WASHINGTON, Aug. 3 [Category: Political] -- The Campaign Legal Center posted the following news release: * * * 56 Former Judges Urge Supreme Court to Block Trump Order That Could Disenfranchise Mail-in Voters * WASHINGTON -On August 3, 2026, 56 former state and federal judges filed an amicus brief in Trump v. California and Alabama v. California, urging the Supreme Court to reject the administration's attempt to revive mail-voting restrictions that would force states to overhaul election systems just weeks before ballots are sent. The form more PR

MONTGOMERY, Alabama, Aug. 4 -- Air University posted the following news: * * * AFIT Provost, CAO Retires After 26 Years of Service * Air Force Institute of Technology (AFIT) Provost and Chief Academic Officer (CAO), Dr. Heidi Ries, retired after 26 years of civil service on July 23, 2026. Ries's journey at AFIT began in 1999 as associate dean for research in AFIT's Graduate School of Engineering and Management (GSEM). From 2005-2019, she served as dean for research in AFIT's GSEM until being promoted to her current role as provost and CAO i more PR

LA GRANGE PARK, Illinois, Aug. 3 [Category: Energy] -- The American Nuclear Society posted the following news: * * * ANS webinar looks at radiation studies and living near nuclear plants * In February, a study published in Nature Communications found a correlation between proximity to nuclear power plants and rates of cancer mortality. While the authors acknowledged that causation could not be established, they nonetheless said that calculations supported evidence of 115,586 "cancer deaths attributable to nuclear power plants proximity." O more PR

DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Leads Coalition Demanding Transparency from OpenAI after AI Breach and Hacking * Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is leading a coalition of 15 states demanding transparency and accountability from the AI company OpenAI, led by Sam Altman, for its complete lack of oversight and transparency in the hacking of Hugging Face, another AI company. In July, OpenAI unleashed an experimental artificial  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 5 -- Axiom Space Inc., a provider of human spaceflight services and developer of human-rated space infrastructure, issued the following news release: * * * Axiom Space Appoints Chief of International Operations for New Switzerland Entity Axiom Space, a leader in human spaceflight services and developer of era-defining space infrastructure, appoints Dr. Renato Krpoun as Chief of International Operations - Europe, Middle East and Africa (EMEA), to lead the new Axiom Space, Switzerland subsidiary, based in Lucerne, Switzer more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSrpt) -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 3, 2026: * * * Big, Beautiful Success Story: Report Highlights Manufacturing Investments and Jobs Made Possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts A recently released report from the National Association of Manufacturers profiles 50 manufacturers - one in every state - that are investing, growing, and hiring because of the Working Families Tax Cuts. From new equipment and expanded facilities to  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- Changing Compensation Costs in the Atlanta Metropolitan Area June 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region * * * Compensation costs for private industry workers increased 2.7 percent in the Atlanta--Athens-Clarke County--Sandy Springs, GA-AL Combined Statistical Area (CSA) for the year ending in June 2026, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that one year ago, Atlanta experienced an annual gain of  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time (DST)" by energy policy specialist Corrie E. Clark and senior research librarian Lynn J. Cunningham: * * * SUMMARY Daylight saving time (DST) is a period of the year between spring and fall when clocks in most parts of the United States are set one hour ahead of standard time. DST begins on the second Sunday in March and ends on the first Sunday in November. The beginning and ending date more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R45208) on July 24, 2026, entitled "Daylight Saving Time:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Department of Transportation's Regulation of Time Zones Although states may exempt themselves, in whole or in part, from DST, they cannot independently change time zones or alter the length of DST (i.e., DST begins and ends on statutorily mandated dates). There are two ways in which an area can be moved from one time zone to another: by regulation o more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 4 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd Professor Among 66 Co-Authors Sounding the Alarm on Frontier Threats in Indigenous Amazonia It was a "master class in collaboration," says Assistant Professor of Environmental Studies Amanda Hoffman-Hall, Ph.D., who co-authored a recently published research paper with 65 other authors across 57 institutions. "Spiralling frontier threats in Indigenous Amazonia" brings attention to the critical nature of Indigenous lands for protecting Indigenous peoples more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. COMMENTS OF THE ELECTRONIC PRIVACY INFORMATION CENTER to the FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION Re: Policy Statement Concerning the Suppression of Accuracy in Artificial Intelligence Systems Matter No. P264200 July 31, 2026 I. Introduction The Electronic Privacy Information Center (EPIC) submits these comments1 in response to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC)'s "Policy Statemen more ST

NEW YORK, Aug. 3 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: Multiple Developments in Active Club Propaganda Messaging and Proposed Strategy * (New York, N.Y.) -The Counter Extremism Project (CEP) reports on the methods used by extremists and terrorist groups on the Internet to spread propaganda and incite violence. In this week's issue: * ISIS Activity Roundup * ISIS Al-Naba Editorial Addresses Personal Forgiveness * Advertisements Located on 50 Neo-Nazi more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 3 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Football Announces Exciting Home Game Promotion Schedule * With three nighttime kickoffs and enthusiasm growing for the debut season of coach John Grass, Samford football has announced kickoff times and game promotions for the 2026 home schedule. #Sept. 26 vs VMI, 2:30 p.m. Amid the Family Weekend celebration that includes live music, food trucks and fun tailgating, the Bulldogs will host SoCon foe VMI, seeking a fifth consecutive win over the Keyde more PR

BIRMINGHAM, Alabama, Aug. 3 -- Samford University issued the following news release: * * * Fulfilling the Great Commission * Among the more than 1,400 living Beeson alumni, many serve in the cross-cultural mission field, working daily to advance the Gospel and build the Kingdom of God. Five Beeson alumni spoke about their experience in cross-cultural ministry for this year's magazine. Yannick Christos-Wahab | MDiv '18 Yannick Christos-Wahab was born and raised in London by Nigerian parents. While studying theology at the University of St. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The House Administration Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-750) on the Voter ID Act (H.R. 9368). The report was advanced by Rep. Bryan Steil, R-Wisconsin, on July 15, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose and Summary H.R. 9368, the Voter ID Act, introduced by Representative Bryan Steil (WI-01) requires eligible voters to present a valid form of photo identification (ID) to the appropriate elections official before the voter may cast a ballot in a federal election. For individuals who choose to vote by mail, the Vo more ST

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 4 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Kane Webb selected as International Rice Festival Honoree * Crowley, LA -The 89th International Rice Festival Board of Directors has selected USA Rice Director of Field Services Kane Webb as this year's Honoree, joining the Presidential Party for the 2026 festivities. Kane works closely with Louisiana's rice growers' organizations, rice mills, and rice merchants, while supporting rice industry organizations across the other U.S. rice more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 4 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release: * * * Kicking Off a Fall of Fun on Southwest Airlines * Customers looking to catch their favorite team on the gridiron, hear some live music at a festival, watch cars race, or lace up their racing own racing shoes are in luck! Southwest Airlines(r) has nearly 300 flights in its fall schedule specifically designed to connect Customers with the events that are most important in their lives. Southwest(r) is The Official Airline of the South more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 4 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Left of 'Go': CSAF's vision for allied airpower depends on language, regional expertise, and culture * MAXWELL AIR FORCE BASE, Alabama - Air Force Chief of Staff Gen. Kenneth S. Wilsbach recently delivered a clear message to the global defense community: "The most effective airpower is combined airpower." Speaking at the Global Air and Space Chiefs Conference in London, Wilsbach stressed that when allied and more PR

BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 5 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Lockheed Martin posted the following news release: * * * Lockheed Martin Announces Successful Burst Test of the Next Generation Interceptor's Second-Stage Motor HUNTSVILLE, Ala. - Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) has reached a pivotal development milestone for the Next Generation Interceptor (NGI), successfully completing a critical burst test of its second-stage motor case and advancing the program toward Critical Design Review (CDR) later this year. Engineers filled the motor case with a c more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 3 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The U.S. Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory to serve as technical direction agent for the Space Force's Space-Based Interceptor program. In support of Golden Dome for America, the program is developing a proliferated Low-Earth Orbit constellation of interceptors capable of boost,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- The American Red Cross issued the following news release: * * * Toyota expands American Red Cross partnership with $1,000,000 Disaster Relief donation As extreme weather becomes more frequent and severe, support helps power nonstop response to major disasters - The American Red Cross recognizes Toyota for its increased investment of $1 million to the Annual Disaster Giving Program (ADGP). This pre-disaster donation builds on Toyota's longstanding support and helps ensure the Red Cross continues to be prepared to meet  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Honors David Bedford of Wilmer as August "Veteran of the Month" * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) released a video honoring U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer David Bedford as the August "Veteran of the Month." Excerpts of Sen. Tuberville's remarks can be found below, and complete remarks can be found here. "When it comes to the military, there is no such thing as working 9 to 5. You are on call 24 hours a day, 365 da more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Britt Introduce Bill to Hold U.S. Postal Service Accountable * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined Senator Katie Britt (R-AL) today in introducing the Postal Executive Responsibility, Fiscal Oversight, and Results-based Management (PERFORM) Act. The legislation would ensure the Postmaster General's performance pay reflects actual performance by prohibiting bonuses when the United States Postal Service (USPS) fail more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville, Moran Introduce Legislation to Strengthen Rural Hospitals * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) joined U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-KS) in introducing the Rural Emergency Hospital Designation Improvement Act (REH 2.0), legislation to expand access to federal resources for rural hospitals through the Rural Emergency Hospital (REH) Medicare designation. This legislation would allow more Critical Access Hospitals (CAH) and  more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Aug. 5 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University Alumni Raised Nearly $673,000 at National Convention Crystal Drake With a noted increase in first-time alumni participation and combined gifts totaling $672,134 nearly 250 forever Golden Tigers gathered last weekend in Memphis for the 22nd Biennial Tuskegee National Alumni Association (TNAA) Convention. Dr. Mark A. Brown '86, Tuskegee's president and CEO sat for a fireside chat with TNAA president Rev. Dr. James P. Quincy, III, about t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- Sen. Katie Britt, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Katie Britt, Marsha Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Legislation to Keep Biological Men out of Daughters of the American Revolution * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senator Katie Britt (R-Ala.) joined Senators Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.), Mike Lee (R-Utah), Tommy Tuberville (R-Ala.), and Kevin Cramer (R-N.D.) in introducing the Daughters of the American Revolution Membership Integrity Act, which would amend the Daughters of the American Revolutio more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 4 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * University of Alabama earns FIRE's top rating for free speech after reforming policies * TUSCALOOSA, Ala., Aug. 4, 2026 -The University of Alabama has received a "green light" rating from the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression after recently improving its free speech policies. University of Alabama is one of two schools in Alabama, and one of 75 nationwide, to have earned this rating. "Protecting  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 5 -- In response to a federal agency request for information, the following public comment letter was submitted electronically to the regulations.gov site. June 30, 2026 Submitted electronically via www.regulations.gov The Honorable Russell T. Vought Director, Office of Management and Budget Executive Office of the President 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 Re: Comments on the Proposed Rule, Regulation for Federal Financial Assistance Docket No. OMB-2026-0034; RIN 0348-AB81 (lead) 91 Fed. Reg. 32198 (proposed May more ST