HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Labor and Industry issued the following news: * * * 67 Counties, 250+ Worksites, 1,000+ Students: L&I Kicks Off Summer Employment Program for Young Adults with Disabilities MY Work program provides rewarding paid work experiences to PA high school students with disabilities through L&I's Office of Vocational Rehabilitation. Governor Josh Shapiro's 2026-27 budget plan calls for increasing state funding by $1 million for OVR to expand services and support more Pennsylvanians  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * All Charges Held for Court Against Former Schuylkill County Police Officer who used Law Enforcement Database to Stalk Ex-Wife, New Boyfriend * HARRISBURG -Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that a former Schuylkill County police officer who used his access to secured law enforcement resources to stalk his ex-wife will be tried on more than 20 felonies. The Office of Attorney General presented testimony at a preliminary h more PR

ALTOONA, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Pennsylvania State University at Altoona posted the following news: * * * Altoona students present opioid research at criminal justice conference Two students from Penn State Altoona's Integrated Social Science Research Lab (ISSRL) presented at the recent annual conference of the Northeastern Association of Criminal Justice Sciences (NEACJS) held in Dewey, Delaware. Ally Black and Liliana DeMarco, both seniors in the criminal justice program, presented their project "The Use of Evidence-based Law Enforcemen more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Morgan Lewis, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * American Bar Association Honors Celia Roady with Vanguard Award for Nonprofit Contributions WASHINGTON, DC: The Nonprofit Organizations Committee of the American Bar Association (ABA), Business Law Section, has honored former Morgan Lewis partner Celia Roady with its 2026 Vanguard Award. The award is given each year to a lawyer in recognition of their lifetime commitment to and impact on the nonprofit sector. Ce more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 16, 2026, by Calloway Bills: * * * Pennsylvania House Passes Awful Trade: Big Tax Hike for Narrow Tax Shift In a historic--and deeply troubling--move, the Pennsylvania House of Representatives recently voted 139-63 to pass House Bill 1678, marking the state's first-ever foray into taxing digital advertising. Passed by House Democrats as a bipartisan triumph to fund property tax rebates for senior citizens, the legislation is misguided at best and economi more PR

YORK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- York College of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Appell Arts Fellow Gabriel Sanchez Carpio '25 Opens Showcase Cuero at Marketview Arts * After spending almost a year working on his artwork as part of the Appell Arts Fellowship, Dominican Republic native Gabriel Sanchez Carpio '25 shared his showcase, Cuero, along with news of a graduate school acceptance. When Gabriel Sanchez Carpio '25 graduated from York College of Pennsylvania, he didn't just leave with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Fine Art  more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania Attorney General David W. Sunday issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Sunday Obtains $75K Settlement from State College Building Owners and Obtains Refunds for Former Tenants * Attorney General Dave Sunday announced that his office obtained a settlement with the ownership group of three student-housing apartment complexes in State College -where tenants were subjected to lease terminations.  The ownership group for the impacted apartment complexes is identified in the settleme more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Brendan Boyle, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the House Budget Committee, issued the following statement on June 17, 2026: * * * Boyle Statement on June 2026 Fed Interest Rate Decision Today, Congressman Brendan F. Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, released the following statement after the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC) announced it would be maintaining the current interest rate target range: "From his tariff taxes to his health care cuts, President Trump has made life in Amer more PR

BRYN MAWR, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Bryn Mawr College posted the following news: * * * Segal Study Update * The below message was sent to faculty and staff on June 17, 2026. Dear Colleagues, Last summer, Bryn Mawr College began important work with Segal Consulting to conduct a comprehensive study in support of our ongoing commitment to salary equity and market competitiveness. The project included development of base salary ranges that define the minimum, mid-point, and maximum salary for positions across the College. Positions were ali more PR

NEW YORK, June 18 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following commentary on June 17, 2026, by President Bill Donohue: * * * THE PHONIES CELEBRATING JUNETEENTH Juneteenth is a federal holiday that commemorates the freeing of the last slaves in Texas on June 19, 1865. It will be commemorated this year by elite colleges and universities across the nation. This is rich given that most of more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, June 17 -- Vanderbilt University posted the following news release: * * * Chezare A. Warren: Rewriting the Deficit Narrative in Education As a middle school math teacher on Chicago's South Side, Chezare A. Warren, now associate professor of leadership, policy and organizations at Peabody College and principal investigator of The Possibilities Project, noticed something interesting. Connecting with and encouraging favorable outcomes for students who were generally labeled "troublemakers" came naturally to him, but a lo more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 17 [Category: BizHospital] -- Children's Hospital of Philadelphia issued the following news release: * * * CHOP Scientists Engineer Personalized Cartilage Graft for Infants with Life-Threatening Airway Narrowing * A study led by researchers at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) demonstrated a new method of using decellularized cartilage with patient-specific cells to help enlarge the pediatric airways narrowed as a result of severe subglottic stenosis. Researchers demonstrated that this new method wa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- Sen. Tom Cotton, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Cotton to Bessent: Investigate Airwallex for Ties to Communist China Senator Tom Cotton (R-Arkansas) today sent a letter to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent requesting the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS) to investigate Communist Chinese investment in Airwallex. Airwallex is a cross-border payment platform that processes highly sensitive data for major American companies. In part, Senator Cotton wrote: "Left unchecked, more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * County probation officer body cam bill passes House * Meant to increase transparency and accountability in law enforcement HARRISBURG, June 17 - The barrier to county probation officers wearing body cameras is on the way to being cleared after legislation sponsored by Rep. Ryan Bizzarro (D-Erie) passed the House Wednesday with strong bipartisan support. Bizzarro's legislation would change the language in Pennsylvania's Wiretap Ac more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Duane Morris, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Duane Morris Advises Veraxa Biotech AG in Closing Go-Public Merger with Voyager Acquisition Corp. * Duane Morris LLP advised Veraxa Biotech AG, an emerging leader in designing novel cancer therapies, in completing its go-public transaction with special purpose acquisition company Voyager Acquisition Corp. Veraxa commenced trading its shares under the symbol "VRXA" and its warrants under the symbol "VRXAW" on the more PR

YPSILANTI, Michigan, June 18 -- Eastern Michigan University issued the following news: * * * Eastern Michigan University Baja team climbs Michigan ranks at 2026 Baja SAE New York race Baja team ranked third among Michigan schools and places in top 50 Written by: Sydney Pope Eastern Michigan University's Baja team achieved a milestone performance at the Baja SAE New York race, held June 11-14 at Hogback Hill MX in Palmyra, New York. The team completed four days of inspections, repairs and intense off-road racing, culminating in a climb up t more PR

RIVERSIDE, California, June 17 -- The University of California Riverside campus issued the following news: * * * Emergency department study shows major gaps in flu vaccination * A University of California, Riverside-led study of more than 3,200 emergency department (ED) patients across the United States found that while awareness of influenza vaccination is widespread, most adults seen in EDs are not up to date on their annual flu vaccine. The findings, published in the Journal of Emergency Medicine, suggest that EDs could play an importan more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Daniel Raver: Excellence in Business as a Testimony to Christ Reagan Shields Daniel Raver, MBA, associate professor of business, has earned emeritus status after retiring from his 46 years of dedicated service at Geneva College. Throughout his nearly five decades at Geneva, he has contributed to the College as a student, a professor, and through various administrative capacities. Two emphases emerge clearly in his work, both of which are foundational to t more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Health and Human Services Inspector General issued the following report (No. A-03-24-00204) on June 8, 2026 entitled "Community Behavioral Health Did Not Comply With Requirements When Denying Prior Authorization Requests" filed under the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services: Here are excerpts: * * * Why OIG Did This Audit OIG has identified longstanding challenges, including insufficient oversight and limited access to specialists, that may reduce the quality of behavioral health care services prov more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. French Hill, R-Arkansas, chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Hill and Davidson Urge FinCEN to Modernize AML Rules and Prioritize High-Risk Financial Crimes House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on National Security, Illicit Finance, and International Financial Institutions Chairman Warren Davidson (OH-08) recently sent a letter to Andrea Gacki, Director of the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network (FinCEN). In th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, chairman of the House Agriculture Committee, issued the following statement on June 16, 2026: * * * Chairman Thompson Applauds USDA Implementation of Land-Grant University Funding USDA recently announced the opening of funding opportunities for the Research Facilities Act program, which received $125 million in annual funding through the Agriculture Title of the Working Families Tax Cuts. House Committee on Agriculture Chairman Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) released the following stat more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * House continues efforts to update modern terminology in state law * Recognizing the need to change outdated terminology in laws to better reflect modern language, the Pennsylvania House today passed legislation introduced by state Rep. Darisha Parker, D-Phila., that would update references to the agency in charge of providing human services to Pennsylvanians. The bill ( H.B. 2464 ) would change references to the Department of Publ more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Huck administrator earns international recognition * University Park, Pa. -Research Professor Camelia Kantor, director of strategic initiatives at Penn State's Huck Institutes of the Life Sciences, has been selected as a 2026 Future of the Field honoree by the Society of Research Administrators International (SRAI). SRAI's Future of the Field recognition program aims to highlight up-and-comers in research administration demonstrating l more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Legislation to Codify Governor Shapiro's GRID Standards into Law Voted Out of House Finance Committee with Bipartisan Support Legislation would require data center developers seeking state tax benefits to meet strict standards protecting energy affordability, supporting local communities, creating jobs, and strengthening environmental protections. Governor Shapiro's GRID Standards would build upon HB 1834' more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48996) entitled "Implementation of Electric Vehicle Charging Infrastructure Programs: CFI and NEVI" by energy policy analyst Melissa N. Diaz. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA; P.L. 117-58) established two federal programs to support the expansion of electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure: the National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) program and the Charging and Fueling Infrastru more PR

INDIANA, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Indiana University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * IUP Student Affairs Vice President Segar Selected for National Leadership Program * Vice President for Student Affairs at Indiana University of Pennsylvania Thomas C. Segar has been selected for the American Association of State Colleges and Universities for its 2026 Millennium Leadership Initiative cohort.  This premier professional development program for senior-level administrators, now in its twenty-seventh year, is designed to prepar more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- K&L Gates, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * K&L Gates' Corporate Practice Recognized in Q1 2026 Global League Table Rankings The Corporate practice of global law firm K&L Gates has been ranked in Q1 2026 industry league tables including The Deal, Pitchbook, LSEG, MergerMarket, and S&P. The firm earned recognition in S&P's Asset Management, Investment Banks, Brokers and Capital Markets legal adviser rankings by deal count, underscoring its strength advising on complex asset management M more PR

KUTZTOWN, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Kutztown University issued the following news release: * * * Assad Named Vice President for Administration and Finance Kutztown University president Dr. Philip Cavalier has named Matthew Assad '15, '26 vice president for Administration and Finance and chief financial officer, effective Wednesday, July 1. Assad has been with KU since 2020 and has served as interim vice president and CFO since January. As vice president for Administration and Finance, Assad provides strategic leadership for the university's  more PR

SCRANTON, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Marywood University posted the following news: * * * Marywood University/Gourmet Dining Capture Third Consecutive National Dining Award * Marywood University, in partnership with Gourmet Dining, has earned the Bronze Award in the prestigious Loyal E. Horton Dining Awards, presented by the National Association of College & University Food Services (NACUFS). Widely regarded as the premier recognition in collegiate culinary arts, the Horton Awards honor exceptional achievement in menu development, presentatio more PR

EL SEGUNDO, California, June 18 -- Mattel, a toy manufacturing company, issued the following news on June 17, 2026: * * * Mattel Expands Popular UNO Social Clubs to 14 Cities Around the World The fan-favorite social experience returns bigger than ever, bringing unforgettable game nights to five U.S. cities and nine international destinations. - Mattel, Inc. (NASDAQ: MAT) announced today that UNO Social Clubs are going global, with a new five-city U.S. tour and expansion to nine locations worldwide, following the success of last year's inau more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, June 17 [Category: Psychiatry/Psychology] -- The American Psychiatric Association issued the following news release: * * * MEDIA ADVISORY: APA and APA Foundation to Honor Mental Health Advocate Bebe Moore Campbell with Summer Events, Sixth Annual 5K Run and 1 Mile Fun Walk & Roll * Washington, D.C. - In 2021 the American Psychiatric Association developed and launched the APA MOORE Equity in Mental Health Initiative, a collection of community-wide events focused on youth mental health equity through education, outreach,  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, June 17 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Meet UConn's Newest Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors * The University of Connecticut has named three faculty members as Board of Trustees Distinguished Professors, recognizing careers marked by exceptional contributions to research, teaching, public engagement, and service to the University and society. This distinction represents the highest honor the University confers upon its faculty. Following a university-wide nomination process  more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * MU Hosts Lab Tech Accelerator in July * Lancaster-area startup Lab Ready Workforce is launching a five-day Lab Technician Accelerator at Millersville University from July 13 to 17. The program is designed to introduce high school graduates, adult learners and career seekers to laboratory science careers through hands-on training and direct exposure to laboratory workplace practices. Laboratory technician positions are in demand across industries more PR

WARRENDALE, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- SAE International issued the following news release: * * * NHTSA Administrator Jonathan Morrison to Deliver Keynote Address at SAE's Automated Transportation Symposium Keynotes from the DOT, Uber, and Zoox Add to the Lineup of Experts at North America's Largest Automated Transportation Event - Jonathan Morrison, Administrator of the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA), will deliver a keynote address at the Automated Transportation Symposium (ATS), hosted by SAE International(R), July  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is considering a license amendment request for Beaver Valley Power Station, Shippingport, Pennsylvania, that would allow plant operators additional time to restore safety equipment while conducting repairs, according to a notice published in the Federal Register. The NRC said Vistra Operations Company LLC, Irving, Texas, have requested changes to the facility's technical specifications for the emergency core cooling system. The amendment would permit a one-time alternative comple more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Bob Brooks Hates First Responders Scumbag Democrat candidate Bob Brooks hates men and women who run into burning buildings to save lives during their free time. In a resurfaced Facebook post, Brooks calledvolunteer firefighters "shitbags" and "scabs." This expose comes shortly after Brooks called no tax on overtime provisions benefiting Pennsylvania firefighters and law enforcement officers "garbage." Long story short: Bob Brooks hates f more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The Pennsylvania Department of State issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * Secretary of the Commonwealth Certifies 2026 Primary Election Results Counties conducted two audits before certification that confirmed the accuracy of the reported results from the May 19 primary - After county officials confirmed the accuracy of reported results through two pre-certification audits, Secretary of the Commonwealth Al Schmidt today certified the results of Pennsylvania's 2026 primary election. more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Senator Kim Ward Launches Video to Inform Pennsylvanians About the Real Reason Why Energy Bills Remain High Senator Kim Ward (R-39) launched a video to explain the real reason why energy prices remain high in Pennsylvania. The video is available now on Ward's Pennsylvania energy webpage and social media channels. "I get asked about skyrocketing electric rates all the time," said Ward. "It's important for Pennsylvanians to unders more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn College opens new Pittsburgh training facility for building performance * WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. - Pennsylvania College of Technology has opened a new "Penn College at Pittsburgh" training site, marking an important step in growing the state's workforce for building performance. The facility, located at 7800 Susquehanna St., Pittsburgh, will expand training opportunities for Pennsylvania's energy-efficiency and weatherization industry w more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, June 16 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following Q&A involving Kent Vrana, professor of pharmacology in the College of Medicine: * * * Q&A: What does science say about plants as medicine? * HERSHEY, Pa. -Plants have always played an integral role in traditional medicine and healing practices, according to Kent Vrana, Elliot S. Vesell Professor of Pharmacology at Penn State College of Medicine, and they continue to shape health and medicine today. Vrana, who is also director of the Center for Can more PR

SHARON, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Pennsylvania State University's Shenango Campus issued the following news: * * * Sharon Economic Development Fund invests $95,000 in Sharon businesses To date, the fund has awarded $245,000 to support local entrepreneurs, small businesses - The Shenango LaunchBox powered by the Greater Sharon Community, along with the city of Sharon and the Community Foundation of Western Pennsylvania and Eastern Ohio, have announced the three local businesses that will receive a total of $95,000 in grant funding awarded th more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48992) entitled "Pole Attachments in Broadband Deployment: Selected Issues" by telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY Broadband is a powerful communications technology that supports many applications. Closing the gap between people who have access to broadband and those who do not - the digital divide - has been a long-standing congressional goal. Pole attachment (hanging telecommunication more PR

PASADENA, California, June 17 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release: * * * Policy Drives Deployments: Zero-Emission Trucks Represented Over 4 Percent of New Truck Deployments in the Second Half of 2025, According to CALSTART's June 2026 ZET Report When adjusting for truck stock and segment, California, New York, and Pennsylvania are performing above the national average for ZET adoption relative to market size due to dedicated more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, June 17 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Record number of Montana State students earn Gilman scholarships to study abroad * Travel opportunities were few and far between for Abigail Pilskalns, who grew up in Bigfork as one of 13 children and dreamed of becoming a physician for Spanish-speaking communities.  When it came time for college at 17, she directed her focus toward supporting herself financially to pursue a degree in cell biology and neuroscience and undergraduate research at Montana S more PR

NEW BRUNSWICK, New Jersey, June 18 (TNSjou) -- Rutgers University issued the following news: * * * Urban Rodents May Be Evolving Against Common Poisons Rutgers researchers find signs that rats and mice are adapting to decades of rodenticide use By Kitta MacPherson For years, pest control professionals throughout the Northeast have reported a troubling pattern. In some neighborhoods, rodents seemed increasingly more difficult to eliminate, even when standard control methods were used. Now researchers at Rutgers University believe they may  more PR

WASHINGTON, June 18 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on June 17, 2026: * * * Senate Foreign Relations Committee Advances McCormick Legislation to Expand Internet Freedom for Iranians Three Additional McCormick-Backed Bills Also Advance to Strengthen U.S. Energy Security, Deepen Strategic Partnerships, and Preserve Community Passport Service - The Senate Foreign Relations Committee today advanced the Iran Human Rights, Internet Freedom, and Accountability Act of 2026, clearing the way for a full Sena more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Sensible Photonics and Pitt Selected by U.S. DOE for Demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory * Sensible Photonics, Inc. and the University of Pittsburgh today announced that their advanced fiber optic sensing technology has been competitively selected by the U.S. Department of Energy's Center for Used Fuel Research (CUFR) for demonstration at Idaho National Laboratory. The technology, originally developed thr more PR

DALLAS, Texas, June 17 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Smartphone apps, wearable trackers helped people with heart disease boost physical activity * Research Highlights: * A review of 14 clinical trials including more than 1,000 adults found that people with cardiovascular disease who used smartphone apps and fitness trackers walked nearly 1,100 more steps and engaged in about four extra minutes of moderate-to-vigorous physical activity per day compared to people not usin more PR

CENTER VALLEY, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- DeSales University issued the following news: * * * Sport and Exercise Physiology Program Earns Prestigious National Accreditation * The Strength and Conditioning track of the Sport and Exercise Physiology program at DeSales has achieved a landmark milestone, receiving full accreditation by the Council on Accreditation of Strength and Conditioning Education (CASCE), a recognized authority in quality strength and conditioning education. This accreditation demonstrates the University's commitment to uph more PR

CEDARVILLE, Ohio, June 17 -- Cedarville University posted the following news: * * * Students Bring Clean Water to Zimbabwe Hospital * by Charis Marshal, Student Public Relations Writer Reliable clean water is essential at Karanda Mission Hospital in Zimbabwe, where Cedarville University engineering students are designing a water treatment system for drinking water and sterile surgical use. Cedarville University students design clean water system for Zimbabwe hospital Matthew Shiel of New Hope, Pennsylvania, Lauren Kolodsick of Lake Or more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College athletes nearly match program record for spring PAC academic honor roll recognitions * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Eighty-eight Thiel College student-athletes were named to the Presidents' Athletic Conference Spring Academic Honor Roll, the league office announced Wednesday. The 88 student-athletes represent the second-most Tomcats in school history on the Spring Academic Honor Roll, just narrowly being beaten out by the 95 Tomcats who earned Spri more PR

NEW YORK, June 18 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Triple-I: Lightning Caused $1.65 Billion in US Homeowners Claim Payouts in 2025; Average Cost Per Claim Surges Nearly 43% Florida, California and Texas Again Among Top States for Lightning Losses MALVERN, Pa. - U.S. insurers paid an estimated $1.65 billion in lightning-related homeowners insurance claims in 2025, a 59% increase from the $1.04 billion paid in 2024, according to the latest figures from the Insurance Informa more PR

WASHINGTON, June 17 -- The U.S. Department of Education issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Department of Education Opens Title IX Investigation into North Carolina School District for Allowing Men in Girls' Restrooms * Today, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights (OCR) opened an investigation into Buncombe County Schools (the District) in North Carolina. OCR will determine whether the District violated Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (Title IX) by allowing biological men to access girls' restroom more PR

LOGAN, Utah, June 17 -- Utah State University issued the following news: * * * USU Salt Lake's Amanda Deliman Promoted to Associate Professor * TAYLORSVILLE, Utah -Utah State University faculty member Amanda Deliman will be promoted to associate professor with tenure, effective July 1. Deliman is a faculty member at the USU Salt Lake campus, working in the School of Teacher Education and Leadership. "I am pleased to see Dr. Deliman receive tenure," said David Vernon, senior associate vice president for the USU Wasatch Region. "Her accompl more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Villanova University Alumni Association Announces Five New Board Members * New VUAA Board Members Yen Leng Chong is from Malaysia and works in sustainability reporting in the energy industry. She graduated from Villanova University in 2024 with a Master of Science in Sustainable Engineering. During her time at Villanova, she received the Outstanding Leadership and Service Award through the Emory Woodard IV Graduate Student Peer Mentorship Pro more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Westminster Bee Company students lead sustainability activities for local elementary students * Students involved with the Westminster Bee Company partnered with the Project WIN Foundation during the spring semester to promote sustainability education through interactive learning activities for local elementary school students. The Project WIN Foundation is a Canada-based nonprofit organization that teaches students about sustainable choices thro more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, June 17 -- Westminster College issued the following news: * * * Westminster College earns spot in BEA Top 100 rankings * The Broadcasting Education Association (BEA) nationally recognized Westminster College among its Top 100 Schools for 2026. The rankings are based on the quality and consistency of student creative work. Entries are evaluated against submissions from colleges and universities nationwide during the BEA Festival of Media Arts through a blind-juried process conducted by academic and industry pr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, June 18 -- Comcast, a cable television company, issued the following news release: * * * Xfinity Brings Illumination's "Minions & Monsters" to 700 Stores Nationwide * Xfinity is celebrating the global theatrical release of Illumination's "Minions & Monsters" by bringing the magic to its 700 retail stores, with exclusive access and collectible drops for Xfinity members * Minions campaign spotlights how easy and magical getting connected at home can be with Xfinity Same-Day WiFi Enjoy exclusive collectible drops,  more PR