ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 17 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Wright Memorial Chapter Supports Rafi's Amigos JROTC Air Camp * The Wright Memorial Chapter 212 of the Air & Space Forces Association (AFA) has helped the ninth annual Rafi's Amigos Golf Outing reach a new milestone, netting $25,480 to provide an exclusive Air Camp experience for up to 40 Miami Valley JROTC cadets and their instructors. Hosted by Col. Rafi Rodriguez, USAF (Retired), the annual outi more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * Air pollution simulation reinforces public health data on the dangers of airborne toxins * Hot summer days often lead to poor air quality. High temperatures and high air pressure systems cause pollutant buildups, creating ground-level ozone that can lead to a variety of health issues. And as climate change increases summer temperatures around the globe, being able to track and predict air quality is becoming a public health priority. B.H. Baek, research more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * ALG Urges Senate To Pass SAVE America Act To Remove Illegal Aliens From Voter Rolls * July 17, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement urging the Senate to follow the House's lead in passing the SAVE America Act : "According to the Department of Homeland Security, and as highlighted in President Donald Trump's J more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, July 17 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Bonta Opposes Trump Administration's Latest Attempt to Shield Federal Attorneys from Accountability * OAKLAND -California Attorney General Rob Bonta today joined a multistate coalition in supporting the District of Columbia's motion to dismiss a Trump Administration lawsuit seeking to enjoin D.C. bar disciplinary proceedings against former Acting Assistant Attorney General Jeffrey Bossert Clark. In May 2026, the more PR

WASHINGTON, July 17 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news release: * * * Coast Guard concludes nationwide maritime safety, security operations for Sail250 * PORTSMOUTH, Va. -The U.S. Coast Guard completed comprehensive maritime safety and security operations for the multi-city Sail250 celebration, which concluded its nationwide tour July 16, 2026, commemorating America's 250th anniversary. Sail250 ended in Boston after port calls in New Orleans, Virginia, Maryland and the Port of New York and Ne more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 18 -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following news release on July 16, 2026: * * * Empower Oversight Sends Addition Info on Fentanyl Scandal, asks DOJ Watchdog to Investigate New Retaliation Against Whistleblower Ally Empower Oversight today sent two letters to Department of Justice (DOJ) Assistant Inspector General Sean O'Neill, expanding its work on behalf of Drug Enforcement Administratio more PR

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, July 17 -- Fairfax County Public Schools issued the following news: * * * Fairfax County School Board Approves Skyview High School and Western Pyramids Boundary Changes * The Fairfax County School Board unanimously voted to approve boundary changes for Skyview High School and western pyramid schools at its July 16 meeting. The changes, recommended by Superintendent Dr. Michelle Reid, will take effect beginning with the 2027-28 school year. The changes will affect an estimated 2,544 students in the western part of  more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 17 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * FAMU Appoints Vanessa B. Sheppard as Dean of the College of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences/Institute of Public Health * The American Cancer Society Researcher of the Year to also serve as AVP for Health Science Enterprise and Research Innovation TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -Florida A&M University (FAMU) proudly announces the appointment of internationally recognized scientist, Vanessa B. Sheppard, P more PR

KENT, Ohio, July 17 -- Kent State University posted the following news: * * * Foreign-Trained Therapists Find Their Path to U.S. Practice * Healthcare professionals trained in other countries often find that they need additional training before they are permitted to practice in the United States. For foreign-trained physical therapists and physical therapist assistants, Kent State University provides a way to bridge that gap. Since 2014, Kent State has provided courses for foreign-trained PTs and PTAs who are identified by the Foreign Cre more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, July 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Medical Impact Reaches Patients in Venezuela, Post-Earthquake * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 399 shipments of requested medical aid to 36 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 17.9 million defined daily doses of medication Medications and supplies shipped this week included treatments for rare diseases, nutritional supplements, syringes, and cold-chain storage equipment.  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 18 -- The National Association of State Energy Officials posted the following news: * * * NASEO Launches OpenBCA, an Open-source Benefit-cost Analysis Tool By Josh Owens, NASEO NASEO is pleased to announce the release of OpenBCA, an open-source benefit-cost analysis tool. OpenBCA is a free desktop application that provides a transparent framework for evaluating the benefits and costs of grid edge resource investments. Designed to align with NASEO's National Standard Practice Manual (NSPM), OpenBCA allows jurisdicti more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 18 -- The National Head Start Association issued the following news release with Girl Scouts of the USA: * * * National Head Start Association and Girl Scouts of the USA Return for Year Two of Get Ready with Girl Scouts The Get Ready with Girl Scouts(TM) program aims to build confidence and school readiness in rising kindergarten girls. - Washington, D.C. - The National Head Start Association (NHSA) and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are excited to return for the second year of their partnership to offer complime more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 17 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * UVA Health Prince William Receives Subaru Loves to Care Donation * UVA Health Prince William Medical Center received patient care blankets from Subaru of Sterling as part of the Subaru Loves to Care(r) initiative, a nationwide partnership with Blood Cancer United(r) (formerly The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society) dedicated to providing comfort, encouragement, and support to individuals and families affected by blood cancer. Representati more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 17 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Meets with Community Health Leaders to Shield Virginians from Federal Healthcare Cuts * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger today hosted a roundtable discussion with community-based organizations and philanthropies to discuss the devastating cuts imposed by H.R.1 -President Donald Trump's so-called "One Big Beautiful Bill" -ways they can partner to address gaps left by the loss of federal funding, and the s more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 18 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger to Lead First International Economic Mission to United Kingdom, Italy, & France * RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger will lead her first economic trade mission to the United Kingdom, Italy, and France from Saturday, July 18 until Friday, July 24. The mission will be focused on strengthening the Commonwealth's relationships with international employers, attracting new business investment, and expanding econo more PR

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, July 18 (TNSjou) -- Yale University issued the following news: * * * An asteroid doomed the dinosaurs. But did it drive tuna evolution? A new Yale study reveals that tunas evolved their signature size, speed, and warm-bloodedness gradually over 50 million years rather than in rapid response to the mass extinction that ended the age of dinosaurs. By Mike Cummings A long-held theory suggests that the asteroid strike that killed off non-avian dinosaurs -- and most large marine predators -- 66 million years ago create more PR