ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- Care, an organization that says it is dedicated to ending poverty, issued the following news release: * * * Afghan women need urgent and long-term investment as funding cuts force clinic closures * Kabul, Afghanistan, August 13, 2026 - Five years after the Taliban returned to power, communities across Afghanistan continue to face one of the world's largest humanitarian crises. While international attention has shifted elsewhere, 21.9 million people, nearly half of the population, still n more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following commentary on Aug. 13, 2026, by Director of Media Logan Sekulow: * * * Major Fight To Bring Jailed Pastor Home Longtime followers of the ACLJ likely remember our advocacy on behalf of Pastor John Cao, who served a seven-year prison sentence after sharing the love of Christ through humanitarian work. Even though he ultimately served his entire sentence, his release should have marked the beginning of freedom, healing, reunion, and restoration. Unfortunately,  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary by John Kartch: * * * 40 Examples of Good News Arising from Big Beautiful Bill's Full Business Expensing Provisions In addition to across-the-board tax cuts for households, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act signed by President Trump on July 4, 2025 provides full business expensing for American businesses. In their own words, U.S. employers describe the benefits of the expensing provisions in the bill: Sukup Manufacturing (Sheffield, Iowa) -- Expensing helps Sukup  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Sean Rowen: * * * End the Inflation Tax on Capital Gains to Help Middle Class Three-fourths of households with a capital gains filing make less than $200k - As reported Tuesday, President Trump is looking to help middle class households by ending the inflation tax on capital gains. Inflation is created by the government and then taxed by the government. Americans are currently stuck paying capital gains taxes on inflation.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Americans for Tax Reform posted the following commentary on Aug. 12, 2026, by John Kartch and Rachel Loren: * * * List of Entities Providing Contributions to Trump Accounts for Kids Americans for Tax Reform's tracker of Trump Accounts announcements has reached 94. As documented below at least 94 companies, foundations, individuals and states have announced contributions to the accounts or in the case of foster children, establishment of the accounts. Trump Accounts for kids were enacted as part of the One Big Beautif more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, Aug. 13 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson defends strong illegal immigration enforcement at SCOTUS * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - Attorney General Alan Wilson joined a 27-state coalition in a friend-of-the-court brief at the U.S. Supreme Court supporting the legality of detaining illegal aliens without a bond hearing pending their removal from the country. While immigration enforcement is frequently a federal responsibility, states can take action th more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, South Region July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Regional prices rose 0.1 percent in July, up 3.2 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) in the South region increased 0.1 percent in July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. The index for all items less food and energy rose 0.1 percent over the month. The energy index increased 0.6 percent more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 (TNSLrpt) -- Consumer Price Index, Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater July 2026 - A report from U.S. Department of Labor Bureau of Labor Statistics Southeast Region - Aug. 12, 2026 * * * Area prices down 0.1 percent over the two months, up 1.9 percent over the year - The Consumer Price Index for All Urban Consumers (CPI-U) for Tampa-St. Petersburg-Clearwater declined 0.1 percent from May to July, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) reported today. Regional Commissioner Victoria G. Lee noted that the index for en more PR

ST. CATHERINES, Ontario, Aug. 13 -- Brock University issued the following news: * * * Research to explore why people with MS suffer more in heat By Cathy Majtenyi While some people may find summer stifling, those living with multiple sclerosis (MS) tend to suffer in hot environments more than the average person, says Georgia Charachousou. "Symptoms get worse with MS heat sensitivity," says the Brock University PhD in Applied Health Sciences student. "People with MS feel much more fatigued than you or I might in the heat. They may also expe more PR

MACON, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Central Georgia Technical College posted the following news: * * * Central Georgia Technical College Faculty Member Selected for Prestigious ASRT Educator Institute * Warner Robins, Ga. - Amanda Cobb, MSRS, RT(R)(M), Program Chair for Radiologic Technology at Central Georgia Technical College, was among a select group of educators from across the United States chosen to participate in the American Society of Radiologic Technologists (ASRT) Educator Institute, held in the month of April at ASRT headquarters in Albu more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Comcast NBCUniversal Harnesses Marquee Sports Moments to Provide Workforce Development Opportunities to Emerging Creators At Comcast NBCUniversal, the biggest sports moments aren't just opportunities to engage audiences-they're a chance to invest in the next generation of storytellers. Nonprofit partner agencies and their apprentices around the country have been a key part of the storytelling behind major sports events. Througho more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation issued the following news release: * * * Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation awards $4.2 million to exceptional early-career scientists The Damon Runyon Cancer Research Foundation has named 14 new Damon Runyon Fellows, brilliant postdoctoral scientists conducting basic and translational cancer research in the laboratories of leading senior investigators. This prestigious Fellowship encourages the nation's most promising young scientists to pursue careers in cancer research  more PR

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Aug. 13 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * ECHO Suites Ranked #1 Extended Stay Hotel Brand by USA TODAY Readers * HIGHLIGHTS * USA TODAY readers ranked ECHO Suites(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham #1, with Hawthorn(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham and WaterWalk(r) Extended Stay by Wyndham rounding out the top three. * Rankings make Wyndham the only major hotel company with top-ranked extended stay brands spanning economy, midscale and upscale. * From ECHO's rapid exp more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Emory Global Diabetes Research Center Joins International Partnership to Transform Hypertension and Diabetes Care in Rural Africa * Researchers at The Emory Global Diabetes Research Center (EGDRC) have joined an international consortium to launch BEACON-HD, a new four-year initiative that will test innovative approaches to improving hypertension and type 2 diabetes care in rural Rwanda and Uganda. Funded by the European Un more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Emory researchers studying link between diet and neurological conditions receive $1.3 million Keck Foundation award Ethan Fogus Your digestive tract contains more than 100 million neurons. Known as the enteric nervous system, this system helps control digestion and regulates enzymes, aiding in nutrient absorption. Each of these neurons is part of a dense communication network linking to your brain. While research hasn't shown that the digest more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Emory University Rollins School of Public Health posted the following news release: * * * Valley Fever Fungus Could Expand as U.S. Climate Changes * The fungus that causes Valley fever could gain new territory as climate change alters conditions across the U.S. More than 200,000 people in the U.S. get Valley fever every year. This potentially serious lung infection, caused by a fungus called Coccidioides, is endemic in much of the Western United States. Coccidioides lives in the soil where temperatures and moi more PR

GADSDEN, Alabama, Aug. 14 -- Gadsden State Community College issued the following news: * * * Family Savings Credit Union Partners with Gadsden State's Cardinal Foundation to Advance Student Financial Literacy Gadsden State Community College and the Gadsden State Cardinal Foundation are proud to announce a new partnership with Family Savings Credit Union to strengthen financial literacy education for students across the College's campuses. As the College's Primary Financial Literacy Partner, Family Savings Credit Union is committed to suppo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Federal Communications Commission Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau issued the following public notice (CG Docket No. 10-210): * * * By the Chief, Consumer and Governmental Affairs Bureau: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission), through the National Deaf-Blind Equipment Distribution Program (NDBEDP), also called "iCanConnect," provides up to $10 million annually from the interstate telecommunications relay service fund (TRS Fund) to support local programs that distribute equipment to eligi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission issued a Notice of Violation (File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-26-00040514) to Bread of Life Inc., licensee of low power radio station KMAZ-LP in Houston, Texas, on Aug. 12, 2026. According to federal records, agents from the Dallas Office of the Enforcement Bureau conducted an on-site inspection of the transmitter site on May 4, 2026. Agents measured the transmitter power output at 19 watts. Under federal regulations governing low power stations, operating output must stay near authorized limi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Federal Communications Commission Enforcement Bureau released a Notice of Violation on Aug. 12, 2026, entitled "In the Matter of Centro Cristiano De Vida Eterna Licensee of Station K283CH, Houston, Texas" (File No.: EB-FIELDSCR-26-00040516). Following a complaint, agents from the Dallas Office inspected the station on May 4, 2026. Officials observed a violation of rules governing FM translator operations. Under regulatory rules, an FM translator must retransmit signals from its primary AM or FM radio broadcast statio more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSinfo) -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued the following information collection: * * * The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), as part of its continuing efforts to reduce public burden and maximize the utility of government information, invites the general public and other Federal agencies to take this opportunity to comment on a continuing information collection, as required by the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995. This notice invites commen more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * California Court Ruling Could Provide Relief To Nationwide Companies From California Wiretapping Litigation Tidal Wave Businesses both inside and outside the Golden State were recently handed a win from the Los Angeles Superior Court when it tossed out a wiretapping lawsuit against a software company over jurisdictional issues. The court decision earlier this summer quashed a complaint alleging that New York-based mParticle, Inc.'s  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 8, 2026: * * * Florida Federal Court Permits Another Digital Wiretapping Claim to Proceed: What Every Business With a Website Needs to Know A Florida federal court just gave the green light to a proposed class action accusing a business of illegally intercepting communications simply by using common website tracking tools, delivering yet another blow to any Florida business with a website. The August 11 decision in Crespi v. BayCare Health System f more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * OSHA Renews Focus on Warehousing and Distribution Center Safety: 4 Compliance Priorities for Employers Warehousing and distribution center employers will need to emphasize safety compliance at their workplaces thanks to a renewed federal directive that will see OSHA focus on these industries for at least the next five years. OSHA just renewed its National Emphasis Program (NEP) as July 31, extending coverage from the original start  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * New Workplace Violence Prevention Rules About To Go Into Effect For NY Medical Facilities: How To Prepare Hospitals and nursing homes in New York face a pending deadline to implement workplace violence prevention programs, following a new law passed last year. Starting September 18, general hospitals and nursing homes have 12 months to establish a program to address threats and hazards related to workplace violence. NY hospitals wil more PR

KENNESAW, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * Kennesaw State adds more on-campus housing for students * Kennesaw State University is expanding its on-campus housing options for students by opening a new residence hall for the 2026-27 academic year and renovating an existing residential community. The Summit II, a 462-bed, nearly 97,000-square-foot facility in the heart of the Kennesaw Campus, welcomes its first residents this fall. The addition of Summit II reflects priorities outlined in  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Kilpatrick Townsend and Stockton, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Kilpatrick Recognized as Significant Player for India-Related Work; Sonia Baldia Also Named to IBLJ's 2026 International A-List * WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 13) - India Business Law Journal (IBLJ) has named Kilpatrick a 2026 Significant Player in the 20th edition of its Top Foreign Firms report, IBLJ's annual survey identifying leading international law firms for their expertise and impact on India-relat more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 12 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors issued the following news release: * * * NASCUS Announces Election Results and Welcomes New Board and Advisory Council Members at 2026 Annual Meeting * ARLINGTON, VA - The National Association of State Credit Union Supervisors (NASCUS) announced the results of its 2026 elections and welcomed new officers and directors to the NASCUS Regulator Board and Credit Union Advisory Council during the association's A more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Sociological] -- The National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws posted the following news release: * * * Georgia: Enrollment in State's Medical Cannabis Access Program Spikes Following Law Change * Atlanta, GA: The number of Georgians enrolled in the state's medical cannabis access program has increased more than 20 percent since lawmakers expanded the law in May. Senate Bill 220: The Putting Georgia's Patients First Act, which took effect on July 1st, permits qualified patients to access botanic more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 -- The Natural Resources Defense Council issued the following news release: * * * Transparency, Accountability Needed in Open AI Contract with Georgia Power ATLANTA, GA. - This week, NRDC (Natural Resources Defense Council), the Sierra Club and SACE (Southern Alliance for Clean Energy) submitted a request to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) to formally object to Open AI's contract for electric service with Georgia Power. In a letter to the PSC, advocates asked the commission to reject Open AI's request unless r more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 (TNSjou) -- Emory University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * Noninvasive deep brain stimulation strengthens reward signals and reduces anxiety in Emory study A study from Emory University School of Medicine suggests that a single 20-minute session of noninvasive deep brain stimulation, paired with mindful breathing, may strengthen the brain's response to reward and reduce anxiety. Changes in reward-related brain activity remained detectable for approximately one week after the session. The study more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission confirmed September 14, 2026, as the effective date for a rule updating the spent fuel storage cask list to include a NAC International Inc. MAGNASTOR Storage System in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. The rule, published July 1, 2026, adds Amendment Nos. 16 and 17 and revisions to Amendments Nos. 0 through 16 for Certificate of Compliance No. 1031. The NRC received no comments, allowing the rule to take effect as scheduled. Technical records are also available through ADAMS. The ac more PR

CARROLLTON, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- The University of West Georgia posted the following news: * * * Pathways to Possibility: Alumna Endows Scholarship for Adult Learners * For Steffanie Brown '97, philanthropy is ingrained into who she is and how she carries herself through the world. Working in development for over 20 years, it was never of question of if she would support the University of West Georgia, but when and to what she would turn her attention to. Brown knew for decades that she wanted to give back to UWG, and after soul searching  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Georgia, with 46 co-signers issued the following letter to Attorney General Todd Blanche: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 11, 2026 Attorney General Todd Blanche U.S. Department of Justice 950 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20530 Attorney General Blanche, We write regarding the United States District Court for the Northern District of Texas' August 5, 2026 decision in Silencer Shop Foundation v. ATF, consolidated with Jensen v. ATF.1 We write today, following o more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 (TNSletter) -- Rep. Lucy McBath, D-Georgia, with five co-signers issued the following letter to Gov. Brian P. Kemp, R-Georgia: * * * Here is the text of the letter: August 10, 2026 The Honorable Brian Kemp Governor, State of Georgia 206 Washington Street Suite 203, State Capitol Atlanta, GA 30334 Governor Kemp, We write to you again to request your commitment to Georgia's participation in the United States Department of Agriculture's (USDA) Summer EBT program. This month marks the end of the third consecutive year more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Chu and Kim Lead Bipartisan Letter Urging Improved Pet Reunification Following Disasters * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) and Rep. Young Kim (CA-40) led 39 Members in a bipartisan letter urging the Government Accountability Office (GAO) to examine the challenges associated with reuniting household pets with their owners following federally declared disasters and identify opportunities to improve reunification through better da more PR

ROCK HILL, South Carolina, Aug. 12 -- Winthrop University posted the following news: * * * Rock Hill Symphony Moves to Winthrop's Byrnes Auditorium for Upcoming Season * #HIGHLIGHTS * Led by musical director and conductor Christopher James Lees, the 65-member Rock Hill orchestra plans five concerts in the next year in Byrnes, which reopened last spring after extensive renovations. * With the move, the Rock Hill Symphony will continue its music education and outreach to elementary-age musicians in the Rock Hill School District and other  more PR

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 14 -- Shedd Aquarium issued the following news release: * * * Safe, Sound and Successful Rescue Mission for Four More Belugas to Shedd Aquarium First look at new arrivals, acclimation and anticipated reunion of rescues behind the scenes - Shedd Aquarium continues to step up for animals in need, providing four additional rescued beluga whales (Delphinapterus leucas) stability and specialized care. Shedd's animal care team, comprised of veterinarians and caretakers, completed another safe, sound and successful rescue  more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- Mercer University posted the following news: * * * Summer projects introduce undergrads to research, Columbus campus * Three Mercer undergraduate students spent their summer immersed in research at the University's medical school campus in Columbus. The projects were supported by the Mercer Undergraduate Research Scholar (MURS) Training Initiative, through which students work on innovative projects full-time for 10 weeks under the direction of faculty. Every summer, MURS opportunities are offered by professors  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * The Root: David Crowley's Primary Win Sets Up Historic Midterms for Black Democrats Across the U.S. According to Ofirah Yheskel, Director of External Affairs for the Democratic Governors Association, the country is on the brink of doing the unthinkable Just one day after Milwaukee County Executive David Crowley became the Democratic nominee for governor in Wisconsin, DGA Director of External Affairs Ofirah Yheskel sat down with The Root to discuss h more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Ogletree Deakins, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Three Ogletree Deakins Attorneys Recognized as BTI Client Service All-Stars 2026 * ATLANTA - August 13, 2026 - Ogletree Deakins, one of the largest labor and employment law firms representing management, is pleased to announce that The BTI Consulting Group and corporate counsel have named three of the firm's shareholders to the BTI Client Service All-Stars 2026 list. The Ogletree Deakins attorneys recognized as BTI C more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 13 -- Trinity University posted the following news: * * * Andrew Porter Says Literary Award Launched His Writing Career * Trinity University professor Andrew Porter credits the Flannery O'Connor Award for Short Fiction with launching his literary career after he struggled to find representation for his debut collection. A new $100,000 endowment for the University of Georgia Press award will help it continue bringing emerging short-story writers to a national audience. The University of Georgia Press recently receiv more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 13 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Two Fisher Phillips Partners Named to the BTI Client Service All-Stars List 2026 * Fisher Phillips is pleased to announce that partners Phillip C. Bauknight and Paul J. Greco have been named to the BTI "Client Service All-Stars" list for 2026. In the longest-running independent study, BTI surveyed general counsel and conducted more than 350 in-depth interviews to find the attorneys that deliver the absolute best client servic more PR

ATHENS, Georgia, Aug. 13 -- The University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * UGA leaders connect research, education and industry to advance agriculture * C. Robin Buell, Georgia Research Alliance Eminent Scholar Chair in Crop Genomics at the University of Georgia, has been named the 2026 Southeastern Conference Professor of the Year, the conference's highest faculty honor. Buell becomes the fourth UGA faculty member to receive this award, which recognizes scholarly excellence an more PR

MACOMB, Illinois, Aug. 13 -- Western Illinois University issued the following news release: * * * WIU Introduces Team Behind New Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts * MACOMB, IL - Western Illinois University is preparing to welcome audiences to the new Goldfarb Center for Performing Arts (GCPA), and a team of experienced professionals is working behind the scenes to bring the University's newest performance venue to life. As the center prepares to open its doors for its inaugural season this fall, the GCPA team includes Interim Director M more PR