WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The National Consumers League issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * 14 Public Interest Groups Urge Meta to Act on Scam Ads Today, the National Consumers League and 13 other public interest groups urged Meta to implement new policies to combat the epidemic of scam ads on its platforms, which includes Facebook and Instagram. The advocacy effort comes after reporting that the company at one point projected 10% of its revenue to come from advertisements  more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 12 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following news release: * * * AICPA Recommends Treasury and IRS Simplify "Determine and Document" Requirement for Taxes Charged to Controlled Foreign Corporations In a letter sent to the Department of the Treasury and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) submitted recommendations regarding Notice 2025-75, Transition Rule for Applying Section 951(a)(2)(B), one of the four international tax noti more PR

SAN DIEGO, California, Feb. 11 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Public Health Association posted the following news release: * * * APHA joins broad coalition of groups condemning illegal inaction of EPA * The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has failed to meet a Feb. 7 deadline to designate areas in violation of the strengthened 2024 national air quality standard for soot, as required under the Clean Air Act. These designations are the first step toward bri more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * Aramark SeniorLIFE+ Redefines Senior Dining to Meet the Expectations and Preferences of the Baby Boomer Generation As senior living communities prepare for the arrival of millions of Baby Boomers, Aramark SeniorLIFE+ is helping them prepare to meet the higher expectations of this generation with reimagined dining programs more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * At Dickson City Fire Department, Governor Shapiro and Fire Commissioner Cook Highlight Investments in Fire Departments, Thank First Responders After Lehigh Valley Hospital Fire Since taking office, the Shapiro Administration has awarded more than $140 million through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services (FCEMS) Grant Program. Governor Shapiro's 2026-27  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Subcommittee on Telecommunications and Media released the following written testimony by Scott Agnew, president of FirstNet and public sector mobility at AT&T, from a Jan. 28, 2026, hearing entitled "On the Front Lines of Connectivity: Examining FirstNet's Role in Public Safety": * * * Chairman Fischer, Ranking Member Lujan, and Members of the Subcommittee, thank you for the opportunity to appear before you today to provide more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 11 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Opening of New Office Space in Fayetteville * Griffin: 'This space directly connects our office to the activity and growth happening in Northwest Arkansas, and it improves our ability to recruit the University of Arkansas School of Law's top students' FAYETTEVILLE - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing the open more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 11 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Urges Congress to Pass Senate's Kids Online Safety Act * NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James and a bipartisan coalition of 39 other attorneys general today called on Congress to pass the Senate version of the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA), S. 1748, to protect children and their data. In a letter to congressional leaders, Attorney General James a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Feb. 11 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Skrmetti Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act * Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today, together with a bipartisan coalition of 40 attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm and pass the Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter was circulated to House and Senate leadership in advance of potential consideratio more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Marks National Salute to Veteran Patients Week by Warning of Scammers Targeting VA Benefits * HARRISBURG -In recognition of National Salute to Veteran Patients Week, observed this week, Attorney General Dave Sunday is honoring Pennsylvania's veterans while warning them to remain vigilant against scammers targeting the veteran community. Veterans are of more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Urges Congress to Pass Kids Online Safety Act * HARRISBURG - Attorney General Dave Sunday, along with a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general, urged Congressional leadership to protect children from online harm by passing the Pa. Senate's Kids Online Safety Act (KOSA). The letter, signed by 40 attorneys general, was circulated to House and Senate l more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania Auditor General Timothy DeFoor issued the following news release: * * * Auditor General DeFoor's Performance Audit of PennHOMES Program Finds Inconsistent Record-Keeping; Makes 24 Recommendations for Improvement * HARRISBURG - Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor today released a performance audit of the Pennsylvania Housing Finance Agency's (PHFA) PennHOMES program, issuing two findings related to inconsistencies with record-keeping and making  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ballard Spahr, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Aviation Attorney Brett Seifarth Lands at Ballard Spahr as Partner in Corporate Group * Brett J. Seifarth -a corporate and finance lawyer who focuses on representing aviation industry clients on transactional matters involving commercial and business aircraft-has joined Ballard Spahr in the firm's Washington, D.C., office, firm Chair Peter Michaud announced toda more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Berger Montague PC Investigating Claims on Behalf of Investors in Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR) After Class Action Filing National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Masonite International Corporation (NYSE: DOOR) ("Masonite" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who sold Masonite common stock during the per more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Berger Montague, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Berger Montague PC Investigating Claims on Behalf of Investors in uniQure N.V. (NASDAQ: QURE) After Class Action Filing National plaintiffs' law firm Berger Montague PC announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against uniQure N.V. (NASDAQ: QURE) ("uniQure" or the "Company") on behalf of investors who purchased or otherwise acquired uniQure securities during the period from Septembe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of Attorneys General issued the following news release: * * * Bipartisan Coalition of Attorneys General Urges Congress to Advance Senate Kids Online Safety Act * Washington, D.C. - February 10, 2026 -Today the National Association of Attorneys General sent a letter on behalf of a bipartisan coalition of 40 state and territorial attorneys general to congressional leadership urging support for the Sena more PR

HUNTINGDON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Juniata College issued the following news: * * * Bipartisan Federal Funding Advances Chemistry Education at Juniata College Juniata College has been awarded $400,000 in federal funding co-sponsored by U.S. Senators Dave McCormick and John Fetterman to enhance chemistry education and expand access to modern laboratory equipment. "Through this initiative, Juniata will be able to elevate experiential learning for students pursuing STEM careers while also gi more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on 2026 CBO Baseline Today, Pennsylvania Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement in response to the release of the Congressional Budget Office's Budget and Economic Outlook: 2026-2036 (https://www.cbo.gov/publication/61882): "This report from more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on House Vote to Terminate Trump's Canada Tariffs Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee and a member of the Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement after the House voted to terminate President Trump's tariffs on Canadian imports: "President Trump's reckle more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on January 2026 Jobs Report Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported that nonfarm payroll employment increased by 130,000 jobs in January: "Today's report doesn't change the fact tha more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Bresnahan Announces Funding for Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center * WILKES-BARRE, PA: Today, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) announced the Wilkes-Barre VA Medical Center has been selected for critical infrastructure upgrades as part of a nationwide initiative by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA). These improvements will directly benefit veterans across Northeastern Penns more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Broadcasting the credit union difference * Amplifying the credit union story on radio and television stations across the country as part of a national media tour, America's Credit Unions President/CEO Scott Simpson participated in multiple interviews Monday with TV and radio outlets. Coverage included the nationally syndicated Daily Flash TV show, plus CBS, FOX, NBC, and regional te more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Cagan, Jahanian, Pitel Elected to National Academy of Engineering * Carnegie Mellon University's standing as a powerhouse in engineering research is underscored by the election of Jonathan Cagan (opens in new window), CMU President Farnam Jahanian (opens in new window), and alumnus Ira J. Pitel to the prestigious National Academy of Engineering (opens in new window) 's 2026 class. Election to t more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities issued the following research by Brendan Duke, senior director for federal fiscal policy: * * * Republican Megabill Trades Essential Support to Low-Income People for Skewed Tax Cuts The sprawling megabill passed by the Republican-controlled Congress and signed by President Trump in July 2025 will redistribute trillions of dollars upward over the next decade, making it harder for families with modest income more PR

ANNAPOLIS, Maryland, Feb. 11 -- The Chesapeake Bay Program issued the following commentary by Director of Communications Rachel Felver: * * * Old chemicals and new concerns Rachel Ferver, Director of Communications - Toxic contaminants persist in the Bay, but so do the efforts of the Bay Program to understand and reduce them While nitrogen, phosphorus and sediment are the pollutants most often linked to the Chesapeake Bay's water quality--largely because of their connection to the Chesapeake more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- The University of Pennsylvania's Perelman School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Cholesterol crystals may trigger some liver disease * Cholesterol crystals in the liver may stiffen the organ early in those with metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD)-well before scarring develops-according to new research from a team in the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. The findings, published in Pro more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Meuser Secures $1.4 Million for Northumberland County Wastewater Infrastructure Upgrades * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) announced the award of $1.4 million in federal funding for the Shamokin-Coal Township Joint Sewer Authority. The funding was included in the FY26 Transportation, Housing and Urban Development Appropriations Act, recently signed into law.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Madeleine Dean, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Dean, Jeffries, Lee, Bacon Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Private Communication Between Incarcerated People and Their Lawyers * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Madeleine Dean (D-PA-04), Laurel Lee (R-FL-15), and Don Bacon (R-NE-02) -alongside Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-NY-08) -reintroduced t he Effective Assistance of Counsel in the Digital Era Act to protect the privacy more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 -- Rep. Chris Deluzio, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Deluzio Statement on Trump DOJ's Abuse of Power in Calling a Grand Jury Against Him, Fellow Colleagues * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Chris Deluzio (PA-17) released the following statement: I will not be intimidated for a single second by the Trump Administration or Justice Department lawyers who tried and failed to indict me today. American citizens on a grand jury refused to go al more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Feb. 12 -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Trump EPA Misses Legal Deadline to Reduce Deadly Air Pollution Broad coalition of groups condemns illegal inaction, puts EPA on legal notice * Washington, D.C. -- The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has failed to meet a Feb. 7 deadline to designate areas in violation of the strengthened 2024 national air quality standard for soot, as required under the Cl more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has proposed to partially approve revisions to the West Virginia state plan for existing commercial and industrial solid waste incineration units. This action evaluates whether state rules for these facilities meet federal emission guidelines established under the Clean Air Act. West Virginia submitted its plan revision on May 1, 2023, seeking to implement updated federal standards for various pollutants, including cadmium, more PR

NEW YORK, Feb. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- The Counter Extremism Project issued the following news release: * * * Extremist Content Online: ISIS Claims Credit for Islamabad, Pakistan Mosque Attack; Pro-ISIS Group Releases Explosives-Related Manual and Calls for Violence * (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. Between January 25 and February 7, ISIS claim more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Finance & Administration Division Leadership Update * The below message was sent to faculty and staff on February 10, 2026. Dear faculty and staff colleagues, I am writing to provide an update regarding our leadership transition within the Finance and Administration division. We are preparing to launch a comprehensive search for our next leader in this area shortly and are confident in the strong team  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * FIRE sues Bondi, Noem for censoring Facebook group and app reporting ICE activity * * The First Amendment protects the right to discuss, record, and criticize what law enforcement does in public. * The federal government strong-armed Apple and Facebook to remove ICE activity monitoring from company platforms. * It's unconstitutional for the government to  more PR

AKRON, Ohio, Feb. 12 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy Corp. Declares Increased Common Stock Dividend of 46.5 Cents Per Share Represents 2026 annual rate of $1.86 per share, pending continued Board approval. Compares to $1.78 per share in 2025 declared dividends * The Board of Directors of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) today declared a quarterly dividend of 46.5 cents per share of outstanding common stock payable June 1, 2026, to shareholder more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Flipping and reversing mini-proteins could improve disease treatment * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Antibiotic treatments are losing effectiveness against a range of common bacterial pathogens, including E. coli, K. pneumoniae, Salmonella and Acinetobacter, according to a warning issued by the World Health Organization last October. For the microbe that gives rise to tuberculosis, a team of rese more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48852) on Feb. 10, 2026, entitled "Geofence and Keyword Searches: Reverse Warrants and the Fourth Amendment:" (Continued form Part 1 of 2) * * * Constitutionality of Geofence Searches As previously discussed, determining the constitutionality of geofence searches typically involves two discrete analyses - whether the collection of geofence data itself constitutes a Fourth Amendment search,  more PR

STATESBORO, Georgia, Feb. 12 -- Georgia Southern University issued the following news release: * * * Georgia Southern University partners with METAL to advance workforce training in metalworking and manufacturing The Metallurgical Engineering Trades Apprenticeship & Learning (METAL)program, led by IACMI - The Composites Institute(R), is proud to announce a new partnership with Georgia Southern University to enhance and scale up industry-driven training opportunities for current and prospectiv more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Shapiro Continues Effort to Lower Pennsylvanians' Electricity Prices, Pressing PJM Leadership to Protect Consumers Governor Shapiro spoke directly with PJM's Chairman this week and followed up with a letter, urging the grid operator's board to extend the existing price cap -- a move supported by 95% of the PJM stakeholders who have expressed a view and -- to save consumers more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper, Senate Democrats Call On Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senators John Hickenlooper, Lisa Blunt-Rochester, and the entire Senate Democratic Caucus demanded that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy was expected to take effect February 3 more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 10, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro and Fire Commissioner Cook Announce $37 Million Investment in PA Fire Departments and EMS Providers, Highlight New $30 Million Grant Program Proposal to Further Fund and Outfit Local Fire Companies "We can't flip enough chickens to buy a piece of fire apparatus. That's where this funding comes into play. It's very, very vital to the fire ser more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Drexel University LeBow College of Business posted the following news: * * * Impact Innovation Hub: Where Big Ideas Become Sustainable Change * Innovation at Drexel University is found in the entrepreneurship mindset applied to the creation of meaningful, sustainable change. At the heart of this philosophy is The Impact Innovation Hub (IIH), a program at The Charles D. Close School of Entrepreneurship dedicated to nurturing the next generation of social more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 10 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Inclusive Leadership Conference brings together more than 300 students from across the region More than 300 students gathered at Temple's Howard Gittis Student Center for the 17th annual Inclusive Leadership Conference (ILC), We the People, We the Future, on Saturday, Feb. 7. Organized by Temple's Office of Student Leadership and Engagement in partnership with IDEAL, Campus Philly and Drexel University,  more PR

STILLWATER, Oklahoma, Feb. 11 -- Oklahoma State University posted the following news: * * * Moftakhari's team developing more efficient tools for data center cooling * With vast amounts of data and the continued rise of artificial intelligence, data centers are becoming increasingly critical. In the United States alone, data centers contribute $2 trillion to the economy. There is also an increased need to make data center cooling systems smarter and more resilient. This is the topic of a th more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation posted the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Chesapeake Bay Watershed Restoration Efforts Receive $44.2 Million in Watershed Restoration Grants Grants support on-the-ground efforts to advance the goal and outcomes of the revised 2025 Chesapeake Bay Watershed Agreement * The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency today announced more than $44 million in grant award more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * New map reveals Palantir ties with health systems and universities * OAKLAND, CA (February 11, 2026) - Today the American Friends Service Committee (AFSC) unveiled a new tool that maps the locations of institutions, investors, and political figures connected to Palantir. Palantir is a tech and weapons company that uses artificial intelligence to weaponize da more PR

MIDDLETOWN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Harrisburg campus issued the following news: * * * Penn State Harrisburg students recognized for National Cyber League performance By Manal Negm Mohamed Penn State Harrisburg cybersecurity students were recognized for their performance and contributions to a No. 95 ranking in the Cyber Power Rankings during the National Cyber League (NCL) fall 2025 season. Overall, Penn State, with students from multiple campuses competing,  more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * Data-driven insight may help decode the evolving college choice landscape Penn State Lehigh Valley's director of enrollment management and campus strategy shares research on politics, perception and student decision-making By Ryan Abramson Shifting demographics, political debate and changing student expectations are reshaping higher education and making it more importa more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Penn's ENIAC, the world's first electronic computer, turns 80 Housed in the University of Pennsylvania's Moore School Building, ENIAC--the first programmable, electronic, general-purpose computer--launched in 1946. ENIAC's ability to be reprogrammed to solve a wide range of complex numerical problems was revolutionary and laid the foundation for modern digital systems. * Computing now pow more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Point Park University issued the following news: * * * Students Get Tutoring Experience Through Partnership with Pittsburgh School Point Park students gained hands-on field experience by observing classrooms and tutoring children in math at Pittsburgh Public Schools' Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School (also known as Pittsburgh King). While most students in the EDUC 220 Family and Community Diversity are sophomore education majors, the course also fu more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Applied linguistics professor receives national award for study abroad book * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. - Celeste Kinginger, Kirby Professor in Language Learning and professor of applied linguistics at Penn State, recently received the Modern Language Association's (MLA) Kenneth W. Mildenberger Prize for her book, "The Professional Lives of Language Study Abroad Alumni: A Mixed Methods In more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: Could light-powered computers reduce AI's energy use? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A key problem facing artificial intelligence (AI) development is the vast amount of energy the technology requires, with some experts projecting AI datacenters to be responsible for over 13% of global electricity usage by 2028. According to Xingjie Ni, associate professor of electrical engineering at the Pe more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Ranking Member Raskin Demands DOJ Records Explaining Abrupt Demotion, Reported Potential Firing of Ed Martin Amid Reports That Martin Illegally Shared Grand Jury Information, Raskin Presses Bondi to Confirm What Finally Prompted Action After Long History of Misconduct * Rep. Jamie Raskin, Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee, is demanding more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Read Penn State Dickinson Law Dean Danielle M. Conway's AALS President's Message The speech introduced her 2027 Annual Meeting theme: 'Emancipate. Academic. Freedom.' * Following her recent election as president of the Association of American Law Schools (AALS), Penn State Dickinson Law and School of International Affairs Dean and Donald J. Farage Professor of Law Daniel more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- Sen. Lisa Blunt Rochester, D-Delaware, issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Senator Blunt Rochester, Senate Democrats Call on Secretary Noem to Reverse Termination of TPS for Haiti U.S. Senator Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Del.) led all 47 members of the Senate Democratic Caucus in demanding that Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem reverse her directive to terminate Temporary Protected Status (TPS) for Haiti. The policy took effect February 3, 202 more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Skeleton 'gatekeeper' lining brain cells could guard against Alzheimer's * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Brain cells are constantly swallowing material from the fluid that surrounds them -signaling molecules, nutrients, even pieces of their own surfaces -in a process known as endocytosis that is essential for learning, memory and basic neural upkeep. Now, new research by Penn State scientists h more PR

SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news: * * * Students recognized in Philly design competition * "As a senior graphic design major, it feels very validating to have one of my projects chosen for the AIGA Philly Locally Sourced publication exhibit," Piecyk said. "Over the past few years, I have submitted projects to 10 competitions, and I have finally had success this year." Piecyk, of Armonk, New York, submitted a project titled Wild Rabbit P more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Teens from Dallas High School Capture Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Title * State Champions Advance to National Competition HARRISBURG - Dallas High School bested four other teams to capture the Pennsylvania State LifeSmarts Championship after successfully answering questions on real-life marketplace issues during a competition hosted by the Office of Attorney General in Harr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple Made, Olympic bound (again): Joel Boyd heads to Milan with Team USA Hockey * Boyd has served as the longtime team physician for the NHL's Minnesota Wild. When the puck drops for Team USA men's hockey at the 2026 Winter Olympics in Milan, Joel Boyd, MED '84, will be right there... just not on skates. Boyd, an orthopedic surgeon and longtime team physician for the NHL's Minnesota Wild, is trave more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College to host Ryan Gloyer '04 Tribute Workout honoring fallen U.S. Army veteran Thiel College will host the Ryan Gloyer '04 Tribute Workout at 4 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 22, at Beeghly Gymnasium to honor the life and legacy of Sgt. 1st Class Ryan Allen Gloyer '04, a 2004 graduate who died in service to the United States in 2016. Gloyer, 34, of Zelienople, Pennsylvania, was killed in action on Nov. 3, more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Introduces Bill to Rename Post Office after Marine Corps Veteran, Longtime Letter Carrier * WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) introduced legislation today to designate the Mahaffey Post Office in Mahaffey, Pennsylvania, as the " Robert Allen Bishop, Sr. Post Office." U.S. Senators Dave McCormick (R-PA) and John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced the companio more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, Feb. 11 -- Conservation Law Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Trump EPA Misses Legal Deadline to Reduce Deadly Air Pollution Soot pollution kills, and every day the EPA fails to act is another day communities are left unprotected. * The Trump administration's Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has failed to meet a February 7 deadline to designate areas in violation of the strengthened 2024 national air quality standard for soot, as required under more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways * At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy today issued a final rule to sto more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy Puts Safety First, Finalizes Rule to Stop Unqualified Foreign Drivers from Driving Big Rigs on American Roadways At least 17 fatal crashes and 30 deaths in 2025 alone were caused by non-domiciled drivers who will now be ineligible to get a license * U.S. Transportation Secretary Sean  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 11 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Releases Latest Foreign Funding Disclosures from Federally-Funded American Universities * Today, the U.S. Department of Education (the Department) released data compiled from foreign funding disclosures submitted by American colleges and universities for 2025 - documenting over 8,300 transactions worth more than $5.2 billion in reportable foreign gifts and contracts.  more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus awarded nearly $2 million from National Science Foundation for new STEM scholarship program * Ursinus has been awarded a $1,999,659 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF), which is designed to improve access, retention, and career readiness for students in STEM fields. With this funding, the college will launch a Scholarships in Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (S-STEM more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 12 -- The University of Virginia School of Law issued the following news: * * * Mel Borja-Beaudet '26 Awarded 25th Powell Fellowship Soon-To-Be Grad Will Provide Bilingual Legal Services to Immigrant Workers Mike Fox Third-year student Hannah "Mel" Borja-Beaudet will advocate for immigrant workers as the University of Virginia School of Law's 25th recipient of the Powell Fellowship in Legal Services. The fellowship, named for U.S. Supreme Court Justice Lewis more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on Feb. 11, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology Standard Thick Film Chip Resistors Combine Sulfur Resistance With Long Term Stability Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new series of AEC-Q200 qualified standard thick film chip resistors. The RCA-SR e3 series combines proven sulfur resistance with long term stability in five compact case sizes for automotive, industrial, and  more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Delivers Strong Fourth Quarter 2025 Results; Announces 2026 Full-Year Guidance * * Multi-year backlog reaches another record at $27 Billion, up 23% versus prior year * Full Year GAAP Earnings per Share of $6.83, up 13% & Adjusted Earnings per Share of $8.97, up nearly 19%... 5th con more PR

WILMERDING, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Wabtec, a provider of technology-based products and services for rail and industrial markets, issued the following news release: * * * Wabtec Finalizes Acquisition of Dellner Couplers * * Addition strengthens Wabtec's Transit portfolio * Drives innovation, productivity, safety and reliability for passenger rail PITTSBURGH, Feb. 11, 2026 - Wabtec Corporation (NYSE: WAB) announced today that it completed the acquisition o more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 11 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Watro's Cursive Bill Becomes Law * HARRISBURG - Rep. Dane Watro's legislation to bring cursive handwriting instruction back to Pennsylvania schools is now law. "Cursive is more than handwriting. It's a bridge," said Watro (R-Luzerne/Schuylkill). "It connects us to our history, strengthens learning and deepens our understanding of the world. By teaching cursive, we're equipping students  more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Neuroscience students present honors defenses Two Westminster College neuroscience majors presented their honors thesis defenses to peers and faculty during the College's capstone presentations in early December, concluding their undergraduate work before graduating later that month. Abigail Guiste and Allison Cline conducted their projects with support from grants awarded by Westminster's Drinko Cen more PR

EVANSTON, Illinois, Feb. 11 -- Northwestern University posted the following news release: * * * What chatbots can teach humans about empathy * EVANSTON, Ill. -- Over half of U.S. adults are using large language models (LLMs) -such as ChatGPT, Gemini and Copilot -in some capacity. Whether using artificial intelligence to create grocery lists, turn oneself into a Muppets character or divulge one's deepest, darkest secrets, humans are relying more on AI models in their everyday lives, possibly  more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Wilkes University Announces Google AI for Education Accelerator Partnership Wilkes University announced today that it has joined the Google AI for Education Accelerator program to offer career-focused resources for students. The program, a national initiative to support AI skill building, includes access to valuable training resources and tools that can be used for research, classroom projects, p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 10 [Category: Law/Legal] (TNSrpt) -- The Washington Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * WLF Paper Examines Local-Government Litigation and Proposes Pathways to State Preservation of Authority * * * "The solutions recommended in this paper are crucial to stopping this growing threat to state attorney general authority. This is not a partisan issue-both Democratic and Republican attorneys general face the same legal threat in their states." - Kansas Attor more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 12 -- York College of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * York College of Pennsylvania and Children's Home of York Launch Partnership to Expand College Access York College of Pennsylvania and Children's Home of York (CHOY), a leading child and family-centered social service organization, announced a new partnership to expand college access for CHOY high school students. The agreement provides eligible juniors and seniors the opportunity to earn college credi more PR