WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- LeadingAge, an organization that says it focuses on education, advocacy and applied research, posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * "Care for Seniors, Care for America" Coalition Launches National Mobilization Effort to Safeguard Senior Care Workforce Amid Haitian TPS Crisis Intensified Campaign Brings Seniors, CEOs, and Advocates Together to Demand Congressional Action as Temporary Protected Status Ends, Threatening Care for Millions of Seniors - The Care for Seniors, Care for America coalition t more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release: * * * Finalists Announced for 2026 National Truck Driving Championships * Aug 14, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - Forty-five professional truck drivers have advanced to the finals of the National Truck Driving and Step Van Driving Championships, which are being held this year at the David L. Lawrence Convention Center in Pittsburgh. These annual competitions date back to 1937 and inspire thousands of drivers to operate acci more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- The University of Florida posted the following news: * * * As a UF student and NVIDIA intern, I'm using agricultural AI to help transform global food production * When people hear that I am completing my doctorate in agricultural and biological engineering at UF, they often assume my work is confined to farmland, crop yields and tractors. But applying advanced AI to agriculture requires solving some of the most complex computing challenges in existence -challenges that directly impact how technology interact more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension St. Vincent's St. Johns County welcomes FL Poison Control Centers for 55+ Series * Ascension St. Vincent's recently welcomed members of the 55+ community for an engaging Lunch & Learn focused on poisoning prevention, common household risks and what to do in a poisoning emergency. The August educational event provided attendees with practical information about how poisonings can happen, how to r more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 14 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 280,000 Eggs for New York City Families * August 14, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 280,000 eggs to Food Bank For New York City in the Bronx as part of a bipartisan multistate settlement with Cal-Maine Foods (Cal-Maine), Versova/Centrum (Versova), and Hickman's Egg Ranch (Hickman's) for years of price fixing. A multistate inv more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis to Host Affordable Housing Fair in Pasco County * -Event will connect residents with resources and information to help make housing more affordable- PASCO COUNTY, FL - Congressman Gus Bilirakis will host an Affordable Housing Fair on Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at 6:00 p.m. to connect Pasco County residents with resources, programs, and information aimed at helping families navigate the rising cost of housing and homeownership. "Wheth more PR

INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana, Aug. 15 -- Butler University issued the following news: * * * Butler University Alumni Association Announces 2026 Alumni Awards Recipients By: Jennifer Gunnels The Butler University Alumni Association has announced the 2026 recipients of eight alumni awards, which honor individuals for their commitment to the University and to their communities. Award honorees will be recognized at a special Alumni Recognition Ceremony on September 18, 2026, during Butler's annual Homecoming festivities. This year's recipients are:  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 13, 2026: * * * CAIR Welcomes Federal Hate Crime Charge for Stabbing of Muslim in Utah The Utah Muslim Civic League and the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR), the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the federal indictment of a Utah man on a hate crime charge for allegedly stabbing a Muslim man at the West Valley Mall in West Valley City, Utah. According to the U.S. Department of Jus more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- The Capital Research Center issued the following InfluenceWatch wrapup on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * InfluenceWatch, a project of Capital Research Center, is a comprehensive and ever-evolving compilation of our research into the numerous advocacy groups, foundations, and donors working to influence the public policy process. The website offers transparency into these influencers' funding, motives, and connections while providing insight often neglected by other watchdog groups. The information compiled in InfluenceWatch give more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 [Category: Real Estate] -- The Central Florida Development Council posted the following news: * * * Polk County Tourism Powers Growth Through Unforgettable Experiences * A strong tourism and creative industries sector does more than attract visitors. It strengthens local economies, creates vibrant communities, and enhances the quality of life that residents value and businesses seek when deciding where to invest. As tourism continues to grow, it serves as a catalyst for economic impact by driving investment, supporting b more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * Charging Ahead: New Tesla Battery System Powers Students' Clean Energy Research at Embry Riddle Author: Caroline Duda On a cloudless day, more than a dozen Embry Riddle Aeronautical University students crowded around Tesla engineer Noah Maike, who demoed the Powerwall he had recently installed. The Powerwall is a compact battery system for storing solar or even grid energy. For students in a Mechanical Engineering sustainable design cou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Club for Growth PAC issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * Club for Growth PAC Endorses Catalina Lauf in FL-19 Race Club for Growth PAC endorsed Catalina Lauf in Florida's 19th Congressional District. Lauf, a former Trump Appointee, is running to replace Rep. Byron Donalds after announcing he will forgo reelection to run for Governor. President Donald Trump has also endorsed Lauf for the seat. "Catalina Lauf has spent her life championing conservative causes and serving as a young voice to counter t more PR

BARKSDALE AFB, Louisiana, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Air Force Global Strike Command issued the following news: * * * Cold War-era law finds new use at America's B-2 bomber base * KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AFNS) - Qilin Wu, a Chinese national who returned to Whiteman Air Force Base after being warned not to photograph the installation, was sentenced to six months in federal custody following a case built on a 76-year-old executive order signed by President Harry Truman. The conviction showed how a Cold War-era legal framework can be used against repeate more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * DSCC Statement on 91st Anniversary of Social Security Today, on the 91st anniversary of Social Security being signed into law, the critical program remains under constant threat as Republican Senate candidates are backing efforts to disrupt and dismantle the program. Across the country, GOP candidates are on the record supporting the GOP's "backdoor for privatizing Social Security," allowing DOGE cuts that caused benefit more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Can math prove that Humpty Dumpty was simply mismanaged? By JoAnn Adkins Humpty Dumpty had all the king's horses and all the king's men, but it wasn't enough to put him back together again. Which begs the question, how many horses and men did he actually need? That question - how much is enough to guarantee success - gets at the heart of new research by a team of mathematicians including FIU  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * NSF Fellowship propels Panther toward revolutionizing concrete By Adrienne Sylver Paula Martinez Decola '25 M.S. '26 grew up surrounded by textures, colors and blueprints. With a mother who became a fashion designer and a father who was an architect, she always imagined finding a career that blended creative artistry with a love of science. What she didn't expect was that a fascination with co more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * Want to beat the heat? Start with trees By JoAnn Adkins People rarely give much thought to the trees around them - until there aren't any. Not when they're driving past them. Not when they're scrolling on a park bench. But on a sweltering Miami afternoon, when the sidewalk feels like a frying pan and the air itself seems to radiate heat, stepping beneath a tree can feel like walking into a di more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly earns Collegiate Purple Star Campus designation for veteran support * Florida Polytechnic University has been designated as a Collegiate Purple Star Campus, a state-recognized honor affirming its commitment to supporting military-connected students, veterans and active-duty families. The state program requires institutions to meet strict criteria, including dedicated support services, priority registration and specialized staf more PR

LAKELAND, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida Polytechnic University posted the following news release: * * * Florida Poly senior turns EA Madden 27 internship into software engineering career * For Naibys Alzugaray, landing an internship at Electronic Arts (EA) in Orlando, Florida, was the realization of a dream that started in high school. But by the end of the summer, that dream became a permanent reality. On the final day of her internship on Aug. 7, the Florida Polytechnic University rising senior received a full-time software engineer job of more PR

DORAL, Florida, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Gen. Donovan Visits Panama * U.S. Marine Corps Gen. Francis L. Donovan, commander of U.S. Southern Command (SOUTHCOM), conducted a five-day scheduled visit to Panama to reinforce regional security objectives, review exercise PANAMAX 2026 multinational training, and join senior leaders, including U.S. Secretary of War Pete Hegseth, for a high-level counter-cartel forum. During the visit -his second to Panama since assuming com more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 13 -- Florida A&M University, a component of the public university system in Florida, posted the following news: * * * Johnson Outlines Student Success, Academic Excellence and R1 Priorities During Fall Faculty Planning Conference * Florida A&M University President Marva B. Johnson, J.D., outlined a forward-looking vision centered on student success, academic excellence, faculty investment and institutional accountability during a fireside chat at the Fall Faculty Planning Conference. In a wide-ranging conversati more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Slate of Congressional Candidates in Florida ahead of Tuesday's Primary * AFGE says the 7 endorsed candidates support federal workers and their rights RIVERDALE, Ga. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of seven candidates running for Congress representing Florida in the 2026 midterm elections. Two are newcomers, while f more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 12 -- The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints issued the following news wrap-up entitled "Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ": * * * Latest Temple News From the Church of Jesus Christ This page summarizes recent news about the many houses of the Lord being built around the world by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. August 12 * Phnom Penh Cambodia Temple Opens to the Public August 11 * President Oaks Will Dedicate the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple August 10 * Updates for T more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 14 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund posted the following news: * * * LDF and NAACP File Supreme Court Amicus Brief Challenging Constitutionality of Florida's Discriminatory Six-Person Jury Law * On Aug. 13, the Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and NAACP filed an amicus brief in the U.S. Supreme Court case, Kian v. Florida, challenging Florida's discriminatory law allowing defendants to be convicted by juries of only six people as a violation of the Sixth Amendment's jury trial right. Florida is o more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Marion County Man Indicted for Distributing Methamphetamine * Ocala, Florida - Corbit Sterling Earvin (47, Ocala) has been charged by indictment with six counts of distribution and possession with intent to distribute methamphetamine. If convicted, Earvin faces a minimum penalty of 10 years, up to life, in federal prison on each count. U.S. Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe made the announcement. According to the i more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * Miami Dade College Extends "I AM MDC" Celebrations with Month-Long Initiative, Highlighting 66 Years * College launches giving period, reveals campus event dates and $1.66 million fundraising goal MIAMI, Fla. (August 14, 2026) - Miami Dade College (MDC) announced the return of its annual "I AM MDC" celebration, expanding this year's signature campaign into a month-long series of campus events, community activations, and fundraising initiatives in honor o more PR

LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 15 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * REPORT: Mike Rogers Consistently Voted To Keep Michigan Gas Prices High, Benefiting His Big Oil Donors According to new reporting from American Journal News, corrupt multimillionaire Mike Rogers' congressional record shows he has "consistently voted to advance oil and gas interests [...] at the expense of his constituents" while accepting "large donations from the oil and gas industry." While Rogers was in Congress, he acce more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Mike Brady named interim dean of FSU's Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship * Florida State University Provost and Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs Jim Clark has appointed Mike Brady interim dean of the Jim Moran College of Entrepreneurship, effective immediately. Brady, who currently serves as assistant provost, the Bob Sasser Professor of Marketing in the Herbert Wertheim College of Business, and FSU's faculty athletics representative more PR

EAST LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 14 -- Michigan State University College of Agriculture and Natural Resources posted the following news: * * * Mildew disease confirmed on cucumbers in Branch and St. Joseph counties * Downy mildew disease on cucumber plants in a commercial planting that had received downy mildew fungicide sprays has been verified in Branch and St. Joseph counties on Aug. 12, 2026, which is seven weeks later than last year. These counties are in southern Michigan. Results were confirmed by qPCR and indicate that this is Clade 2,  more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 15 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Miller School of Medicine Researchers Identify Molecular Marker Linked to Faster Cognitive Decline in Alzheimer's Disease * An abnormal RNA signature tied to TDP-43 dysfunction was associated with poorer cognitive performance and faster decline in people with Alzheimer's disease, pointing to a potential new biomarker and therapeutic target. A molecular abnormality known to contribute to amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) and front more PR

ST. PAUL, Minnesota, Aug. 15 -- Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon issued the following statement on Aug. 14, 2026, on hidden camera videos from inside of polling places posted online: * * * Secretary Simon Statement on Hidden Camera Videos Inside Polling Places On August 14, 2026, Minnesota Secretary of State Steve Simon released the following statement about hidden camera videos from inside of polling places posted online. "During Minnesota's Primary on August 11, 2026, members of a widely discredited Florida-based political group v more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 14 -- Rep. Frederica Wilson, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * More Than 2,000 Job Seekers Attend Rep. Wilson's Federal Job Fair * MIAMI GARDENS, FL -Today, Congresswoman Frederica S. Wilson (FL-24), in partnership with Miami-Dade County Commissioner Oliver G. Gilbert, III, Miami Dade College, CareerSource South Florida, and the 5000 Role Models of Excellence Project, welcomed more than 2,000 job seekers and 60 vendors to a Federal Job Fair at Miami Dade College. The extraordinary turnout demonstrated bo more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Miami Dade College posted the following news release: * * * MUSEUM OF ART AND DESIGN AT MDC PRESENTS LUIS MANUEL OTERO ALCANTARA: NOS ENCONTRAMOS * Access images of the artist here Photo Credit: Courtesy of MOAD Miami, August 14, 2026 - The Museum of Art and Design (MOAD) at Miami Dade College (MDC) presents Luis Manuel Otero Alcantra: nos encontramos at Miami Dade College's National Historic Landmark Freedom Tower. This special event will begin with a live performance, followed by a conversation with Alcantara more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 14 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Najah Jacobs Named Recipient of Philadelphia Business Journal's 2026 Amber Racine Award * PHILADELPHIA - Aug. 14, 2026 - Najah Jacobs, an associate in the Litigation Practice of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP's Philadelphia office, has been named the recipient of the Philadelphia Business Journal's 2026 "Amber Racine Award" as part of its annual Women of Influence program. According to the Philadelphia Busines more PR

ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 14 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release: * * * Pinnacle Financial Partners Continues Partnership with 23XI Racing in Multi-Year Renewal * Extended relationship to feature additional NASCAR Cup Series races with Tyler Reddick and the No. 45 team Huntersville, N.C., Aug. 14, 2026 -23XI Racing announced today that Pinnacle Financial Partner more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 14 -- Politico issued the following transcript of a podcast involving Senator Adam Schiff: * * * Full Transcript: Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns" This is a full unedited transcript of POLITICO's interview with Sen. Adam Schiff on "The Conversation with Dasha Burns": Adam Schiff: We're going to have to work to win that trust back. We're going to have to be proposing things that are bold. It is going to be completely inadequate to say well, if you elect Democrats, we will take you back to the  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The Securities and Exchange Commission issued the following news release: * * * SEC Charges Toms River Trio in Connection with Alleged $47 Million Fraud Targeting Orthodox Jewish Communities * The Securities and Exchange Commission today charged three Toms River, New Jersey residents for their roles in an affinity investment fraud that raised approximately $47 million from more than 87 investors, who were primarily members of Orthodox Jewish communities in New Jersey and New York. The SEC's complaint, filed in feder more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Joins NASA Administrator Isaacman to Announce the Launch of Max Power Expo and Massive Airshow Scheduled to be Held on Florida's Space Coast CAPE CANAVERAL, Fla.--Senator Ashley Moody is spotlighting Florida's central role in American space exploration and fighting to secure additional resources and infrastructure to keep the Space Coast first in space. Today, with NASA Administrator Jared Isaacman, Senator Mood more PR

STANFORD, California, Aug. 15 -- Stanford University School of Medicine issued the following news: * * * A sunscreen 'gamechanger?' What the science says about bemotrizinol The FDA finally gave the green light to bemotrizinol. We consulted three Stanford Medicine experts about why this is considered a massive leap forward for skin health in the U.S. By Adam Hadhazy Contrary to the old adage, there is something new under the sun after all -- at least here in the United States. For the first time in 27 years, the U.S. Food and Drug Administr more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. Department of State issued the daily public schedule for Aug. 14, 2026: * * * SECRETARY MARCO RUBIO 10:00 a.m. Secretary Rubio visits CENTCOM in Tampa, Florida. (CLOSED PRESS COVERAGE) DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE CHRISTOPHER LANDAU Deputy Secretary Landau attends meetings and briefings at the Department of State. DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE FOR MANAGEMENT AND RESOURCES MICHAEL J. RIGAS Deputy Secretary Rigas has no public appointments. UNDER SECRETARY FOR POLITICAL AFFAIRS ALLISON M. HOOKER 2:30 p.m. Under  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 15 -- The U.S. State Department issued the following news release on Aug. 14, 2026: * * * Trump Administration Announces Additional Support Following Colombia Earthquake The Trump Administration is leading a life-saving response to the devastating 7.4 magnitude earthquake that struck Colombia on August 10. Today, the Department of State is announcing $11 million in additional humanitarian assistance, bringing the total U.S. assistance following the earthquake to $26.5 million. The Department is also leveraging support from t more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 14 -- Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine posted the following news: * * * Student Story: My journey into stem cell conservation * In the heart of Malaysia, surrounded by the calls of hornbills and the hum of lab equipment, I found myself not in a jungle, but in a lab, holding a vial that could hold the key to wildlife conservation: stem cells. As a prospective veterinarian interested in wildlife medicine, especially where it intersects with reproductive medicine, I had imagined a life filled with palpat more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Aug. 14 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Students reflect on finding community at Penn * From numerous athletics teams and over 70 performing arts groups to six cultural resource centers and over 800 clubs and organizations, students have abundant opportunities to build their social circles and uncover their go-to communities at Penn. In the spirit of Move-In, New Student Orientation (NSO), and the new academic year, Penn Today spoke with undergraduates Lucas Hudson, Marissa Pra more PR

SYRACUSE, New York, Aug. 15 -- Syracuse University issued the following news: * * * Chancellor Haynie, Falk College Dean Jordan Named to National Athletics Leadership Roles J. Michael Haynie was appointed to the ACC's Board of Directors, while Jeremy Jordan will serve as vice chair of the NCAA Division I Committee on Infractions. John Boccacino Two Syracuse University leaders have been tapped for national roles in college athletics governance. Chancellor J. Michael Haynie will serve on the Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) Board of Directors more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation issued the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Slams Radical State AGs' Lawsuit to Obstruct Data Sharing, Shield Illegal Immigrant Truck Drivers from the Law * 'We will fight this lawsuit tooth and nail to prevent more senseless crashes by unqualified drivers' WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy today released the following statement slamming a radical legal effort by 21 states and the District of Columbia to block t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 13 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration posted the following news release: * * * Trump's Transportation Secretary Slams Radical State AGs' Lawsuit to Obstruct Data Sharing, Shield Illegal Immigrant Truck Drivers from the Law * 'We will fight this lawsuit tooth and nail to prevent more senseless crashes by unqualified drivers' WASHINGTON, D.C. -U.S. Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy today released the following statement slamming a radical legal effort by 21 st more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Turtle travels: FSU researchers uncover different migration strategies among male green sea turtles * Florida State University researchers studying male green sea turtles off the coast of Brazil have discovered two distinct migration strategies, with some turtles traveling up to 1,000 kilometers after breeding while others remain in the same area year-round. The findings shed new light on the movements of male green sea turtles, which are much harder more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 14 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF hosts fifth annual Employer Summit strengthening regional workforce partnerships * More than 250 representatives from over 100 leading Northeast Florida companies, nonprofits and agencies visited the University of North Florida campus Thursday for the fifth annual UNF Employer Summit to discuss workforce needs and partnership opportunities. Organized by UNF Career Services, the summit serves as the University's signature event to kick off more PR

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Aug. 14 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * Wake Forest's Educating Character Initiative announces $20.5M in new grants to 49 institutions across the country * With support from Lilly Endowment Inc., Wake Forest University's Educating Character Initiative (ECI) has awarded $20.5 million in Institutional Impact Grants to 44 projects directly impacting 49 colleges and universities. Each institution will undertake a long-term initiative to advance character education for undergraduates. The more PR