WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Ahead of One-Year Anniversary, Chairman Graham Celebrates Passage of Historic Tax Cuts, Border Security Investments * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina), Chairman of the Senate Budget Committee, today made this statement ahead of the one-year anniversary of the One Big Beautiful Bill being signed into law. "One year ago, President Trump signed the One Big Beautiful Bill into law, delivering the largest tax cut for more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on June 30, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 84. As documented below at least 84 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautifu more PR

ANDERSON, South Carolina, July 2 -- Anderson University posted the following news release: * * * BlueInc Strategies International, LLC Named Strategic Resource Partner of the Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina * The Kim S. Miller Family Enterprise Institute of South Carolina (FEISC) at Anderson University is proud to announce that BlueIncStrategies International, LLC has joined the Institute as its newest Strategic Resource Partner, strengthening the Institute's commitment to helping family-owned businesses thrive a more PR

NEW YORK, July 3 -- Columbia University Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory issued the following news: * * * Extreme Heat Is Here: What Columbia Climate School Experts Want You to Know As a dangerous early-summer heat wave covers swaths of the globe, Columbia Climate School experts discuss the impacts of extreme heat. By Olga Rukovets As another dangerous heat wave blankets much of the U.S., more than 160 million people are now under extreme heat warnings or advisories. Temperatures in the U.K. and France have already broken records, with Eur more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * IN THE STATES: From the Grill to the Gas Pump, Everything is Costing More This Fourth of July Weekend As American families prepare to hit the road and fire up the grill this Fourth of July weekend, they are finding the holiday to be more expensive than ever thanks to Donald Trump and Republicans' cost-hiking agenda. From the grocery store to the gas pump, families are having to fork over more of their hard-earned money to afford c more PR

ORANGEBURG, South Carolina, July 2 -- South Carolina State University posted the following news: * * * Final steel beam marks major milestone for SC State's new academic building * Thursday's topping out ceremony celebrated progress on the $54.7 million project. ORANGEBURG, S.C. - South Carolina State University celebrated a major construction milestone Thursday as university leaders and project partners gathered for a topping out ceremony marking the placement of the final steel beam on the university's new academic building. The cere more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Gellert Global Group Issues Allergy Alert on Undeclared Tuna (Fish) in Aldi Brand Fusia Asian Inspirations Kimchi and Tofu Kimbap Summary Company Announcement Date: July 02, 2026 FDA Publish Date: July 02, 2026 Product Type: Food & Beverages Allergens Reason for Announcement: Product contains undeclared fish (tuna) Company Name: Gellert Global Group Brand Name: Fusia Product Description: Kimchi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 1 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Guardians of the Deep: An Inside Look at the Elite Submarine Protection Coast Guard Unit * The Olympic Peninsula is home to one of the most unique ecosystems in the world, known for its extreme elevation changes -the landscape spans a portion of the Washington coastline to the snow-capped Olympic Mountains. It is home to the largest temperate rainforest in the continental U.S. and features species of wildlife and plants found nowhere else on Earth because of more PR

HAYS, Kansas, July 2 -- Fort Hays State University posted the following news: * * * Heart of a Tiger: A scholarship, a calling, and a bright future * By Tisa Mason HAYS, Kan. - Meet Natalie Timbrook. Her college journey is full of hard work, big moves, and a strong passion for helping others. Natalie grew up in the small town of Ney, Ohio, but she decided to take a big leap. She started her college adventure at Colby Community College (CCC) in Kansas, with her sights set on transferring to Fort Hays State University (FHSU) to finish her d more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (formerly the National Association of Health Underwriters) issued the following news release: * * * NABIP Announces 2026-27 Board of Trustees at 96th Annual Convention The National Association of Benefits and Insurance Professionals (NABIP) announced its 2026-27 Board of Trustees during the association's 96th Annual Convention in Atlantic City, New Jersey. The newly elected leaders will guide the association's strategic priorities and advocacy efforts over more PR

DANVERS, Massachusetts, July 2 -- The National Scleroderma Foundation issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * Foundation Welcomes New Leaders to Board of Directors The National Scleroderma Foundation today announced new leadership for its Board of Directors, naming Dr. Carol Feghali-Bostwick as Chair, alongside a newly appointed slate of executive officers and the addition of three new Board members. Carol Feghali-Bostwick has been named Chair of the Board of Directors, with Amanda Lippincott serving as Vice Chair, Blake Embree as more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 2 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Not one of the original 13 colonies: How Florida helped shape the American Revolution * By Arielle Stevenson, University Communications and Marketing In 1776, rebellion spread through Britain's mainland colonies. Royal authority was being challenged from Massachusetts to Georgia. In Philadelphia, delegates approved the Declaration of Independence, creating the United States of America. Across the 13 colonies, Americans debated and fought over loya more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Peterson Institute for International Economics issued the following commentary on July 1, 2026, by senior research staffer Douglas A. Irwin: * * * America's been arguing over trade for more than 250 years As the United States marks the 250th anniversary of declaring its independence from Britain, Americans continue a tradition begun even longer ago: debating trade and tariffs. In recent years, disagreements over the US role in the world economy have grown particularly intense amid rising geopolitical tensions. A bri more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 3 -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, issued the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds to growing Tampa Bay team New hires support clients through Synovus to Pinnacle brand transition - TAMPA, Fla. -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has added two experienced financial professionals in Tampa Bay, further expanding the firm's expertise in treasury manag more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Nancy Mace, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Nancy Mace Supported $22.5 Million Grant for Berkeley County US 176 Corridor Improvement Project * CHARLESTON, S.C. (July 2, 2026) \- Today, Congresswoman Nancy Mace (R-SC) announced Berkeley County has been awarded $22.5 million through the U.S. Department of Transportation's Better Utilizing Investments to Leverage Development (BUILD) Grant Program for the US 176 Phase 2 Corridor Improvement Project. The funding will address critical s more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 2 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * SCDOT Advances Toward National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment for Accelerated Project Delivery With a mandate to accelerate project delivery from the General Assembly after Governor Henry McMaster signed the SCDOT Modernization Act, the South Carolina Department of Transportation (SCDOT) took the first step today to pursue National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Assignment. With portions of the SC more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 2 -- The South Carolina Department of Transportation issued the following news: * * * SCDOT seeks public input on a proposed sidewalk project in Sumter County The South Carolina Department of Transportation requests public comments on the proposed construction of a new sidewalk along the east side of US 15 (North Lafayette Drive) in Sumter County. The new sidewalk will extend from the existing sidewalk in front of the Sumter Police Department to Crosswell Drive.The project will provide a dedicated walking path more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Tim Scott to introduce legislation ending the "birth tourism" industry * "American citizenship is to be cherished, not cheapened" CHARLESTON, S.C. -Following Tuesday's U.S. Supreme Court ruling regarding the 14th Amendment and birthright citizenship ( Trump v. Barbara ), U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-S.C.) announced he will be introducing new legislation to end the "birth tourism" industry once and for all. "The cheapening of American citiz more PR

ANGOLA, Indiana, July 2 -- Trine University posted the following news: * * * Trine engineering students present research at international workshop * Four Trine University mechanical engineering students presented their original research at an international conference focusing on microelectromechanical systems (MEMS) and microsystems technologies. The Solid-State Sensors, Actuators, and Microsystems Workshop, held every two years, took place May 31 through June 4 in Hilton Head, South Carolina. The Trine students work with James Miller,  more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 3 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Announces Leadership Changes in College of Medicine The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences' (UAMS) College of Medicine announced leadership changes, effective July 1. John Spollen, M.D., the college's associate dean for Northwest Arkansas, was named executive associate dean for Academic Affairs, replacing James Graham, M.D., who is retiring after 35 years of service to UAMS and Arkansas. Leslie Stone, M.D. more PR

GOTEBORG, Sweden, July 3 -- Volvo Cars issued the following news release: * * * Volvo Cars reports Q2 2026 sales Volvo Cars reported global sales of 171,501 cars in the second quarter of 2026, down 5.6 per cent from the same period last year. This reflects the continued challenging operating environment across regions, especially in China, where overall industry continues to remain under significant pressure. However, retail deliveries improved sequentially from the first quarter thanks to the strong demand for the company's fully electric  more PR