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6 UK researchers selected for historic DOE 'Genesis Mission' (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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6 UK researchers selected for historic DOE 'Genesis Mission'
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As the United States pushes to accelerate innovation, researchers from the University of Kentucky will play a leading role in the U.S. Department of Energy's Genesis Mission.
Principal investigators:
* Sean Bailey, Ph.D., ( Stanley and Karen Pigman College of Engineering ), "A Physically Informed Neural Network for Power-Grid Resilience to Extreme Wind Events"
* Chad Risko, Ph.D., more PR
Academic Team Earns Place Among 'Thrilling 32' at National Honda Campus All-Star Challenge (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Academic Team Earns Place Among 'Thrilling 32' at National Honda Campus All-Star Challenge
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Four-student team represented Kentucky State University in the championship tournament after advancing through regional competition
FRANKFORT, Ky. -Quick thinking, teamwork, and knowledge across disciplines carried four Kentucky State University students to the national stage this spring as members of the University's Academic Team.
Kentucky State compete more PR
All the Sports You Can Stream Live on Peacock (10)
NEW YORK, July 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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All the Sports You Can Stream Live on Peacock
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If you're a sports fan, Peacock has all the biggies.
July 22, 2026
There are a whole lot of sports on Peacock and NBC Sports, with leagues and teams that go far beyond the obvious staples like Sunday Night Football and the NBA. So which sports can you stream live on Peacock ? Almost two dozen, and here's everything you need to know -from college hoops, cycling, gymnastics, the more PR
American Board of Family Medicine: Doctor Will See You Now, and Like Never Before - What AI Is Already Doing in the Exam Room (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 -- The American Board of Family Medicine issued the following statement on July 21, 2026:
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The Doctor Will See You Now, and Like Never Before: What AI Is Already Doing in the Exam Room
What if every patient left their appointment with instructions written specifically for them? For Dr. Jeffrey Laman, that is no longer a hypothetical. Through ABFM's AI/ML Performance Improvement activity, he built a workflow that does exactly that.
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Dr. Jeffrey Laman has already answered a question many family physicians a more PR
AMWA Highlights the Impact of Utilization Management at the 21st Annual U.S. Aging Conference (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association posted the following news:
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AMWA Highlights the Impact of Utilization Management at the 21st Annual U.S. Aging Conference
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The American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) was represented at the 51st Annual U.S. Aging Conference, held this month in San Diego, California. The conference brings together leaders from the nation's network of Area Agencies on Aging (AAA), aging and disability organizations, and community partners dedicated to improv more PR
Attorney General Griffin Files Suit against Drug Manufacturers for Illegally Limiting Patient Access (10)
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 22 -- Arkansas Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Griffin Files Suit against Drug Manufacturers for Illegally Limiting Patient Access
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Griffin: 'Drug manufacturers embarked on a coordinated campaign to limit patient access while blatantly ignoring Arkansas law. I won't stand for it and am bringing this lawsuit today to ensure Arkansas patients are always put first'
ITTLE ROCK - Attorney General Tim Griffin issued the following statement announcing a lawsuit h more PR
Barr Introduces Lawful Hemp Protection Act to Protect Kentucky Farmers, Consumers, and the Future of the Hemp Industry (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Introduces Lawful Hemp Protection Act to Protect Kentucky Farmers, Consumers, and the Future of the Hemp Industry
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY-06) introduced the Lawful Hemp Protection Act, bipartisan legislation to establish the first comprehensive federal regulatory framework for hemp-derived consumer products while protecting Kentucky farmers, enhancing consumer and child safety, and preserving the long-term vi more PR
Barr Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Servicemembers, and Confront Global Threats (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Andy Barr, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Barr Votes to Strengthen America's Military, Support Servicemembers, and Confront Global Threats
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Washington, D.C. - Congressman Andy Barr (R-KY) voted today in favor of the Fiscal Year 2027 National Defense Authorization Act, legislation that strengthens America's military, supports servicemembers and their families, and ensures the United States is prepared to confront growing threats around the world.
The legislation delivers a 5% to 7% pay rai more PR
BRANDEIS CENTER, ADL SECURE LANDMARK TITLE VI SETTLEMENT REQUIRING SWEEPING ANTISEMITISM REFORMS AT REED COLLEGE (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law issued the following news release:
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BRANDEIS CENTER, ADL SECURE LANDMARK TITLE VI SETTLEMENT REQUIRING SWEEPING ANTISEMITISM REFORMS AT REED COLLEGE
Organizations reach a historic agreement requiring Reed College to adopt sweeping reforms, strengthen protections for Jewish and Israeli students, and establish a national model for responding to campus anti-Semitism.
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The Louis D. Brandeis Center for Human Rights Under Law and ADL (the Anti-Defamation League) more PR
Chairman Paul Launches 'The Reading Room,' a Public Archive of the Committee's Ongoing COVID-19 Origins Investigations (10)
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Paul Launches "The Reading Room," a Public Archive of the Committee's Ongoing COVID-19 Origins Investigations
New online hub will release primary-source documents, transcribed interviews, and internal correspondence as the Committee's investigation continues.
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U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, today launched The Reading Room, a new public-facing repository of reco more PR
Chairman Paul Releases Documents Showing CBP Prepared to Question and Search Peter Daszak - Until the FBI Stepped In (10)
WASHINGTON, July 20 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Chairman Paul Releases Documents Showing CBP Prepared to Question and Search Peter Daszak - Until the FBI Stepped In
Today, U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs, released documents showing that U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) prepared a formal targeting action to question and search Peter Daszak, President of EcoHealth Alliance, upon his return to the United States from more PR
Congressman Rogers Supports Rebuilding America's Arsenal of Freedom with U.S. Production (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Supports Rebuilding America's Arsenal of Freedom with U.S. Production
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) of 2027, H.R. 8800, authorizing federal funds for military upgrades and restoration, personnel policies, industrial base reforms, and national security priorities.
"The cornerstone of America's military strength is our highly trained warfighters more PR
Congressman Rogers Votes to Extend Federal Funding Through December, Preventing a Government Shutdown (10)
WASHINGTON, July 21 -- Rep. Harold Rogers, R-Kentucky, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Rogers Votes to Extend Federal Funding Through December, Preventing a Government Shutdown
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Rep. Harold "Hal" Rogers (KY-05) voted for the Continuing Appropriations Act of 2027 ( H.R. 9770 ), extending federal funding and government operations through December 4, 2026.
The House Appropriations Committee passed all 12 federal funding bills for fiscal year 2027, sending them on to the full House of Representative more PR
Fresh & Ready Foods Recalls Spicy Breakfast Burrito Due to Undeclared Soy (10)
WASHINGTON, July 23 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Fresh & Ready Foods LLC Recalls Spicy Breakfast Burrito due to Undeclared Soy
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Company Announcement Date: July 21, 2026
FDA Publish Date: July 22, 2026
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Undeclared soy allergen due to inadvertent inclusion of sausage in products labeled as vegetarian
Company Name: Fresh & Ready Foods LLC
Brand Name: Sprig & Sprout; Fresh and Ready
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Guthrie Votes in Favor of House FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. S. Brett Guthrie, R-Kentucky, issued the following news:
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Guthrie Votes in Favor of House FY 2027 National Defense Authorization Act
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) issued the following statement following the House passage of H.R. 8800, the National Defense Authorization Act, FY2027 (NDAA). This legislation would authorize $1.15 trillion in discretionary defense spending, matching President Trump's presidential budget request. At its core, this NDAA focuses on reinvigorating America's more PR
Idaho Labor Dept.: State's Average Hourly Wage Increases 4.7% in 2025 (10)
BOISE, Idaho, July 23 -- The Idaho Department of Labor issued the following news release:
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Idaho's average hourly wage increases 4.7% in 2025
Idaho's average wage for all occupations in 2025 was $29.41 per hour, according to recently released data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics' Occupational Employment and Wages Statistics (OEWS) program. This amounts to an increase of 4.7%, or $1.31 per hour, from 2024.
Idaho ranked third in the country behind Kentucky and Montana in terms of percentage increase in average wage.
The median wage, more PR
Idaho ranks top three in nation for wage growth (10)
BOISE, Idaho, July 22 -- Gov. Brad Little, R-Idaho, issued the following news release:
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Idaho ranks top three in nation for wage growth
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Boise, Idaho - Governor Brad Little commented today on the news that Idaho's average hourly wage increased 4.7% in 2025, placing Idaho third nationally for percentage increase in mean wage.
"One of the strongest indicators of a healthy economy is when Idahoans see bigger paychecks and greater take-home pay. Rising wages mean more opportunities for families, more confidence for workers, and more pro more PR
Main Street Capital Access Act Passes House with Rep. Kennedy's support (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Mike Kennedy, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Main Street Capital Access Act Passes House with Rep. Kennedy's support
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - The House passed the Main Street Capital Access ("Main Street") Act by a vote of 270-155-1. This legislation is co-sponsored by Congressman Mike Kennedy (UT-03), and led by House Committee on Financial Services Chairman French Hill (AR-02) and Subcommittee on Financial Institutions Chair Andy Barr (KY-06).
Rep. Kennedy signed on early as a co-sponsor of the more PR
Meuser Advocates for Increasing Access to Capital for Main Street Businesses (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Dan Meuser, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Meuser Advocates for Increasing Access to Capital for Main Street Businesses
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WASHINGTON, D.C. - Yesterday, Congressman Dan Meuser (PA-09) spoke on the House floor ahead of passage of H.R. 6955, the Main Street Capital Access Act, legislation that would reduce regulations on community banks to make it easier for these institutions to lend to families and small businesses. The legislation would encourage the creation of new banks by tailoring re more PR
Move over, Instagram: The screen teens are obsessed with this summer is SHE (10)
NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 22 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release:
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Move over, Instagram: The screen teens are obsessed with this summer is SHE
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For two weeks this summer, 30 high school students were glued to their screens.
But instead of scrolling social media or streaming videos, they were learning about the world of cancer research and medicine through the Summer Healthcare Experience in Oncology (SHE) program at Vanderbilt-Ingram Cancer Center.
More than a summer virtual learning program, more PR
Pawpaw Ale-8 Partnership Highlights Decades of Kentucky State Research (10)
FRANKFORT, Kentucky, July 22 -- Kentucky State University issued the following news:
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Pawpaw Ale-8 Partnership Highlights Decades of Kentucky State Research
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Returning seasonal beverage brings the University's pawpaw expertise to a growing audience
For a second summer, Pawpaw Ale-8 will quench the thirst of consumers eager to experience the tropical character of the largest edible fruit native to the United States.
Developed in collaboration with Kentucky State University researchers, the limited-edition beverage pairs Ale-8-One' more PR
Preserving a Century of Women's Medical History: AMWA Launches Journal Digitization Project (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Medical Women's Association posted the following news:
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Preserving a Century of Women's Medical History: AMWA Launches Journal Digitization Project
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For more than a century, the American Medical Women's Association (AMWA) has documented the evolving role of women in medicine through its journal publications. Used in the early days to promote medical education and share knowledge, promote job opportunities for women, or highlight women physician leaders across specialties more PR
Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Hemp (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Angie Craig, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Angie Craig Introduces Comprehensive Regulatory Framework for Hemp
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Minnesota's hemp industry supports 3,400 jobs,132 licensed growers, 96 processors and over 2,000 retailers
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Representative and Ranking Member of the House Agriculture Committee Angie Craig (D-MN-02) introduced legislation alongside Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY-06) to create a comprehensive regulatory framework for hemp and hemp-derived THC products, ens more PR
Several Iowa State research projects selected for U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission (10)
AMES, Iowa, July 22 -- Iowa State University issued the following news release:
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Several Iowa State research projects selected for U.S. Department of Energy Genesis Mission
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Iowa State University is the lead institution in four research projects and university faculty are collaborators on four additional projects that are part of the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) sweeping Genesis Mission. The awards were announced July 22 in Washington D.C.
The Genesis Mission is a historic national initiative to build the world's most powerful more PR
UK researcher explores how communities remember the Underground Railroad (10)
LEXINGTON, Kentucky, July 22 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news:
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UK researcher explores how communities remember the Underground Railroad
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Video by Ben Corwin and Erin Wickey, Research Communications.
For generations, communities along the Ohio River have passed down stories about the Underground Railroad and the people who helped enslaved individuals escape to freedom. Through his research, Daniel Vivian, Ph.D., associate professor in the University of Kentucky College of Design, studies how those stories have more PR
USU Welcomes More Than 400 Providers to Military Mental Health Short Course (10)
BETHESDA, Maryland, July 22 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news:
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USU Welcomes More Than 400 Providers to Military Mental Health Short Course
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The Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) welcomed more than 400 registered mental health professionals to the 2026 Military Mental Health Short Course, held both in person and online in Bethesda, Maryland, June 29 through July 1.
Lt. Gen. Mary K. Izaguirre, the 46th Surgeon General of the U.S. Army and commanding general of U.S. Army Medical Co more PR
Utah A.G. Brown Announces $29.6 Million Settlement With Glenmark Over Conspiracy to Inflate Prices and Limit Competition (10)
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, July 23 -- Utah Attorney General Derek Brown issued the following news on July 22, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown announces $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark over conspiracy to inflate prices and limit competition
If You Bought Certain Generic Prescription Drugs in the United States Between May 1, 2009 and December 31, 2019, You Could be Eligible for Money
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Attorney General Brown today joined a coalition of 48 states and territories announcing a $29.6 million settlement with Glenmark to resolve allegations more PR
With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement (10)
WASHINGTON, July 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news:
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With Voting Rights Under Attack by Trump, Pressley, Welch Reintroduce Bill to Expand Right to Vote and End Felony Disenfranchisement
Approximately 4 Million Citizens are Denied Voting Rights in Federal Elections due to Criminal Convictions
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Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley (MA-07) and Senator Peter Welch (D-VT) reintroduced the Inclusive Democracy Act, legislation that would end felony disenfranchisement in federal elections and guarantee more PR
WVWC Professor Invited to Display West Virginia Cryptids at Universal Studios' Gaming Community Expo (10)
BUCKHANNON, West Virginia, July 21 -- West Virginia Wesleyan College posted the following news:
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WVWC Professor Invited to Display West Virginia Cryptids at Universal Studios' Gaming Community Expo
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BUCKHANNON, West Virginia - A West Virginia Wesleyan College professor will be traveling with some unusually large luggage this week after being invited by Gaming Community Expo (GCX), hosted by Universal Studios, to display some of the West Virginia cryptids at the event, which attracts about 10,000 gamers annually.
Dr. Greg Popovich - more PR
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