BURBANK, California, July 29 [Category: BizArts/Cultural] -- ABC, a division of Walt Disney, posted the following news release: * * * 'AMERICAN IDOL' RENEWED FOR LANDMARK 25TH SEASON ON ABC AND DISNEY+ * * "American Idol," the iconic series that revolutionized the television landscape by pioneering the music competition genre, returns for a monumental 25th * The search for a superstar begins when "American Idol" premieres next year on ABC and streams next day on Disney+ and Hulu. Once live shows begin, episodes will also stream live on D more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- The American Friends Service Committee issued the following news: * * * AFSC vindicates public right to federal records on environmental hazards for detained immigrant children * MIAMI, Fla. - After multiple years of delay, the federal government will be held accountable for withholding records confirming that immigrant children - including those separated from their families - were put in harm's way while detained next to contaminated areas in Homestead, FL. This marks the c more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's helps local students prepare for the school year at Arlington community event * As students across Northeast Florida prepare to head back to the classroom, Ascension St. Vincent's joined community partners at its freestanding emergency room in Arlington to help families start the school year on the right foot. The community event provided nearly 200 students with free backpacks fi more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, July 29 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson asks Supreme Court to allow President Trump's Executive Order protecting upcoming elections to take effect * South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson today joined 11 other attorneys general to protect the integrity of the upcoming midterm elections. They asked the U.S. Supreme Court to stay a District Court injunction blocking President Trump's Executive Order aimed at ensuring that only U.S. citi more PR

UPTON, New York, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Energy Brookhaven National Laboratory issued the following news release: * * * A Successful, Sustainable Catalyst for Ethanol Dehydrogenation Brookhaven researchers and their U.S. and international collaborators crafted a novel, three-metal catalysis approach to convert ethanol to a critical chemical feedstock - Ethanol is an alcohol used in a huge number of industrial and household applications. When dehydrogenated -- in this case, stripped of some of its hydrogen atoms -- it yie more PR

MOUNT PROSPECT, Illinois, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The National Sporting Goods Association posted the following news: * * * Cathy Pryor Named COO of SHOE SHOW, INC. * CONCORD, NORTH CAROLINA - Cathy Pryor, a member of the Sporting Goods Industry Hall of Fame and former Board Chair of the National Sporting Goods Association (NSGA), has been appointed as the Chief Operating Officer of SHOE SHOW, INC. Jay Manning is retiring as COO on November 2, 2026 after 40 years with SHOE SHOW. Pryor was inducted into the Hall of Fame in 2024 after more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 29 [Category: National Defense] -- The Wounded Warrior Project posted the following news release: * * * Coalition Members Urge Congress to Pass the Take Care of America's Veterans Act: 'The Need for Action is Clear' * WASHINGTON -A coalition of 22 national veteran, military, caregiver, and survivor organizations today called on Congress to pass the Take Care of America's Veterans Act (S. 4744 / H.R. 9237), a comprehensive legislative package that includes more than 60 bills intended to strengthen support for Serv more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 29 -- Dean Mead, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Dean Mead Mourns the Passing of Founding Shareholder Albert D. Capouano Dean Mead announces with profound sadness the passing of one of its founding shareholders, Albert Capouano. Albert's vision, leadership, and commitment to excellence helped establish the foundation upon which the firm has grown for more than forty-six years. Albert attended the University of Alabama, where he earned both his undergraduate degree and law degree before receiving h more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, July 30 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Embry-Riddle Students Take on Hydrogen-Powered Drone Tech With Honeywell Aerospace Author: Keaton S. Ziem Mechanical Engineering students at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University teamed up to retrofit a fixed-wing drone with a hydrogen fuel cell system -- a technically complex and ambitious undertaking. For the project, known as GHOST and sponsored by Honeywell Aerospace, the students -- from both the Daytona Beach and Prescott campuses  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Announces $1.5 Million Grant for Tribal Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling to the Miccosukee Tribe of Indians of Florida * ATLANTA (July 29, 2026) - Today, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency announced $1.5 million to the Miccosukee Tribe in Miami for Tribes and Intertribal Consortia through the Solid Waste Infrastructure for Recycling (SWIFR) grant program. EPA selected 23 projects nationwide to receive grants, with funding amount more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FAMU-FSU College of Engineering researchers find factors that cause respiratory impacts after flooding * Researchers at the FAMU-FSU College of Engineering and Florida State University's Resilient Infrastructure and Disaster Response Center have identified how hurricane flooding can impact health long after a storm. In research published in the Journal of Cleaner Production, the researchers identified the factors that are most likely to create hazard more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 30 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education Honors Educators By Polly Burks The Arthur and Emalie Gutterman Family Center for Holocaust and Human Rights Education (CHHRE) at Florida Atlantic University has announced the recipients of the 2026 Gutterman Family Outstanding Holocaust Educator Awards. This year's honorees will be recognized on Thursday, Nov.5, at the 17th annual award din more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, July 30 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * New Study Highlights Role of Supply Chain Guardians in Consumer Safety By Amber Bonefont As fraudulent and harmful products continue to move through increasingly complex global supply chains, a new study from researchers at Florida Atlantic University and two other universities examines a critical question: What causes companies to intervene when another organization in their supply ch more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida Certified Public Manager program adds 456 new graduates * The Florida Certified Public Manager (CPM) program will honor 456 new graduates this summer, bringing the total number of CPM graduates in Florida to about 9,425 -more than in any other state. The CPM program is a nationally recognized leadership development program, delivered in 38 states. The purpose is to develop more effective public managers, thereby improving services to all Flor more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * Foreign Buyers Purchased $45.3 Billion Worth of U.S. Homes from April '25 to March '26 The number of properties purchased fell 14% to second-lowest level on record as high prices and tight inventory outweighed a favorable exchange rate - Foreign buyers purchased $45.3 billion worth of U.S. existing homes from April 2025 through March 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R) 2026 International Transactions in U.S. Residenti more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU College of Medicine Dean to helm statewide physician organization * #FSU Health leader to serve as president of Florida Medical Association Alma Littles, M.D., dean of the FSU College of Medicine, will be installed Aug. 1 as the 150th president of the Florida Medical Association at the FMA's annual conference in Orlando. Littles is the first medical school dean to serve as president in the association's history. Founded in 1874, the FMA represen more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 29 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU summer graduates reflect on academic journeys built on purpose and community * Florida State University will celebrate its summer Class of 2026 on Friday, July 31, as graduates mark academic achievements, personal growth and the start of new careers. FSU will award 2,891 degrees, including 1,582 bachelor's, 952 master's and specialist, 253 doctoral, 99 Juris Master's, and 5 LL.M. degrees. More than 1,786 graduates are expected to participate in t more PR

GOSHEN, Indiana, July 30 -- Goshen College issued the following news: * * * Maple and Hickory Scholars pursue research across disciplines this summer As part of Goshen College's Maple Scholars and Hickory Scholars program, 10 Goshen College students spent the summer investigating questions that strengthen campus programs and beyond -- from a lab protocol that will give future Goshen College students a clear path for hands-on immunology work to drought recovery in central Tanzania. Students worked alongside faculty advisors across disciplines more PR

PIERRE, South Dakota, July 29 -- Gov. Larry Rhoden, R-South Dakota, issued the following news release: * * * Gov. Rhoden and Colleagues Support SAVE Act * PIERRE, S.D. - Today, Governor Larry Rhoden and 22 fellow Republican governors sent a letter to President Donald J. Trump, supporting his call for the United States Senate to pass the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. You can find the letter here. "America is back-but one critical challenge remains: no nation can remain great without secure and honest elections," w more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, July 28 -- Gov. Ron DeSantis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Governor DeSantis Leads Successful International Business Development Leadership Mission to the United Kingdom--Further Strengthening Florida-United Kingdom Partnership * ~ The mission included the 2026 Farnborough International Airshow and engagements in London; Edinburgh and St. Andrews, Scotland; and Belfast, Northern Ireland ~ EDINBURGH, SCOTLAND -Governor Ron DeSantis led a successful International Business Development Mission to t more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 29 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Advises Entera Bio in Record $275M Israeli Biotech PIPE * MIAMI - July 29, 2026 - Global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A. advised Entera Bio Ltd. (NASDAQ: ENTX), a leader in the development of oral peptides, in connection with its oversubscribed $275 million private placement financing. The financing is expected to extend Entera Bio's cash runway into 2030 and fully support Phase 3 registrational stu more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Club for Growth, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Win It Back PAC Hits Collins with $1.1 Million Buy in FL-19 "He's a 49% on our scorecard, the bottom of the barrel in terms of voting record," - In case you missed it, Club for Growth Action's affiliated Win It Back PAC launched a new ad slamming Chris Collins in Florida's 19th Congressional District. The ad is the first in a $1.1 million buy and will air on broadcast, Fox News, satellite, and streaming across the district. Ax more PR

RALEIGH, North Carolina, July 30 -- The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * Amy Craft Klassen Named Executive Director of Roanoke Island Festival Park The N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) today announced the appointment of Amy Craft Klassen as the new executive director of Roanoke Island Festival Park. Most recently, Klassen served as the associate director/director of museum operations for the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngst more PR

PASADENA, California, July 30 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA Awards 2026 Innovative Technology Concepts JPL is leading three of the 18 visionary concepts awarded funding by an innovation incubator program at NASA. The NASA Innovative Advanced Concepts (NIAC) program has created 18 new awards to support visionary ideas to improve aerospace technologies in areas ranging from the exploration of the solar system to understanding the universe. The 18 NIAC Phase I awards total $3.2 million. Each  more PR

SARASOTA, Florida, July 30 -- The New College of Florida, a component of the Florida state university system, issued the following news: * * * New College of Florida Partners with Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County to Host Transformative Summer Teen Summit Reinforcing a strong and growing commitment to the local community, New College of Florida and its Career Center recently hosted the Boys & Girls Clubs of Manatee County for the organization's 2026 Teen Summit. The full-day event brought more than 100 local teens to the New College campu more PR

GLOUCESTER POINT, Virginia, July 29 -- William and Mary Virginia Institute of Marine Science posted the following news: * * * New director brings global perspective to VIMS Eastern Shore Laboratory * #Stacy Krueger-Hadfield becomes fifth director in field station's rich history On July 1, Stacy Krueger-Hadfield officially became director at William & Mary's Virginia Institute of Marine Science Eastern Shore Laboratory (VIMS ESL), marking the start of a new chapter at one of the nation's premier field stations for coastal and marine science more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 29 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * New UCF Grad Spreads the Value of Financial Literacy * #Highlights * During her journey at UCF, accounting alum Natalie Otero '26 gained industry experience by completing an internship with the Lockheed Martin College Workforce Experience Program and two more with Deloitte. * This summer, Otero is again interning with Deloitte before pursuing a master's in accounting at the University of North Carolina -setting her up for a successful career  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Library of Congress issued the following news: * * * Ninety Teachers Participate in National Education Initiative at Library of Congress Selected Teachers Represent 21 States - Ninety educators from across the United States participated in the 2026 Library of Congress Summer Teacher Institute, part of the Teaching with Primary Sources program. The educators were chosen from a pool of nearly 200 applicants. Each year, the Library of Congress provides the opportunity for a select group of K-16 educators to attend  more PR

EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, July 30 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release: * * * NWTF Biologist Leads Longleaf Partnership Council for 2026 Halfway through his term as Chair of the Longleaf Partnership Council, Ricky Lackey, district biologist for the National Wild Turkey Federation, continues to bolster partnerships, align strategies and implement innovative solutions to move the needle forward for longleaf pine restoration across the Southeast. "Knowing that the NWTF was one of the founding members of the more PR

SAN FRANCISCO, California, July 29 [Category: BizConsumer Services] -- Old Navy, a part of Gap, posted the following news release: * * * Old Navy Surpasses Back-to-School Fundraising Goal for Boys & Girls Clubs, Raising $1.35 Million * This back-to-school season, Old Navy customers and employees came together to make a meaningful impact for young people across North America. During the donation drive held July 9-13, Old Navy raised $1.35 million for Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) and Boys & Girls Clubs of Canada. Throughout the campa more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 29 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn partners in new National Science Foundation AI Institute for Human-AI Cooperation * From the teenage soccer player recovering from knee surgery to the grandparent relearning how to walk after a stroke, physical therapy plays a vital role in restoring mobility and helping people live independently-especially later in life. But what if artificial intelligence could work side by side with clinicians and physical therapists, adapting to  more PR

WINTER HAVEN, Florida, July 29 -- Polk State College posted the following news: * * * Polk State boasts school record 24 NJCAA All-Academic selections * The Polk State College Athletics Department continues to break records when it comes to academic achievement. After previously reporting a record 49 student-athletes on the FCSAA All-Academic Team, a record 24 have been named NJCAA All-Academic Team for the 2025-26 Academic Year. Released on Wednesday, July 29, this year's list of Polk State honorees consists of four first-team selections, more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, July 30 -- The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression posted the following news release: * * * She was fired for teaching English literature in an English class. Now she's suing. * SEBRING, Fla., July 29, 2026 -In a story stranger than fiction, a Florida college fired an English professor for nothing more than teaching literature in a literature class. After professor Vinita Prabhakar assigned a commonly-taught short story for her freshman English course, South Florida State College President Fred Hawki more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- The Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Dylan Hedtler-Gaudette, acting vice-president of policy and government affairs at the Project on Government Oversight, from a July 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Exposing Fraud in America": * * * Chairman Paul, Ranking Member Peters, and members of the committee: It is my pleasure to testify before you today and to share ideas on how to address the issue of waste, fraud, abuse, and corruption in the federal government. My na more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Premium Disaster Watch: The Republican Health Care Disaster Keeps Getting Worse as Families Face More Premium Hikes The health care affordability crisis Donald Trump and Republicans created is deepening by the day. Across the country, families are getting hit with another wave of premium hikes, insurers are pulling back from the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, hospitals are warning of growing financial strain, and small businesses are struggling to keep coverage affor more PR

MIAMI, Florida, July 30 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Rafael A. Villalobos Chosen to Lead M-DCPS as the Next Schools Superintendent At Wednesday's special meeting, the School Board of Miami-Dade County selected Rafael A. Villalobos as the next superintendent to lead Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS). Mr. Villalobos started his career as a high school teacher at M-DCPS 32 years ago and showed remarkable leadership at four high schools and in several administrative positions. As South Regi more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, July 29 -- Vanderbilt University School of Engineering posted the following news: * * * Renowned scholar Pratim Biswas named to lead Vanderbilt Engineering initiatives at West Palm Beach campus * Pratim Biswas, a leading academic leader, member of the National Academy of Engineering, and a renowned aerosol scientist whose work has applications in energy and environmental nanotechnology, solar energy, air quality, medicine, and numerous other fields, has been named the inaugural Executive Director of the Institute for E more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following litigation release (No. 8:26 cv 02186; M.D. Fla. filed July 29, 2026): * * * Securities and Exchange Commission v. RAD Diversified REIT, Inc., et al., No. 8:26 cv 02186 (M.D. Fla. filed July 29, 2026) On July 29, 2026, the Securities and Exchange Commission filed charges against RAD Diversified REIT, Inc. ("RADD"), a real estate investment trust ("REIT"), and its founders Brandon "Dutch" Mendenhall and Amy Vaughn, for raising at least $152 million from more th more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Demands Answers as Dr. Fauci Hides Behind Fraudulent "Autopen Pardon" * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott confronted Dr. Anthony Fauci on his handling of the COVID-19 pandemic during a hearing in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC). Dr. Fauci refused to answer every question Senator Scott asked, as well as all other questions posed by members of the committee. To watch Senator Scott more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Introduces American Hiring Transparency Act, Giving U.S. Workers Fair Opportunity * WASHINGTON, D.C.- Today, U.S. Senator Rick Scott introduced the American Hiring Transparency Act to incentivize hiring skilled American workers over cheap, foreign labor. The bill would enact a $10,000 fee for employers hiring foreign workers using the Application for Permanent Employment Certification and closes loopholes in the Program Electronic Re more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Moody Holds Fauci to Account for Misrepresentations to the Public during COVID Senator Ashley Moody demanded answers from Dr. Anthony Fauci for the federal government's COVID-19 response during his testimony in the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing. "While Fauci and Democrats pushed policies that misled the public and harmed families, businesses, and communities across the country, Florida stood as more PR

WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on July 28, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Takes to Senate Floor to Urge Immediate Unanimous Passage of Measure to Stop Congressional Insider Trading and Institute Voter ID Senator Ashley Moody took the Senate Floor last night to urge immediate unanimous passage of H.R. 7008, or the Stop Insider Trading Act, a bipartisan measure that would stop Congressional insider trading and institute nationwide voter ID requirements. "The American People expect res more PR

ORLANDO, Florida, July 28 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * UCF Joins State University System of Florida in Celebrating a Decade of No. 1 State for Higher Education Ranking * Today, UCF joins the State University System of Florida in celebrating a decade of excellence as Florida is once again ranked No. 1 for Higher Education in the nation by U.S. News & World Report's 2026 State Rankings. Since the inception of the rankings in 2017, Florida has led the nation in delivering high-quality, affordable and ac more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, July 29 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF student balances full-time role while advancing toward a career in higher education * Shea Leary's smiling face is the first thing most visitors see when they step into the Office of the President at the University of North Florida. While finishing her bachelor's degree, Leary has taken on the role of office manager in the top office at the university. The Jacksonville native began college later than many of her peers as she spent year more PR

FREDERICKSBURG, Virginia, July 30 -- The University of Mary Washington issued the following news: * * * UMW's Summer Science Institute Showcases Student Discovery From Lab to Lectern By Sarah Hertz Mahoney One by one, University of Mary Washington students stepped to the podium or stood beside posters, ready to present the results of 10 weeks of intensive research to faculty, classmates and judges. As the symposium progressed, students grew increasingly confident, discussing their findings and fielding questions like seasoned researchers.  more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 30 -- The University of Tampa issued the following news: * * * Research Duo Finds Behavioral Patterns in Blue Whales through their Songs Marine biology majors Tori Burghardt '26 and Connor Hipp '28 are collaborating on two research projects this summer. Written by: Madeline McMahon M.A. '24 Marine biology majors Tori Burghardt '26 and Connor Hipp '28 are studying the songs of blue whales in the Pacific Northwest using grants from the University's Summer Undergraduate Research Fellowship program. Burghardt is looking fo more PR

TAMPA, Florida, July 28 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * USF scientists advance space agriculture for future moon and Mars missions * By Joey Garcia, University Communications and Marketing Space isn't known for rich soil or ideal agricultural conditions anywhere in the solar system. Yet amid extreme temperatures and vast distances, multidisciplinary teams at the USF's Aerospace: Science, Technology, Research and Applications Center (ASTRA) are collaborating on sustainable space agriculture projects with more PR