UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * 'Designer' superconducting diamond offers roadmap to multifunction quantum chips * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Diamond is extremely valuable to science and technology not for its sparkle but for its extreme hardness, ability to transfer heat, transparency to a large fraction of the light spectrum and a host of other exceptional properties. Two decades ago, scientists discovered another advantage: under the right conditions, diamond can become a more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Architect of the Capitol issued the following public notice on July 1, 2026: * * * 2026 A Capitol Fourth Concert Information On Friday, July 3, A Capitol Fourth: 250th Weekend Celebration will be broadcast live from the West Front of the United States Capitol. The concert will be broadcast at 8:00 p.m. EST on public television stations (check local listings) and streaming online to honor our country's 250th birthday. New this year, the concert will be on July 3, not July 4. There will be no fireworks at the Capitol more PR

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, July 2 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release: * * * AccuWeather Expands Global Reach Through New Weather Experience in Opera Mobile Browser * AccuWeather forecasts, severe weather alerts, and weather intelligence now available to millions of Android users through Opera Mobile Browser integration AccuWeather Global Weather Center, STATE COLLEGE, PA - July 2, 2026 - AccuWeather (r) - the most trusted source of weather forec more PR

READING, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Alvernia University issued the following news: * * * AICUP names President Fitzgerald to Board of Directors Alvernia University President, Glynis A. Fitzgerald, Ph.D. was recently appointed to the board of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Pennsylvania (AICUP). President Fitzgerald, a member of the AICUP Class of 2029, is one of six new college presidents who have not previously served on the board. Her term begins on July 1, 2026. AICUP represents the largest sector of higher educ more PR

BELLEVUE, Washington, July 1 [Category: Political] -- The Citizens Committee for the Right to Keep and Bear Arms issued the following news release: * * * AMERICAN GUN OWNERS HAVE LOTS TO CELEBRATE THIS JULY FOURTH * BELLEVUE, WA - Following two significant Supreme Court rulings on the Second Amendment, and the Court's announcement it will finally consider the constitutionality of state and local gun bans, American gun owners have a lot to celebrate this July 4 th as the nation reaches its milestone 250 th anniversary of independence, accord 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

WASHINGTON, July 2 [Category: Political] -- U.S. Term Limits issued the following news release: * * * Breaking the Gridlock: How the State-by-State Term Limits on Congress Movement is Tackling DC's 10% Approval Rating * The Growing Map of "Passed States" The first half of 2026 has brought monumental victories. We have successfully passed our Term Limits Convention resolution through both legislative chambers in Arizona and Kansas. These two critical wins add these states to our rapidly growing map of official "passed states," which alr more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * The concept, popularity, and dismissal of the 'beach read' * Like other booksellers this time of year, the Penn Bookstore has put together a "beach reads" table featuring titles such as Emily Henry's "Beach Read," Gabrielle Zevin's "Tomorrow and Tomorrow and Tomorrow," and Emma Cline's "The Guest." Cheryl Krementz, director of communications and special projects for Penn Business Services, describes the concept of a "beach read" as escapi more PR

DOVER, Delaware, July 3 -- Delaware Attorney General Kathy Jennings issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Attorney General Jennings announces two major victories striking down executive orders on elections Attorney General Jennings today announced two major victories as U.S. District Court for the District of Massachusetts grants summary judgment and permanent injunctions against two Trump Administration Executive Orders, EO 14248 and EO 14399. "The Constitution is crystal clear: it is the authority of the states - not t more PR

PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Designing the Future of Power Magnetics * On Tuesday, August 19, 2026, the Advanced Magnetics for Power and Energy Development (AMPED) Consortium and the University of Pittsburgh Swanson School of Engineering will host its fifth annual industry meeting. Held at the Energy Innovation Center (EIC) in Pittsburgh, PA, the full-day event will connect students with industry, utilities, and academic leaders to share resea more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 2 -- The University of Baltimore posted the following news: * * * Dr. Ron Castanzo Begins as Interim Dean of College of Arts and Sciences * 'He's a firm believer in the University's values' Long-time faculty member Dr. Ronald Castanzo has begun a new role as interim dean for the Yale Gordon College of Arts and Sciences. He assumed the deanship on July 1, following the retirement of Dr. Christine Spencer at the end of June. Dr. Castanzo is a highly respected educator, delivering courses like Cultural Anthropology, more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Dynamic black holes explained by simple thermodynamics? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Of the known things in the universe, black holes are among the most extreme. They pack huge amounts of mass densely into a small area, producing gravity that is so strong that even light cannot escape. To describe their properties, physicists have relied on complex equations from Einstein's theory of general relativity and quantum mechanics. But in the early 1 more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The U.S. Department of Energy issued the following news release: * * * Energy Dominance Financing Office Celebrates One Year Since Passage of the Working Families Tax Cuts Act The U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) celebrates the one-year anniversary of President Trump's historic Working Families Tax Cuts. Made possible by the Working Families Tax Cuts, EDF has tallied several vital wins to rebuild supply chains, lower household energy bills, and strengthen U.S. energy and indus more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Fair Housing Alliance issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Fair Housing Organizations and Tenant Turner Reach Agreement to Strengthen Fair Housing Practices in Rental Technology Platform National Fair Housing Alliance(R) (NFHA(TM)), Tenant Turner LLC, the Fair Housing Rights Center in Southeastern Pennsylvania (FHRC), and the Housing Equality Center of Pennsylvania (HECP) today announced a collaborative settlement agreement designed to enhance fair housing practices and promote equal acc more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R44548) entitled "The Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) Child Labor Provisions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 2) * * * Employment of Children in Agriculture Three exemptions to the FLSA child labor provisions create separate minimum age thresholds and hazardous occupations rules for children employed in agriculture./45 Minimum Age for Employment in Agriculture With some exceptions, the minimum age for employment in agricultural occupations is  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Federal Community Defender Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice opposing the State of Mississippi's application for certification under chapter 154 concerning the state's capital postconviction counsel mechanism. The Defender Office represents two Mississippi death-sentenced clients, Bobby Batiste and Caleb Corrothers, and also lawyers eligible to represent other capital clients in Mississippi's federal habeas corpus proce more ST

AKRON, Ohio, July 3 -- FirstEnergy issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * FirstEnergy to Webcast Second Quarter Earnings Teleconference FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) will release financial results for the second quarter of 2026 after markets close on Tuesday, July 28. These results will be discussed by FirstEnergy management during a conference call with financial analysts at 9 a.m. EDT on Wednesday, July 29. A question-and-answer session will follow. Investors, customers and other interested parties are invited to liste 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 2 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, at a hearing entitled "The Growing Business of Sports: Reviewing Federal Tax Policy in the Multibillion-Dollar Industry": * * * "Today's hearing continues a long-running effort by the Ways and Means Committee of aggressive oversight over our nation's tax code, and an area that demands our attention is the $2.5 trillion global sports industry. "From college athletics to professional leagues, spor more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Gov. Josh Shapiro, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * ICYMI: Governor Shapiro "Takes Center Stage in America 250 Celebrations," Calling on Pennsylvanians to Continue the Work of Our Founders and Defend Democracy "If Madison were here today, he'd be really concerned about how one man has accumulated so much power and is wielding it in really dangerous ways, and I hope that at this 250-year mark we find our way back." - Taking center stage during America's 250th anniv more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Mike Kelly, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Kelly highlights Working Families Tax Cuts success as the law's one-year anniversary nears * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, ahead of the one-year anniversary of President Donald Trump signing the Working Families Tax Cuts into law, U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Chairman of the Ways & Means Subcommittee on Tax, highlighted the benefits tens of millions of Americans received during the first tax season under the law. "In its first year, the Working Fam more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The American Society of Nephrology issued the following news release: * * * KIDNEYCURE ANNOUNCES 2026 GRANT RECIPIENTS Highlights * KidneyCure, the ASN Foundation for Kidney Research, is the largest private funder of kidney research and is proud to support a cohort of 56 investigators with over $4 million in 2026 funding. * The 34 new grantees represent the sharpest scientific minds and most promising researchers in the kidney community. * In uncertain times for biomedical research, KidneyCure is committed to building more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Latest awards and appointments for Penn faculty * Roxanne Euben, Walter H. and Leonore C. Annenberg Professor in the Social Sciences at the School of Arts & Sciences (SAS), has been selected as the 2026 recipient of the American Political Science Association's David Easton Award for her book, "Driven to their Knees: Humiliation in Contemporary Politics." Also in SAS, Guy Grossman received the 2026 APSA European Politics and Society Section' more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news: * * * Logistics before DLA: How agency missions explain America's Revolutionary War success * FORT BELVOIR, Va. - When America declared independence 250 years ago, it had been fighting the British for more than a year. Victory came to the new nation for several reasons. The most unrecognized today was logistics. At four points in the conflict, key individuals either provided material that allowed continental forces to gain advantage over the enemy or denied Br 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

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The National Comprehensive Cancer Network, Plymouth Meeting, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) regarding the agency's proposed rule on interoperability standards and prior authorization for prescription drugs affecting Medicare Advantage organizations, state Medicaid programs, and other federal health plans. The organization emphasizes the importance of streamlined electronic prior authorization processes and standardized clinical terminology to suppor more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development issued the following news on July 1, 2026: * * * Shapiro Administration Invests $750,000 Through New PIDA Loan to Spur Business Growth and Job Creation in Erie County The project supported by this loan through the Pennsylvania Industrial Development Authority (PIDA) will inject more than $1.7 million into the economy, create two new jobs, and retain eight existing positions. Since the Shapiro Administration took office in 2023, PIDA has app more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania House Democrats posted the following news release: * * * Pa. House passes Sunshine Act 24-hour notice bill * HARRISBURG, July 2 - The state House of Representatives on Wednesday passed legislation sponsored by Rep. Robert Freeman that would clarify the exceptions to the 24-hour rule for meeting agendas under the Sunshine Act, in response to a November decision by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court. "My legislation would strengthen transparency at public meetings by ensuring residents have s more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services and Department of Community and Economic Development, Harrisburg, have submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the 2012 and 2016 Equal Access Rules. These proposed changes seek to replace all references to "gender identity" with "sex" defined as a binary classification of male or female, impacting HUD regulations broadly and raising concerns about access to shelter and housing for vuln more ST

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Department of Revenue issued the following news: * * * Revenue Department Releases Fiscal Year 2025-26 Collections, Commonwealth Collects $1.1 Billion Above Original Estimate Pennsylvania ends the 2025-26 fiscal year with revenue collections $1.1 billion more than anticipated, putting the Commonwealth in a strong financial position. - Pennsylvania ended the 2025-26 fiscal year with $48.9 billion in General Fund collections, Revenue Secretary Pat Browne reported today, totaling $1.1 billi more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Senate Republicans issued the following news release: * * * Bartolotta Bill to Designate Rye Whiskey as Pennsylvania's Official State Spirit Advances Legislation sponsored by Sen. Camera Bartolotta (R-46) to designate rye whiskey as the official spirit of the commonwealth was approved this week by the State Government Committee. Senate Bill 1248 recognizes Pennsylvania's historic role in shaping America's whiskey tradition while celebrating the commonwealth's thriving craft distilling ind more PR

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The Pennsylvania Treasurer issued the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Treasurer Stacy Garrity: $224 Million in Property Tax/Rent Rebate Payments Sent to Pennsylvanians Applications for rebates can be filed through December 31, 2026 - Treasurer Stacy Garrity today announced that $224.4 million has been sent to 372,291 Pennsylvanians through the Property Tax/Rent Rebate (PTRR) Program. * * * "Every year the Property Tax/Rent Rebate Program helps hundreds of thousands of Pennsylvanians make  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 -- The Pennsylvania Workforce Development Association, Harrisburg, has submitted a public comment letter to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) regarding the agency's proposed revisions to the Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR Part 200). PWDA represents the state's 22 Local Workforce Development Boards and partners involved in administering federal workforce programs under the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). PWDA expressed support for more ST

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Penn State acoustics offers online certificate program for career advancement * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -The Penn State Graduate Program in Acoustics is now offering three graduate certificate options, enabling working professions, as well as engineering graduate students in other discipline areas, the opportunity to further their careers by upskilling or reskilling. The program recently rounded out its first academic year, having matriculat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Pennsylvania Army National Guard Conducts 'Ghillie Wash' Training Event * Soldiers assigned to the Pennsylvania Army National Guard's Multi-Purpose Company, 1st Battalion, 112th Infantry Regiment, 56th Mobile Brigade Combat Team, 28th Infantry Division, participated in a ghillie wash training exercise at Fort Indiantown Gap, Pennsylvania, June 25, 2026. During the event, the soldiers were put through a period of intense physical training in their ghillie sui more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 2 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Pacific Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Pennsylvania Supreme Court agrees to hear jury trial case * Harrisburg, Pennsylvania; July 2, 2026: Yesterday, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court agreed to hear a financial professional's challenge to the state's power to impose massive civil penalties without a jury trial. The court will consider whether the Pennsylvania Constitution required the state to provide Elliot Goldberg a jury trial before the Department of Ban more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest Clarion student drives communication forward * For Natalie Reynolds, every day as a press office intern with the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation brings a new opportunity to inform the public and strengthen the communication skills she's developed at PennWest Clarion. A communication major from Glasgow, Pennsylvania, Reynolds is spending her internship supporting PennDOT's District 2 communications team. From writing press releases and monitori more PR

CALIFORNIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- PennWest posted the following news: * * * PennWest students put talent to work for Oil City, Venango County * PennWest students are playing a central role this summer in strengthening Oil City's downtown and local economy. Through internships supported by McElhattan Foundation grants, students are working with the Oil City Main Street Program, ARTS Oil City, Venango County Chamber of Commerce, and Century Design and Fine Arts Studio. These partnerships give students the opportunity to apply their learni more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Jamie Raskin, D-Maryland, ranking member of the House Judiciary Committee, issued the following statement on June 30, 2026, with Reps. Mary Gay Scanlon, D-Pennsylvania, ranking member of the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Limited Government, and Pramila Jayapal, D-Washington, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Immigration Integrity, Security and Enforcement, after the Supreme Court released its decision in Trump vs. Barbara: * * * "The first sentence of the Fourteenth Amendment is not ambiguous, and it is i more PR

MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Millersville University posted the following news: * * * Record Number of Athletes Earn PSAC Scholar-Athlete Status * Millersville University Athletics' student-athletes excelled in the classroom in 2025-26, as the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference announced Wednesday that a department-record 246 Marauders had earned PSAC Scholar-Athlete status. Millersville increased its total number of PSAC Scholar-Athletes for the 11th consecutive year. The total of honorees has grown from 106 in 2016. The 246 more PR

BEAVER FALLS, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Geneva College issued the following news: * * * Remembering Dr. Michal Wargo, Assistant Professor of Education at Geneva College Our Geneva College community mourns the passing of Assistant Professor of Education Michal Wargo, EdD, who went to be with the Lord on July 1, 2026. Wargo faithfully served Geneva College's Department of Education, where she prepared future teachers with excellence, compassion, and a deep commitment to Christ. A gifted educator in reading, literacy, and special education, she  more PR

RENO, Nevada, July 1 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * Richard Goldfarb reflects on his education at the University * Richard Goldfarb '81 M.S. (geohydrology) has a few stories that he said probably shouldn't be told about the hijinks he got into during his master's degree, a time he looks back on fondly. Goldfarb was a master's student at the University of Nevada, Reno and worked on his hydrology degree with the Desert Research Institute (DRI). Today, Goldfarb is a research professor at the Colorado School of M more PR

WASHINGTON, July 3 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, and Charles E. Schumer, D-New York, issued the following letter to the Export-Import Bank of the U.S.: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 1, 2026 The Honorable John Jovanovic President and Chairman Export-Import Bank of the United States 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20571 Dear President Jovanovic: We write to request that you immediately reverse the ill-advised and disru more PR

NEW WILMINGTON, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Westminster College posted the following news: * * * Shelenberger named associate dean for student success * Westminster College has promoted Jessica Shelenberger to associate dean for student success, recognizing her leadership in expanding academic support programs and creating innovative initiatives that help students thrive. Since becoming director of the Office of Academic Success in 2018, Shelenberger has overseen tutoring, academic coaching and learning workshops while expanding the Westminst more PR

ROSWELL, Georgia, July 2 -- The Southeastern Legal Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Southeastern Legal Foundation Files Title IX Complaint Against Pennsylvania School District for Allowing Biological Male to Use Female Restroom Today, Southeastern Legal Foundation (SLF), a national nonprofit legal organization dedicated to defending constitutional rights, filed a Title IX complaint with the Department of Education (DOE) against the Upper Perkiomen School District in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania on behalf of a Jan Madeir more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Talen Energy Corp., Allentown, Pennsylvania, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency expressing detailed concerns and support regarding the agency's proposed amendments to coal combustion residuals (CCR) regulations. The letter addresses EPA's April 2026 proposal to amend the hazardous and solid waste management system, focusing on legacy CCR surface impoundments and the coal combustion residuals management unit (CCRMU) category. Talen, an independent power producer managing assets ac more ST

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Temple University posted the following news: * * * Temple expands Honors pathways through new agreement with Bucks County Community College * A new Honors-to-Honors agreement creates a seamless transfer pathway for high-achieving Bucks County Community College students into Temple's expanding Honors Program. Bucks County Community College President and CEO Patrick M. Jones (left) and Temple President John Fry (right) sign a new Honors-to-Honors Agreement, strengthening the partnership between the two  more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, July 1 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * The Medical Minute: Let the experts handle the Independence Day fireworks * HERSHEY, Pa. -The annual tradition of pops, bangs and light shows that celebrate the July 4 holiday often result in an altogether different holiday tradition nobody wants. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission reported an estimated 13,000 injuries involving fireworks and 15 deaths nationwide in 2024, its most recent available data. Overall, fireworks-relat more PR

GREENVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Thiel College issued the following news release: * * * Thiel College summer visit event for prospective students set for July 24 * GREENVILLE, Pa.-Thiel College will welcome prospective students and their families to campus July 24 for a Tomcat Tailgate, the College's signature summer admission visit event, featuring academic and student life sessions, meetings with faculty and coaches, campus tours and a tailgate-style cookout. Register Designed for high school students exploring colleges in western  more PR

VILLANOVA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Villanova University issued the following news release: * * * Tracy S. Brala '90 VSB to Receive 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal * VILLANOVA, Pa. (July 2, 2026) - The Villanova University Alumni Association (VUAA) has announced the selection of Tracy Setlock Brala '90 VSB as the recipient of its 2026 St. Thomas of Villanova Alumni Medal. The medal is the highest award bestowed by the VUAA and is presented to alumni for outstanding service and for reflecting the spirit and legacy of St. Thomas of V more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Understanding the World Cup as a media event * Every four years, the FIFA World Cup captures the attention of billions, making it one of the largest and most influential media events in the world. Katerina Girginova, co-founder and co-director of the Annenberg Extended Reality Lab and a scholar of global media, audiences, and technology at the Annenberg School for Communication, sees the World Cup as a powerful case study in communication more PR

COLLEGEVILLE, Pennsylvania, July 2 -- Ursinus College issued the following news: * * * Ursinus Launches First Programming Under APEX Center for Humanities in Action * Students are already benefitting from programming under Ursinus College's new Center for Humanities in Action (CHIA). The grant-funded center is being established to support student research, internships, and community-engaged scholarship in the humanities, arts, and social sciences. Lori Daggar, Ph.D., associate professor of history, is leading the center's launch and will  more PR

MALVERN, Pennsylvania, July 3 -- Vishay Intertechnology Inc. issued the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Vishay Intertechnology 34 PHE Multi-Turn Absolute Position Sensor Delivers High Accuracy and Stability at a Reduced Cost Vishay Intertechnology, Inc. (NYSE: VSH) today introduced a new ready-to-use multi-turn absolute position sensor designed for high accuracy and long term stability in demanding environments. Featuring non-contacting Hall Effect technology, the Vishay Sfernice 34 PHE delivers linearity down to +- 1 % (full  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The League of Women Voters posted the following news release on July 1, 2026: * * * Voting Rights Groups Secure Legal Win for Pennsylvania Voter Privacy Following intervention by Common Cause, the League of Women Voters, and individual Pennsylvania voters, a federal judge dismissed the U.S. Department of Justice's (DOJ) lawsuit to obtain sensitive voter data in Pennsylvania. The civil rights groups, represented by the ACLU, the ACLU of Pennsylvania, and the Public Interest Law Center, intervened in the lawsuit by DOJ in more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Rep. Glenn Thompson, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * What They Are Saying About Thompson's Bipartisan Agricultural Labor Reform Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. -This week, U.S. Representative Glenn "GT" Thompson (PA-15) held a press conference with co-sponsors and stakeholders celebrating the introduction of H.R. 9535, the Securing Agriculture's Workforce Act of 2026. This legislation is supported by more than 400 stakeholder groups across the entire agricultural supply chain. Keep reading to see wha more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, issued the following news release: * * * Whitehouse Renews Probe into Cop-Beaters Slush Fund and Trump Family Tax Fraud Amnesty Deal Whitehouse demands answers ahead of nomination hearing for Todd Blanche, who greenlighted the purported settlement and whose DOJ is being scrutinized for potentially committing a "fraud on the court" in Florida - U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), the Ranking Member of Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, sent a letter yesterday t more PR

HOBOKEN, New Jersey, July 3 -- Wiley posted the following news release on July 2, 2026: * * * Wiley and Big Ten Academic Alliance Sign Agreement to Advance Open Scholarship Across Leading U.S. Institutions The agreement includes full read access and unlimited publishing for hybrid journals and expands access across 16 flagship universities and 19 affiliate campuses - Wiley (NYSE: WLY), a global leader in authoritative content and research intelligence for the advancement of scientific discovery, innovation and learning, today announced th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 2 -- The Women's Law Project, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development expressing strong opposition to proposed modifications to the agency's Equal Access Rule. The organization highlights concerns that these changes would eliminate protections based on gender identity and sexual orientation, particularly affecting LGBTQIA+ individuals seeking shelter and housing assistance. The Women's Law Project stresses that the current Equal Access Rule guara more ST

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 3 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * Hungry bacteria and a new way to scale up data Yale researchers present novel strategies for creating computer simulations and providing better emergency care, uncover new information about gut bacteria, and moderate a national discussion about science. - This month's "Insights & Outcomes" brings the summer sizzle with news about the adaptability of gut bacteria, a statistics success story, and a Yale professor who led a high-profile discussion on  more PR