BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ACC Network returns to Charlotte for comprehensive coverage of 2026 ACC Football Kickoff, July 15-17 * * ACC Huddle: Kickoff Special airs in primetime Wednesday, July 15 on ESPN2 and ACCN * More than 40 hours of live coverage across ACCN and ACCNX * Exclusive interviews with all 17 ACC football head coaches and participating student-athletes ACC Network will once again serve as the home of ACC Football Kickof more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release: * * * AG Campbell Sues U.S. Department Of Education Over Cuts To School Mental Health Grants * BOSTON -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a coalition of 14 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating grants that are part of a congressionally approved school-based mental health program. After a court order found the Department's at more PR

LANSING, Michigan, July 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Joins Lawsuit to Prevent Department of Education's Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel filed a lawsuit (PDF) with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate these grants at the end of Ju more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 11 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news release on July 9, 2026: * * * Amidst Cost Crisis, Virginia Urges U.S. Trade Representative to Stop Hitting American Consumers and Businesses with Illegal Tariffs Attorney General Jay Jones and a coalition of 21 other states are urging the United States Trade Representative (USTR) to change course and drop its plan to continue Trump's illegal tariffs. In a comment letter, the states pushed back on the USTR's latest proposal - tariffs on the European  more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, July 11 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Mayes Pushes Federal Government to Further Crackdown on Illegal Robocalls Attorney General Kris Mayes and 48 other attorneys general this week called on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and scam Americans. The Anti-Robocall Multistate Litigati more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Ask UConn Extension: How to Prepare for Extreme Weather During El Nino and Beyond * As Connecticut heads into the peak of summer, weather patterns linked to El Nino are expected to bring a mix of higher heat, humidity, and the potential for both drought and intense storms. While emergency responders and municipalities play a critical role during disasters, UConn Extension experts provide information so preparedness can begin at home. "Emergency m more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Files Lawsuit to Protect Mental Health Grant Funds from Latest Trump Administration Termination Effort * Multistate coalition challenges Trump Administration's attempt to circumvent court order by recharacterizing grant discontinuations as terminations OAKLAND -As part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Ed more PR

ALBANY, New York, July 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Sues Trump Administration for Trying to Slash Youth Mental Health Funding Again * July 10, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today joined a coalition of 14 other attorneys general in suing the U.S. Department of Education and Secretary Linda McMahon for again attempting to unlawfully cut federal funding for school-based mental health services. The lawsuit challenges the administration's more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, July 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release: * * * ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL FILES LAWSUIT TO PREVENT DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION'S CUTS TO SCHOOL MENTAL HEALTH GRANTS * Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 15 attorneys general, filed a lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. Despite a previous court order prohibiting it from discontinuing the grants, the administ more PR

SALEM, Oregon, July 10 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration Cuts to School Mental Health Grants * Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to stop the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the Trump administration plans to terminate these grants at the end of July. "When a student is ha more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Graham, Shaheen, & Wicker Announce Agreement on Legislation to Hold Purchasers of Russian Oil Accountable U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Lindsey Graham (R-SC), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), and Roger Wicker (R-MS) released the following statement today: "We are proud to announce that we have reached an agreement with the Trump Administration to move our updated Russia sanctions legislation forward. We are very pleased with  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Blumenthal, Lujan, & Wyden Demand FTC action on Hidden Delivery Fees that Drive Up Prices for Consumers U.S. Senators Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Ben Ray Lujan (D-NM), and Ron Wyden (D-OR) this week called on the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to take swift action to stop food and grocery delivery apps from using deceptive fees, surveillance pricing, and anti-consumer marketing tactics. The FTC is currently considering a rule to address the more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 9 -- Yale Law School posted the following news: * * * Carrying Community Forward * In June, Yale Law School welcomed participants in the Launchpad Scholars Program to New Haven for its Launchpad Residential Institute. The week gave Scholars the opportunity to prepare their law school applications, meet faculty and alumni, and connect with their cohort. The event, which took place June 20 through June 26, was the culmination of the program's effort to broaden access to legal education by easing the application  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Connecticut Coalition to End Homelessness, Hartford, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development opposing the agency's proposed revisions to the equal access to housing in HUD programs rule. The coalition argues that the proposed rule would undermine essential principles such as local decision-making, clarity in regulations, operational accountability, and the safety and dignity of people experiencing homelessness. The organization stresses that states and localities  more ST

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Consumer Product Safety Commission issued the following recall alert: * * * Name of Product: Cuisinart Propel+ Four Burner 3-in-1 Gas Grill with pizza oven Hazard: The tempered glass window in the pizza oven can shatter during use, posing a risk of serious injury from laceration hazard. Remedy: Refund Recall Date: July 09, 2026 Units: About 12,660 (In addition, about 83 were sold in Canada) Consumer Contact: Conair toll-free at 833-408-0463 from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday or online at https:// more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Designating the State Rock: A Dazzling Educational Experience * The white oak is Connecticut's state tree, the mountain laurel is the state flower, the American robin is the state bird, but until recently there was no state rock. This omission was something that UConn Department of Earth Science Professor Robert Thorson wanted to change, and he teamed up with Mansfield Middle School educators and students, Neag School of Education researcher Todd  more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents Wimbledon Ladies' Championship on Saturday, July 11 at 11 a.m. ET * * Gentlemen's Doubles Championship at 8 a.m. ET * Breakfast at Wimbledon at 10 a.m. ET * 9 Noskova vs. No. 10 Muchova at 11 a.m. ET Ladies' Championship will be featured as ESPN's exclusive coverage of The Championships, Wimbledon, continues on Saturday, July 11. Gentlemen's Doubles Championship begins coverage at 8 a.m. ET, f more PR

BRISTOL, Connecticut, July 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's multiplatform coverage of MLB All-Star Week culminates with exclusive second-half opener on July 16 * New York Mets and Philadelphia Phillies open the second half of the MLB season exclusively on ESPN ESPN will deliver comprehensive coverage of Major League Baseball's All-Star Week, with multiplatform coverage spanning the MLB Draft presented by Nippon Express, All-Star Futures Game presented by Nike, T-Mobil more PR

BOSTON, Massachusetts, July 10 -- Gov. Maura Healey, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Healey Kicks Off Free Summer Youth Activities Across Massachusetts * Boston -The Healey-Driscoll Administration today kicked off another summer of free activities for young people across Massachusetts through the Department of Conservation and Recreation's (DCR) Summer Nights program. Throughout July and August, Summer Nights will offer thousands of young people free recreational, educational and leadership programs in com more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Hartford Steam Boiler Inspection and Insurance Co., Connecticut, has submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Transportation Maritime Administration. The response addresses a request for information concerning the development of a commercially viable modular reactor system concept tailored for deployment in the marine transportation system. HSB shared insights regarding architectural and safety elements essential to nuclear components in maritime applications, emphasizing regulatory pathways, inspection more ST

AUGUSTA, Maine, July 11 -- Gov. Janet Mills, D-Maine, issued the following radio address: * * * Investing in Accessible Housing Across Maine Hello, this is Governor Janet Mills, and thank you for listening. Every family, I believe, should be able to make memories in their own home, and yet, the news is filled every day with stories about the difficulties in renting or buying a house from California to Connecticut. Even if you can find a place that you want, it may well be beyond your means. Well, here in Maine, we're trying to tackle these  more PR

TRENTON, New Jersey, July 8 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Davenport Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 49 attorneys general today in calling on the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to strengthen rules that would cut off scammers' access to legitimate telephone numbers. Without that access, scammers can't use real numbers to deceive and scam Americans. The Anti-Robocall Multis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The National Shooting Sports Foundation, Newtown, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Department of Justice Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms, and Explosives regarding a proposed rulemaking to update the agency's list of proscribed countries for firearms import restrictions. The proposal would remove an outdated list and instead align the import restrictions with the Department of State's list of proscribed countries, specifically maintaining only the Russian Federation as a banned source for per more ST

STORRS, Connecticut, July 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Nursing Researchers Featured at International Sleep Conference * Faculty and student researchers from the UConn Elisabeth DeLuca School of Nursing shared new findings on maternal and family sleep health at SLEEP 2026, the annual meeting of the Associated Professional Sleep Societies, held June 7-11 in Baltimore. The conference is considered the premier international meeting for sleep and circadian science, bringing together researchers and clinic more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Naval Sea Systems Command issued the following news: * * * NUWC Division Newport's 2025 Annual Overview highlights technical excellence, strategic vision * NEWPORT, R.I. - The Naval Undersea Warfare Center (NUWC) Division Newport workforce continues to maintain the highest level of service to the fleet, and those efforts are highlighted in the command's 2025 Annual Overview now available here. The Strategic Planning Office and the Public Affairs Office gathered stories and photos that highlight the people, pro more PR

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, July 11 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 10, 2026: * * * Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Department of Education to prevent cuts to mental health grants Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 15 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a December 2025 court order, the Trump Administrati more PR

GREENVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * Scholarship from Tusculum University makes a difference for crew members of the USS Greeneville and their families * GREENEVILLE - When USS Greeneville personnel begin their service aboard this Navy nuclear submarine, they not only defend the nation and represent the home of President Andrew Johnson but also are invited to further their education with a degree from Tusculum University. Ben Hankin, center, gathers for a photo in the Thomas J. Garland Lib more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- The Senate Finance Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 11:30 a.m. on July 14, 2026, at 215 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Member Statements * Mike Crapo (R - ID) * Ron Wyden (D - OR) Nominees * Brett Doyle, of Connecticut, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring December 16, 2030 * David Foley, Jr., of Virginia, to be a Member of the United States International Trade Commission for a term expiring June 16, 2032 * Samuel Negatu, of t more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/3/2026-7/10/2026 [Hartford, CT] - U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) met with local officials and residents in Torrington, Bristol, Salisbury, Harwinton, Plainville, and Southington to tour damage from this week's storms. "Storm damage devastated areas of Torrington. I visited some of the worst with Gov Lamont. We'll be fighting for federal aid," wrote Blumenthal on Twitter/X. "Bristol's team has  more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 9 -- Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti issued the following news: * * * Tennessee Attorney General Skrmetti Pushes Federal Government to Crack Down on Illegal Robocalls * Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti today joined a bipartisan coalition of 49 attorneys general in urging the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) to adopt stronger safeguards that would make it harder for scammers to obtain legitimate telephone numbers and use them to target consumers. The coalition filed comments suppor more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Magazine: Thornless * Today, Rosemary Moyo '27 (CLAS) more or less has her future mapped out. The molecular and cellular biology major, with a double minor in bioinformatics and math, plans to explore biotech venture capital. But depending on what happens tomorrow, that could all change. "I want to contribute to drug discovery, pharmacokinetics, and get that experience because it's going to be useful back home," Moyo says. Back home is Z more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * UConn Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin Has Audience with Pope Leo XIV * Professor Sir Cato T. Laurencin of the University of Connecticut had a papal audience with Pope Leo XIV at the Vatican on June 17, 2026. He was invited to the Vatican to discuss his work in Regenerative Engineering, the field he founded. Laurencin presented Pope Leo XIV with the Cato T. Laurencin Regenerative Engineering Founder's Award Medal and discussed his latest discoverie more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 9 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF kinesiology major turns passion for athletic performance into promising sport science career * For University of North Florida student Riley Parrish, the path to sport science began on the volleyball court while in high school. As a setter standing only 5-foot-2, Parrish quickly learned she needed a competitive edge against taller, more agile players. That search for improvement led her to the weight room, where she discovered a fascinati more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * CEO Update - July 10, 2026 * Dear Colleagues, I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend and was able to spend time with loved ones. Due to the holiday week and many team members taking well-deserved vacation time, this week's CEO Update will be brief, highlighting a few key updates. This week, I held a retreat with our senior leadership team as well as the leadership team from UConn Health Waterbury Hospital. It was a wonderful opportuni more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 9 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * A Decade of Excellence in Stroke Care * UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital received the American Heart Association's Get With The Guidelines (r) - Stroke Gold Plus quality achievement award for its commitment to delivering timely stroke care based on evidence-based guidelines to improve patient outcomes. This is the tenth consecutive year that UConn Health John Dempsey Hospital has received the Gold Plus award. "This honor is a reflection of th more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, July 10 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * Washington State leads lawsuit to prevent Department of Education's cuts to school mental health grants * Attorney General Nick Brown led a lawsuit today with 14 other attorneys general to prevent the U.S. Department of Education from unlawfully terminating congressionally approved school-based mental health grants. In defiance of a court order, the administration plans to terminate these grants at the end of July, which is  more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, July 10 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * What's Hot with Heat: UConn's KSI Joins National Athletic Trainers' Association to Release New Safety Guidelines * Researchers and leaders from UConn's Korey Stringer Institute ( KSI ) helped unveil new national recommendations aimed at preventing exertional heat illness and saving lives among athletes and workers exposed to extreme heat. The recommendations were presented at the National Athletic Trainers' Association's 77th Clinical Symposia & more PR

WASHINGTON, July 10 -- Susan J. Baserga, professor of molecular biophysics and biochemistry at the Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, Connecticut, submitted a public comment letter to the U.S. Office of Management and Budget opposing the agency's proposed revisions to 2 C.F.R. Part 200, which would elevate the uniform guidance on federal financial assistance from guidance to binding regulation. The Yale scholar raised multiple concerns about provisions related to political review, discretionary termination authority, international c more ST

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 8 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * How Weather and Air Pollution Affect Heart Health By Rachel Martin When temperatures climb, the cardiovascular system works harder to keep the body cool by redirecting blood flow from the core to the surface of the skin to allow for evaporation. High temperatures can cause blood to coagulate and thicken, which makes the process even harder on the heart. During heat waves, deaths related to cardiovascular disease can increase by 12-17%. "A big risk  more PR