JOHNSON CITY, Tennessee, Aug. 17 -- East Tennessee State University posted the following news: * * * 'Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas' coming to ETSU Martin Center Dec. 13 * Get into the holiday spirit with a special evening of bluegrass, heartfelt harmonies and beloved Christmas classics when "Ricky Skaggs & Kentucky Thunder Christmas" comes to the ETSU Martin Center for the Arts on Sunday, Dec. 13, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets will go on sale to the public Friday, Aug. 21, at 10 a.m., and start out at $54.53. A Friends of the Martin Ce more PR

OLYMPIA, Washington, Aug. 18 -- Washington state Attorney General Nick Brown issued the following news release: * * * AG Brown issues statement at start of trial against Meta over addictive features that harm kids * Attorney General Nick Brown today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta. The states are alleging that the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by chi more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Americans United for Separation of Church and State issued the following news on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * Texas families urge U.S. Supreme Court to block Ten Commandments law More than two dozen Texas families are asking the U.S. Supreme Court to hear their challenge to a state law that requires public schools to post a Protestant version of the Ten Commandments in every classroom. The request, filed today, urges the court to protect students' and parents' religious freedom by blocking Texas Senate Bill 10, ensuring that f more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Angela Gott named to FCCLA National Board of Directors * Angela Gott, Instructor for the WKU Department of Applied Human Sciences, has been appointed to the Family, Career and Community Leaders of America (FCCLA) National Board of Directors for the 2026-2028 term. Gott will serve as Communications and Membership Committee Chair on the FCCLA Board of Directors and is the LEAD FCS Education Representative, bringing her expertise in FCS education, more PR

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law posted the following news: * * * Associate Dean Daryl Lim comments on Meta social media bellwether trial * CARLISLE, PA-Daryl Lim, H. Laddie Montague Jr. Chair in Law and associate dean for research and strategic partnerships at Penn State Dickinson Law, was quoted by Law360 in its August 11, 2026, coverage of a major federal bellwether trial involving state claims that Meta's social media platforms harm children and are intentionally designed to be add more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 18 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Releases Statement on Start of Trial Against Meta * August 18, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today released the following statement marking the first day of a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general's trial against Meta for harming young people with deceptive and addictive social media features: "Meta has built their business around addictive feeds and features that put children's more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * DGA Chair Gov. Andy Beshear Statement on David Jolly Becoming the Democratic Nominee in Florida DGA Chair Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear released the following statement on David Jolly securing the Democratic nomination for governor in Florida: "Congratulations to David Jolly on officially becoming the Democratic nominee for governor in Florida. David is a leader who has demonstrated the integrity and independence Florida needs to more PR

ERLANGER, Kentucky, Aug. 18 [Category: National Defense] -- Disabled American Veterans issued the following news: * * * Doubling down to serve veterans: DAV Community Impact Day 2026 * April 4 marked the third annual DAV Community Impact Day. Participation doubled from last year, with more than 2,000 people taking the pledge to commit at least an hour of their time volunteering for veterans. Thank you to everyone who participated and made DAV Community Impact Day a success, and thank you to those who shared pictures and stories from your v more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: 2028 Democratic Nominating Calendar Praised as "Bold" and "Historic" Elected officials, advocates, strategists, and Democrats across the country continue to express support for the 2028 early presidential nominating window after the full DNC approved the calendar at its summer meeting this weekend. The calendar is being lauded for its historic racial and geographic diversity, commitment to maintaining an affordable, open field, and its ab more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The League of Women Voters issued the following news release on Aug. 17, 2026: * * * DOJ Prevented from Unlawfully Accessing Minnesotans' Voter Data SAINT PAUL, MN - Today, the United States District Court for the District of Minnesota became the twenty-third court to dismiss the Justice Department's lawsuit demanding unlawful disclosure of private voter information. The Trump administration has sued 30 states and Washington, DC, for unredacted voter lists containing private voter data. Courts in Arizona, California,  more PR

BOISE, Idaho, Aug. 18 -- Idaho Attorney General Raul R. Labrador issued the following news release: * * * Meta Faces Trial as AG Labrador Fights for Idaho Kids * BOISE, ID -Ahead of opening statements, Attorney General Raul Labrador today issued the following statement as a bipartisan coalition of attorneys general began presenting their case against Meta, alleging the social media giant knowingly designed and deployed harmful features on Facebook and Instagram that drive compulsive use of the platforms by children and teens, while falsely  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * One War Department Unit Takes Next Step in Legacy of Innovation * Seven months ago, Secretary of War Pete Hegseth stood before a large crowd of Lockheed Martin employees in Texas, during the third stop of his nascent Arsenal of Freedom tour, to show his appreciation for the people behind the defense industrial base. During his remarks, Hegseth made clear that supercharging the defense industrial base, which is one of the four lines of effort in the 2026 Nati more PR

GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Aug. 18 -- Rowan University posted the following news: * * * Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters expand pathways for skilled trades professionals * Rowan University, Central Midwest Carpenters and the Indiana/Kentucky Joint Apprenticeship Training Fund (IN/KY JATF) have formalized a new educational partnership designed to expand opportunities for skilled trades professionals to advance their education and careers. Announced during a signing ceremony on Thursday, Aug. 13, at the Central Midwest Carpenters hea more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Six Eckerd College Students Spend the Summer Interning at One of the Nation's Leading Hospitals * Eckerd-MGH interns during their final presentations. Left to right: Senior Project Coordinator Coleen Cunningham, Finn Topham '27, Maggie Tomaszewski '27, Kylee Roberts '27, Brady Schumaker '28, Allen Chen '27, Stephanie Wall-Perrogon '28 and Professor of Neurology Sue Slaugenhaupt '85 (P '20), Ph.D. Photo courtesy of Coleen Cunningham. When Finn Topham graduat more PR

SPRINGFIELD, Illinois, Aug. 17 -- The University of Illinois Springfield campus posted the following news: * * * UIS announces six new faculty appointments for fall 2026 * The University of Illinois Springfield has announced six new full-time faculty appointments for fall 2026. These educators bring a diverse array of expertise and research interests to their respective fields, enhancing the university's commitment to academic excellence and innovation. Nikki Baker joins UIS as a visiting instructor in the School of Communication and Media more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK graduate researcher leads landmark methamphetamine treatment systematic review * Publishing a paper in a top-tier journal is a major accomplishment for faculty members. For first-year graduate students, it's almost unheard of. Alexandra N. Johansen, a psychology Ph.D. student in the University of Kentucky College of Arts and Sciences, has done exactly that, serving as the lead author of a comprehensive systematic review recently published in Phar more PR

LEXINGTON, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- The University of Kentucky issued the following news: * * * UK researchers explore new way to protect trees from invasive diseases * A fungus that causes laurel wilt can kill a sassafras tree in just a few weeks, and it's a disease threatening sassafras in Kentucky and other members of the laurel family across the nation. Researchers at the University of Kentucky Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment (CAFE) are studying whether the fungus' own natural defenses could be used to stop it. T more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 17 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * Welcome to Fall 2026 on the Hill! * Dear Colleagues, Welcome back to campus! I hope each of you had an opportunity to recharge this summer and spend time with those who matter most to you. As we prepare to welcome students back for the start of another academic year, I also want to extend my sincere appreciation to the many faculty and staff members who remained on campus throughout the summer months. Your dedication and hard work behind the sc more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * What's Happening at WKU * Here is a listing of WKU events for Tuesday, August 18 through Saturday, September 5. All times are Central (unless noted). For more events, visit the WKU Events calendar at https://www.wku.edu/events. or follow @wkuevents on Instagram. (More: How to Place Campus Events on WKU Events Calendar) Tuesday, August 18 M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan Activities Begin. Various locations. Contact M.A.S.T.E.R. Plan, (270) 745-3577. 10 a.m.: more PR

BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 18 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news: * * * WKU extends strategic plan through 2031 * Western Kentucky University is extending its strategic plan through 2031, building on eight years of progress and establishing priorities to guide the University toward its 125th anniversary. President Timothy C. Caboni shared details about the extension, Climbing to Greater Heights: 2026-2031, during WKU's annual Faculty and Staff Convocation on Monday, August 17. The amended plan extends the Universit more PR