state policies and OSBA's work. OSBA leadership and staff will spen
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: 6 Ways Technology is Transforming the Hospitality Industry - Benefits, Risks, and Considerations When Using AI Tools
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 23 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following Insight:
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6 Ways Technology is Transforming the Hospitality Industry: Benefits, Risks, and Considerations When Using AI Tools
Sep 22, 2026
Hospitality employers are incorporating AI into nearly every aspect of their business, from the front of the house to the back of the house. You're likely seeing the impact in recruiting, workforce management, operations, guest services, and more. While these AI tools hav
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Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Sept. 21 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news:
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Florida A&M University Strikes Boldly to No. 79 Among the Nation's Top Public Universities on 2027 U.S. News & World Report Rankings
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13-spot rise places FAMU in the Top 80, while a 37-place gap separates FAMU from the next-highest-ranked public HBCU
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. - Florida A&M University (FAMU) has strengthened its standing among the nation
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HVS Advises Ownership on Disposition of Baymont by Wyndham Odessa
LOVELAND, Colorado, Sept. 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- HVS, a consulting, valuation and research firm, posted the following news release:
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HVS Advises Ownership on Disposition of Baymont by Wyndham Odessa
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HOUSTON, TX, September 22, 2026 - HVS Brokerage & Advisory announces the sale of the 72-key Baymont by Wyndham Odessa, located at 4101 Parks Legado Road in Odessa, Texas. The property, built in 2014, was purchased by Paxmi and Madhav, based in Portland, Oregon, from Odessa Hospita
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L&C Ranks Among Nation's Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Lewis and Clark College posted the following news:
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main content L&C Ranks Among Nation's Top 100 Liberal Arts Colleges
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Lewis & Clark gained ground in several categories in the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Colleges rankings, with particularly strong movement in measures of value and undergraduate teaching.
The college rose eight places in the Best Value Schools category among national liberal arts colleges, moving from No. 64 to No. 56. The ranking
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Learfield & Visible reach USC, Oregon, Minnesota & Rutgers fans
NEW YORK, Sept. 22 [Category: BizTelecommunications] -- Verizon, a communications and technology solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Learfield & Visible reach USC, Oregon, Minnesota & Rutgers fans
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#At a glance
* Major multi-school partnership: Learfield and Visible (Verizon's all-digital wireless service) have teamed up across USC, Oregon, Minnesota, and Rutgers to reach college sports fans through high-impact branding and game-day experiences.
* Marquee brandin
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Merkley, Wyden, Kotek Announce $7.45 Million for Affordable Housing Support in Oregon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Wyden, Kotek Announce $7.45 Million for Affordable Housing Support in Oregon
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden-along with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek-today announced that $7,450,000 in federal funding is coming to Oregon to help people with disabilities access affordable housing and a range of supportive services.
"Everyone deserves a safe, affordable pl
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Merkley, Wyden, Kotek Announce $7.45 Million for Affordable Housing Support in Oregon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Wyden, Kotek Announce $7.45 Million for Affordable Housing Support in Oregon
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Washington, D.C. - Oregon's U.S. Senators Jeff Merkley and Ron Wyden-along with Oregon Governor Tina Kotek-today announced that $7,450,000 in federal funding is coming to Oregon to help people with disabilities access affordable housing and a range of supportive services.
"Everyone deserves a safe, affordable place
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N.C. State: How Amateur Naturalists Are Helping Scientists Track What Everything Eats
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 22 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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How Amateur Naturalists Are Helping Scientists Track What Everything Eats
September 22, 2026
An interdisciplinary team of researchers has created an open-source website to learn what different organisms eat, and what eats them. The site - called Who Eats Whom - draws on data from a worldwide citizen science platform and serves as both a valuable resource for ecological resea
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PATHFINDER 2 findings advance multi-cancer early detection blood testing
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon Health and Science University issued the following news:
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PATHFINDER 2 findings advance multi-cancer early detection blood testing
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A single blood draw that screens for more than 50 cancers substantially increased cancer detection when added to standard screening, identifying cancers that otherwise might have gone undetected until later stages, according to a new study from the Oregon Health & Science University Knight Cancer Institute.
The results
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Announces Formation of Bipartisan Geothermal Caucus
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Andrea Salinas Announces Formation of Bipartisan Geothermal Caucus
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congresswoman Andrea Salinas (OR-06), alongside Representatives Nick Begich (AK-AL), Jake Auchincloss (MA-04), and Jeff Hurd (CO-03), announced the formation of the new, bipartisan Congressional Geothermal Caucus.
"Geothermal will help deliver the affordable, reliable, and clean energy that Or
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SBA: FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas Into Commercial Capability
WASHINGTON, Sept. 23 -- The Small Business Administration issued the following news release:
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FAST Awards Will Expand Access to America's Seed Fund and Help Small Businesses Turn Ideas into Commercial Capability
September 22, 2026
WASHINGTON -- Today, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced that it awarded more than $8 million in grants to 50 organizations through the Federal and State Technology (FAST) Partnership Program. The FAST Program provides small businesses and s
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Semiconductor, nuclear industries poised for green boost thanks to chemistry breakthrough
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 23 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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Semiconductor, nuclear industries poised for green boost thanks to chemistry breakthrough
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon State University scientists have patented a better and more eco-friendly process for separating two metals that are critical in their pure forms for the semiconductor and atomic energy industries.
Researchers in the OSU College of Science used a water-based solution rather than a t
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Remarks at Hearing on IRS, HHS, U.S. Tax Court Nominations
WASHINGTON, Sept. 22 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following remarks from a Sept. 15, 2026, confirmation hearing for Gerard Klomp to be deputy secretary and Ge Bai to be an assistant secretary of Health and Human Services, James Gadwood to be chief counsel for the Internal Revenue Service and an assistant general counsel in the Treasury Department, and Andrew A. De Mello to be a judge of the U.S. Tax Court:
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The Finance Committee
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Social media offers little substitute for real-life emotional support, research suggests
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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Social media offers little substitute for real-life emotional support, research suggests
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Two new papers by Oregon State University scientists suggest that social media may do little to substitute for the emotional support people receive from in-person relationships, and that the timing of social media use may matter for a person's mental health.
The first study, published in t
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STEAM Pathways Lecture Series presents: Rewiring the Brain - Oct. 8, 2026
COOS BAY, Oregon, Sept. 22 -- Southwestern Oregon Community College posted the following news:
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STEAM Pathways Lecture Series presents: Rewiring the Brain - Oct. 8, 2026
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#How Adrenergic Systems Drive Neurogenesis, Elevate Mood, Enhance Cognition, and Extend Life
COOS BAY, Ore. - Southwestern Oregon Community College invites the community to join us on Thursday, October 8, 2026, at 6:00 pm, for "Rewiring the Brain: How Adrenergic Systems Drive Neurogenesis, Elevate Mood, Enhance Cogni
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University of Portland Ranked Among the Nation's Top 100 Private Schools by U.S. News & World Report
PORTLAND, Oregon, Sept. 23 -- The University of Portland issued the following news:
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University of Portland Ranked Among the Nation's Top 100 Private Schools by U.S. News & World Report
September 22, 2026
Following years of consistent academic growth and expanded research initiatives, University of Portland has been named one of the Top 100 Private National Universities in the country, according to newly released U.S. News & World Report rankings.
On its 2027 Best Colleges list, U.S. N
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
OLYMPIA, Washington, Sept. 22 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release:
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WA consumers urged to claim compensation for inflated generic drug prices
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Attorney General Nick Brown is urging Washington consumers and businesses to check their eligibility for compensation under a recent settlement for certain generic drug purchases and to submit a claim for compensation here.
Following litigation by Washington and a coalition of 47 other states and t
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