BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * 10 years in: UTRGV School of Medicine physician alumni making impact across the Valley and beyond * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 7, 2026 - There is a moment, in the early hours of a hospital shift, when the weight of what medicine truly means settles in. It arrives quietly, in the grip of a patient's hand, in the hush before a diagnosis is spoken aloud, in the choice a young physician makes to stay when staying is hard. That moment  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Academy of Management recognizes Smeal professor with lifetime achievement award * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -When Linda Trevino was a graduate student at Texas A&M in the 1980s, she was struck by the number of business scandals in the news and how there was almost no research about why organizations and their leadership behaved that way. "The study of business ethics wasn't really recognized," she said. "It was thought to be the province of  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb Q1 2026 financial results We issued our first quarter 2026 financial results. You can read the details here (https://investors.airbnb.com/financials/default.aspx#quarterly).  Overview of Q1 results Airbnb had a strong start to 2026. Last quarter, we talked about the deliberate path we've been on to rebuild our foundation and innovate faster. In Q1, that work continued to pay off. Revenue grew 18 percent yea more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- The House Education and Workforce Subcommittee on Higher Education and Workforce Development released the following testimony by Tyson Langhofer, senior counsel of the Alliance Defending Freedom, from an April 29, 2026, hearing entitled "Speech or Silence? The Future of the First Amendment in Higher Education": * * * Dear Chairman Owens, Ranking Member Adams, and Members of the Subcommittee: "The college classroom with its surrounding environs is peculiarly the 'marketplace of ideas....'"1 So explained the U.S. Supreme C more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Conservatives Are Beating Newsom at His Own Game By Logan Sekulow Democrats thought they had the upper hand in the redistricting fight - pouring millions into Virginia and with Gavin Newsom leading the charge in California. But now the landscape has perhaps shifted. Legal setbacks, such as the recent Supreme Court ruling in Louisiana, are mounting, making the battle for control of Congress far more unpredictable. It started with Texas and Califor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Amtrak (National Railroad Passenger Corp.) issued the following news: * * * Amtrak and Away Partner for a More Premium Travel Experience * The new brand partnership is designed to deliver an increasingly seamless and elevated travel experience - with exclusive access to promotions, products, and more WASHINGTON - Amtrak and Away, two pioneering brands in travel, have teamed up in advance of the summer season to become each other's official luggage and train travel partners. Amtrak continues to report more riders and r more PR

REDSTONE ARSENAL, Alabama, May 8 -- The U.S. Army Contracting Command issued the following news: * * * Army hits training milestone with CAS Integration in Master Gunner Program By Ryan Mattox Army Contracting Command Public Affairs Marking a major milestone in military logistics and procurement training, the Army Contracting Command graduated a new class of the Contracting Master Gunner Course April 28, preparing 17 specialists to serve as force multipliers across the globe. The 13-day intensive course graduated 16 51C noncommissioned off more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, May 7 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Secures End of Unlawful Meat Price Coordination, Announces Settlement with Agri Stats OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta, the U.S. Department of Justice (U.S. DOJ), and a bipartisan coalition of five other attorneys general, today reached a settlement with Agri Stats, Inc. (Agri Stats), resolving allegations that the company facilitated an information exchange between meat producers and processors more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Paxton Announces Investigations into Texas ISDs Across the State to Ensure the Districts are Displaying the Ten Commandments and Have Taken a Board Vote to Allow Prayer in Schools Attorney General Ken Paxton has announced a statewide investigation into Independent School Districts ("ISDs") across Texas. The investigation aims to ensure that schools are displaying the Ten Commandments in classrooms in compliance with Texas law.  more PR

RUSSELLVILLE, Arkansas, May 7 -- Arkansas Tech University issued the following news: * * * ATU Veteran Services Office Re-Named for Harmon * Major General William E. Harmon recalls being a student at what was then known as Arkansas Polytechnic College in the 1950s and watching as United States military veterans who had served in Korea returned home to pursue higher education. He observed many of them struggle to make that transition, and a half-century later, that memory helped inspire him to advocate for the creation of a veteran service more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Business Employment Dynamics in Louisiana Third Quarter 2025 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southwest Region - May 7, 2026 * * * From June 2025 to September 2025, gross job losses from closing and contracting private-sector establishments in Louisiana were 96,227, while gross job gains from opening and expanding private-sector establishments were 95,240, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reported today. Acting Regional Commissioner Jerome Watters noted that the differenc more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * BREAKING: CAIR Condemns Texas Governor Abbott for 'Blatantly Lying' About Federal Court Decision Blocking His Demand for Group's Donor Records Muslim civil rights and advocacy group welcomes court's decision to significantly limit Texas governor's fishing expedition * The Council on American-Islamic Relations, the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today condemned Texas Governor Greg Abbott for more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * CAIR-Texas Applauds State Legislators' Defense of Religious Freedom; Urges Governor to Withdraw 'Enforcement by Ultimatum' in Grand Prairie The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas) today responded to Governor Greg Abbott's threat to terminate $530,000 in state grants to the City of Grand Prairie. The governor's ultimatum forced the cancellation of "DFW Epic Eid," a private community celebra more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Child abuse may be connected to changes in development, body regulation * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Children who experienced abuse or neglect displayed disrupted development and decreased ability to maintain stable function of internal bodily systems, according to a new study led by researchers in the Penn State Department of Biobehavioral Health. The study, published today (May 7) in Molecular Psychiatry, was led by Associate Professor Idan more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news: * * * CMU Students Help Shape Energy Systems, Foreign Policy and Science Communication with National Fellowships * Three Carnegie Mellon University students have been awarded prestigious fellowships, highlighting the value of early career research in areas such as civil engineering, public policy and political science. Those selected for opportunities this year include Engineering and Public Policy (opens in new window) (EPP) and Civil and Environment more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- CNN posted the following news: * * * CNN Original Series "This Land" Premieres Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT NEW YORK, NY - CNN Original Series This Land, a new weekly series exploring the history of America's expansion through six defining frontiers, will premiere on Sunday, June 7 at 9pm ET/PT. Produced by October Films, the series will air two episodes weekly on Sundays at 9pm and 10pm ET/PT on CNN. Episodes will be available to stream the next day at CNN.com/watch and on the CNN app. Timed  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Community Bridges gives Rice students hands-on experience tackling Houston's biggest challenges * When Martel College sophomore Priya Verma surveyed residents across Harris County about health insurance access, she heard firsthand how rising costs and funding cuts were affecting families in real time. Other Rice University students mapped social vulnerability across Houston neighborhoods or evaluated leadership development programs designed to strengthen com more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Al Green, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Al Green Introduces Resolution Commending Pakistan's Role in Facilitating Peace Between the United States and Israel with Iran * (Washington, DC) -On Wednesday, April 29, 2026, Congressman Al Green introduced the "Original Resolution Commending the Islamic Republic of Pakistan for its efforts to facilitate peace between the United States and Israel with Iran." The resolution recognizes Pakistan's role as a neutral and reliable mediator amid a d more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 8 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Announces Speaker Lineup for Day Zero Threat Research Summit CrowdStrike's inaugural summit on emerging adversary tradecraft features original research from Amazon, Cisco, Google, Microsoft, Recorded Future, and more * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announced the keynote and featured speaker lineup for its inaugural Day Z more PR

ROUND ROCK, Texas, May 8 -- Dell Technologies, a company that says it provides computer technology and services portfolio for the data era, issued the following news: * * * Dell and AMD Are Expanding What's Possible for On-Premises AI Dell PowerEdge servers with AMD Instinct MI350P PCIe GPUs make it easier than ever to scale generative and agentic AI -- right inside your existing data center infrastructure. Key takeaways: Dell PowerEdge XE7745 and R7725 will support AMD Instinct MI350P PCIe GPUs starting in July 2026, and have expanded the  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Dell Children's Medical Center, Central Texas Food Bank and H-E-B Partner Launch Region's First Fully Embedded Pediatric Hospital Food Pantry * Today, Dell Children's Medical Center announced the opening of a new on-site Food Pantry, within its Blood and Cancer Center, a pilot program marking the first food pantry fully embedded within a pediatric facility in Central Texas focused on using food to improve p more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Dual degree student Ana Vallejo explores neuroscience, language and service across the globe * This story is part of a series highlighting the university's outstanding graduates crossing the stage on May 16. When Ana Vallejo began applying to college, she knew she wanted a university in Texas that would challenge her academically while offering the kind of community that could help her find her footing. She felt drawn to The University of T more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, May 7 -- Duquesne University issued the following news release: * * * Duquesne Kline School of Law Professors Present at AI & Law Symposium Professors from the Thomas R. Kline School of Law of Duquesne University presented at the Artificial Intelligence and the Legal Profession Law Review Symposium at the West Virginia University College of Law on April 10. Their presentation "A View from the Weeds" was based on a paper they authored together, entitled "Building the Lawyers of Tomorrow: Computing, Coding, and Hands- more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN and Players Era Announce Multi-Year Agreement for Players Era Men's College Basketball Championships * * The 2026 Players Era Men's Championships will expand to 24 teams across two tournaments, highlighted by the past two national champions Michigan and Florida * ESPN networks will be the exclusive home of all 37 games across the two tournaments and Players Era and ESPN Events will collaborate on all event stag more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The FBI issued the following news release: * * * FBI Provides Investigative Update on March 1 Austin Shooting The FBI San Antonio Division continues to investigate the mass shooting that occurred outside Buford's Backyard Beer Garden located at 700 W 6th St., Austin, Texas during the early morning hours of March 1, 2026, that resulted in the tragic deaths of three victims and injuries to 15 others. The shooter, Ndiaga Diagne, a 53-year-old born in Senegal and living in Austin, Texas, died from wounds sustained during an  more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- Rep. Chellie Pingree, D-Maine, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Judge Orders Olivia Andre's Release from Dilley, Pingree Announces * Just hours after returning to Maine from San Antonio, Texas, Congresswoman Chellie Pingree (D-Maine) shared news that a federal district court judge has ordered Olivia Andre's release from the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) processing center in Dilley, Texas. According to Olivia's lawyer, Elora Mukherjee, the judge's order states she must be released by no l more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Five Devastating Shootings in Seven Days: Deadly Gun Violence Across Texas Underscores Urgent Need for Stronger Gun Laws * AUSTIN, Texas - Today, Everytown for Gun Safety and its grassroots networks, the Texas chapters of Moms Demand Action and Students Demand Action, released the following statement calling attention to a horrific trend of gun violence in Texas. In the first seven days of May alone, the state has been devastated by more PR

OMAHA, Nebraska, May 7 (TNSrpt) -- First National Bank of Omaha, a subsidiary of First National of Nebraska Inc., issued the following news: * * * FNBO Releases 2025 Impact Report FNBO Delivers Strong Progress Toward Community Impact Goals, Surpassing Key Targets * FNBO has released its 2025 Impact Report, highlighting the bank's deep commitment to community support through philanthropic giving, employee volunteerism and environmental sustainability initiatives. The report details the bank's ongoing investments and charitable efforts that more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Full Texas Republican Delegation Backs Arrington Resolution Affirming States' Right to Defend Against Border Invasion * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) announced that every Texas Republican in the U.S. House of Representatives has endorsed H.Res.50, his resolution affirming states' constitutional authority to defend themselves when the federal government fails to secure the border. With full support from Tex more PR

PASADENA, California, May 7 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Ganymede Might Still Be Forming Its Metal Core Today * Jupiter's moon Ganymede is the largest moon in the solar system; at over 3,200 miles across, it is larger than the planet Mercury. It is also the only moon with its own intrinsic magnetic field, produced by a churning central core of electrically conductive metal called a dynamo. But how Ganymede's unique dynamo works is still a mystery. Models to explain Ganymede's formation and dyn more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Get to know cherished UT San Antonio traditions before Commencement * As a Roadrunner, students get the opportunity to take part in dozens of traditions -from attending UTSA Football games to learning the university's fight song. While these experiences bring students together in the spirit of Roadrunner pride, Commencement traditions mark the profound milestone of earning a college degree and joining the thousands of accomplished graduates who more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Adds Coastal Communities To Severe Weather Disaster Declaration * Announces Additional Joint SBA Preliminary Damage Assessments Governor Greg Abbott today announced that he updated the state's disaster declaration for severe weather to include two coastal communities impacted by severe storms that caused impacts to homes and businesses in the region. The counties added to the Governor's declaration are Victoria and Calhoun. Addition more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund Grant To Texas A&M University Governor Greg Abbott today announced that a Texas Semiconductor Innovation Fund (TSIF) grant of $13 million has been extended to Texas A&M University for an expansion of their Cyclotron Institute in College Station, which has provided high-energy heavy-ion particle testing for more than 30 years.  "Texas is where the future of innovation accelerates," said Go more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Highlights $30 Million Philanthropic Investment To Expand Career Training Programs At TSTC Governor Greg Abbott today participated in a fireside chat at Texas State Technical College (TSTC) highlighting a new $30 million philanthropic investment to expand career training programs across the state.  "Texas is doing more than just leading in job creation and attracting businesses," said Governor Abbott. "We are also leading in educatin more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, May 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott, FEMA Review Council Present Key Emergency Management Reform Recommendations * Governor Greg Abbott today joined the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Review Council meeting to deliver recommendations determined by the Council. After extensive research, the Council identified 10 key recommendations to transform FEMA into an improved supporting entity for disaster management, relaying leadership and responsibility in times o more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- Extreme Heat is Killing America's Workers: STRONG PROTECTIONS COULD SAVE UP TO 1,500 LIVES EACH YEAR, BUT CORPORATIONS ARE STANDING IN THE WAY - A report from Groundwork Collaborative - April 2026 (17 pages) * * * Groundwork Collaborative issued a report examining how rising temperatures and increasingly frequent heat waves are endangering workers across the United States, particularly in outdoor and high-exposure industries such as construction, agriculture, warehousing, and transportation. The report evaluates more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The House Energy and Commerce Committee issued a report (H.Rpt. 119-616) on the Mystic Alerts Act (H.R. 7022). The report was advanced by Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, on April 15, 2026. The House passed the bill on April 24, 2026, and it has been referred to the Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee. Here are excerpts: * * * PURPOSE AND SUMMARY H.R. 7022, Mystic Alerts Act, was introduced on January 11, 2026, by Representatives August Pfluger (R-TX) and Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX). It would require the more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Ronny Jackson, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Rep. Ronny Jackson Advocates for FISA Section 702 Reform and Reauthorization * WASHINGTON - Last week, Representative Ronny Jackson (TX-13) delivered remarks on the House floor advocating for reform and reauthorization of Section 702 of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act (FISA), emphasizing its vital role in protecting national security while maintaining strong oversight and accountability. Rep. Jackson highlighted 56 reforms to Sectio more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Inter-American Development Bank issued the following news release on May 6, 2026: * * * IDB Appoints Everett Eissenstat as Executive Vice President The Inter-American Development Bank (IDB) today announced the appointment of Everett Eissenstat as Executive Vice President, following his approval by the Board of Executive Directors. He will begin on June 1, 2026. In his role, Eissenstat will serve as the Bank's chief operating officer, with responsibility for the operation of the institution and its senior management more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal alien sent to prison for role in cocaine trafficking conspiracy * LAREDO, Texas - A 52-year-old illegal alien from Mexico living in Laredo has been sentenced for conspiracy to possess with intent to distribute more than $1 million in cocaine, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Luis Manuel Castillo Garcia pleaded guilty Nov. 3, 2025, to conspiring with others to organize and transport coc more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Illegal reentry into U.S. lands three-time DUI offender in federal prison * HOUSTON - A 32-year-old illegal alien from Mexico with a felony criminal history has been sentenced for illegally reentering the country without authorization, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Jose Alejandro Luna-Rangel pleaded guilty Feb. 25. U.S. District Judge Lee H. Rosenthal ordered Luna-Rangel to serve 40 month more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Energy] -- The Institute for Energy Research posted the following commentary: * * * Refinery Closures Increase California's Reliance on Fuel Imports * Key Takeaways 1 California is now importing 20% of its gasoline from Asian refineries as it continues to close refineries in the most populous state. 2 In just seven months, California has lost about 17% of its refining capacity with the closure of two refineries, and product imports are up 38% this year. 3 Gasoline prices are about $1.60 per gallon higher than more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 [Category: Law/Legal] -- Judicial Watch issued the following news release: * * * Judicial Watch Sues National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases for Communications Between FOIA Officer and Top Officials * (Washington, DC) - Judicial Watch announced today it filed a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) lawsuit for all email communications between National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAID) FOIA Officer Margaret Moore and top NIAID officials, including former Director Dr. Anthony Fauci ( Judicial Wat more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Justice Department Requires Agri Stats to End Exchange of Competitively Sensitive Information Among Nation's Largest Meat Processors that Suppressed Competition and Increased Prices for Decades The Proposed Settlement Will Restore Competitive Prices for Consumers by Ending Meat Processors' Unfair Advantage in Negotiations with Meat Buyers * The Justice Department's Antitrust Division filed a proposed settlement today to resolve the U more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Katy man sent to prison for leading multimillion-dollar Ponzi scheme * HOUSTON - A 40-year-old suburban Houston resident has been ordered to federal prison for his role in a scheme to defraud dozens of victims of over $17 million, announced Acting U.S. Attorney John G.E. Marck. Christopher Knight Lopez pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit wire fraud Feb. 19. After today's sentencing hearing, U.S. Distric more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- Lone Star Legal Aid, a non-profit legal services organization serving over 2 million low-income Texans across 72 counties in Texas and four in Arkansas, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the revocation of the 30-day notification requirement prior to lease termination for nonpayment of rent. LSLA's statement emphasizes the role this rule plays in preventing homelessness and safeguarding tenant rights among HUD-assisted populations, particularly in Texas whe more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Sen. Ben Ray Lujan, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Lujan, Blackburn Bipartisan Bill to Crack Down on Carjacking Passes Senate Judiciary Committee * Washington, D.C. - U.S. Senators Ben Ray Lujan (D-N.M.) and Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) released the following statements after their Federal Carjacking Enforcement Act advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee. This legislation would make a long overdue fix to the federal carjacking statute, empowering prosecutors to hold more offenders accountab more PR

DECORAH, Iowa, May 6 -- Luther College posted the following news: * * * Justin Kroll appointed assistant professor of music * Justin Kroll has been appointed assistant professor of music at Luther College for the upcoming 2026-27 academic year, Provost Pam Bacon announced. Justin Kroll "Justin's passion for vocal instruction, extensive experience directing and performing in operas, and dedication to student success make him a welcome addition to the Luther music department," Bacon said. Kroll brings his considerable tenor voice and pe more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- LyondellBasell, Houston, Texas, a global leader in the chemical industry and a major producer of polymers, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency regarding the agency's consideration of revising the definition of "municipal waste combustion unit" under the other solid waste incinerators rules. LYB supports removing the term "pyrolysis/combustion units" from this definition to distinguish advanced recycling technologies from solid waste incineration. LYB emphasized the role of advanced more ST

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Michael T. McCaul, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * McCaul, Colleagues Introduce Guard the Skies Act to Empower National Guard to Counter Drone Threats at Special Events * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Congressman Michael McCaul -chairman of the Homeland Security Committee's Task Force on Securing the Homeland Amidst Special Events -introduced the Guard the Skies Act along with Representatives Marcy Kaptur (D-Ohio), Eli Crane (R-Ariz.), and Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.). The Guard the Skies Act grants the Na more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Muscle loss, weak grip and slow walking pace linked to higher stroke risk * Research Highlights: * Muscle loss, weaker grip and a slower pace of walking were associated with a higher risk of stroke in an analysis of health records for more than 480,000 adults in the UK Biobank. * People with low muscle strength had a 30% higher risk of any type of stroke; a 31% higher risk of an ischemic stroke; and a 41% higher risk more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 [Category: Political] -- The NAACP posted the following news release: * * * NAACP Sues Tennessee to Block Its Attempt to Eliminate Black Voting District Today, the NAACP Tennessee State Conference filed a lawsuit in Tennessee to block the State's attempt to remove the only majority Black Congressional district in the state. This lawsuit follows the U.S. Supreme Court's recent blow to the Voting Rights Act in its Louisiana v. Callais decision. The NAACP is seeking to prevent violations of the Tennessee Constitution and Tenne more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, May 7 -- Nebraska Attorney General Mike Hilgers issued the following news release: * * * Nebraska Leads 23-State Coalition Asking Supreme Court to Uphold Mifepristone Stay Today, Nebraska Attorney General Michael Hilgers filed an amicus brief on behalf of 23 states asking the Supreme Court to leave in place a lower court's stay of a federal regulation that removed the longstanding in-person dispensing requirement for the chemical abortion drug mifepristone. The stayed rule, issued in 2023 by the Biden-era FDA, has the prac more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * New Episode Of HBO Original Documentary Series THE YOGURT SHOP MURDERS Debuts May 22 * The HBO Original documentary series THE YOGURT SHOP MURDERS continues with a new, 90-minute fifth episode, "The End of Wondering," directed by Margaret Brown ("Descendant") from A24 and Fruit Tree, debuting FRIDAY, MAY 22 (9:00-10:35 p.m. ET/PT) on HBO and HBO Max. The first four episodes of the series are currently av more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 7 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * New laws cut cannabis arrests, but racial disparities persist While recreational cannabis laws have significantly reduced arrests for cannabis possession and sales, racial disparities in arrests still exist, according to a new study from Weill Cornell Medicine, Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico and the University of Texas at Austin.  The authors suggest that recreational cannabis laws do not fully resolve underlying systemic inequities. The findings, pub more PR

IRVING, Texas, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Group Reports First Quarter Results * Closed acquisition of TEGNA Inc. on March 19, 2026, following FCC and DOJ regulatory approvals Transaction positions Nexstar to compete more aggressively with Big Tech and legacy media conglomerates ensuring the preservation of high-quality local journalism and a diversity of viewpoints - upholding the standard Nexstar has set in every prior transa more PR

ITHACA, New York, May 6 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Nine students receive SUNY Chancellor's Awards * Nine students and recent graduates representing Cornell's four contract colleges have been chosen to receive the 2026 State University of New York (SUNY) Chancellor's Award for Student Excellence. The highest student honor conferred by SUNY, the award recognizes exceptional achievement in areas such as academics, leadership, campus involvement, community service, the arts, and diversity, equity, inclusion and jus more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, May 7 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * North Carolina Tourism Hits Record $37.2 Billion in 2025 * Today Governor Josh Stein announced that North Carolina set a record for tourist spending in 2025, with travelers spending more than $37.2 billion on trips to and within the state, surpassing the previous record of $36.7 billion set in 2024. "North Carolina remains a great place to visit from our beautiful shore to our breathtaking mountains," said Governor Josh Stein. "Ev more PR

BASEL, Switzerland, May 8 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release on May 7, 2026: * * * Novartis breaks ground on Denton, Texas radioligand therapy site; construction now underway across all new US facilities * US Under Secretary of Commerce Jeffrey Kessler, Texas State Senator Brent Hagenbuch, Novartis leadership mark expansion of company's coast-to-coast RLT manufacturing network - the largest in the US * Expanded infrastructure brings highly personalized cancer therapies closer to patients across the sout more PR

SANTA CLARA, California, May 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- NVIDIA, a designer of graphics processing units for the gaming, cryptocurrency and professional markets, issued the following news release: * * * NVIDIA and IREN Announce Strategic Partnership to Accelerate Deployment of up to 5 Gigawatts of AI Infrastructure NVIDIA (NASDAQ: NVDA) and IREN Limited (NASDAQ: IREN) ("IREN") today announced a strategic partnership to accelerate deployment of next-generation AI infrastructure.  As part of the partnership: * NVIDIA and IREN in more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS America @ 250 Continues with Semiquincentennial-Themed Programming * to Mark the Nation's Historic Anniversary ARLINGTON, VA; May 7, 2026 - PBS America @ 250, a multiyear celebration of U.S. history, culture, and children's programming, which began in spring 2025 and continues through America's Semi-quincentennial in 2026 and beyond, is part of the largest national and local engagement effort in its history. New programming will air throug more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, issued the following news release: * * * Raskin, Van Hollen and Alsobrooks to Trump Administration: Save the World's Largest Workplace Giving Program * Today, Representative Jamie Raskin (MD-08) and Senators Chris Van Hollen (D-MD) and Angela Alsobrooks (D-MD) are rallying 40 of their colleagues to save the Combined Federal Campaign (CFC), the world's largest workplace giving program. The CFC, which was formally established by President Reagan in 1982, connects federal public-spirited empl more PR

NEW YORK, May 7 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER May 8 Episode Lineup REAL TIME WITH BILL MAHER continues FRIDAY, MAY 8 (10:00-11:00 p.m. ET/7:00-8:00 p.m. PT) on HBO and will be available to stream on HBO Max. Allowing Maher to offer his unique perspective on contemporary issues, the show continues with its opening monologue, one-on-one interviews with notable guests, roundtable discussions with panelists, and its signature " more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. Adelita S. Grijalva, D-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Grijalva Conducts Unannounced Visit at Florence Staging Facility * Florence, Arizona -On Thursday, May 7 Rep. Adelita Grijalva conducted an unannounced Congressional oversight visit at the Florence Staging Facility (FSF). This is a facility run by the ICE Office of Enforcement and Removal Operations (ERO) on the campus of the Florence Detention Center Complex (separate from the Florence Corrections Facility run by the private operator Cor more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger, Secretary Burgum Showcase Permian Basin Innovation During Diamondback Energy Tour * MIDLAND, TX -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) joined U.S. Secretary of the Interior Doug Burgum for a tour of a Diamondback Energy e-frac site, where Secretary Burgum witnessed the cutting-edge innovation taking place in the heart of the Permian Basin. Following the tour, Congressman Pfluger and Secretary Burgum participated in a roundtable discussio more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice expert warns of growing risks to Middle East water supply A new piece published in Science by Rice University's Menachem Elimelech raises urgent concerns about the vulnerability of desalination infrastructure across the Middle East, warning that geopolitical instability and environmental threats could quickly disrupt water supplies for millions. Elimelech, the Nancy and Clint Carlson Professor of Civil and Environmental Engineering, argues that while desa more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice students turn classroom project into publishable breakthrough in aerospace composites A group of Rice University students has turned a single semester course project into a peer-reviewed research paper, demonstrating a new way to make high-performance composite materials both stronger and more resistant to catastrophic failure.  The study, published in Composites Part B, introduces an architectural approach to improving carbon fiber-reinforced polymer (C more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 7 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice, Baylor College of Medicine renew Superfund Research Program to tackle toxic pollutants and protect public health Rice University and Baylor College of Medicine (BCM) have renewed their joint Superfund Research Program with a nearly $15 million, five-year grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences to advance detection, health research and cleanup technologies for a class of hazardous pollutants known as polycyclic aromatic hydrocarb more PR

INA, Illinois, May 8 -- Rend Lake College issued the following news: * * * RLCF High 5 Scholarship: Honoring the Legacy of Mike and Candee Best Rend Lake College often marks the starting point for lifelong journeys. For Michael "Mike" Best, it also became the place to honor his late wife, Candace "Candee" Best, through a new scholarship. The connection between the Bests and the college runs deep, serving as the starting line for a 54-year marriage and decades of professional success. Both Mike and Candee were graduates of the college and it more PR

WASHINGTON, May 6 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Mullin Highlights Multiple Murderers, Gang Members, Weapons Traffickers, and Other Dangerous Criminal Illegal Aliens Arrested by ICE Yesterday * Nearly 70% of ICE arrests are of illegal aliens charged or convicted of a crime in the U.S. U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) arrested more criminal illegal aliens convicted for horrific crimes including murder, aggravated assault, battery, conspiracy to commit bank and mai more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, May 7 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * SHINE BRIGHT: UTRGV celebrates new Luminary Scholars at signing ceremony * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - MAY 7, 2026 - Twenty-four incoming UTRGV freshmen recently took their first step as Luminary Scholars after officially pledging their commitment to the prestigious university program. The UTRGV Luminary Scholars is a merit-based scholarship that allows selected students to complete their education debt-free. It removes financial barrier more PR

PLANO, Texas, May 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens and Xometry partner to bring expanded AI-native supply chain intelligence to Siemens Xcelerator * Siemens has entered into a strategic partnership with Xometry, the global, AI-native marketplace connecting buyers and suppliers of custom manufacturing. The partnership will allow Siemens to embed proprietary manufacturability, pricing, sourcing and lifecycle intelligence direc more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, May 7 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Spring Graduate Gains Hands-on Research Experience at Clymer Meadow Nature Preserve * Field experience and faculty mentorship prepare one East Texas A&M senior for a future in wildlife conservation. As she prepares to graduate from East Texas A&M University, Elizabeth Weinmann is already stepping into the next phase of a career rooted in field research, conservation and hands-on learning. A wil more PR

WASHINGTON, May 7 (TNSrep) -- Protect Borrowers (formerly Student Borrower Protection Center) issued the following news release on May 6, 2026 with Century Foundation: * * * NEW STUDY: 86 Million Americans Now Carry a Record $1.68 Trillion in Auto Debt Amid Tariff and Gas Price Crunch, Debt Up Nearly 40% Since 2018 Consumers Are Left Holding the Bag From Surging Car, Gas Prices and Sky-High Interest Rates Report Finds Prevalence of 7-Year Loans Has Doubled, With 13 Million Borrowers Paying on Average $6,000 More in Interest * The Century  more PR

LAREDO, Texas, May 8 -- Texas A&M International University, a member of the Texas A&M University System, issued the following news release: * * * TAMIU Names Banda, Zambrano to Vice President Roles Texas A&M International University (TAMIU) announces the selection of two senior leaders who will advance the University's strategic vision, growth, and long-term sustainability, naming Dr. Lee Banda as Vice President for Finance and Administration and Chief Financial Officer and Javier "Jay" Zambrano as Vice President for Institutional Advancemen more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 7 (TNSjou) -- Texas A&M University School of Public Health issued the following news on May 5, 2026: * * * Children with HIV are living longer but facing a new health risk: Obesity New Texas A&M Health-led study reveals a critical, global gap in care for children living with HIV * Advances in HIV treatment have transformed what was once a fatal diagnosis into a manageable chronic condition. Today, children living with HIV are surviving--and increasingly thriving--into adolescence and adulthood. But that success more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers regarding potential future changes to the Corps' Nationwide Permit program. TxDOT, acting as the lead federal action agency for environmental review on federally funded highway projects in Texas and as a non-federal applicant for state-funded projects, outlined several concerns and recommendations to improve the program's efficiency and predictability. TxDOT highlighted that the current NWP program's co more ST

WASHINGTON, May 8 -- The Texas Department of Transportation, Austin, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Maritime Administration addressing a Request for Information on the Icebreaker Collaboration Effort Pact. TxDOT outlined both risks and opportunities related to developing polar shipbuilding capacity in Texas, emphasizing the infrastructure investments and workforce training required to support this specialized industry. TxDOT identified workforce skills gaps and insufficient training capacity as notable challenges. The department more ST

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 7 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Texas farmer's story underscores findings of new study on aging and health in agriculture * For many older farmers, a lifetime of working the land leaves enduring marks, not just on the soil, but on the mind and body. New research on aging in agriculture highlights the cumulative physical strain caused by years of exposure to extreme weather, repetitive labor and high-risk environments, often compounded by limited access to supportiv more PR

WASHINGTON, May 8 (TNSLrpt) -- 2026 REPORT TO THE PEOPLE OF TEXAS - A report from Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas - May 2026 (60 pages) * * * Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas issued a report outlining major legislative actions, economic initiatives, and public policy priorities pursued by the state government during the 2025 legislative sessions. The report reviews measures related to public safety, education, border security, infrastructure investment, and economic development, while emphasizing the administration's broader agenda of strengthening econom more ST

PLANO, Texas, May 7 [Category: BizTransportation] -- Toyota Motor Sales USA posted the following news: * * * Toyota Indiana: A Real-Life Field of Dreams 30-year Legacy Celebrated with $330,000 in Local Grants  PRINCETON, Ind. - Thirty years ago, Toyota took a bold leap of faith. The automaker chose Princeton, Indiana-a small town known for popcorn and basketball-as the site for its second vehicle manufacturing facility in the United States. They built it, and the people came.  When production first began, just over 1,300 dedicated team m more PR

BUFFALO, New York, May 7 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * Two UB alumni win 2026 Pulitzers * Seated, from left: Visual journalist Bronte Wittpenn and reporters Susie Neilson, Sara DiNatale and Megan Munce react to winning the Pulitzer Prize in explanatory reporting for their series "Burned," an investigation into how major home insurance companies leave California homeowners unable to rebuild after catastrophic wildfires, even when they have what they thought was full cover more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * New UH Tool Measures Whether Lactating Mothers' Psychological Needs are Being Met Assistant Professor of Nursing Addresses Gaps in Experience and Longevity of Breastfeeding By Laurie Fickman -- (713) 743-8454, lafickman@uh.edu Breastfeeding has long been seen as a powerful way to nurture a newborn's health, yet many new moms struggle to continue, often due to overlooked psychological challenges. To better understand this, Kelsie Barta, an assistant more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, May 8 (TNSjou) -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * Building a better nanoparticle for cancer treatment A research team led by the University of Michigan College of Pharmacy and the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center has developed a new type of nanoparticle therapy that could make cancer immunotherapy safer and more effective. The researchers say they've created a promising new treatment called CRYSTAL, short for Crystal-like STING-Activating nanoassemblies, by engineering a new nano more PR

EL PASO, Texas, May 8 -- The University of Texas El Paso campus issued the following news release: * * * Doctoral Student Parikrama Sapkota Earns Prestigious Ecology Award UTEP doctoral student Parikrama Sapkota is the 2026 recipient of the E. Lucy Braun Award from the Ecological Society of America (ESA). The award recognizes outstanding contributions to the field of ecology. Sapkota is a Ph.D. candidate in ecology and evolutionary biology at UTEP who studies the complex relationship between native Chihuahuan Desert plants and soil microbi more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, May 7 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * UNT Health Fort Worth's first nursing innovation cohort prepares 'change makers' in healthcare * The Master of Science in Nursing Practice Innovation program is preparing to graduate its first cohort of 16 students this month. At UNT Health Fort Worth, a new kind of nursing graduate is emerging -one trained not only to care for patients, but to rethink how care is delivered. The Master of Science in Nursing Practice Innovation pr more PR

DALLAS, Texas, May 7 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Updated SNAP retailer standards are an important step in advancing nutrition security * WASHINGTON D.C., May 7, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) today released a final rule updating retailer stocking standards for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). The rule is designed to help ensure SNAP-authorized stores offer a wider selection of nutritious foods across the four staple categories, makin more PR

TYLER, Texas, May 8 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Announces New School of Education Dean Dr. D. Robert DeHaas has been appointed dean of The University of Texas at Tyler School of Education, effective July 1. "Dr. DeHaas has built a remarkable career redefining what modern educator preparation can look like," said UT Tyler President Julie V. Philley, MD. "He has distinguished himself as a leader with a strong ability to design systems, grow programs and respond directly to communit more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 8 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on May 7, 2026: * * * Utah secures settlement targeting practices that drove meat prices up Utah joined a bipartisan coalition of states working with the US Department of Justice in resolving the civil antitrust lawsuit against Agri Stats, Inc. for helping meat processors share confidential business information in ways that undermined fair competition. The settlement, reached just before trial was set to begin, requires Agri Stats to stop sharing that more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, May 8 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Class of 2026: Victoria Garcia jumps from bachelor's to doctorate Despite her relative youth, Garcia has thrived in the Ph.D. program in pharmaceutical engineering, embracing research and a fellowship at VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center. By Anastasia Mineiro Victoria Garcia made a fairly common shift as an undergraduate in Texas: She changed her course of study. However, in choosing a unique program at Virginia Commonwealth University for h more PR