OAKLAND, California, July 31 -- Positive Women's Network-USA issued the following news: * * * #HIVResists: July 2026 Monthly Policy Update Content Warning: many of these updates include information about harmful attacks on Black, Indigenous and people of color (BIPOC) and LGBTQ+ folks. Hot Topic Increasing Criminalization is the Fascist Playbook! Protests continue following the Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) killing of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and Joan Sebastian Duran Guerrero. ICE has openly fired on 30 people since Trump took  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * In US veterans, rates of ALS associated with military branch and rank Compared to Army veterans, men who are veterans of the U.S. Air Force, Navy and Coast Guard have higher rates of amyotrphic lateral sclerosis (ALS) according to a study published July 29, 2026, in Neurology(R), the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology. The study also found male and female officers had higher rates of ALS than enlisted perso more PR

SIOUX FALLS, South Dakota, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sanford Health posted the following news release: * * * Brad Reimer recognized with 2026 Minnesota ORBIE Award * "Technology is now central to how rural health systems expand access, improve outcomes and reimagine care delivery," Reimer said. "At Sanford Health, our work is focused on using digital innovation, data and artificial intelligence responsibly to bring care closer to patients, support clinicians and close gaps that are especially visible across rural America. This reco more PR

MINNETONKA, Minnesota, July 31 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by senior policy fellow Catrin Wigfall: * * * Incoming teachers' union president endorses book on classroom activism Newly elected National Education Association (NEA) President Princess Moss has endorsed a new book that argues teacher activism should be considered a central part of the teaching profession. Moss, who takes office as NEA pr more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Clinical Trial: Oral CBD Dosing Reduces Pericarditis Pain and Recurrences * Rochester, MN: The twice-daily administration of an oral formulation of purified CBD reduces pericarditis (chest) pain and recurring inflammation, according to Phase II clinical trial data published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. Researchers at the Mayo Clinic in Minnesota and the Cleveland Clinic in  more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, July 30 -- The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers-St. Paul District issued the following news release: * * * Corps of Engineers Western Area Office team receives national award * ST. PAUL, Minn. - The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Headquarters named the St. Paul District Western Area Office, located in Fargo, North Dakota, as its "2026 Quality Team of the Year." Each year, USACE recognizes employees and teams' contributions of excellence in performance, leadership, professional development and community support throughout t more PR

HURON, South Dakota, July 30 [Category: Agriculture] -- The South Dakota Farmers Union posted the following news release: * * * Educational Retreats Connect South Dakota Youth to Cooperative Education & Civic Engagement * by Lura Roti for South Dakota Farmers Union For more than a century, providing educational opportunities to rural youth has been a focus of South Dakota Farmers Union. Along with leadership camps and farm safety programming, the state's largest agriculture organization also provides travel opportunities to middle and high more PR

NEW YORK, July 29 [Category: Sociological] -- Everytown for Gun Safety posted the following news release: * * * Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund Announces New Round of Volunteers and Everytown Leaders Endorsements, Backing 83 Candidates Across 18 States * Everytown Endorsements Include Candidates Running AZ, CT, FL, IL, KS, KY, MI, MN, MO, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, TN, VT, VA, and WI NEW YORK -Today, Everytown for Gun Safety Action Fund announced its latest round of endorsements of Moms Demand Action volunteers and Everytown Leaders running  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 31 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following commentary on July 30, 2026, by associate Charlotte H N Perowne, partner Huw Beverley-Smith and trainee solicitor James Ford: * * * EU AI Act -- Commission Confirms Transparency Code of Practice as Adequate and Publishes Final Version of Its Guidelines on Transparency Obligations Compliance deadline of 2 August 2026 approaches for providers and deployers of GenAI systems. At a Glance * Article 50 of the EU AI Act (the Act) imposes two core  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 31 -- Faegre Drinker Biddle and Reath, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * John Ursu Profiled in University of Michigan Law School Alumni Magazine Business litigation partner John Ursu was featured in the University of Michigan Law School alumni magazine in a profile exploring how storytelling influences his approach to litigation and trial advocacy. In the article, Ursu reflects on his unconventional path from theater and writing to the practice of law, and how those experiences shaped his ability to c more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 31 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Minneapolis issued the following analysis: * * * To meet demand, Native CDFIs pursue alternative sources of lending capital Facing obstacles in the secondary market, Native Community Development Financial Institutions explore other opportunities for accessing the funds they need to provide loans Article Highlights - Demand for Native CDFIs' lending exceeds their access to capital - Secondary loan market presents challenges for Native CDFIs - Some Native CDFIs turn to alternat more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The Food and Water Watch posted the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Groups Sue MN Over Failure To Consider Environmental Impacts of Riverview Mega-Dairy Expansion If built, West River mega-dairy would be Minnesota's largest, producing over 200 million gallons of waste, 66,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually - St. Paul, MN -- Today, Food & Water Watch and the Land Stewardship Project sued the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) over the state's June 23 decision to forgo an Environmental  more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 30 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Xcel Energy issued the following news release: * * * Frontline employees showcase skills at 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo * AMARILLO, Texas (July 30, 2026) -About 100 Xcel Energy line workers from Texas, New Mexico and Colorado competed in the 33rd Lone Star Lineman's Rodeo in Amarillo, putting their technical skills, focus and teamwork on display. The annual event highlights the work line crews perform every day to maintain critical infrastructure, restore service and keep reliable  more PR

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, July 29 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * Goins Named College of Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Dean * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (July 29, 2026) - A former NASA scientist and nationally recognized research leader, academic administrator and innovator whose career reflects a sustained commitment to advancing student success, agricultural innovation and the land-grant mission has been appointed dean of North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State U more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- FarmSTAND posted the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Groups Sue MN Over Failure To Consider Environmental Impacts of Riverview Mega-Dairy Expansion If built, West River mega-dairy would be Minnesota's largest, producing over 200 million gallons of waste, 66,000 tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually - Today, Food & Water Watch and the Land Stewardship Project sued the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency (MPCA) over the state's June 23 decision to forgo an Environmental Impact Statement for Riverview' more PR

ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The American Counseling Association issued the following news release: * * * History Is Made: Arkansas Allows Counselors to Practice Across State Lines As part of the historic interstate Counseling Compact agreement, Arkansas is the latest state that can now start granting privileges to licensed professional counselors to practice across state lines. Currently, other states that can grant these privileges include Arizona, Minnesota, Ohio, Louisiana, Georgia and Indiana, with additional states expected to begi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Business] -- The International Franchise Association issued the following news release: * * * IFA Endorses Congressional Candidates in 14 States in July and August Primary Elections * Awards bipartisan "Friend of Franchising" endorsements to congressional candidates in Arizona, Kansas, Michigan, Missouri, Virginia, Washington, Tennessee, Hawaii, Alabama, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Alaska, Florida, and Wyoming for their support of local franchise businesses WASHINGTON - Today, the International Franchise Associatio more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 31 -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * New Roadmap to Reduce Gun Violence in Maine The Maine State Policy Roadmap includes eight core recommendations for lawmakers to adopt to reduce the burden of gun violence in the state. - Experts from the Johns Hopkins Center for Gun Violence Solutions have released their latest tool for effective state gun violence prevention policies - this time for Maine. Their new guide creates a roadmap for public healt more PR

MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota, July 30 (TNSjou) -- The American Academy of Neurology issued the following news release: * * * Limiting sugar early in life associated with lower risk of dementia later Study compared people born during and after World War II sugar rationing in UK Highlights: * A new study has found lower sugar intake before birth and up to age two was associated with a reduced risk of dementia in older age. * Researchers compared people born before and after World War II sugar rationing in the United Kingdom. * Researchers used m more PR

ROCHESTER, Minnesota, July 30 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Mayo Clinic issued the following news release: * * * Mayo Clinic Platform and Einstein Hospital Israelita advance global AI health innovation with secure data collaboration * SAO PAULO and ROCHESTER, Minn. -Mayo Clinic and Einstein Hospital Israelita today announced a milestone in their collaboration to advance responsible artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled healthcare innovation. Einstein's de-identified clinical data is now available through Mayo Clinic Platform's secure, priva more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, July 31 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Attorney General Brown Urges the EPA to Implement Meaningful Permitting Requirements for Toxic Coal Ash Facilities Attorney General Anthony G. Brown joined a coalition of six attorneys general in opposing a U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to implement a lax federal permit program for the disposal of coal combustion residual, also known as coal ash. The EPA's proposed permit program could all more PR

NEW YORK, July 31 -- The Metropolitan Museum of Art issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * The Metropolitan Museum of Art Announces Its Fall/Winter 2026-27 Met Live Arts Season, Bringing Leading Artists into Dialogue with the Museum's Collections, Exhibitions, and Historic Spaces This season features groundbreaking performances by Lykke Li, St. Vincent, Chief Xian aTunde Adjuah, Black Belt Eagle Scout, Ayodele Casel, Rebirth Brass Band, JACK Quartet, and others, with several newly commissioned performances created in conju more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Michigan: Supreme Court Finds Marijuana Odor Is Insufficient Cause for a Motor Vehicle Search * Lansing, MI: Police cannot engage in the warrantless search of a motor vehicle based solely upon the smell of marijuana alone, even in instances where the occupants are under 21 years of age - according to a decision by the Michigan Supreme Court. The decision overturns a lower court ruling determini more PR

RENO, Nevada, July 30 -- The University of Nevada posted the following news: * * * NSF CAREER Award supports research in multi-robot systems for precision agriculture * Growing crops in Nevada and other arid climates can be challenging, but smarter robotic systems could help farmers gain ground. A new research project at the University of Nevada, Reno aims to help farmers meet those challenges with drones and ground robots that work together to monitor crops and apply treatments. Assistant Professor Parikshit Maini this summer secured a fi more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Protect Our Care issued the following news: * * * Republicans Made the Biggest Cuts to Medicaid in History and the State Leaders Who Run It Are "Panicked" Sixty-one years after Medicaid and Medicare were created to protect Americans' health and security, Republican cuts threaten to take us backward. Nearly 70 million Americans rely on Medicaid for life-saving coverage across the country. Now, the health care leaders responsible for making sure those people have coverage are sounding the alarm. After Republicans made th more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, July 29 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Shedding light on new type of magnetism in quantum materials * Recently, the field of magnetics has been proposed a new class of magnetism called altermagnetism, which could allow for advances in miniaturizing and improving RAM architecture in computers. Rice University's Ming Yi, together with collaborators Bharat Jalan of the University of Minnesota and Milan Radovic of the Paul Scherrer Institute, recently published a paper in Science Advances showing tha more PR

MORRIS, Minnesota, July 29 -- University of Minnesota Morris campus issued the following news: * * * Students dive deep into National Archives to uncover campus history * For the past five years, researchers and students from the University of Minnesota Morris have spent time each summer in the National Archives in Washington, D.C., working to find and copy archival records about the Morris Indian School. The UMN Morris campus was the location of an American Indian boarding school established in 1887 by the Sisters of Mercy community of t more PR

NEW YORK, July 30 -- Educators for Excellence, a teacher-led organization that ensures teachers have a leading voice in the policies that impact their students and profession, issued the following news release on July 29, 2026: * * * New Teacher Survey: Overwhelming Opposition to Dismantling Department of Education and Strong Support for Federal READ Act Educators for Excellence releases new data from a national survey of more than 2,000 K-12 public school teachers and calls for federal action to stop agency transfers and pass the READ Act.  more PR

WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story: * * * USS Minnesota Completes First Deployment as Navy's First Forward-Deployed Virginia-Class Submarine * NAVAL BASE GUAM (July 29, 2026) -Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) returned to its homeport at Naval Base Guam on July 29, 2026, completing its first deployment since becoming the Navy's first forward-deployed Virginia-class submarine. Download Previous Virginia-class fast-attack submarine USS Minnesota (SSN 783) transits Apra Harbor as more PR

WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Nydia M. Velazquez, D-New York, ranking member of the House Small Business Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026: * * * Velazquez, Cisneros, Mejia Introduce Bill to Help Small Businesses Know Their Rights During Immigration Enforcement Actions Today, House Small Business Committee Ranking Member Nydia M. Velazquez (D-NY), along with Representatives Gilbert Ray Cisneros, Jr. (D-CA) and Analilia Mejia (D-NJ), introduced the Businessowner Immigration Rights and Responsibilities Information Act more PR