WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "DECLINED TO COMMENT" - Rob Bresnahan Fails to Answer for His Corrupt Stock Trading in Congress * Rob Bresnahan's stock trading is back in the news. New reporting from City & State Pennsylvania takes a dive into Bresnahan's broken promise to ban congressional stock trading and how he "has faced increased scrutiny for the timing and frequency of his stock trades." The executive  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Water bears' reveal potential for adapting, protecting Martian resources * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Tardigrades, commonly known as water bears, may be better suited by a new name: Tardiguardians of the Galaxy. Unlike the fictional ragtag team of unenthusiastic heroes, the microscopic animals are providing real insight into how humans could adapt extraterrestrial resources to support space e more PR

ALFRED, New York, Feb. 26 -- Alfred University issued the following news release: * * * A variety of ceramics-focused workshops offered during Summer Arts at Alfred * Several ceramics-focused workshops are being offered during Summer Arts at Alfred, welcoming artists and art educators to the Alfred University campus as part of Summer at Alfred 2026. Alfred Summer Arts 2026 features Summer Arts workshops in a variety of media designed for participants of all levels-including artists, educat more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Feb. 27 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Reaches $100 Million Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a bipartisan group of attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) reached a $100 million multistate settlement with Walmart yesterday over allegations that the company deceived customers and drivers who participated more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The American Association of Suicidology has expressed opposition to a proposal from the U.S. Department of Education to remove nursing, social work and counseling degrees from the list of federally recognized professional degrees. AAS argues that these professions are essential to suicide prevention and behavioral health services, particularly amid increasing workforce shortages and rising suicide rates. With nearly sixty years of experience, AAS insists that effective su more ST

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Architecture Career Fair Breaks Records * The School of Architecture hosted its annual Career Fair on Friday, February 20, 2026, welcoming a record-breaking number of employers and offering expanded opportunities for students to connect with leaders in the architecture and construction industries. Multidisciplinary firms from across the region, including Alloy5, Highland Associates, L.R. Costanzo Constr more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Feb. 27 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Griffin Announces Arrest of Conway Man on Child Pornography Charges * Griffin: 'Protecting Arkansas's children and ensuring justice for victims will always remain a top priority of this office' LITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin today issued the following statement after agents in his Special Investigations Division (SID) arrested Diego Santana Juarez, 1 more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Feb. 27 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Reaches $100 Million Multistate Settlement with Walmart for Deceiving Drivers and Customers Over Delivery * Thursday, February 26, 2026 Contact: comms@ncdoj.gov 919-538-2809 North Carolina's drivers to receive up to $2 million RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson and a bipartisan group of attorneys general, along with the  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Embraces Collaboration in Combatting Harmful Tech, A.I. * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday will remain an active leader in efforts to combat dangers posed by artificial intelligence and other modern technology, and embraces a collaborative approach to protecting Pennsylvanians as discussed Friday by Governor Josh Shapiro's office and other Common more PR

EASTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Lafayette College issued the following news: * * * Author, Harvard professor Arthur C. Brooks to deliver keynote speech at Lafayette's 191st Commencement One of the world's leading experts on happiness, Brooks travels the world to teach others how to build a fulfilling life * Arthur C. Brooks, Harvard University professor and bestselling author, will deliver the keynote address for Lafayette's 191st Commencement ceremony Saturday, May 23. "When I think of t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * Awards and accolades for Penn faculty and graduate students A roundup of the latest awards for various faculty members and graduate students at Annenberg, Wharton, Penn Nursing, SP2, and Penn Engineering. * In Penn's Annenberg School for Communication, Diana C. Mutz, Samuel A. Stouffer Professor of Political Science and Communication and director of the Institute for the Study of Citizens more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Blood Test Predicts Which Bladder Cancer Patients May Safely Skip Surgery * * The ctDNA blood test predicts metastatic risk, but not local recurrence, after bladder-sparing cancer treatment. * Researchers said ctDNA could be used to help select patients likely to benefit from a bladder-sparing treatment approach. * A co more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in New Jersey 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 27, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.7 percent in New Jersey, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for t more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Pennsylvania 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 27, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.4 percent in Pennsylvania, compared to the 8.0-percent rate f more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in the District of Columbia 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 27, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 10.0 percent in the District of Columbia, compared  more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in Virginia 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 27, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 8.2 percent in Virginia, compared to the 8.0-percent rate for the n more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 (TNSLrpt) -- Alternative Measures of Labor Underutilization in West Virginia 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Mid-Atlantic Region - Feb. 27, 2026 * * * In 2025, the broadest measure of labor underutilization, designated U-6 (which includes the unemployed, workers employed part-time for economic reasons, and those marginally attached to the labor force), was 7.1 percent in West Virginia, compared to the 8.0-percent rate more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Rep. Tom Cole, R-Oklahoma, chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Building on President Trump's Vision, FY26 Funding Strengthens America ICYMI: This week, President Trump delivered a historic State of the Union address, sharing the positive impact renewed leadership in the White House has had on our nation. Our Commander in Chief presented his vision for a strong America - a nation that has not yet reach more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU's Robotics Innovation Center Fuels Pittsburgh's New Economic Renaissance * Flanked by two advanced technology quadruped robots and with drones hovering above, Carnegie Mellon University on Friday marked the official opening of the Robotics Innovation Center (RIC) -a one-of-a-kind facility anchoring the university's next chapter in developing a world-leading collaborative ecosystem for robotic more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * Combined Tests Could Reduce Unnecessary Bladder Removal * * Combining an imaging exam known as cystoscopy with a ctDNA blood test can help identify which patients still have cancer in their bladder after treatment and which may be cancer-free. * Combining the tests was much more accurate than either test on its own. * T more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Cracking the connection between nutrition and sleep * When Assistant Professor Alyssa Tindall, Ph.D., asked students in her "Nutrition" class to keep a diet journal, the assignment did more than teach them about macronutrients and micronutrients. It also contributed to a growing body of research exploring how diet quality may influence sleep and overall health. Tindall recently published findings in the more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Crafting the Future while Honoring the Past * For Sam Stortz '13, leadership runs in the family. In 1847, his great-great-grandfather John Stortz left his home of Tuttlingen, Germany, and voyaged towards America, hoping to join the California Gold Rush. Instead, he docked in Philadelphia and stayed. Over the next six years, he opened a machine shop at 210 Vine Street, unknowingly laying the foundation f more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: Democrats Claim Victory At the Polls and in the Courts While Trump and Republicans Fail to Sell Their Toxic Agenda As Donald Trump's disastrous State of the Union address began, Democrats were continuing to clinch victories across the country. In Pennsylvania, Democratic candidates Ana Tiburcio and Jennifer Mazzocco claimed victory in two special elections, success more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 (TNSrep) -- Duane Morris, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Duane Morris LLP Publishes the Consumer Fraud Class Action Review - 2026 Duane Morris LLP has released the Consumer Fraud Class Action Review - 2026, the second edition of this publication. It analyzes the key consumer fraud-related rulings, settlements and litigation developments in 2025 in the class action space and the significant trends that are apt to impact these types of l more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Feb. 28 (TNSjou) -- Eckerd College issued the following news: * * * Eckerd College marine science students and their professor publish research paper despite interruptions By Tom Zucco They weren't about to let a couple of major hurricanes stand in their way. In the fall of 2024, then Eckerd College senior Taran McNelly and first-year student Lilly Branton began work on a research paper that would be titled The physiological responses of the Florida stone crab to ch more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- ECRI has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) regarding its request for information on accelerating the adoption and use of artificial intelligence (AI) in clinical care. The organization advocates for the establishment of a robust framework to ensure that AI tools are safe, effective, and transparent in clinical environments. In the letter, ECRI outlines the major barriers hindering AI innovation in healthcare, empha more ST

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved the Wyoming partial coal combustion residuals (CCR) permit program. This action, taken under the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act, follows a review of the application submitted by the Wyoming Department of Environmental Quality. EPA has determined that the state program meets the federal standards for approval and will operate in lieu of the federal CCR program, with certain exceptions. CCR, often called  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, Feb. 28 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on Feb. 26, 2026, by Sarah L. Pheasant, senior government and regulatory affairs attorney, associate Asher Friedman Young and partners John R. Przypyszny, Jonathan D. Tarnow and Cindy Irani: * * * Key Higher Education Regulatory Issues for 2026 Evolving Federal Regulatory Landscape Requires Institutions to Strengthen Compliance Protocols and Adapt to Sweeping Policy Changes Across H more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- Sen. John Fetterman, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Fetterman, Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Protect SNAP Benefits Against Theft Yesterday, U.S. Senators John Fetterman (D-PA), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and U.S. Representatives Dan Goldman (D-NY-10) and Mike Lawler (R-NY-17) introduced their bipartisan, bicameral Enhanced Cybersecurity for SNAP Act to boost security of electronic Supplemental Nutrition Ass more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 28 -- Politico issued the following news release: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Elissa Slotkin (D-Mich.) on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" Sen. Elissa Slotkin: The divide in the party now is who believes that we have to go on offense so that Trump in his second term is an existential threat to our democracy and who believes we shoul more PR

ALBANY, New York, Feb. 27 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Hochul Announces Completion of Flood Mitigation Project in Westchester County * Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that major construction has been completed on a $25 million project to enhance safety and reduce flooding along a key stretch of a U.S. Route 6/State Route 202 in Westchester County. The project -which was completed on time and on budget -elevated a half-mile section  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Boyle Announces Legislation Protecting American History Following Censorship at Independence National Historical Park * PHILADELPHIA, PA -Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02) announced new legislation to protect American history from censorship by the Trump administration. Speaking from Independence National Historical Park, located in his district, Boyle announced the introducti more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Rob Bresnahan, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Bresnahan, Administrator Oz Tour Scranton Hospitals, Luzerne County Nursing School * SCRANTON, PA: Yesterday, U.S. Representative Rob Bresnahan, Jr. (PA-08) was joined by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Administrator Dr. Mehmet Oz for visits to Commonwealth Health Regional Hospital of Scranton, Moses Taylor Hospital, and The Francis S. and Mary Gill Carrozza, R.N. Health  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Energy] -- Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions, an organization that engages Republican policymakers and the public in solutions to address the nation's energy, economic and environmental security, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: CRES President & CEO Exclusive Interview with Rep. Bob Latta * "We have to produce more energy, and we have to get permitting done." -Rep. Bob Latta WASHINGTON -ICYMI, Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions ( more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro Meets with Local Leaders from Berks and Schuylkill Counties to Discuss Anticipated Harm Caused by ICE Detention Centers on Local Communities in Pennsylvania Elected officials from Berks and Schuylkill Counties, on both sides of the aisle, have spoken out against the federal government's secret purchase of warehouses in Pennsylvania and plans more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly backs Amtrak's new and improved long distance fleet replacement strategy, includes Erie station * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced his support of Amtrak's announcement of a revised long-distance fleet replacement strategy that prioritizes fleet standardization, broadens competition among potential carbuilders, reduces program risk, and accelerates the replacem more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release on Feb. 26, 2026: * * * Lehigh Valley Man Pleads Guilty to Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Fraud and Defrauding Local Car Dealerships United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Justin Heimbach, 34, of Bath, Pennsylvania, entered a plea of guilty today before United States District Judge John M. Younge on six counts of mail fraud and four c more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * Member of Large-Scale Drug Trafficking Organization Sentenced to 18 Years in Prison for Distributing PCP and Other Narcotics Gillard Street Gang Operated in Philadelphia's Port Richmond Section * United States Attorney David Metcalf announced that Phillip Gillard, 48, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was sentenced today to 18 years in prison, more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, Feb. 24 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Pennsylvania posted the following news release: * * * United States Attorney For The Middle District Of Pennsylvania Reappointed To Continue As The United States Attorney For The Middle District of Pennsylvania The United States Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania announced today that Brian D. Miller has been reappointed by the United States District Court to continue as the Uni more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * MU Accounting Program Earns IMA Endorsement "Endorsement by IMA signals to students, employers and industry partners that our program meets rigorous, profession-aligned standards," says Dr. Brian Trout '00. By Marissa Farmer '24 Millersville University's accounting program has earned endorsement by the Institute of Management Accountants(R), one of the largest associations focused exclusively on  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * NAM Wraps National Tour in Phoenix Urging Action on Infrastructure and Permitting Reform * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Makes Final Stop in Phoenix, Arizona PHOENIX - The National Association of Manufacturers, official partner of America250, concluded its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour in Phoenix under the theme "Building for the Future." After 10 d more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The Fox Chase Cancer Center, a part of Temple University Health System, posted the following news: * * * New Program Will Improve Patient Access to Clinical Trials * * Fox Chase researchers created a program to help kidney cancer patients better understand and feel more comfortable with clinical trials. * The multilingual education tool is applicable across cancer types. The goal of its developers is to increase diversity in  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Pay-to-Play Paige's Corruption Exposed The depth of pay-to-play Paige Cognetti's corruption has just been exposed in a bombshell POLITICO report. Cognetti helped secure a $5M grant for a bank whose board her uncle sits on, then took thousands in campaign contributions from board members a year later. Turns out "Paige Against the Machine" is fully a part of the corruption Northeast Pennsylv more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Lehigh Career and Technical Institute Expands Opportunities for Students, Prepares More Young Pennsylvanians for Good Careers Thanks to Shapiro Administration's Investments in CTE In addition to increasing funding for public education by almost $3 billion, Governor Josh Shapiro has also increased career and technical education (CTE) funding by $65 million - a nearly  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Education issued the following news on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Pennsylvania Announces The Great Cookie Kerfuffle as the 2026 PA One Book Selection PA One Book is a statewide initiative encouraging families, libraries, early learning programs, and community partners to come together around a shared reading experience. The Great Cookie Kerfuffle teaches readers about competing interests and finding common ground; highlights the v more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on Feb. 27, 2026: * * * Governor Shapiro Takes Action to Protect Pennsylvanians Using AI and Hold Bad Actors Accountable, Launching New AI Literacy Toolkit and AI Enforcement Task Force Delivering on promises he made in the budget address earlier this month, Governor Shapiro is launching a multiagency AI Literacy Toolkit with guidance for kids, parents, teachers, and communities on how to more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona English professor helps bird book take flight Erin Murphy, professor of English at Penn State Altoona, participated in a book launch event for "Birdbrains: A Lyrical Guide to Washington State Birds." The other featured poets were Jane Hirshfield, Major Jackson, Diane Seuss, Subhaga Crystal Bacon, Brian Turner, Kristie Frederick Daugherty, Didi Jackson, KateLynn Hibba more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona issued the following news: * * * Penn State Altoona professor offers one-day course for Osher Institute Brian Black, distinguished professor of history and environmental studies at Penn State Altoona, was recently invited to teach a one-day course at Penn State's Osher Institute for Lifelong Learning (OLLI) at University Park. Black's session focused on his most recent book, "Ike's Road Trip," and the subject of energ more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Pennsylvania State University Lehigh Valley campus issued the following news: * * * English professor examines Black policing during the long civil rights movement Assistant Teaching Professor Justin De Senso highlights archival research examining race, law enforcement and civil rights during presentation By Ryan Abramson February's Research and Discovery Forum at Penn State Lehigh Valley featured Justin De Senso, assistant teaching professor of Engli more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 28 -- The Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Education urging it to revise its proposed definition of a professional program, arguing that the framework is overly restrictive and misaligned with current workforce and academic realities. A critical focus of PASFAA's concerns is the proposed definition of a "professional program," which they argue is overly restrictive and could create funct more ST

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Invests in CMU Project to Advance Physical AI Innovation * Gov. Josh Shapiro announced today that Pennsylvania will invest in Carnegie Mellon University's plan to develop a new 25,000-square-foot Physical AI Accelerator inside the CMU Robotics Innovation Center (opens in new window) (RIC) at Hazelwood Green. The RIC is CMU's newest 150,000-square-foot research hub dedicated to next more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Association of Manufacturers issued the following news release: * * * Powering the Future: Manufacturers Spotlight Energy Leadership and Infrastructure at Schneider Electric, Port of Houston * 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour Stops in Houston, Texas HOUSTON - The National Association of Manufacturers, official partner of America250, continued its 2026 NAM State of Manufacturing Tour today in Houston, Texas, under the theme, "Powe more PR

OXFORD, Ohio, Feb. 27 -- Miami University posted the following news: * * * Promotion and tenure granted to 35 * Miami University's board of trustees approved the promotion and/or tenure of 32 faculty members and three librarians at its Feb. 27 meeting. The actions take effect July 1. " It is a privilege to recognize these outstanding educators and scholars for their achievements and commitment to their disciplines," said Chris Makaroff, interim provost and executive vice president of acade more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Protein regulator of sugars and fats may work with an unexpected parter -- itself * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -A protein that is a key modulator of fat, glucose and cholesterol levels in the body usually works in tandem with another protein, but new research shows it can also work with an unexpected partner -itself. A team of Penn State researchers has now characterized the structure of this t more PR

GENEVA, Switzerland, Feb. 27 -- The United Nations World Health Organization posted the following news: * * * Recommendations for influenza vaccine composition for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere season * The World Health Organization (WHO) today announced recommendations for the viral composition of influenza (or "flu") vaccines for the 2026-2027 northern hemisphere influenza season. The announcement was made following a 4-day consultation examining global influenza surveillance data. I more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Kelly to hold telephone town hall on new tax filing season * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) announced he will hold a telephone town hall regarding the new tax filing season on Thursday, March 5. Rep. Kelly will be joined by officials from the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and the Office of the Taxpayer Advocate, also known as the Taxpayer Advocate Service, who will he more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Bonamici, Bynum Introduce Legislation to Reopen Office for Students and Young Consumers * PITTSBURGH, PA - FEBRUARY 27, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) alongside Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Janelle Bynum (OR-05), introduced legislation to reestablish the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau's (CFPB) Office for Students and Young Consumers. The Trump  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-102) on the Pipeline Integrity, Protection and Enhancement for Leveraging Investments in the Nation's Energy to Assure Safety Act (S. 2975). The report was advanced by Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, on Feb. 11, 2026. Here are excerpts: * * * Purpose of the Bill The purpose of S. 2975 is to reauthorize the pipeline safety programs of the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration  more ST

SHIPPENSBURG, Pennsylvania, Feb. 26 -- Shippensburg University posted the following news: * * * Shippensburg's It's On Us chapter earns nationwide recognition * This February, the It's On Us organization recognized Shippensburg University among the top sixteen schools nationwide that registered the highest number of campus activities related to sexual violence prevention. The recognition highlights the Pride & Gender Equality (PAGE) Center, and It's On Us, Ship chapter for their year-round p more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- The National Small Business Association issued the following statement on Feb. 25, 2026: * * * NSBA PRESS | Small Business Reaction to State of the Union NSBA applauds the benefits won for small business under the current administration, and we look forward to working with our members to further opportunities for the nation's most important economic community following this evening's State of the Union. President Donald Trump delivered his official State of the Union  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Announces $1.8 Million for the West Market Street Pedestrian and Traffic System Improvements * BELLEFONTE, Pa. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today announced $1.8 million in federal funding for the West Market Street Pedestrian Improvements and Traffic System Improvements Project in East Buffalo Township. The funding will help improve traffic flow and pedestrian  more PR

WASHINGTON, Feb. 27 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Thompson Announces $750,000 for Freeburg Borough Sewer System Rehabilitation Project * BELLEFONTE, Pa. - U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) today announced $750,000 in federal funding for the Freeburg Borough Sewer System Rehabilitation Project. The funding will help to repair and improve the public portion of the sewer system. The project will line sanitary sewer mains and ins more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Feb. 28 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH hosts inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter competition Russ Nelson The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, hosted the inaugural Army Best Drone Warfighter Competition on Feb. 17-19 at its Unmanned Aircraft System (UAS) and Counter-UAS Test Range, highlighting the university's expertise in advanced uncrewed systems research, testing and training. Th more PR

BLUE BELL, Pennsylvania, Feb. 23 -- Unisys, a technology solutions company, issued the following news release: * * * Unisys Strengthens Device Subscription Service To Support Complex Edge Computing and IoT Deployments Collaboration with Dell Technologies empowers organizations with smarter, more agile digital workplace solutions * Unisys (NYSE: UIS) is advancing its Device Subscription Service (DSS), in collaboration with Dell Technologies. This strengthened alliance of more than 30 years d more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- The University of Pennsylvania issued the following news: * * * How can people boost resilience? Karen Reivich shares some key insights In a four-part series offered by Penn HR this spring, Karen Reivich of Penn's Positive Psychology Center will guide staff, faculty, and postdocs toward building resilience. * Whether at home, at work, or in the world, many people may be experiencing emotional overload, making resilience more essential than ever. It's  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Feb. 27 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Variety: Spice of life or risk factor for overeating? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -At Super Bowl parties, weddings, Independence Day cookouts and Thanksgiving dinners, people celebrate with large spreads of food. When faced with many options, extra food variety increases people's selection of foods, especially calorie-rich foods, which may lead to overeating, according to a new study conducted more PR

WILKES-BARRE, Pennsylvania, Feb. 28 -- Wilkes University issued the following news release: * * * Jay S. Sidhu Visits Campus, Speaks to Students Sidhu Shares the Importance of Purpose & Resiliency in Leadership with the College of Business & Engineering Students * On a recent visit to campus, Jay S. Sidhu MBA '73 passionately peered into the crowd of eager undergraduates, challenging them with a question, "What is one thing you would like to do that would make a big difference in your life, more PR