ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, Aug. 6 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release: * * * African Diaspora Federal Credit Union Closes Accounts Remain Protected by Share Insurance Fund - The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) today liquidated African Diaspora Federal Credit Union in Saint Ann, Missouri. NCUA made the decision to liquidate African Diaspora Federal Credit Union after determining the credit union was insolvent and in violation of numerous provisions of the Federal Credit Union Act and NCUA Re more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * Airbnb Q2 2026 financial results * We issued our second quarter 2026 financial results. You can read the details here. #Overview of Q2 results Over the first half of 2026, we've delivered some of our strongest results in years. In Q2, that momentum accelerated as we exceeded our outlook across every key metric. Revenue grew 17 percent year-over-year to $3.6 billion. GBV grew 16 percent year-over-year to $27.2 bil more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Political] -- America First Legal, a civil rights organization, posted the following news release: * * * America First Legal Files New Lawsuit Against Shell Oil Alleging Race Discrimination and Illegal DEI Policies * Today, America First Legal (AFL) filed a federal lawsuit in the Eastern District of Texas on behalf of its client, Thomas Hutt, against Shell PLC, Shell USA, Inc., and Wayne Hunt, alleging that Shell carried out a racially discriminatory reorganization that forced Mr. Hutt, a decorated veteran who  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 8 -- American Airlines posted the following news on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * American expands Pecan Lodge's authentic Texas barbecue to more domestic flights from DFW Following the successful debut of Pecan Lodge's barbecue platter and smoked brisket sandwich, American Airlines is expanding its partnership with the award-winning Texas barbecue restaurant. The popular First Class meal option will be available on all eligible domestic flights departing from Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) beginning Sept. 9. "C more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The American Petroleum Institute posted the following statement on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * The Long View: How America Became the World's Energy Stabilizer The current disruption has tested global energy markets. While uncertainty remains high, the United States entered this period producing record amounts of oil, operating world-class refineries and supplying more new energy to global markets than any other country. Markets remain tight, inventories are low and uncertainty around the Strait of Hormuz and other key shipping more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Army Nurse Summer Training Program prepares future military nurses at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital * FORT POLK, La. -Seven Army ROTC nursing cadets representing universities across the United States completed the Army Nurse Summer Training Program at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital Aug. 6. This concluded four weeks of immersive clinical training designed to prepare future Army Nurse Corps officers for military healthcare. Throughout the month-l more PR

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Aug. 6 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Army Reserve career counselors support Soldiers during WAREX 26 * FORT MCCOY, Wis. - Retention and career counselors from the 8th Battalion Army Reserve Careers Group and 86th Training Division are assisting Soldiers with professional progression during the large-scale warrior exercise WAREX 2026. "We are approaching units in the field to see Soldiers in need of extensions or reenlistment," said Sgt. 1st Class William Holland, senior enlist more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 7 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Assistant Professor Gains Valuable Insights into AI Use in Cybersecurity Education During Exclusive Fellowship * Dr. Ahmet Kurt, an assistant professor in the Department of Computer Science and Information Systems at East Texas A&M University, recently completed a coveted six-week fellowship that equipped selected cybersecurity educators with hands-on AI tools, technical resources and mentorship t more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 6 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends religious liberty in the classroom at SCOTUS * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) -Attorney General Alan Wilson announced today that he has joined a 12-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the United States Supreme Court supporting religious liberty for teachers. The case deals with a Maryland school district policy that requires teachers to use the "preferred pronouns" of students while also prev more PR

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Aug. 7 -- West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey posted the following news release: * * * Attorney General McCuskey leads states in urging the EPA to cut bureaucratic red tape slowing infrastructure projects * Attorney General JB McCuskey is leading a coalition of 21 states supporting the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) proposal to rewrite how the agency handles the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) reviews. Since it was signed into law in 1970, NEPA required that before the federal  more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on CNN News Central * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on CNN News Central. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Omar Jimenez, CNN: El-Sayed's victory is the latest for the progressive left this election season, and follows big wins for democratic socialists, for example, in New York more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The Baylor College of Medicine posted the following news: * * * BCM researcher awarded inaugural Burroughs Wellcome Fund Climate Health Center of Excellence Grant * A team of epidemiologists, infectious disease researchers, climatologists and educators from Baylor College of Medicine, Rice University and the University of Texas School of Public Health, led by Dr. Anthony Maresso, has been awarded the inaugural Burroughs Wellcome Fund's Climate + Health Excellence (CHEX) award, an initiative designed to strengthen r more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Brady Campaign to Prevent Gun Violence issued the following news release on Aug. 5, 2026: * * * Brady Responds to Decision in Jensen v. ATF to Strike Down Regulations on Silencers, Short-Barreled Rifles, and Short-Barreled Shotguns Because of the extreme dangers they pose, these weapons and tools have been highly regulated for nearly 100 years, since the National Firearms Act (NFA) was enacted in 1934. - The nation's oldest gun violence prevention organization, Brady: United Against Gun Violence, expresses grave a more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 7 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Breaking: Senate Committee Votes to Hold Fauci in Contempt The U.S. Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee today voted along party lines to hold Dr. Anthony Fauci in contempt of Congress and refer him to the Justice Department for possible prosecution after he pled the Fifth Amendment 11 more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * Building Bridges through Medicine - U.S. and Libyan Military Teams Strengthen Ties * TUNIS, Tunisia - A team of U.S. military medical experts from various commands across Europe travelled to Tunis, Tunisia July 28-30 where they took part in an AFRICOM-led military medical subject matter expert exchange with members of the Libyan Armed Forces Medical Services. The U.S. medical contingent, led by U.S. Army Col. (Dr.) Claude Burnett, Director of Global Healt more PR

SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 8 -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Governor Newsom announces $3,500 instant rebates now available for Californians buying their first zero-emission vehicle Driving forward the newest chapter in California's climate leadership: the largest battery arsenal in the country, solar outpacing natural gas, and real savings for drivers going electric What you need to know: Buying your first zero-emission vehicle in California just got a lot cheaper. Shoppers can more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Casar Leads Introduction of New Bill To Protect Workers From Threat of AI Mass Unemployment * WASHINGTON - Today, Rep. Greg Casar (D-TX), joined by Rep. Valerie Foushee (D-NC) and Rep. Sara Jacobs (D-CA), introduced a new bill to protect American workers from the threat of mass unemployment caused by AI. The AI Tax and Work Protection Act would tax large AI companies to pay for a new Work Protection Administration, which would create jobs to offset AI  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, ranking minority member of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Cassidy, Sanders Request Update from Justice Department on Contempt Charges for Former Hospital CEO Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member, sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting information on the status o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Cassidy, Sanders Request Update from Justice Department on Contempt Charges for Former Hospital CEO Sen. Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-La.), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP), and Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.), Ranking Member, sent a letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche requesting information on the status of the contempt referral for Dr. Ralph de la Torre, former Chairman and CEO of S more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs Obtains Victory for Arizona Ranchers and Farmers * GILBERT, ARIZONA- Last week, U.S. Agriculture Secretary Brooke Rollins visited the Port of Entry in Douglas, Arizona, to reveal that a multi-million-dollar sterile fly dispersal facility would be built in the state to combat the New World screwworm - a parasitic fly that feeds on the flesh of warm-blooded livestock, killing them if left untreated. The new facility will serve as a cri more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * RELEASE: Congressman Michael Cloud and Senator Cornyn Introduce Two Companion Bills: The DEPOTS Act and Depot Data Transparency Act * Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) introduced two House companion bills to improve oversight and financial management of Department of War (DoW) depots and arsenals: The Defense Expenditure Planning for Optimizing Throughput and Sustainment (DEPOTS) Act and the Depot Data Transparency Act. The DEPOTS Act aims to clear  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Vicente Gonzalez Honors Former Commissioner John Wood with a Congressional Record for Years of Service * Contact: Alexis Torres(link sends email) Brownsville, Texas - Today, Congressman Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) presented former Port of Brownsville, City of Brownsville and Cameron County Commissioner John Wood with a prestigious Congressional Record to honor more than five decades of outstanding civic leadership and public service to S more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Cloud Introduce Bill to Protect Army Depots from Financial Harms Caused by Cancelled Government Projects * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) and Congressman Michael Cloud (TX-27) today introduced the Defense Expenditure Planning for Optimizing Throughput and Sustainment (DEPOTS) Act, which would help protect Army depots and their workforce from incurring burdensome financial loss as a result of cancelled government work: "Texas' two extraor more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Resolution Recognizing National Community Health Center Week * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators John Cornyn (R-TX), John Hickenlooper (D-CO), Jim Justice (R-WV), Peter Welch (D-VT), James Lankford (R-OK), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Shelley Capito (R-WV), Adam Schiff (D-CA), Roger Marshall (R-KS), Cory Booker (D-NJ), Deb Fischer (R-NE), Michael Bennet (D-CO), Cynthia Lummis (R-WY), Ron Wyden (D-OR), Roger Wicker (R-MS), Richard Blumenthal (D- more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues' Bill to Sanction Russia, Honor Senator Graham's Legacy Passes Senate * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) released the following statement after bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to hold major purchasers of Russian crude oil and natural gas accountable for supporting Russia's war in Ukraine passed the Senate. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act was made possible by an agreement negotiated by U.S. Senator Lindsey Graha more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R49057) on July 31, 2026, entitled "Data Centers and Water - Frequently Asked Questions:" (Continued from Part 1 of 3) * * * Water Sources and Authorities What Are the Potential Water Sources Available for Data Centers?/14 Operators of data centers can acquire water from several sources. Commonly used sources include municipal drinking water systems; treated wastewater, which can be referred to as water reuse (for more information, see "What more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * DCCC Launches Digital Ad Campaign Targeting Latino Voters in TX-28 * Today, the DCCC launched a six-figure digital ad campaign in both English and Spanish targeting Latino voters in TX-28, a Latino-majority district. Two ads highlight Congressman Henry Cuellar's work to lower costs for hardworking families, expand health care, and protect Social Security -an agenda that stands in sharp contrast to Republicans' countless failures. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Race Raters Shift FOUR Senate Races Toward Democrats as Momentum Builds for Democrats Analysts at Inside Elections shift Georgia, Iowa, North Carolina, and Texas Senate races toward Democrats, citing toxic GOP agenda and flawed Republican candidates With less than 90 days to go until the midterm elections, Republicans are losing ground across the country as Democrats continue to go on offense in key Senate battleground more PR

EDINBURG, Texas, Aug. 4 -- DHR Health issued the following news with the Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas: * * * DHR Health and Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas to Host Free Community Education Seminar on Adult Epilepsy DHR Health, together with the Epilepsy Foundation Central and South Texas, will host a free community health education seminar that will focus on epilepsy and supporting adults living with the condition. The event will take place from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on August 15, 2026, at the Edinburg Conference more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Down South Rice Harvest Progress Report * CROWLEY, LA - Rice harvest in southwest Louisiana came ahead of time this year - starting as early as June in some fields. Harvest progress varies by location, but overall, the region is estimated to be 75-85 percent complete. Yields ranged from very good to disappointing, averaging slightly below historical levels overall. Blast disease has affected some fields, particularly medium grain rice more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Dr. Teresa Wagner expands health literacy leadership with international and state appointments * As a longtime leader in health literacy, Dr. Teresa Wagner is expanding her impact on clear communication and health equity through three prestigious recognitions. Wagner, associate professor in the Department of Public Health at UNT Health Fort Worth, was elected to the Board of Directors for the Center for Plain Language and recognized more PR

NEW ALBANY, Indiana, Aug. 6 -- Indiana University Southeast campus posted the following news: * * * Eight IU Southeast faculty, researchers, librarian receive promotions, tenure * The Trustees of Indiana University approved promotions and tenure applications at their June 12, 2026, board meeting. Approved promotion in rank or tenure for faculty members, librarians, and researchers at Indiana University Southeast, were effective July 1, 2026. Faculty members and researchers approved for promotion from associate professor to professor:- 1:- more PR

SANTA BARBARA, California, Aug. 7 [Category: Health Care] -- Direct Relief posted the following news: * * * Emergency Response Updates: Washington Wildfires, Venezuela Earthquake, and More * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 316 shipments of requested medical aid to 38 U.S. states and territories and 23 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 16.6 million defined daily doses of medication. Medications and supplies shipped this week included diabetes treatments, rare disease medications, N95 respirators, surgical supplies more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 6 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Arkansas invests in the future workforce through STEM scholarships to Arkansas students * The company's Power of Prosperity program equips recipients with tools for success through education, career and workforce development programs LITTLE ROCK, Ark. - As Arkansas experiences unprecedented economic growth and increasing demand for highly skilled workers, Entergy Arkansas is investing in the future of higher education and workfo more PR

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Aug. 7 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Texas helps customers beat the heat through fan donation campaign Company donates more than 2,500 fans to help Southeast Texas families stay cool during the hottest months of the year - THE WOODLANDS, Texas - As Southeast Texas continues to experience another summer of, Entergy Texas has donated more than 2,500 box fans to help vulnerable customers stay safe and cool during the hottest months of the year. Through its annual Beat more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Federal Contractors Begin Border Construction in Big Bend National Park * TERLINGUA, Texas-Bulldozers broke ground today on border barrier and road construction in Big Bend National Park amid widespread bipartisan opposition. Videos shared with the Center for Biological Diversity show contractors plowing through native vegetation along the Rio Grande's riparian corridor, with the iconic Santa Elena Canyon visible in the bac more PR

EDEN PRAIRIE, Minnesota, Aug. 7 [Category: BizHealth Care] -- Optum Inc., a healthcare company, posted the following news: * * * Genoa Healthcare helps people stay consistent with schizophrenia treatment * #How Genoa supports people with schizophrenia After being diagnosed with schizophrenia in 2013, Chris faced years of challenges managing his mental health while also navigating difficult personal circumstances. He found himself surrounded by negative influences and struggled to find the right combination of care and medication until he c more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces $5.6 Million in Grants for Innovative Nursing Education Programs * Governor Greg Abbott today announced more than $5.6 million in grants to eight Texas colleges and universities. The Nursing Innovation Grant Program (NIGP) supports new and expanded projects that improve or extend nursing programs. The awards fund innovative prelicensure educational programs for nursing students and expand healthcare workforce capacity acros more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces Latest Slate Of Appointments * This week, Governor Greg Abbott selected multiple qualified candidates to serve on behalf of Texans. Credit Union Commission - Governor Abbott appointed Chance Peeler to the Credit Union Commission for a term set to expire on February 15, 2031. The Commission is responsible for overseeing the activities of the Credit Union Department and serves as the primary point of accountability for ensur more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Announces QTS Data Centers Will Meet Texas Standards * Governor Greg Abbott today announced that QTS Data Centers has committed to comply with the standards and guidelines he established and participate in the State's comprehensive audit. "Let's be clear: the growth of data centers must not come before the quality of life of Texans," said Governor Abbott. "I established clear guardrails to ensure data centers protect our electric  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Kicks Off Tax-Free Weekend In Alamo * Governor Greg Abbott today visited Alamo to promote Texas' annual Tax-Free Weekend, reminding families that qualifying back-to-school items will be tax-free at retailers across the state from Friday, August 7, through midnight Sunday, August 9. "Tax-Free Weekend puts real money back in the pockets of Texas families as they buy clothes and school supplies for their kids," said Governor Abbott. "I more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, Aug. 6 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Gulf Offshore Wind Lease Buyback Increases Costs, Threatens Wildlife, People * WASHINGTON, D.C. -RWE U.S. Offshore's announcement of its 1.22 billion-dollar agreement with the Department of Interior to end three offshore wind leases threaten wildlife habitat and progress toward affordable energy, particularly in the Gulf. "Louisiana's coastal habitats are disappearing before our eyes," said Stacy Ortego, Gulf o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Martin Heinrich, D-New Mexico, issued the following news release: * * * Heinrich Votes to Sanction Russia * WASHINGTON -U.S. Senator Martin Heinrich (D-N.M.), a member of the U.S. Senate Select Committee on Intelligence, released the following statement after securing Senate passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act, bipartisan legislation he cosponsored to impose sanctions on Russian President Valdimir Putin, senior Russian political and military leaders, oligarchs, state-owned enterprises, and fore more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 4 -- The National Association of Realtors issued the following news release: * * * Home Prices Increased in 80% of Metro Areas in Second Quarter of 2026 Home prices rose in 80% of metro markets during the second quarter of 2026, according to the National Association of REALTORS(R)' latest quarterly report. This is up from 71% in the first quarter. Five percent of metro areas recorded double-digit price gains, unchanged from last quarter. The report provides the real estate ecosystem--including agents, buyers and sellers--wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- Sen. Rand Paul, R-Kentucky, chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Advances Legislation and Postal Naming Bills U.S. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) Chairman of the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee (HSGAC) announced the committee advanced 15 bills and 39 postal naming bills. The legislation and postal renaming bills were reported favorably as noted below. more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Houston City College Online Honors College connects high-achieving students through flexible learning * Houston City College (HCC) is expanding opportunities for academically ambitious students through its Global Online Honors College, which launched in spring 2025 to bring the benefits of honors education to students who need the flexibility of a virtual learning environment. The program was established to serve students who may not be able to participate in  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Houston City College posted the following news: * * * Houston City College students finish among nation's top 20 after reimagining NASA technology * Three Houston City College (HCC) Honors College students transformed a NASA-developed technology into a proposed automotive safety system designed to reduce nighttime headlight glare, earning a spot among the nation's top 20 teams at the 2026 NASA ORBIT Challenge. The NASA ORBIT Challenge invites students from colleges and universities across the country to develop ne more PR

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Howard Payne University posted the following news: * * * Howard Payne University announces new data science, cybersecurity and nutrition programs for fall 2026 * Career-aligned academic programs offered in partnership with Rize Education are available now for declaration BROWNWOOD - Aug. 7, 2026 - Howard Payne University (HPU) has added three new career-aligned academic program areas beginning in fall 2026. HPU is introducing minors in data science, cybersecurity and nutrition. Nutrition is also offered as an  more PR

ADDISON, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: Human Resources/Personnel] -- Job Creators Network issued the following news release: * * * Job Creators Network Statement on July Jobs Report * Alfredo Ortiz, CEO of Job Creators Network, released the following statement in response to the July jobs report, which showed 23,000 jobs lost last month, the unemployment rate fall to 4.1%, and the labor force participation rate fall to 61.4%: "The job loss in the American economy needs to be viewed through the lens that the nation's labor market is already at f more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Lifepoint Health: Private equity joint venture hospitals * Private equity's expansion into healthcare is increasingly happening through joint ventures with nonprofit health systems rather than traditional acquisitions. Our recent report, Private equity's joint venture takeover of nonprofit healthcare, examines this growing ownership model and the questions it raises for patients, healthcare workers, and regulators. An e more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 6 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience * Ahead of its worldwide release on August 14 via Dead Oceans, Phoebe Bridgers' newest album "Lost Weekend" will debut in full inside planetariums around the globe. Each listening session pairs the album with one of two original visual accompaniments: a custom dome show designed by renowned night-sky photographer Babak Tafreshi, or a unique immersive laser show designed by Laser Fantasy. Both presentations offer their own  more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news release: * * * Mississippi Homeowner Receives $15K Grant for Storm-Resistant Roof from FHLB Dallas and Guaranty Bank * INDIANOLA, MISSISSIPPI, August 6, 2026-Demetrius Perryman, a disabled homeowner living on a fixed income, has a new FORTIFIED-designated roof to protect her family from severe weather. Funded with a $15,000 FHLB Dallas FORTIFIED Fund grant from the Federal Home Loan Bank of Dallas (F more PR

BOZEMAN, Montana, Aug. 7 -- Montana State University issued the following news: * * * Museum of the Rockies presents Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience * BOZEMAN -The Museum of the Rockies at Montana State University will host the Lost Weekend Planetarium Experience from Aug. 10 to 14. The immersive audiovisual event celebrates the release of indie folk artist Phoebe Bridgers' new album, "Lost Weekend." Screened in the museum's Taylor Planetarium from 4 to 5 p.m. each day, the experience pairs the album with visuals from Babak Tafreshi,  more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 7 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * NASA tests Florida Poly student-designed tool to improve spacewalks * When astronauts venture outside the International Space Station to perform critical maintenance, it is essential for them to access and store their tools quickly and conveniently. Every tool must remain securely attached to their spacesuit while still being readily available when needed. A team of Florida Polytechnic University mechanical engineering students spent 10 mon more PR

CENTENNIAL, Colorado, Aug. 5 -- The National Cattlemen's Beef Association posted the following news release: * * * NCBA Announces Prestigious Environmental Stewardship Award Regional Winners The National Cattlemen's Beef Association (NCBA) is proud to announce the 2026 Environmental Stewardship Award Program (ESAP) Regional winners. Recipients are recognized for their commitment to conservation and stewardship. The national winner, which will be selected from these seven regional recipients, will be announced during CattleCon 2027 in Nashvil more PR

DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 6 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * New research center set to explore treatments for Alzheimer's * DALLAS - Aug. 06, 2026 - Since launching in April, the North Texas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (NT-ADRC) based at UT Southwestern Medical Center has quickly established the foundation needed to support cutting-edge research into Alzheimer's and related dementias. The NT-ADRC, a collaborative effort with UT Dallas and UT Arlington, is one of two ADRCs in more PR

LAS CRUCES, New Mexico, Aug. 6 -- New Mexico State University issued the following news release: * * * NMSU's Domenici Public Policy Conference returns to convene national leaders on issues shaping the future * Following a hiatus of eight years, New Mexico State University is bringing the Domenici Public Policy Conference back to Las Cruces, re-establishing the university as a place where national leaders, policymakers, experts and students can come together to engage in substantive conversations about the issues shaping the nation and the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Creepy Bobby's Filthy Past Exposed, Cue the Crybaby Meltdown Oh uh! Creepy Bobby Pulido is tired of his revolting past following him around. According to a new report, Pulido issued a pathetic blanket apology so reporters would "never ask" him again, whining that he cannot continue revisiting every scandal. Here is what Creepy Bobby desperately wants South Texas families to forget: * Pulido bragged he got a career criminal bandmate out o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The National Republican Congressional Committee posted the following news: * * * Creepy Bobby's New Excuse: Racial Slurs Are Fine Among Friends Creepy Bobby Pulido is now blaming South Texas culture to excuse his use of racial slurs. Pulido claimed it was acceptable because he was joking with friends, compared it to Black people using the n-word and then laughably insisted, "I'm not making excuses." "Every pathetic excuse exposes more rot from creepy Bobby Pulido, and in November, South Texas will scrape this disgusti more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House Office of Management and Budget issued the following statement of administration policy on the Protect College Sports Act (S. 4668), which was introduced by Sens. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, Eric Schmitt, R-Missouri, and other co-sponsors: * * * The Administration supports passage of S. 4668, the Protect College Sports Act of 2026. The unique American institution of collegiate athletics provides life-changing educational and leadership-development opportunities to more than 500,000 s more PR

HONOLULU, Hawaii, Aug. 7 [Category: BizTravel] -- Outrigger Hospitality Group posted the following news release: * * * OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa Expands Group Sales Leadership Team with Appointment of Cynthia Kimm and Nicole Tracy * Cynthia Kimm KONA -OUTRIGGER Kona Resort & Spa has strengthened its group sales team with the appointment of Cynthia Kimm and Nicole Tracy as Group Sales Managers, supporting the resort's continued growth in the meetings, incentives, conferences and events (MICE) market. Kimm joined the team July 6, while Tr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Alex Padilla, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Padilla, Cornyn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Desalination and Safe Drinking Water * WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Senators Alex Padilla (D-Calif.) and John Cornyn (R-Texas) introduced bipartisan legislation to reauthorize desalination projects and research. The Desalination Reauthorization Act would support desalination, a drought-proof water supply alternative, by providing grants for projects and research to lower its costs and reduce i more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 6 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Pfluger, Palmer, and Obernolte Push Back on California's EPA Waivers * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Today, Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11), House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Environment Chairman Gary Palmer (AL-06), and Congressman Jay Obernolte introduced a legislative package to strip away burdensome EPA waivers handed to California under previous Democratic Administrations. These waivers let unelected California regulators impose emissions standa more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 6 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Private equity buyout tracker - Q2 2026 * The Private Equity Stakeholder Project tracks and publishes data on private equity-backed acquisitions of companies with 500 or more employees. Using PitchBook, press releases, and news searches, this acquisitions tracker will be updated with leveraged buyouts and add-on acquisitions each quarter. See the Airtable and interactive visualization below. Made with Flourish * Create  more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Professor, Staff Member, Student Recognized by Regents * A Sam Houston State University professor, staff member and student were all recognized during the Aug. 6-7 quarterly meeting of the Texas State University Board of Regents. The awards and their recipients are as follows. Regents' Professor Award: Craig Henderson, Psychology and Philosophy Honors professors who demonstrate a distinguished record of teaching, research or other scholarly activit more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Public Citizen Backs Proposed San Antonio Data Center Moratorium * SAN ANTONIO -With state leaders taking little action to curb Big Tech's strain on local resources and alter communities' way of life, Public Citizen today called on the San Antonio City Council to quickly pass a proposed data center moratorium, urging other Texas cities to do the same. The proposal submitted by District 6 Council Member Ric Galvan would impose a moratorium on more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Public Health student reflects on benefits of working at Gibson D. Lewis Library * Darashagam (Dara) Nahal was hired as the library's student peer research mentor in July 2025, when she was a full-time Department of Public Health student. She was frequently the first person you would see as you entered the library offices. This was intentional, says librarian and direct supervisor Melissa Brand. "If a student was sitting in LIB 222 more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Regents Approve Forensic Training Center Construction, Among Other Items * During its regular quarterly meeting on Aug. 6-7, the Texas State University Board of Regents approved the addition of Phase One of the construction of the Forensic Training Center to the 2027-2032 Capital Improvements Program. Other items that were approved are as follows: Academics: * Approved the 2026-27 core curriculum inventory, which was in accordance with the Texas Hi more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice and TMC partners secure climate health consortium grant to face climate change and human health * There is a plethora of data about the impacts climate change has on human health. But one of the main challenges facing researchers, health practitioners and policymakers is how to translate that data into meaningful action for the communities they serve. To address this, a team of climate and environmental scientists, educators, epidemiologists and infectio more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers use electrical charge to improve controlled peptide delivery * Rice University engineers have developed a new strategy for controlling how therapeutic peptides are released from gelatin-based materials, a step that could make the small but powerful molecules more useful in tissue engineering and drug delivery. Peptides can be designed to encourage biological processes such as bone formation, blood vessel growth and tissue repair. Compared wi more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 6 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Rosemary Walzem to retire after 27 years bridging poultry science and heart health * For Rosemary Walzem, Ph.D., a registered dietitian, the secret to a healthy heart was hiding in an egg yolk. After more than 27 years, Walzem, professor and associate head for graduate programs in the Department of Poultry Science and also professor in the Department of Nutrition, both in the Tex more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, Aug. 7 -- Sam Houston State University posted the following news: * * * Sam Houston State University Names College of Osteopathic Medicine in Honor of Russell and Glenda Gordy * Sam Houston State University has announced the naming of its College of Osteopathic Medicine in honor of distinguished alumni, philanthropists and longtime university supporters Russell and Glenda Gordy, recognizing their extraordinary generosity, leadership and enduring commitment to advancing education and healthcare in Texas. During its quarte more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release: * * * Sanders Announces Paragould as Arkansas' Capital for a Day on August 12 * TO ALL TO WHOM THESE PRESENTS COME - GREETINGS: WHEREAS: Paragould, named after two competing railmen, James Paramore and Jay Gould, is nestled atop Crowley's Ridge and serves as the seat of Greene County; WHEREAS: In 1882, two railroads - the St. Louis and Iron Mountain Railroad and the Texas and St. Louis Railroad - pushed into Greene County, and wher more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 7 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news: * * * Senate Ag Committee Marks Up Farm Bill, Second Vote Expected in September * WASHINGTON, DC - The Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry met on Thursday to consider the Agricultural Act of 2026. While the committee failed to report the bill out of committee by a vote of 10-11, they may reconvene after the August recess if an agreement can be reached. The main disagreement was over the proposed timeline for implementin more PR

PLANO, Texas, Aug. 7 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Siemens Digital Industries Software, a subsidiary of Siemens, issued the following news release: * * * Siemens announces over $200 million in U.S. manufacturing investments and 1,500 new jobs to expand electrical infrastructure production * Building on its recent milestone of more than $1 billion invested in U.S. manufacturing over the past five years, Siemens today announced a combined investment of over $200 million in new manufacturing facilities in Pendergrass, Georgia and Grand more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 [Category: BizIndustrial Materials] -- Siemens USA, a technology company that say it focuses on industry, infrastructure, transport and healthcare, posted the following news release: * * * Siemens announces over $200 million in U.S. manufacturing investments and 1,500 new jobs to expand electrical infrastructure production * * New $185M Pendergrass, GA facility to serve as low voltage U.S. manufacturing hub for electrical products and distribution equipment * $19M Grand Prairie, Texas manufacturing site expands U.S. c more PR

MUNICH, Germany, Aug. 8 (TNSxrep) -- Siemens AG, a technology company that says it focuses on industry, infrastructure, mobility and healthcare, issued the following news release on Aug. 7, 2026: * * * Siemens strengthens AI infrastructure leadership with more than $200 million in U.S. manufacturing investments Siemens will invest more than $200 million in two new U.S. manufacturing facilities in Pendergrass, Georgia, and Grand Prairie, Texas. These investments will expand Siemens' production capacity to deliver the critical electrical infra more PR

COCKEYSVILLE, Maryland, Aug. 3 -- Sinclair, a media company and a provider of local news and sports, issued the following news release: * * * Sinclair Announces 2026 Annual Scholarship Winners, Honoring High-Achieving Students Nationwide BALTIMORE - Sinclair today announced it has awarded scholarships to 15 university students as part of its annual Sinclair Scholarship program. The annual program invests in the future of the media industry by helping students complete their education and pursue careers in journalism, broadcasting, digital st more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, Aug. 7 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Student Researchers Showcase Summer Discoveries at East Texas A&M REU Symposium * From reducing greenhouse gases to tracking asteroids and studying "forever chemicals," student researchers shared the results of a summer's worth of scientific discovery during East Texas A&M University's annual Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU) Symposium on Aug. 6. Classrooms in the Science Building wer more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Support Continues to Grow for Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act Leading individuals and organizations committed to protecting taxpayer rights and modernizing tax administration are announcing their support for the bipartisan Taxpayer Assistance and Service (TAS) Act, which the U.S. Senate Finance Committee recently passed by a vote of 26-1. The TAS Act, led by U.S. Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo  more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 8 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Franciscan Friars Father Manny Vasconcelos and Brother Nick Romeo Join Hendricks Chapel A shared background in vocational ministry shapes their approach to campus life. Dara Harper Change is coming to the SU Catholic Center this fall, and it's the good kind. As Father Gerry Waterman prepares to depart from campus ministry after ten years of faithful service at the University, two new Conventual Franciscan friars are stepping in to carry that legacy forward:  more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 3 -- Tarrant County College issued the following news release: * * * TCC Respiratory Care earns national recognition for credentialing success Tarrant County College's Respiratory Care program has received the Distinguished Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) Credentialing Success award from the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The honor recognizes programs that achieve at least 90% RRT credentialing success. TCC's recognition came following the submission of its 2025 Report on Current Sta more PR

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Aug. 8 -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Rethinking how batteries survive extreme cold A Texas A&M materials science and engineering doctoral candidate is developing next-generation batteries for aerospace applications and teaching the next generation of scientists how to ask better questions along the way. By Leon Contreras, Contributor Jaybelle Pranada grew up in the Philippines, asking, "Why?" Why does nature work the way it does? Why does a piece of technology  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The Texas Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Vikki Goodwin Joins Texas Together Coordinated Campaign with Meaningful Investment DALLAS, TX -- The Texas Democratic Party today announced that Democratic nominee for lieutenant governor Vikki Goodwin has officially joined Texas Together, the party's historic coordinated campaign, with a significant investment to strengthen efforts to elect Democrats up and down the ballot in November. Goodwin joins U.S. Senate nominee James Talaric more PR

FRANKLIN LAKES, New Jersey, Aug. 8 -- Children's Health Defense, an organization that says it restores and protects the health of children by eliminating exposures to environmental toxins, issued the following news: * * * Trump Reportedly Weighing Executive Order on Vaccines, Autism The White House is reportedly drafting an executive order addressing the childhood vaccine schedule, autism research, and parental choice. Unnamed sources told Reuters that the order could come as soon as next week. The report comes just weeks after sources told  more PR

TUSKEGEE, Alabama, Aug. 8 -- The Tuskegee University posted the following news: * * * Tuskegee University Awarded Nearly $700,000 NSF Grant to Advance Trustworthy Artificial Intelligence in Healthcare Brittney Dabney Tuskegee University has been awarded a $699,999 research grant from the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) to advance the development of trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) for healthcare through a three-year research initiative focused on improving the safety, transparency, and reliability of AI-assisted medical techn more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 7 [Category: Business] -- The Private Equity Stakeholder Project issued the following news: * * * Union busting at Leonard Green's Pye-Barker * Pye-Barker Employees at Pye-Barker Fire and Safety are sounding the alarm about union-busting across several locations. Since at least 2023, Pye-Barker has paid anti-union consultants more than $300,000[1] to discourage workers from forming a union. Private equity firm Leonard Green and Partners holds a majority stake in the company. Pye-Barker has primarily contracted wit more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 7 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13283) by internet and telecommunications policy specialist Patricia Moloney Figliola and telecommunications policy specialist Colby Leigh Pechtol: Here are excerpts: * * * The Universal Service Fund's Lifeline Program and High Cost Program: Current Regulatory Activity Background The Universal Service Fund (USF) was established under Section 254 of the Communications Act of 1934 (47 U.S.C. Sec.254), as amended by the Telecomm more PR

LINCOLN, Nebraska, Aug. 8 -- The University of Nebraska posted the following news: * * * Husker Rocketry launches to success at international competition By MJ Strasburger, University Communication and Marketing When Caleb Hans and his fellow Husker Rocketry teammates prepared to launch their rocket at the International Rocket Engineering Competition in Midland, Texas, this summer, months of work came down to a single moment. Despite a year of preparation, one test launch and countless design tweaks, the team knew anything could happen on more PR

TYLER, Texas, Aug. 7 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Beta Alpha Psi Chapter Recognized with National Honors * Students from The University of Texas at Tyler's Beta Alpha Psi-Mu Kappa Chapter were recognized during the 2026 Beta Alpha Psi Annual Meeting. The chapter also received "Gold" distinction for professional and service activities during the 2025-26 academic year. At the meeting, students networked with national and international peers, learned from nationally recognized accou more PR

NEWPORT, Rhode Island., Aug. 6 -- Salve Regina University posted the following news: * * * What Salve faculty and staff are reading (and listening to) this summer * This season, Salve Regina University faculty and staff have been reading everything from bestselling fiction and sweeping biographies to philosophy, history and poetry, while their playlists bounce from Whitney Houston and James Taylor to Noah Kahan, reggae, indie rock and jazz-inspired road trip favorites. #Dr. Kelli J. Armstrong, president President Kelli Armstrong's summer  more PR

JONESBORO, Arkansas, Aug. 7 -- Arkansas State University posted the following news: * * * White Coat Ceremony Planned for First Class of A-State's College of Veterinary Medicine * JONESBORO, ARK. - The College of Veterinary Medicine (CVM) is poised to welcome its first class of Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM) students at Arkansas State University this fall. Ahead of the start of classes, a white coat ceremony will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8, at Fowler Center. "The white coat ceremony marks the entry of our students into the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House sent to the Senate on Aug. 7, 2026, the nominations of 21 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations Sent to the Senate Leslie Becera, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation. Justin Bytheway, of Utah, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Kingdom of Tonga. Marc Dillard, of Virginia, a Career Member of the Senior Foreign Service, Class of Minister-Counselor, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotent more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 8 -- The White House issued the following news on Aug. 6, 2026: * * * Fraud.gov: Track the Trump Administration's Relentless War on Fraud President Donald J. Trump and Vice President JD Vance are waging war on the fraudsters and scammers who have looted hardworking Americans for far too long. Today, that war becomes fully transparent at fraud.gov -- a new website where Americans can track every action, every takedown, and every dollar recovered as part of the unrelenting effort. The White House Task Force to Eliminate Frau more PR