GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 21 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * A longer, hotter reality surrounds marine heatwaves, new study finds * F irst -of-its-kind study shows ecosystems experience far more cumulative heat than standard measurements capture. Anyone who has boiled a pot of water understands that it takes both time and energy to raise the temperature, so it may come as a surprise to learn that scientists have long treated marine heatwaves (MHW) as isolated events. New res more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-WY Endorses Five Candidates for State House and Senate * CHEYENNE, WY - Americans for Prosperity-Wyoming (AFP-WY) announced its endorsement of five additional candidates for the state House and Senate on Monday, including four non-incumbents. Through its endorsement of over a dozen non-incumbents for the 2026 election to date, AFP-WY aims to help elect principled newcomers who will bring new energy and fresh ideas more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Presents "The Wright Stuff" Award to Senator Jeanne Shaheen * Farnborough, UK - Today Aerospace Industries Association President and CEO Eric Fanning presented Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) with "The Wright Stuff" award at the Farnborough International Airshow. The award is given to leaders who have made exemplary contributions to advancing America's aerospace and defense capabilities, and champion polici more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * AIA Responds to Executive Order on Defense Supply Chain and Domestic Acquisition of Critical Minerals * The Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) today issued the following statement on the Executive Order, "Securing America's Defense Supply Chains and Ensuring Domestic Acquisition of Critical Materials":  The following statement is attributable to an AIA spokesperson: "The aerospace and defense industry ap more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 22 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * American Counseling Association Adds Insight Timer to Prestigious Strategic Partner Network The American Counseling Association (ACA) is pleased to announce Insight Timer as the newest addition to its Strategic Partner Network. Launched in 2024, the Strategic Partner Network was built for organizations that align closely with ACA's strategic plan, mission, and goals. This partnership offers a year-long engagement with ACA members an more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * ATA Truck Tonnage Index Rose 0.1% in June * Jul 21, 2026Washington - Trucking activity in the United States rose 0.1% in June after decreasing 3.2% in May, according to the American Trucking Associations' advanced seasonally adjusted For-Hire Truck Tonnage Index. "While tonnage was little changed during June, there was a definite weakening in volumes during the second quarter as the index contracted a tota more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems signs Light Gun license agreement with strategic defence partner in Ukraine At Farnborough International Air show, BAE Systems has signed a licensing agreement with its strategic defence partner to support the local manufacture of the Light Gun artillery capability in Ukraine. The licensing agreement will provide access to BAE Systems' technical information and support that is needed to manufacture an initial gun for testing. The strategic partn more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab formalise partnership to develop UK's next generation pilot training BAE Systems, Boeing and Saab have signed a teaming agreement to advance their partnership on a next generation pilot training offer for the UK, anchored by the Boeing T-7 system. The agreement marks a significant milestone in the partnership between the three companies and commits to a new UK-based final assembly and integration facility. The agreement marks a more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- BAE Systems issued the following news release: * * * Next generation of drone and missile warheads unveiled BAE Systems has unveiled BlackThorn, a new generation multi-role modular warhead designed specifically for autonomous platforms, one-way effectors, counter-drone systems, missiles and uncrewed ground vehicles. Designed to address the growing need for an assured, agile munition that can be easily integrated across platforms and systems, BlackThorn is tailored to meet the demands of modern conflict whilst more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 20 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Bile Acid Buildup Drives Spread of Breast Cancer, Research Reveals * A buildup of bile acids caused by an unhealthy gut can drive breast cancer to other parts of the body, new University of Virginia Comprehensive Cancer Center research reveals. The findings could open the door to new ways to prevent breast cancer metastasis (spread), improve patient outcomes and save lives. The research from UVA's Melanie Rutkowski, PhD, and collea more PR

EAU CLAIRE, Wisconsin, July 20 -- The University of Wisconsin Eau Claire campus posted the following news: * * * Blugold researchers examine effect of farmers market program and impact on community * It's part of a research project that began in 2018. This year, the research has a new focus: how the addition of the Wisconsin Double Up Food Bucks program, working in conjunction with current Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program money, is helping alleviate some of the food insecurity issues in the Eau Claire area. Here's how it works  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * CAIR-CA Condemns Death Threats Targeting CEO Hussam Ayloush on X Account of Anti-Muslim Extremist, Disgraced Former FBI Agent John Guandolo The California chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-CA) today condemned online death threats directed at Hussam Ayloush, the organization's CEO and executive director of CAIR's Greater Los Angeles Area office (CAIR-LA), on the public X account of former FBI agen more PR

OTTAWA, Ontario, July 22 -- The Canadian Centre for Policy Alternatives issued the following commentary on July 20, 2026, by senior researcher Simon Enoch: * * * Strange bedfellows: How the tech industry learned to love fossil fuels Tech companies used to present themselves as the green vanguard. Now they're a key driver of gas expansion. What happened? - On the face of it, one might not think that there are many similarities between the tech and fossil fuel industries. One is infamous for its long-documented record of denying and delaying more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * CFPB Ends Its Remote and Telework Policy * The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) has ended its remote and telework policy, now requiring most employees to return to in-person work. This decision is in line with the Trump Administration's initiative to eliminate off-site working arrangements in federal agencies. Employees who previously worked remotely under CFP more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- Columbia University issued the following Q&A on July 21, 2026, involving journalism professor Helen Benedict: * * * A Novel About an Iraq War Veteran Set in Upstate New York In her latest book, Professor Helen Benedict continues her focus on refugees and the cruelty of war. - In The Soldier's House, Journalism Professor Helen Benedict tells the story of an Iraq War veteran who saves the lives of his assassinated Iraqi interpreter's widow, child, and mother by bringing them to his upstate New York home. For the soldier, more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division published a notice announcing that the Consortium for Rare Earth Technologies updated its membership under the National Cooperative Research and Production Act. The filing adds 31 organizations as parties to the collaborative research venture. No members withdrew, and no other changes were made to the consortium's planned activities. Membership remains open, and CREaTe said it will continue filing notifications of membership changes. Suzanne Morris, Deputy Direct more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- The Consumer Technology Association issued the following news release: * * * CTA Introduces New CES Innovation Awards Category: Art Tech The Consumer Technology Association (CTA)(R), owner and producer of CES(R), launches a new category for the CES Innovation Awards(R) program: Art Tech, in partnership with Christie's. The new category recognizes technology that meaningfully advances how art and cultural assets are created, experienced, preserved, owned and exchanged. As technology continues to expand creativi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The University of the District of Columbia posted the following news: * * * DC Council Honors UDC's Bessie Stockard With Ceremonial Resolution * At its July 14 meeting, the Council of the District of Columbia honored longtime UDC faculty member and coach Bessie Stockard with a ceremonial resolution recognizing her lifetime accomplishments in athletics, academics and mentorship. The resolution noted her recent retirement as an associate professor of health, nursing and nutrition in UDC's College of Agriculture, Urban S more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- The Defense Contract Management Agency issued the following news: * * * DCMA team supports NASA's largest airborne lab * SAN ANTONIO - The Defense Contract Management Agency's Aircraft Integrated Maintenance and Operations North Texas quality assurance team recently completed quality surveillance support for a unique NASA aircraft modification project, helping return the agency's Boeing 777 flying laboratory to operational status. "This was the first time the DCMA team worked with this particular NASA aircraft," s more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 20 -- University of Virginia Health posted the following news release: * * * Doctors Develop Critical Principles for Future of AI in Healthcare * A UVA Health emergency medicine doctor and colleague at Clemson University have developed a framework to help hospitals integrate artificial intelligence to not just increase efficiency and cut costs but ensure high-quality patient care remains the top priority. With the massive potential of artificial intelligence to transform healthcare in the coming years, UVA' more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 27 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release: * * * Election Month Ruling By Supreme Court Regrettable * June 29, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's ruling in Watson v. Republican National Committee : "In an apparent bid to avert Democrats' threatened Supreme Court packing scheme, Republican-appointed justices John Roberts and Amy Cone more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 21 (TNSletter) -- Empower Oversight Whistleblowers and Research, an organization dedicated to enhancing independent oversight of government and corporate wrongdoing, issued the following letter to Justice Assistant Inspector General M. Sean M. O'Neill: * * * Here is the text of the letter: July 15, 2026 M. Sean M. O'Neill Assistant Inspector General U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW Washington, D.C. 20530-0001 Dear Assistant Inspector General O'Neill: Following up on my letter to you of May  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following information collection: * * * On May 28, 2010, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issued Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) guidance related to the "generic" clearance process. Generally, this is an expedited process by which agencies may obtain OMB's approval of collection of information requests that are "usually voluntary, low-burden, and uncontroversial collections," do not raise any substanti more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * First-of-Its-Kind Research Examines the Factors Accelerating--and Stalling--Solar Progress in California * New research from The Nature Conservancy in California (TNC) and ECOnorthwest shows that where California builds utility-scale solar determines how fast projects move through permitting. Solar projects sited on lands already shaped by human activity face fewer hurdles than projects on undisturbed natural lands. Additionally,  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 22 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 21, 2026: * * * Tennessee's New Anti-Bullying Law Just Took Effect: What Your School Needs to Know Before the 2026-27 School Year A new Tennessee law that took effect July 1 now makes it a crime for any school employee to engage in conduct deemed bullying or cyberbullying toward students, marking a notable shift from the state's prior focus on student-on-student misconduct. While many schools already maintain policies prohibiting inappropriate empl more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, July 21 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * From Mentorship to Cybersecurity Manuscript * How a learner-faculty connection became a professional partnership Navy veteran and cybersecurity professional Chris Haller '17, '20, encourages learners to reach out to potential mentors. In October 2018, Jesse Varsalone, collegiate associate professor of cybersecurity at University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), led a Capture the Flag (CTF) cybersecurity competition at Langley Air For more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * Gaby Gilbeau Joins RV Industry Association As Director Of State Affairs * The RV Industry Association welcomes Gaby Gilbeau as its new Director of State Affairs. The RV Industry Association's Government Affairs staff are industry experts for our members, state legislators, regulators, and RV industry stakeholders. Their federal and state affairs teams champion the RV industry on Capitol Hill and closely follow relevant legis more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 (TNSrpt) -- Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Gillibrand Statement on Release of FY2025 AARO Report AARO Received 319 UAP Reports During the Reporting Period and Was Able to Explain 114, Leaving 205 Unresolved - Today, in response to the All-domain Anomaly Resolution Office's (AARO) release of its FY2025 annual report on unidentified anomalous phenomena (UAP), U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand issued the following statement: "This report represents another crucial step forwar more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 20 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Spanberger Announces Board Appointments * RICHMOND, VA - Governor Abigail Spanberger today announced the following board appointments. "I am grateful these leaders have offered to dedicate their time to serve their fellow Virginians," said Governor Abigail Spanberger. "I know they will draw on their deep areas of expertise as we continue building a safer, stronger, and more affordable Virginia for every family." COMMONWE more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * Governors Sanders and Spanberger Join AIA at Farnborough to Highlight State Strategies for Building the Aerospace and Defense Workforce * Farnborough, UK - At Farnborough International Airshow, governors from Virginia and Arkansas highlighted a common formula for aerospace and defense growth: strong workforce pipelines, veteran talent, public-private partnerships, and state-level investments that help companies more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 21 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Continues Strategic Growth in Boston with Addition of Finance Partner Fred David * BOSTON (July 21, 2026) - Holland & Knight continues its strategic growth in Boston with the addition of Fred David, previously from Akin Gump, as a partner in its Financial Services Section. Mr. David advises private credit funds, private equity sponsors and their portfolio companies, and other financial institutions on more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 22 -- The Institute for Justice posted the following news release: * * * Massachusetts Families File Appeal to Supreme Court Challenging Unconstitutional Conditions for Special Education Services BOSTON--Can the government withhold aid from children because of their parents' exercise of a constitutional right? That's the question two Massachusetts families are asking the United States Supreme Court to address in a newly filed petition for certiorari. A Massachusetts regulation forces parents to choose between sendin more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Jay Santos joins Cape Coral team for Synovus, now Pinnacle Financial Partners * Strong talent strengthens service for clients in Southwest Florida CAPE CORAL, Fla., July 21, 2026 -Pinnacle Financial Partners, which merged with Synovus Bank, has added Jay Santos as office leader in Cape Cora more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine Statement on Trump's New Taxes on Canadian Goods * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA) released the following statement regarding President Donald Trump's decision to impose 50 percent tariffs on many Canadian imports: "President Trump's move to impose tariffs on Canada will raise costs for Americans at a time when prices are already through the roof because of his foolish and illegal war with Iran. These new taxes continu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Sen. Tim Kaine, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Kaine, Cramer, Kim, Daines Introduce Legislation to Support Chronic Pain Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senators Tim Kaine (D-VA), Kevin Cramer (R-ND), Andy Kim (D-NJ), and Steve Daines (R-MT) introduced the Advancing Research for Chronic Pain Act, bipartisan legislation that would supply clinicians and scientists with high-quality data to help advance research into chronic pain conditions impacting many Americans. "Over 60 million Ameri more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 21 -- The League of Credit Unions and Affiliates issued the following news release: * * * The League Welcomes Brian Harris to the Advocacy Team DULUTH, GA -- The League of Credit Unions is pleased to welcome Brian Harris to the team as Senior Director of Governmental Affairs for Georgia, bringing more than a decade of experience in government affairs, legislative affairs, and political campaigns to the organization. "I'm excited to put my knowledge to work via the efforts of the credit union movement, and I am gra more PR

FARMVILLE, Virginia, July 22 -- Longwood University issued the following news release: * * * Longwood shatters fundraising record, raising historic $30.2 million Historic year of giving delivers unprecedented support for initiatives at the heart of Longwood - The results speak for themselves: A record $30.2 million in giving. Four new campus, community and scholarship initiatives funded by philanthropic support from alumni and friends. And a record-setting Homecoming & Alumni Weekend that marked the largest alumni gathering in university h more PR

MCLEAN, Virginia, July 22 -- Mars Inc., a manufacturer of snacks, food and pet care products and services issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Mars appoints Christina Ruggiero as North America Regional President for Pet Nutrition business * Mars, Incorporated announces Christina Ruggiero as the new Regional President of its Pet Nutrition Division overseeing a portfolio of iconic brands including PEDIGREE(R), IAMS(R), SHEBA(R), CESAR(R), GREENIES(TM), TEMPTATIONS(R) and NUTRO(TM) * Ruggiero will drive Mars Pet Nutrition' more PR

WASHINGTON, July 20 [Category: Union] -- The International Brotherhood of Teamsters posted the following news release: * * * Maryland Teamsters Launch Strike at Verbal Beginnings * Press Contact: Lena Melentijevic Phone: (347) 208-2279 Email: LMelentijevic@teamster.org (ROCKVILLE, Md.) - Workers at Verbal Beginnings in Rockville, represented by Teamsters Local 639, have been forced onto the picket line by their employer's refusal to bargain a fair first collective bargaining agreement. The 33 workers serve as registered behavioral technic more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * McGuireWoods Boosts Financing Practice With Houston Partner Michelle Williamson Expanding its capabilities for financing transactions in energy and infrastructure, McGuireWoods has added accomplished finance attorney Michelle Williamson as a partner in its Houston office. Williamson's practice focuses on representing sponsors, private and public borrowers, financial institutions and other investors in a variety of financing transactions, with a more PR

NEW YORK, July 22 -- The New York City Economic Development Corp. issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * NYCEDC Launches Request for Proposals for Life Sciences Education Programming for Kips Bay Students Advances Transformative SPARC Kips Bay Project, Strengthens Career Pipelines and Expands Access to Careers in Healthcare and Life Sciences for New York Students RFP Seeks Respondents to Deliver Hands-On Science Educational Programming for NYC Public School Students in Kindergarten Through 8th Grade in Kips Bay - Today, more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Bipartisan Research Shows Western Voters Strongly Oppose Selling or Transferring Public Lands * New bipartisan polling commissioned by The Nature Conservancy shows broad, overwhelming support for protecting public lands across the West, with majorities in every state favoring conservation over selloffs or privatization. The Western Voter Views of Public Lands Issues survey-conducted by the bipartisan research teams of FM3 Re more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Rule Will Weaken Habitat Protections Under the Endangered Species Act * On July 10, 2026, the Trump administration announced a final rule that will rescind the longstanding definition of what it means to "harm" a plant or animal under the Endangered Species Act. The final rule, which will take effect in 60 days, says that habitat destruction is no longer a prohibited form of harm to an endangered species. One week later, the a more PR

FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 20 -- George Mason University issued the following news: * * * NSF CAREER award allows researcher to look under AI's hood * Artificial intelligence (AI) systems are now part of everyday life, writing software, tidying up your shopping list, and answering questions. While we know they sit on top of large language models (LLMs), we still understand surprisingly little about what happens inside these systems or what is helping them generate responses. George Mason University Department of Computer Science Assistant Pr more PR

HAMPTON, Virginia, July 20 -- Hampton University posted the following news: * * * Passport to Discovery: Dr. Mengistu Shukare's Journey from Hampton to Kyoto, Japan * As Hampton University's global summer of discovery unfolds, Dr. Mengistu Shukare is advancing cancer research in Japan while building world-ready leaders of character and consequence in the lab. (Hampton, VA) - If there were a World Cup for research, Hampton University would have a team competing on the international stage. This summer, Hampton faculty are taking their schol more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, July 21 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners adds two experienced health and benefits professionals * NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 21, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners has added two experienced professionals to its Health & Benefits team. Kim Malleolo has joined the firm as a health and benefits advisor, and Antho more PR

RADFORD, Virginia, July 20 -- Radford University issued the following news release: * * * Longstanding partnership expands access to speech-language services across Southwest Virginia * Each morning this summer, Ayah Ibrahim loaded her four children into the car and made the drive from Botetourt County to Radford University. Her daughter, Amelie Burpee, participates in Radford University's RiteCare Summer Program through the Radford University Speech-Language-Hearing Clinic. After seeing significant growth during last year's program, retu more PR

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, July 21 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * Reanimating the Grateful Dead: Renowned tribute band to play at W&M * A defining moment in the life of Brent Zeller '76 involved seeing the Grateful Dead perform at William & Mary Hall - better known now as Kaplan Arena - in September 1976. Considered by Deadheads to be a magical evening, the four-hour concert left a permanent impression on many, including Zeller, who had graduated with a geology degree in May but returned to campus for the event. Now,  more PR

ITHACA, New York, July 21 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * Researchers gather at Cornell Tech to explore AI for molecular science * As artificial intelligence becomes an increasingly powerful tool for discovering new molecules and materials, researchers are working to understand how - and in which cases - machine learning models should remain grounded in the laws of physics that govern the natural world. That challenge was the focus of the CECAM Workshop on Physics-Aware Machine Learning for Molecules and Materials,  more PR

HERNDON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news: * * * RV Women's Alliance Opens Nominations for Annual Awards Honoring Leaders and Champions Across the RV Industry * Awards will be presented during the RV Women's Alliance Educational Symposium in Chicago on October 15. The RV Women's Alliance is now accepting nominations for its annual awards, recognizing outstanding individuals and companies who are advancing, supporting, and elevating women throughout the RV industry. The more PR

WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Sen. Jim Banks, R-Indiana, issued the following news release on July 21, 2026: * * * Sen. Banks and Sen. Warren Introduce Resolution Calling for FTC Investigation into Fire Truck Manufacturing Industry Today, Senator Jim Banks (R-Ind.) and Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) introduced a bipartisan resolution directing the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to investigate potential anticompetitive practices in the fire truck manufacturing industry. The resolution calls on the FTC to examine allegations of price fixing, price g more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Active and Retired Federal Employees Association issued the following news: * * * Sen. Kaine and Colleagues Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Initiate Congressional Action on the Social Security Fund * On July 14, 2026, Senator Tim Kaine (D-VA), along with Senators Dick Durbin (D-IL), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Thom Tillis (R-NC), and Angus King (I-ME), introduced the Protecting Retirement Opportunities and Maintaining Income Security for Everyone (PROMIS more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 16 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release: * * * Dominion acquisition by NextEra could cost SC customers, groups warn Mega-utility could bring data center growth, hurt wallets, environment, and communities - CHARLESTON, S.C. -- Dominion Energy South Carolina and Florida-based NextEra Energy filed an application with the South Carolina Public Service Commission yesterday seeking approval for NextEra's acquisition of Dominion Energy. The $67 billion utility acquisition would more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Subramanyam Urges Consideration of New Golden to Mars Route Along Route 606 * WASHINGTON, DC- U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) released the below statement in support of building the Golden to Mars power line predominantly along Route 606 instead of on school or residential property. Congressman Subramanyam had been informed that this route was not possible because of opposition from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administr more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * The Nature Conservancy Protects Vital Water Resource in Southern Arizona * A vital freshwater resource in southern Arizona is now permanently protected. The Nature Conservancy (TNC) acquired the 218-acre Cottonwood Spring property, protecting a rare, year-round water source near the headwaters of Sonoita Creek that helps connect wildlife across a network of protected lands. "This is a huge conservation win, with many partners to more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 [Category: Aerospace] -- The Aerospace Industries Association posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Congressional Delegation and AIA Showcase American Aerospace and Defense Leadership at Farnborough International Air Show * Farnborough, UK - A delegation of U.S. Senators led by Sen. Jerry Moran (R-Kan.), Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.) today joined Aerospace Industries Association (AIA) President and CEO Eric Fanning at the 2026 Farnborough International Air Show to highlight the aerospace and defense indus more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 20 -- The U.S. Dairy Export Council issued the following news release: [Category: Agriculture] * * * U.S. Dairy Industry Supports Administration's Dedication to Defending U.S. Dairy Market Access into Canada * The White House announced earlier today that it is taking action to impose 50% tariffs on certain imports from Canada to defend the rights of U.S. dairy exporters. The Administration indicated it is invoking Section 338 of the Tariff Act of 1930 to "...hold Canada accountable for its retaliation and discrimi more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW Introduces Permaculture Design Certificate for Sustainable Landscapes, Weekend Sessions Start Sept. 18 By Sarah Hertz Mahoney Imagine a landscape where lush trees shade vegetable gardens, rainwater is captured to support crops, healthy soil is built through composting and every element works together to reduce waste while supporting the environment. That's the idea behind permaculture - a design approach that uses nature as a guide f more PR

CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 22 -- The University of Virginia issued the following research news: * * * When is it safe to stop taking antidepressants? By Alice Berry, aberry@virginia.edu According to a 50-state survey, roughly 16% of American adults currently take antidepressant drugs - and some of them want to stop. On Reddit, users seek advice from each other about how to discontinue taking their antidepressants. On TikTok, users make videos about their experiences stopping medications and offer advice on how to handle withdrawal sym more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, July 20 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * US Cyber Command senior enlisted leader: Data is the currency of warfare * FORT BELVOIR, Virginia - Every individual, whether in uniform or not, is a critical warfighter in the cyber domain where data is the new currency of warfare, Air Force Chief Master Sgt. Kenneth Bruce, the senior enlisted leader for U.S. Cyber Command, told a Defense Logistics Agency audience July 7.  "The weakest point, pretty much more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 21 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * USA Rice Addresses Riceland Foods Board Amid Depressed Rice Economy * STUTTGART, AR -Last week, USA Rice traveled here to meet with and informally address the Riceland Foods' 24-member Board of Directors amid the tumultuous farm economy as part of its annual three-day meeting. USA Rice President & CEO Peter Bachmann provided detailed updates on industry advocacy around additional economic assistance for the 2025 crop and efforts ar more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 22 -- ARAMARK, a provider of food, facilities, refreshments, hospitality and supply chain services, issued the following news release: * * * UVA Dine Delivers a Fresh, Local Approach to University Dining At the University of Virginia, university dining begins long before meals reach the plate. Through Aramark Collegiate Hospitality's UVA Dine program, a focus on local sourcing, sustainability, and community partnerships is reshaping how food is experienced--turning everyday dining into a direct connection wit more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Rachel Gevlin earns AAUW fellowship to support book on sexual mores in domestic fiction 'Divorcing the Rake' will explore how late 18th-century authors portrayed adultery, bigamy and divorce and the cultural impact that their works had. By Sian Wilkerson Virginia Commonwealth University's Rachel Gevlin has been named a fellow of the American Association of University Women for the upcoming academic year. During the one-year fellowship, Gevlin, more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news: * * * Researchers study how to build on a powerful writing workshop for veterans and military spouses Grad students from the College of Health Professions are helping explore how the Mighty Pen Project - which was founded by Richmond author David L. Robbins - might be replicated to bring its therapeutic benefits to many more participants. By Kyra Newman While veterans and their dependents gather each week to learn the craft of writing and share deepl more PR

WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Eugene Vindman, D-Virginia, issued the following news release: * * * Vindman Applauds Over 3 MILLION in Federal Funding to Strengthen Stafford Head Start Programs * Washington, D.C. -Congressman Eugene Vindman (Va.-07) today celebrated that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has awarded $3,175,172 to Stafford County to support local Head Start programs, which provides early childhood education, nutrition, and family support services to low-income families. "Every child deserves the opportuni more PR

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, July 22 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Alumni give to expand veterinary hospital where daughter is studying By Kevin Myatt Many things have changed at the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine between the time Myron Bradley '86, DVM '90 and Ann Beaudin DVM '90 graduated and today, as their daughter, Grace Bradley, is entering her third year of studies at the college. But one thing that remains the same is the physical structure of the Veterinary Teaching Hospital, completed in 1987 when  more PR