News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
A Quantum Leap for Public Education: FCPS Plans to Host the World's First K-12 Quantum Computer
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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A Quantum Leap for Public Education: FCPS Plans to Host the World's First K-12 Quantum Computer
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Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) is making history through a groundbreaking partnership with Connected DMV and the Fairfax County Economic Development Authority (FCEDA) that will bring an operational quantum computer directly to students at Skyview High School, creating a first-of-its-kind oppo
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Accolades: Forbes Ranks UVA Health Among 'Best Employers for Women'
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following news:
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Accolades: Forbes ranks UVA Health among 'Best Employers for Women'
By Dan Heuchert, danh@virginia.edu
September 25, 2026
The national business publication Forbes rated UVA Health the No. 1 employer for women among Virginia health systems and No. 4 among all Virginia employers.
Nationally, UVA Health ranks No. 20 among health systems and No. 120 overall on Forbes' 2026 list of America's Best
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Additional Research Highlights From the 2026 ASTRO Annual Meeting
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release:
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Additional research highlights from the 2026 ASTRO Annual Meeting
BOSTON, September 25, 2026
In addition to the nine studies that will be featured in news briefings at the 2026 American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) Annual Meeting, the following studies on advances in radiation medicine and cancer care were recommended by ASTRO experts as highlights for news professi
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Air Line Pilots Association International: Pilot-Backed Mental Health Reforms Clear Senate
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Air Line Pilots Association International issued the following news release:
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Pilot-Backed Mental Health Reforms Clear Senate
Bill Would Implement FAA Rulemaking Committee Recommendations
September 25, 2026
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- The U.S. Senate today passed the Mental Health in Aviation Act (S. 3257), bipartisan legislation to fix a Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) medical certification process that can keep pilots who seek mental health treatment g
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ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Sept. 26 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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ALG Hosts Discussion At GOP Midterm Convention On Sept. 10 On Lawfare, Dark Money And Foreign Influence
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Sept. 3, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government today announced a discussion on lawfare, dark money and foreign influence targeting U.S. economic infrastructure critical to national security at the Dallas, Texas GOP Midterm Con
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American College of Surgeons: Metastatic Colorectal Cancer is More Advanced in Younger Patients Than Older Ones, But They Survive Longer With the Disease, Study Finds
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 (TNSxrep) -- The American College of Surgeons issued the following news release:
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Metastatic Colorectal Cancer is More Advanced in Younger Patients than Older Ones, but They Survive Longer with the Disease, Study Finds
Researchers urge a lower threshold for colonoscopy in patients aged 45 years and younger who have persistent gastrointestinal symptoms
September 25, 2026
Key Takeaways
* Patients aged 45 years and younger -- a group in which metastatic colore
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American Society for Horticultural Science: Soil-biodegradable Plastic Mulches for Sustainable and Organic Agriculture - An Updated Assessment
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release:
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Soil-biodegradable Plastic Mulches for Sustainable and Organic Agriculture: An Updated Assessment
September 24, 2026
Posted by: Jane Cerza
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Vernon, CT-- Updated Assessment Examines Progress and Challenges of Soil-Biodegradable Plastic Mulches in Sustainable Agriculture
Plastic mulch has become an essential tool in modern crop production, helping growers conse
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American Society for Horticultural Science: Study Evaluates Integrated Pest Management Knowledge Among Master Gardeners
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The American Society for Horticultural Science issued the following news release:
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Study Evaluates Integrated Pest Management Knowledge among Master Gardeners
September 24, 2026
Posted by: Jane Cerza
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Greenville, SC - A new study by Clemson University Extension Division assesses Integrated Pest Management (IPM) knowledge among Master Gardener volunteers, offering insights into strengths, knowledge gaps, and opportunities to enhance educatio
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Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
SACRAMENTO, California, Sept. 25 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Rebukes Trump Administration Attempt to Politicize and Undermine Education Grant Funding
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OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta this week co-led a multistate coalition in submitting a comment letter opposing the U.S. Department of Education's (U.S. ED) proposal to provide the Trump Administration with broad discretion in educational grantmaking d
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Sept. 25 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jeff Jackson Pushes Congress to Establish Federal Regulations for Artificial Intelligence
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RALEIGH -Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan coalition of 25 other attorneys general are pushing Congress to take immediate action to regulate artificial intelligence, a call that's been echoed by AI industry leaders in recent weeks.
"AI technology is
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Jones Opposes Attempt by Trump Administration to Impose Unlawful Taxes on H-1B Visas
RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones today joined a coalition of 22 attorneys general in filing a comment letter opposing the Trump Administration's proposed rule that once again attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas. H-1B visas allow state and local governm
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 25 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL OPPOSES TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ATTEMPT TO IMPOSE UNLAWFUL H-1B VISA TAXES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 22 attorneys general, filed a comment letter opposing the Trump administration's proposed rule that attempts to impose a $100,000 tax on petitions for H-1B visas that allow state and local governments to address nationwid
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
SALEM, Oregon, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Rayfield Urges Congress to Set Safety Rules for Artificial Intelligence
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#Says AI companies shouldn't be left to police themselves.
Attorney General Dan Rayfield is calling on Congress to pass rules for the artificial intelligence (AI) industry. In a letter to congressional leaders from a bipartisan group of attorneys general, AG Rayfield warns that recent inci
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BAE Systems: Royal Navy's Newest Hunter-killer Submarine Sets Sail
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release:
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Royal Navy's newest hunter-killer submarine sets sail
25 September 2026
The UK's newest Astute class submarine, HMS Agamemnon, has taken a major step towards mission readiness as it leaves BAE Systems' shipyard in the Royal Port of Barrow-in-Furness and heads out to open sea for the first time.
The 7,400-tonne, 97-metre-long attack vessel's maiden journey, began by traversing the shipyard's dock system to
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Be curious and be confident
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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Be curious and be confident
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The following story originally appeared on the W&M Alumni Magazine website. - Ed.
Jill Ellis '88, L.H.D '16, P '27 and Todd Howard '93 lead in fields that look quite different. Ellis, the World Cup-winning coach who currently serves as FIFA's chief football officer, is at home in gigantic stadiums with cheering fans, while Howard builds intricate virtual worlds for the masses
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Behind the stethoscope: A Navy psychiatrist on why mental fitness is mission readiness
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 24 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news:
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Behind the stethoscope: A Navy psychiatrist on why mental fitness is mission readiness
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SAN DIEGO, Calif. -Early in her career, Navy Capt. Aidith Flores-Carrera sat down with a junior enlisted Sailor who arrived exhausted and convinced their career was over. Severe anxiety and insomnia had taken hold, and the Sailor had decided that was the end of the story.
It wasn't.
"Through a structured care
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CFA Institute Reports Results for CFA Program Level I Testing in August 2026
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The CFA Institute, an association of investment professionals, issued the following news release:
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CFA Institute Reports Results for CFA(R) Program Level I Testing in August 2026
24 September, 2026 New York City United States
CFA Institute, the global association of investment professionals, announces that of the 28,145 candidates worldwide who sat for the Level I CFA(R) Program exam in August 2026, 43 percent have passed. All candidates will be no
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Chamber of Progress: 'Impacts of Automated Ridehailing Services in Canada'
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, issued the following report on Sept. 17, 2026, entitled "Impacts of Automated Ridehailing Services in Canada."
Here are excerpts:
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Executive Summary
Federal investment programs, provincial regulatory reforms and collaboration strategies across provinces, territories and municipalities signal growing institutional readiness for scaled Connected and Automated Mob
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Children's Health Defense Issues Commentary: Evidence Raises Questions About Whether Military's COVID Vaccine Mandate Was Legal
FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following commentary by Michael Nevradakis, senior reporter for The Defender and host of the Defender In-Depth on CHD.TV.:
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New Evidence Raises Questions About Whether Military's COVID Vaccine Mandate Was Legal
Testimony in an ongoing federal defamation lawsuit is raising new questions abo
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CIAA Announces 2026 Basketball Media Day in Baltimore
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Sept. 25 [Category: Sports] -- The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association issued the following news:
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CIAA Announces 2026 Basketball Media Day in Baltimore
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Men's and Women's Basketball Coaches and Student-Athletes Set to Preview the Upcoming Season at Under Armour Campus
CHARLOTTE, N.C. - The Central Intercollegiate Athletic Association (CIAA(r)) will host its 2026 CIAA Basketball Media Day on Tuesday, October 6, at the Under Armour Campus in Baltimo
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DAF to adopt standardized Religious Affiliation Codes: Action required in vMPF
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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DAF to adopt standardized Religious Affiliation Codes: Action required in vMPF
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WASHINGTON (AFNS) - The Department of the Air Force is updating its personnel data systems to align with the Department of War's standardized list of Religious Affiliation Codes.
Starting September 25, 2026, the Military Personnel Data System and associated accessions systems have transitioned away from legacy "Faith and B
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DNC: In the States - Republicans Can Run From Donald Trump - But They Can't Hide From His Costly Agenda That's Hurting Working Families
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
IN THE STATES: Republicans Can Run From Donald Trump -- But They Can't Hide From His Costly Agenda That's Hurting Working Families
With less than 40 days until the midterms, Republicans are freaking out and desperate times call for desperate measures -- like avoiding Donald Trump at all costs. As Trump's approval rating sinks to an all-time low and his price-hiking agenda hem
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Economic Liberties Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Invalidate NDAs Hiding Details of Data Center Construction Projects
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Economic Liberties Project posted the following news release:
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Economic Liberties Applauds Introduction of Bipartisan Legislation to Invalidate NDAs Hiding Details of Data Center Construction Projects
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WASHINGTON -In response to the introduction of the No Secrets for Data Centers Act the American Economic Liberties Project released the following statements:
"It's clear that big tech firms and data center developers are usi
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Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet
AUBURN, Alabama, Sept. 25 -- Auburn University College of Engineering posted the following news:
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Faculty, staff recognized at Engineering Research Awards banquet
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Auburn University's Samuel Ginn College of Engineering honored faculty and staff at the college's Engineering Research Awards banquet on Thursday, Sept. 24.
The awards recognize outstanding contributions that exemplify innovation, collaboration and real-world impact.
"Research is driven by curiosity, ingenuity and a commit
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FCC Wireline Competition Bureau Issues Public Notice: Application of Verizon to Discontinue Domestic Legacy Voice Service as Part of Technology Transition is Not Automatically Granted
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Wireline Competition Bureau issued the following public notice (WC Docket No. 26-227):
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On August 10, 2026, Verizon ILEC affiliates (collectively, Verizon),/1 filed an application with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) requesting authority, under section 214 of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended, 47 U.S.C. Sec. 214, and section 63.71 of the Commission's rules, 47 CFR Sec. 63.71, to discontinue
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FHU's Troy Plunk Art Gallery to Host "Misunderstood Villains" by Adjunct Art Professor Josie Goulding
HENDERSON, Tennessee, Sept. 25 -- Freed-Hardeman University posted the following news:
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FHU's Troy Plunk Art Gallery to Host "Misunderstood Villains" by Adjunct Art Professor Josie Goulding
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HENDERSON, Tenn. -(Sept. 25, 2026) -Freed-Hardeman University adjunct art professor Josie Goulding will explore the stories of literary individuals often labeled as villains in "Misunderstood Villains," a temporary art exhibit on display Oct. 5 through Nov. 20 in the Troy Plunk Art Gallery in the B
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First Carolyn L. Thomas Award Presented to Ferrum College Student Technician Ashly Cutcliff
FERRUM, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Ferrum College issued the following news:
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First Carolyn L. Thomas Award Presented to Ferrum College Student Technician Ashly Cutcliff
Ferrum, VA, September 25, 2026 -- Ferrum College senior Ashly Cutcliff received the first Carolyn L. Thomas Award when the Smith Mountain Lake Water Quality Monitoring Program, a collaboration between Ferrum College and the Smith Mountain Lake Association (SMLA), celebrated their fortieth anniversary with a dinner at Ferrum C
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From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating This Season
MCLEAN, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release:
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Sep 25, 2026
From Kaua'i to Kuala Lumpur, Here's Where Hilton is Opening and Renovating this Season
* Hilton is continuing strong momentum across its portfolio, including the debut of NoMad in Singapore, the debut of Waldorf Astoria and Conrad in Malaysia, and the expansion of Signia Hilton and Apartment Collection by Hilton in key U.S. destinations.
* This quarter marks important firsts in new
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Griffith Announces $160,000 FEMA Grant for Helene Relief
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $160,000 FEMA Grant for Helene Relief
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grant is as follows:
* $160,000 to the LENOWISCO Planning District Commission for All Hazards Mitigation Plan Update
In response to this grant
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Griffith Announces $173,600 FEMA Grant to West Piedmont Planning District Commission
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $173,600 FEMA Grant to West Piedmont Planning District Commission
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The U.S. Department of Homeland Security's Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) has awarded a Hurricane Helene-related grant to the Commonwealth of Virginia. The funding breakdown of the grant is as follows:
* $173,600 to the West Piedmont Planning District Commission for All Hazards Mitigation Plan U
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Griffith Announces $500,000 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $500,000 HHS Grant to Biotherapeutics, Inc.
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded Biotherapeutics, Inc., based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $500,000 grant. The funding supports research into therapies for Alzheimer's disease. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA) issued the following statement:
"This summer, he
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Griffith Announces $592,397 HHS Grant to Edward Via VCOM
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Announces $592,397 HHS Grant to Edward Via VCOM
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The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded the Edward Via Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine (VCOM), based in Blacksburg, Virginia, a $592,397 grant. The funding supports research into back pain injury mechanisms to address chronic pain behaviors. In response to this grant notice, U.S. Congressman Morgan Gr
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Griffith Op-Ed: Predictable energy policy can help secure America's future
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Griffith Op-Ed: Predictable energy policy can help secure America's future
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U.S. Congressman Morgan Griffith (R-VA), a senior member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, penned a new op-ed that highlights the impacts of permitting reform on America's energy future. Policies that support permitting reform, Griffith argues, will unleash American energy dominance, generate economic grow
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HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Sept. 25 [Category: Education] -- The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities posted the following news release:
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HACU hosts virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit
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The Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities hosted a virtual Emerging Leaders' Summit focused on preparing students for internships and career opportunities in various fields.
HACU's Emerging Leaders' Summit provides students from HACU-member institutions with opportunities to develop thei
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Highlander Highlights: Week of Sept. 21, 2026
RADFORD, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Radford University issued the following news release:
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Highlander Highlights: Week of Sept. 21, 2026
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Highlander Highlights shares with readers some of the extraordinary research and accomplishments happening on and off campus through the tireless work and curiosity of our students, staff, alumni and faculty.
Building connections, discovering the NRV
This summer, five Radford University interns gained professional experience and discovered new ways to c
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Human-Based Research Shows Why Strangling Mice Won't Help Abuse Survivors: PETA Statement
NORFOLK, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release:
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Human-Based Research Shows Why Strangling Mice Won't Help Abuse Survivors: PETA Statement
September 24, 2026
Contact: Tasgola Bruner 202-483-7382
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Vancouver, B.C. - Please see the following statement from PETA Vice President Shalin Gala regarding news that University of British Columbia experimenter Cheryl Wellington is using blood samples from 177 people to develop a test t
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Keeping Spacecraft Cool in the Harshest Heat
LOS ANGELES, California, Sept. 25 -- The University of Southern California Viterbi School of Engineering posted the following news:
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Keeping Spacecraft Cool in the Harshest Heat
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Spacecraft made with heat-resistant materials. (Credit: DALL-E)
Spacecraft surfaces can face extreme temperatures exceeding 600degC, whether from intense solar exposure to the sun or from heating when entering Earth's atmosphere. Managing these extreme temperatures is crucial to protecting a spacecraft's inte
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Kiggans, Wittman Call on USDA to Provide Federal Assistance for Virginia Oyster Growers in Light of Recent Algal Bloom
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 (TNSida) -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Kiggans, Wittman Call on USDA to Provide Federal Assistance for Virginia Oyster Growers in Light of Recent Algal Bloom
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) and Congressman Rob Wittman (VA-01) sent a letter to U.S. Department of Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins regarding significant oyster mortality in the Chesapeake Bay and Coastal Virginia. The losses have coincided wi
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Lindsay Girardin named UD's next vice president for facilities management and planning and auxiliary services
DAYTON, Ohio, Sept. 25 -- The University of Dayton posted the following news:
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Lindsay Girardin named UD's next vice president for facilities management and planning and auxiliary services
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Lindsay Girardin will be the University of Dayton's next vice president for facilities management and planning and auxiliary services, succeeding Rick Krysiak. Girardin will assume her new role on Monday, Oct. 19.
Girardin currently serves as UD's associate vice president for auxiliary services and
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McDonald Assumes Command at FRCE
PATUXENT RIVER, Maryland, Sept. 26 -- The U.S. Naval Air Systems Command posted the following news release:
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McDonald assumes command at FRCE
Sep 25, 2026
MARINE CORPS AIR STATION CHERRY POINT, N.C.--Marine Corps Col. Christopher McDonald II assumed command of Fleet Readiness Center East (FRCE) from Navy Capt. Randy Berti during a change of command ceremony Sept. 25.
During the ceremony, Berti formally transferred authority and responsibility of the depot to McDonald in front of an aud
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
TRENTON, New Jersey, Sept. 26 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Davenport Urges Congress to Protect Americans From Uncontrolled Artificial Intelligence Models
Bipartisan Coalition of AGs Demands Establishment of a Robust Regulatory Framework for AI Development
September 25, 2026
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TRENTON -- Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 26 attorneys general urging Congressional leaders to enact comprehens
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N.Y. A.G. James, Co-signers Issue Letter to Congressional Leadership
ALBANY, New York, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following letter with co-signers to the Congressional leadership:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 23, 2026
The Honorable Mike Johnson
Speaker
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable Hakeem Jeffries
Minority Leader
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
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The Honorable John Thune
Majority Leader
U.S. Senate
Washington, DC 20510
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Th
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NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2027 National Leadership Roles
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Insurance] -- The National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors posted the following news release:
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NAIFA Announces Candidates Nominated for 2027 National Leadership Roles
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The Committee on Governance of the National Association of Insurance and Financial Advisors (NAIFA) has nominated Andrew J. Rinn, JD, CFP, CLU, ChFC, Assistant Vice President-Advanced Strategies with Sammons Financial in West Des Moines, Iowa, to be NAIFA's 2027
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New Faculty Join Coker University
HARTSVILLE, South Carolina, Sept. 26 -- Coker University issued the following news:
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New Faculty Join Coker University
Sep 25, 2026
Coker welcomes 11 faculty across eight academic areas
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Coker University welcomed 11 new faculty members this semester. With specialties in art, education, business, history, and criminology, the incoming faculty are dedicated to developing students' analytical and creative thinking in each subject area.
"It is always exciting to welcome new faculty into
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No Labels Issues Commentary: AI, Innovation, and the Race for the Future With Daniel Castro
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- No Labels, a political organization that advocates for centrism and bipartisanship, issued the following commentary:
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September 25, 2026
AI, Innovation, and the Race for the Future with Daniel Castro
As artificial intelligence advances at breakneck speed, Daniel Castro, President of the Information Technology and Innovation Foundation, offers his perspective on how policymakers should approach both its risks and opportunities. In this conversation, he makes the c
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Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law: Recent Faculty Works - David A. Dana, Janice Nadler, Ari Glogower, Zachary D. Clopton, Nathan Reitinger, David L. Schwartz, and Chika O. Okafor
CHICAGO, Illinois, Sept. 26 -- The Northwestern University Pritzker School of Law issued the following school news:
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Recent Faculty Works: David A. Dana, Janice Nadler, Ari Glogower, Zachary D. Clopton, Nathan Reitinger, David L. Schwartz, and Chika O. Okafor
09.25.2026
Northwestern Pritzker School of Law is home to an incredible group of faculty members working at the intersections of law and many other disciplines. Their research and scholarship has helped advance the understanding of
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NPS Graduate Applies Virtual Modeling Research to Strengthen Military Energy Resilience
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The Naval Postgraduate School posted the following news:
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NPS Graduate Applies Virtual Modeling Research to Strengthen Military Energy Resilience
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U.S. Marine Corps Capt. Dylan Bruns will graduate from the Naval Postgraduate School (NPS), Sept. 25, after completing the Electronics Systems Engineering program, where his research explored how virtual models can help engineers better understand and test military power systems before units rely on them in the field.
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Okla. A.G. Drummond Urges Congress to Regulate AI Industry to Protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Sept. 26 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release:
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Drummond urges Congress to regulate AI industry to protect Oklahomans
OKLAHOMA CITY (Sept. 25, 2026) - Attorney General Gentner Drummond is calling on Congress to take immediate action to regulate the artificial intelligence industry to protect the safety of Oklahomans.
Drummond joined a coalition of 25 other attorneys general in a letter sent to U.S. House Speaker Mike Jo
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Padilla Breaks Down New Whistleblower Allegations of DHS Lawbreaking Ahead of Midterms
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla Breaks Down New Whistleblower Allegations of DHS Lawbreaking Ahead of Midterms
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WATCH: Padilla uncovers Trump's voter intimidation push through DHS whistleblower disclosure
WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Alex Padilla (D-Calif.), Ranking Member of the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration with jurisdiction over federal elections and Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Immigrat
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release:
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Padilla, Warren, Torres Introduce Bill to Address Basic Needs Insecurity in Higher Education
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WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), along with Congresswoman Norma Torres (D-Calif.-35), reintroduced the Basic Assistance for Students In College (BASIC) Act, legislation to help community colleges and four-year institutions address the unmet
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Pinnacle Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women
ATLANTA, Georgia, Sept. 25 [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 Financial Partners is the No. 1 Best Place to Work for Women
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Firm is ranked among 16 finalist companies nationwide
Pinnacle Financial Partners earned the No. 1 spot nationwide on the 2026 list of Best Places to Work for Women fro
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Rep. Scott Issues Letter to Acting Labor Secretary Sonderling
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Acting Labor Secretary Keith E. Sonderling:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
The Honorable Keith E. Sonderling
Acting Secretary
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20210
Dear Acting Secretary Sonderling:
I urge you to initiate an immediate investigation into the reporte
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Rep. Scott Issues Letter to Education Secretary McMahon
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter to Education Secretary Linda McMahon:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 23, 2026
The Honorable Linda McMahon
Secretary
U.S. Department of Education
400 Maryland Avenue, SW
Washington, DC 20202
RE: Education Department General Administrative Regulations [Docket ID ED-2026- OPEPD-2542; RIN 1875-AA14]
Dear Secretary
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Rep. Scott, Sen. Sanders Issue Letter to Labor IG D'Esposito
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, to Labor Inspector General Anthony P. D'Esposito:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
The Honorable Anthony P. D'Esposito
Inspector General
U.S. Department of Labor
200 Constitution Avenue, NW
W
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Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Stop Spam Calls Act
WASHINGTON, Sept. 24 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Subramanyam Introduces Bipartisan Stop Spam Calls Act
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representatives Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) and Jefferson Shreve (IN-06) introduced the Stop Spam Calls Act to crack down on spam calls and texts by empowering the FCC to better protect consumers. The bill requires each telemarketer wanting to send robocalls or robotexts to a consumer to directly get their explic
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Reps. Scott, Raskin, Sen. Sanders Issue Letter to A.G. Blanche, FBI Director Patel
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following letter with Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, and Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions Committee, to Attorney General Todd W. Blanche and FBI Director Kashyap Patel:
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Here is the text of the letter:
September 17, 2026
The Honora
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Researchers link brain injury to brain tumors
HOUSTON, Texas, Sept. 25 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news:
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Researchers link brain injury to brain tumors
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Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine, the Duncan Neurological Research Institute (Duncan NRI) at Texas Children's Hospital and collaborating institutions show in Nature Cancer that stroke promotes glioma growth and uncovered cellular and molecular mediators involved in the process, linking brain injury to malignant brain tumors.
"Epidemiological an
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Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service issued the following recall alert:
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Sempio Food Services Inc. Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Stew Products Imported Without the Benefit of Import Reinspection
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 25, 2026 - Sempio Food Services Inc., located in Cerritos, Calif., is recalling approximately 4,596 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken stew products that were imported from the Republic of Korea without the benefit of impo
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South American Importers Visit U.S. Rice Industry
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Sept. 25 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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South American Importers Visit U.S. Rice Industry
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LITTLE ROCK, AR & SOUTHWEST LOUISIANA - Last week, USA Rice hosted a delegation of eight South American importers and industry representatives here for a firsthand look at the U.S. rice industry. The delegates hailed from Colombia, Chile, Peru, and Ecuador.
The mission began with an industry dinner in Little Rock where USA Rice mem
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Southern Environmental Law Center: Groups Sue TVA Over Clean Air Act Violations at Kingston Site
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
Groups sue TVA over Clean Air Act violations at Kingston site
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HARRIMAN, Tenn. -- On Thursday, the Southern Environmental Law Center, on behalf of Appalachian Voices and the Sierra Club, sued the Tennessee Valley Authority for violating the Clean Air Act and putting public health at risk by building its new Kingston Gas Plant, which TVA plans to operate a
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Southern Environmental Law Center: N.C. Air Permits for 649 Diesel-fired Generators at Amazon Data Center Challenged in Court
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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September 25, 2026
N.C. air permits for 649 diesel-fired generators at Amazon data center challenged in court
Separate permits for diesel-fired generators at North Carolina site evade responsibility for high levels of harmful air pollution
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--On behalf of the Richmond County Coalition for Justice and Black Empowerment, the Southern Environmental Law Center
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Sweet Briar College to Celebrate 100th Annual Horse Show on Oct. 3
SWEET BRIAR, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Sweet Briar College posted the following news:
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Sweet Briar College to Celebrate 100th Annual Horse Show on Oct. 3
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Sweet Briar College will celebrate its tradition of equestrian excellence by commemorating a very special milestone: its 100th Annual Horse Show, planned for Oct. 3.
Individual riders, including Sweet Briar students and others from outside the campus community, will compete in a variety of hunter and equitation classes. The list of 100
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United States Seeks Mexico's Review of Alleged Denial of Workers' Rights at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- The U.S. Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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United States Seeks Mexico's Review of Alleged Denial of Workers' Rights at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
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WASHINGTON - The Office of the United States Trade Representative has invoked the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to review whether workers at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (Yokohama), located in th
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University of Richmond Announces Historic $150 Million Gift at Kickoff of a $600 Million Philanthropic Campaign
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- The University of Richmond issued the following news release:
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University of Richmond Announces Historic $150 Million Gift at Kickoff of a $600 Million Philanthropic Campaign
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The University of Richmond has announced the largest gift commitment in the nearly 200-year history of the school. The $150 million anonymous gift commitment will support the University's campaign priorities, including making college more affordable for students across the income s
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University of Virginia: Q&A - Were Small Down Payments to Blame for the Housing Bubble?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news:
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Q&A: Were small down payments to blame for the housing bubble?
By Traci Hale, vmv7mc@virginia.edu
September 25, 2026
The U.S. housing bubble of the early 2000s sent home prices soaring before the market crashed in 2007-08, triggering a foreclosure crisis and a deep recession.
A popular explanation is that lenders suddenly made it much easier to buy a home with a very small down paym
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USTR: U.S. Seeks Mexico's Review of Alleged Denial of Workers' Rights at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mexico, S.A. De C.V.
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The Office of the U.S. Trade Representative issued the following news release:
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United States Seeks Mexico's Review of Alleged Denial of Workers' Rights at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
September 25, 2026
WASHINGTON - The Office of the United States Trade Representative has invoked the Rapid Response Labor Mechanism (RRM) in the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) to review whether workers at Yokohama Tire Manufacturing Mexico, S.A. d
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VCU: Beyond-the-skin Imaging Device Moves Toward the Bedside - and the Market
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Sept. 25, 2026
A beyond-the-skin imaging device moves toward the bedside -- and the market
VCU biomedical engineer Anuradha Godavarty is advancing a non-contact, dye-free blood flow scanner toward a commercial future in wound care and vascular medicine.
By John Battiston
Most of us have had our blood oxygen levels measured with a pulse oximeter at the doctor's office. Clip the device to a fing
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Vindman Introduces Legislation to Help Fund Childcare for First Responders
WASHINGTON, Sept. 25 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Vindman Introduces Legislation to Help Fund Childcare for First Responders
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressmen Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) and Don Davis (N.C.-01) today introduced the Providing Childcare for Firefighters and EMS Act, legislation that would help states fund childcare services for the minor children of firefighters, emergency medical technicians (EMTs), and paramedics during shift work a
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Virginia Tech: Dean of Students Office Expands to Include Off-campus Student Support
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Dean of Students Office expands to include off-campus student support
Students moving and living off campus can find the help they need with new resources through the Dean of Students Office.
25 Sep 2026
Moving off campus can prove to be more of a challenge than many students expect, not only because of the change in environment but also because of the change in day-to-day life. This sudden transition often lea
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Virginia Tech: Expert Discusses the Midterm Elections and the Roles That AI Plays
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Expert discusses the midterm elections and the roles that AI plays
25 Sep 2026
As the United States midterm elections approach, AI policy looms large, adding new uncertainties to a rapidly evolving campaign season. Political communications expert Cayce Myers provided analysis of the stakes in the upcoming election and the ways AI could affect campaigns and voters.
Heading into the midterms, what concerns U.S. p
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W&M School of Education recognized for preparing future teachers in the science of reading
WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Sept. 25 (TNSrpt) -- William and Mary issued the following news:
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W&M School of Education recognized for preparing future teachers in the science of reading
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The following story originally appeared on the website for the William & Mary School of Education. - Ed.
The graduate and undergraduate elementary teacher preparation programs at the William & Mary School of Education have earned A grades from the National Council on Teacher Quality (NCTQ) for how well the
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
RICHMOND, Virginia, Sept. 26 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release:
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Takes action to protect consumers in consequential merger proposal, fights federal overreach, and invests in communities
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RICHMOND, Va. -- Attorney General Jones continues to advocate for ratepayers in front of the SCC, delivers on his promise to fight back against federal overreach
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White House Announces 6 Bills Being Signed Into Law
WASHINGTON, Sept. 26 -- The White House issued the following news:
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Congressional Bills H.R. 3657, H.R. 7250, S. 550, S. 603, S. 759 and S. 790 Signed into Law
September 25, 2026
On Friday, September 25, 2026, the President signed into law:
H.R. 3657, the "Hydropower Licensing Transparency Act," which requires the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission to submit annually to the Congress a report on the status of outstanding hydropower licensing applications;
H.R. 7250, which reauthorize
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Wildlife Society: Backyard Feeders Make It Feel Good to Be Bird-brained
BETHESDA, Maryland, Sept. 25 (TNSjou) -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Backyard feeders make it feel good to be bird-brained
Participants connected feeding and watching birds to positive emotions, engagement and a sense of meaning
September 25, 2026
Can feeding backyard birds improve mental well-being? New research suggests that for the 59 million Americans who engage in the practice, the answer is yes.
A study (https://link.sp
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Working Together to Prevent Gun Violence
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Sept. 25 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news:
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Working Together to Prevent Gun Violence
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Dear FCPS Community,
Our schools are strongest when families, staff, and community members come together in support of our students. Our partnership plays an important role in creating safe, supportive learning environments for each and every student.
In FCPS, we continue to strengthen our layered approach to school safety. This includes staff train
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