WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "The Right Candidate": Pete Buttigieg Endorses Bale Dalton in Recognition of Lifelong Public Service Career * "[Bale Dalton] is the right candidate to beat Cory Mills in November and deliver better results for Central Florida." - Pete Buttigieg This past weekend, Navy veteran Bale Dalton notched another win in the race to represent Central Floridian families, as his lifelong public service earned him an endorsement from former T more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- Cornell University posted the following news: * * * A new ingredient for quantum computing: krypton gas * To commercialize quantum computing, manufacturers need high-quality superconducting materials for microchips, but they also require a reliable, sustainable nanofabrication process. Tantalum is a corrosion-resistant metal that meets the first criteria but not the second. That's because it has to be deposited on a substrate at temperatures that typically exceed 400 degrees Celsius - too hot for many semicond more PR

RUSTON, Louisiana, Aug. 17 -- Louisiana Tech University posted the following news: * * * Ahmed earns $600,000 NSF award to advance AI hardware development * As Louisiana Tech's College of Engineering and Science prepares to open its new privately funded 15-station NVIDIA AI Laboratory in Nethken Hall this fall, the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded $599,982 to Md Rubel Ahmed, Ph.D., assistant professor of computer science, for a three-year research project that will help translate advanced AI models to custom hardware/accel more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Ascension Florida awarded nearly $7 million to expand rural healthcare access * Ascension Florida has been awarded nearly $7.25 million to help expand healthcare access for rural communities across the state, part of Gov. Ron DeSantis' announcement of nearly $188 million through Florida's Rural Health Transformation Program. Ascension Florida will direct the funding toward services designed to meet patie more PR

WEST CONSHOHOCKEN, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- ASTM International, formerly the American Society for Testing and Materials, which develops and publishes voluntary consensus technical standards for materials, products, systems and services, posted the following news release: * * * ASTM International Awards $10,000 Scholarships to Four 2026 Graduate Students This year's research topics range from aerospace to environmental health. - ASTM International announced the graduate student winners of four $10,000 scholarships for their studies in field more PR

ALBANY, New York, Aug. 17 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General James Secures More Than 140,000 Eggs for Westchester Families * August 17, 2026 NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today announced the delivery of more than 140,000 eggs to Feeding Westchester in Elmsford 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 investigation  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Vern Buchanan, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Buchanan Joins Torres, Fitzpatrick in Cosponsoring Bipartisan 9-1-1 SAVES Act * Legislation Would Recognize 9-1-1 Dispatchers as First Responders Washington, D.C. - Congressman Vern Buchanan (FL-16), Vice Chair of the House Ways and Means Committee, announced he is cosponsoring the 9-1-1 Supporting Accurate Views of Emergency Services (SAVES) Act, bipartisan legislation reintroduced by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Congresswoman Norma more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * CAIR, CAIR-FL Join 102 Rights Groups to Call on Sec. Rubio to Secure Release of US Citizen Sama Safi from Israeli Detention The Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its Florida chapter (CAIR-FL), today joined 102 rights groups to call on Secretary of State Marco Rubio to secure the release of Sama Safi, a U.S. citizen who has been illegally held in Israeli detention since June. More than 100 faith-based and more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * CAIR-Minnesota Calls for Criminal Probe of 'Muslim' Voter Impersonation Stunt The Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Minnesota), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today called for a criminal investigation into a political stunt in which activists reportedly dressed in "Muslim clothing," used fake accents, and attempted to impersonate Minneso more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Can Advanced Mapping Improve AFib Ablation? The EMPIRE-AF Study * University of Miami Miller School of Medicine researchers are testing whether an advanced heart-mapping technology can identify the electrical signals driving persistent atrial fibrillation and improve catheter ablation outcomes. For patients living with persistent atrial fibrillation (AFib), catheter ablation can be life changing. Yet, despite decades of advances in more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 19 -- The Catholic League for Religious and Civil Rights, an organization that defends the right of Catholics to participate in American public life without defamation or discrimination, issued the following open letter by President Bill Donohue to Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier: * * * OPEN LETTER TO FLORIDA AG August 18, 2026 The Honorable James Uthmeier, Attorney General, State of Florida, PL-01, The Capitol, Tallahassee, FL 32399-1050 Dear Attorney General Uthmeier: As president of the nation's largest Catholic  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Florida Law Enforcement Rallies Behind Three Federal Bills to Crack Down on Animal Cruelty, Fighting and Trafficking Florida prosecutors and sheriffs representing all 67 counties urge Congress to advance the ACE Act, FIGHT Act and No Flight, No Fight Act - TALLAHASSEE, Fla. -- Florida's leading law enforcement organizations are backing a three-pronged federal legislative campaign to give law enforcement a stronger set of tools organized dogfight more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Features El Paso Mayor Pro Tem Alejandra Chavez on Preparing Now for 2030 Census * WASHINGTON, D.C. -A new episode of the CitiesSpeak podcast from the National League of Cities (NLC) features Mayor Pro Tem Alejandra Chavez (El Paso, Texas) in conversation with Dante Moreno, NLC Legislative Advocacy Manager, about why cities, towns and villages should begin preparing now for the 2030 Census. C more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Club for Growth PAC, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates AG James Uthmeier on FL-AG Republican Primary Victory Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh issued the following statement after Attorney General James Uthmeier secured renomination in Florida's Republican primary: "James Uthmeier is a conservative fighter who has protected the rule of law in Florida," said Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh. "His tenure as Attorney General has bee more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Club for Growth PAC, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Rep. Anna Paulina Luna on FL-13 Republican Primary Victory Club for Growth PAC congratulates Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (CFGF Lifetime Rating: 98%) on being renominated in Florida's 13th Congressional District. Club for Growth PAC has supported Rep. Luna for the seat in 2022, when she was first elected to Congress. "Rep. Anna Paulina Luna is a devoted champion for the voters in Florida's 13th District, more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- Club for Growth PAC, an advocacy organization, issued the following news release: * * * Club for Growth PAC Congratulates Rep. Byron Donalds on FL-GOV Primary Victory Club for Growth PAC congratulates Rep. Byron Donalds (CFGF Lifetime Rating: 100%) on winning the Republican nomination for Governor of Florida. President Trump also endorsed Donalds in the race. "Byron Donalds is a conservative champion who is ready to lead the great state of Florida for years to come," said Club for Growth PAC President David McIntosh.  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * CORRUPT CARRIE: "Buck Hitches Wagon to Defense Contractor Who Schemed To Defraud Taxpayers" [Nevada Current] * New reporting reveals that Carrie Buck has close ties to a defense contractor "who admits he colluded to defraud the U.S. government," a move that "wastes taxpayer money [and] compromises the security of troops." Despite the contractor admitting he plotted to rig bids for military contracts, Buck still gladly accepted a  more PR

BROOKLYN PARK, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas issued the following news on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Crafting the New Marine Retail Playbook Takes Center Stage at Dealer Week 2026 The New Fundamentals: Dealer Week's opening keynote helps marine retailers assess their business, gain clarity and make the most of emerging opportunities MINNEAPOLIS -- The Marine Retailers Association of the Americas (MRAA) announced that Kaihan Krippendorff, CEO of Outthinker, a global think-tank of strategy, innovation and  more PR

BUFFALO, New York, Aug. 18 [Category: BizTravel] -- Delaware North posted the following news release: * * * Delaware North names Seth Rose president of its Patina Group business * Veteran hospitality leader to oversee Delaware North's premium restaurant and hospitality business BUFFALO, N.Y. (Aug. 18, 2026) - Delaware North, a global hospitality and entertainment company, announced today that Seth Rose has been promoted to president of its Patina Group business. In this role, he will lead a nationwide portfolio of premium restaurants and c more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper on MS NOW: "Who your governor is has never mattered more" Today, DGA Executive Director Meghan Meehan-Draper joined Alicia Menendez on MS NOW's On The Line to discuss the stakes of governors' races this year. As Republican election deniers run for governor in critical battleground states, Meghan discussed how Democratic governors continue to stand up for free and fair elections across the country. Watch t more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Governors Association posted the following news: * * * New Poll Shows David Jolly Leading Congressman Byron Donalds in the Florida Governor's Race Donalds' Record of Self-Enrichment is a Major Liability with Voters - Jolly Has Positive Ratings with Key Voting Blocs, Including Independents New polling from Hart Research shows Florida Democratic nominee for governor David Jolly leading Congressman Byron Donalds 46 percent to 45 percent - despite $50 million in spending from the Donalds campaign. The n more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee posted the following statement on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * DSCC Statement On Angie Nixon's Victory in Florida Senate Primary Senate Democratic Leader Chuck Schumer and Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee Chair Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand released the following statement on Angie Nixon's primary victory in the Florida Senate race: "Angie Nixon has dedicated her career to fighting for Florida. A lifelong native of Jacksonville and a former union organizer, Angie's dedication to  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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Angie Nixon on Winning Florida's Democratic Primary For U.S. Senate The DNC congratulates Angie Nixon on winning Florida's Democratic primary for U.S. Senate. Voters throughout the state made it clear that they want leaders who are laser-focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and delivering for working families. In response to Angie Nixon's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As an acc more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Bale Dalton on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Bale Dalton on his victory in the Democratic primary for Florida's 7th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Bale Dalton's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "From serving 24 years in the U.S. Navy to helping l more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates David Jolly on Winning Florida's Democratic Primary for Governor The DNC congratulates David Jolly on winning Florida's Democratic primary for governor. Voters throughout the state turned out to support candidates who are focused on making life more affordable. In response to David Jolly's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "David has demonstrated a commitment to putting people over politics and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Eliott Rodriguez on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Florida's 27th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Eliott Rodriguez on his victory in the Democratic primary for Florida's 27th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Eliott Rodriguez's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "For decades, Eliott Rodriguez serv more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Kelly Kirschner on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Florida's 16th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Kelly Kirschner on his victory in the Democratic primary for Florida's 16th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Kelly Kirschner's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As a third-generation Floridian, Peac more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Kimberly Overman on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Florida's 12th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Kimberly Overman on her victory in the Democratic primary for Florida's 12th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Kimberly Overman's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As a Hillsborough County Commissio more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Leela Gray on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Florida's 13th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Leela Gray on her victory in the Democratic primary for Florida's 13th Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Leela Gray's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As a retired Army Brigadier General and third-genera more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Oliver Gilbert on His Victory in the Democratic Primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District The DNC congratulates Oliver Gilbert on his victory in the Democratic primary for Florida's 24th Congressional District. Voters throughout the state turned out to support leaders who are focused on lowering costs, protecting healthcare, and making life more affordable. In response to Oliver Gilbert's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * DNC Congratulates Pia Dandiya on Her Victory in the Democratic Primary for Florida's 22nd Congressional District The DNC congratulates Pia Dandiya on her victory in the Democratic primary for Florida's 22nd Congressional District -- a race that will help flip the House of Representatives in November. In response to Pia Dandiya's victory, DNC Chair Ken Martin released the following statement: "As an educator and longtime leader in her communi 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

CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 19 -- Roosevelt University issued the following news: * * * Dr. Shannon McGinnis Named Interim Dean of Roosevelt University's Chicago College of Performing Arts Roosevelt University is pleased to announce the appointment of Dr. Shannon McGinnis as interim dean of the Chicago College of Performing Arts (CCPA). A distinguished pianist, educator, administrator and advocate for the performing arts, McGinnis brings a deep understanding of the college's mission, a commitment to student success and a proven record of academi more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Eckerd College posted the following news: * * * Eckerd College Students Co-Author Gopher Tortoise Research in Prominent Scientific Journals * Jeffrey Goessling, Ph.D. examines a tortoise on Egmont Key. Photo by Penh Alicandro '22 New technology is allowing the Eckerd community to tackle old questions. Associate Professor of Biology Jeffrey Goessling, Ph.D., operates a herpetology lab where students across disciplines collaborate to study gopher tortoises. Since last summer alone, Goessling has co-author more PR

DAYTONA BEACH, Florida, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University posted the following news: * * * The Sun Warms and Enchants Us -- and Occasionally Goes on the Attack Embry Riddle Researcher Measures Waves Generated by Extreme Solar Storm that Wreaked Havoc on Earth Author: Michaela Jarvis As exceptionally powerful ejections of magnetically charged plasma from the sun called coronal mass ejections (CMEs) blasted toward Earth in May 2024, two NASA spacecraft formations detected never-before-witnessed solar storm activity. No more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration is seeking public comment on a Draft Environmental Assessment evaluating a Reditus Space proposed ENOS capsule reentries in the Gulf of America. The proposed action would involve up to 12 daytime reentries annually in the northeastern Gulf, south of Tallahassee and west of Cedar Key, Florida. Activities would include reentry, splashdown and recovery, along with related airspace closures. The FAA is the lead federal agency, with NASA and the U. more PR

BOCA RATON, Florida, Aug. 19 (TNSjou) -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * 'Snooping' on Dolphins Reveals Hotspots for Food and Friends Study Snapshot: Researchers from Florida Atlantic University's Harbor Branch Oceanographic Institute have been "snooping" on dolphins - and what they heard offers new clues about where the animals socialize and hunt. Using an autonomous wave glider equipped with an underwater acoustic recorder, the team spent two months listen more PR

WACO, Texas, Aug. 18 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Ferris State In Familiar Spot At No. 1 * Winners of four of the last five Division II national championships, it is no surprise that Ferris State is the preseason No. 1 team in the 2026 AFCA Division II Coaches Poll. The Bulldogs, who went 16-0 and claimed their second straight national title a year ago, will open the season against No. 4 Pittsburg State on August 27. The Gorillas went 10-3 in 2025 and lost in the second rou more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The Certified Financial Planner Board of Standards issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * The Financial Planning Profession's Momentum Continues with Another Record CFP(R) Exam CFP Board Announces July 2026 CFP(R) Exam Results - CFP Board today announced the results of the July 2026 CFP(R) Certification Exam, administered during a July 14-21 testing window. This was the largest July exam in history, with 3,621 candidates sitting for the exam. The pass rate for the July 2026 exam was 66%. "Record e more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert explores potential GLP-1 link to binge-eating improvements * As GLP-1 drugs become increasingly common for weight loss, researchers are beginning to examine what these medications may reveal about eating behavior beyond the scale, including why some people experience persistent urges to binge. Florida State University's Pamela Keel, the Robert O. Lawton Distinguished Professor of Psychology, has developed emerging rese more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 18 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * From Chemical Engineering to Medicine: AJ Hernandez Chooses Miller School's M.D./M.B.A. Path * An incoming M.D./M.B.A. student at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, AJ Hernandez discusses how a chemical engineering education at Johns Hopkins shaped his approach to medicine, why physician leadership matters and what drew him back to Miami. AJ Hernandez is coming home. He grew up a few miles from the University of Mi more PR

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Museum of Fine Arts opens new performance exhibition exploring work of father, daughter * The Florida State University Museum of Fine Arts (MoFA) will present "Floating Metal: UNDERcurrents In My Father's Garden" beginning Aug. 27, an immersive performance exhibition bringing together the work of two artists and FSU faculty members, father and daughter Ed Love and nia love. Conceived by School of Dance Professor and Guggenheim-winning choreograph more PR

GAINESVILLE, Florida, Aug. 19 -- The city of Gainesville issued the following news release: * * * Stormwater, solid waste charges moving to annual property tax bills Gainesville property owners will notice an important change when Truth in Millage (TRIM) notices arrive in mailboxes this month. Beginning Oct. 1, charges for city stormwater and residential solid waste services will appear as non-ad valorem assessments on annual property tax bills. This means they will no longer be included on customer billing statements from Gainesville Regio more PR

STAMFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 19 (TNSrep) -- Gartner, an information technology research and advisory company, issued the following Q&A on Aug. 17, 2026, involving Vice President Analyst Mark Whittle: * * * Gartner Says Shared CHRO-CIO Ownership Is Critical for AI Transformation Q&A with Mark Whittle - As organizations accelerate AI adoption, work redesign is becoming a shared leadership challenge for HR and IT, and Gartner predicts that by 2029, 30% of organizations will form blended HR-IT teams to accelerate AI enablement. We spoke with M more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Lara L. Burns, senior research fellow of the Program on Extremism at the George Washington University, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 2) Abuirshaid discussed how Hamas still sought the annihilation of Israel, even if it had to lie about that publicly in furtheran more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig Represented Gridiron Capital in Connection with its Investment in van den Boom & Associates * New York -- Global Law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP represented Gridiron Capital (Gridiron) in connection with its investment in van den Boom & Associates, a services company that provides life sciences companies with a full-suite, embedded outsourced back-office solution that spans finance and accounting, hum more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Marissa A. Neufeld Appointed to Miami Homes For All Board of Directors Marissa A. Neufeld, a shareholder in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, P.A.'s Miami Land Use Practice, has joined the board of directors of Miami Homes For All, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing housing affordability and increasing access to housing opportunities throughout Miami-Dade County. Miami Homes For All le more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises DermCare Management in Combination with U.S. Dermatology Partners * NASHVILLE (August 18, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented DermCare Management LLC, a leader in specialized dermatology and cosmetic surgery practice management services, in the completion of a transaction combining operations with U.S. Dermatology Partners, a dermatology practice management group, to create one of the largest more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 17 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Advises Madison River Capital in Strategic Investment in Nexus Power * NEW YORK (August 17, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented New York-based private equity firm Madison River Capital (MRC) in its strategic investment in Nexus Power, a manufacturer representative and provider of design, engineering, procurement and project management solutions for integrated high-specification power systems. The dea more PR

MIAMI, Florida, Aug. 18 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Holland and Knight, a law firm, posted the following news release: * * * Holland & Knight Assists Pattern Energy, Amanecer Puerto Rico in Obtaining DOE Loan to Strengthen Puerto Rico's Electric Grid * WASHINGTON, D.C. (August 18, 2026) - Holland & Knight represented Amanecer Puerto Rico LLC, a subsidiary of Pattern Energy, in obtaining a $489.4 million loan from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Office of Energy Dominance Financing (EDF) to strengthen Puerto Rico's electric grid. The  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Aug. 18, 2026: * * * Justice Department to Conduct Election Monitoring in Florida and Wyoming Primary Elections Today, the Civil Rights Division is monitoring polling sites in Florida and Wyoming for the states' primary elections to ensure transparency, ballot security, and compliance with federal law. "Election monitoring is an ongoing priority for this office," said Assistant Attorney General Harmeet K. Dhillon of the Justice Department's Civil Righ more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release: * * * Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Georgia's Jasmine Clark for Election to U.S. House * AFGE says Clark will be a fierce advocate for working families in Congress RIVERDALE, Ga. -The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Jasmine Clark for election to the U.S. House representing Georgia's 13th Congressional District. Clark won the statewide Democratic primar more PR

SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, Aug. 18 -- 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": * * * The 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 16 * President Oaks Dedicates the Belo Horizonte Brazil Temple * Elder David A. Bednar Dedicates Cleveland Ohio Temple August 15 * Construction Unde more PR

ITHACA, New York, Aug. 17 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences posted the following news: * * * Life in the deep Atlantic depends on the Labrador Sea * By Caitlin Hayes, Cornell Chronicle August 17, 2026 LinkedInFacebookTwitterEmailShare Researchers have pinpointed the source of oxygen that sustains deep sea life in the North Atlantic Ocean: the churning waters in the Labrador Sea. The study, published in Nature Geoscience on Aug. 17, gives heightened significance to the Labrador Sea, sandwiched between Gre more PR

PANAMA CITY, Panama, Aug. 19 -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news: * * * Field- Biology Awards Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation honors two STRI fellows with prestigious 2026 awards in field biology - Ummat Somjee and Noelle Lucey were recognized for their innovative research and dedication to field biology with awards from the Maxwell/Hanrahan Foundation The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute (STRI) congratulates former postdoctoral fellows Ummat Somjee and Noelle Lucey, two of the five recipients of th more PR

MARSHALL, Minnesota, Aug. 19 -- Southwest Minnesota State University posted the following news: * * * Meet Joshuan McNeal, Assistant Director of Student Engagement and Activities * Joshuan McNeal Meet Joshuan (Josh) McNeal, SMSU's new assistant director of student engagement and activities. Josh began his role on June 3, 2026. In this position, he works with intramurals, clubs, student activities, and Student Association. When asked what changes he hopes to make to improve the student experience on campus, he said, "I want to create a cult more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The Senate Judiciary Subcommittee on Federal Courts, Oversight, Agency Action and Federal Rights released the following written testimony by Arielle F. Klepach, senior litigation counsel of the National Jewish Advocacy Center, from an Aug. 5, 2026, hearing entitled "Hidden in Plain Sight: Confronting the Muslim Brotherhood Network in America": * * * (Continued from Part 1 of 3) He was killed in a CIA drone strike in Yemen in 2011./93 * * * 88 Esam Omeish, "MAS President Letter to the Washington Post," Muslim American more PR

FORT LAUDERDALE, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Nova Southeastern University issued the following news release: * * * Nova Southeastern University Appoints Kelley Shanley Executive Vice President for University Engagement and External Affairs Kelley Shanley, formerly the vice president for institutional foresight and government relations at Nova Southeastern University (NSU), has been appointed NSU's new executive vice president for university engagement and external affairs and the president's advisor for institutional foresight. Shanley will continu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * On Roberto Clemente's Birthday, Bilirakis, Soto and Valazquez Announce Bipartisan Bill to Honor Baseball Legend at U.S. Capitol * WASHINGTON, D.C. -On what would have been Roberto Clemente's 92nd birthday, U.S. Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Darren Soto (D-FL), and Nydia Velazquez (D-NY) announced bipartisan legislation that would authorize the creation and presentation of a statue honoring the life and enduring legacy of baseball legend more PR

COCOA, Florida, Aug. 18 -- Eastern Florida State College posted the following news release: * * * Professor Steven Barber Named EFSC's 2026 Distinguished Educator * Eastern Florida State College Associate Professor of Business and Applied Technology Steven Barber has been named the recipient of the 2026 Distinguished Educator Award. Recognized for his professionalism, expertise, and genuine dedication to student learning, Barber teaches courses in EFSC's Bachelor of Applied Science in Organizational Management program within the Human Reso more PR

UNIVERSITY PARK, Pennsylvania, Aug. 18 -- Pennsylvania State University posted the following news: * * * Q&A: How does public sentiment on the economy affect hedge fund returns? * UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. -Economists have long used measures of public sentiment around the economy to forecast a wide range of key financial outcomes, like consumer spending and gross domestic product growth. Now, researchers at Penn State, Florida International University, University of Cincinnati and California State University, Fresno, have used an artificial inte more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Health Care] -- Ascension, a faith-based healthcare organization, posted the following news release: * * * Radiothon raises $300,000 for new Pediatric Sedation Suite at Studer Family Children's Hospital * The 8th annual Cat Country Cares for Kids Radiothon, presented by Hanto & Clarke General Contractors, raised $300,000 to create a dedicated Pediatric Sedation Suite at Studer Family Children's Hospital at Ascension Sacred Heart. The suite, a first for Northwest Florida, will benefit more than 1,000 children  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 19 -- Raymond James Financial issued the following news release: * * * Raymond James expands land-secured public finance capabilities, hires MBS Capital Markets bankers Raymond James is expanding its Public Finance capabilities with the addition of five bankers from MBS Capital Markets, a Florida-based investment bank that specializes in land-secured finance. The addition will strengthen the firm's land-secured business within Public Finance and enhance its ability to serve special district, master-planned commu more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- Sen. Jacky Rosen, D-Nevada, issued the following news release: * * * Rosen Joins Colleagues in Demanding that Trump Rescind Dangerous Childhood Vaccine Executive Order * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, U.S. Senator Jacky Rosen (D-NV) joined Congressional colleagues in demanding that Donald Trump rescind his dangerous executive order that directs federal health agencies to overhaul longstanding childhood vaccine recommendations and encourage states to reconsider school immunization requirements. The letter comes following mult more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * SEAC: Guard's global partnerships, people are key to future readiness * DAYTONA BEACH, Florida - The U.S. military's most senior enlisted service member addressed National Guardsmen at an annual enlisted National Guard conference in Daytona Beach, Florida, July 31, 2026. Senior Enlisted Advisor to the Chairman David L. Isom emphasized how the Guard's long-term global partnerships give it a lasting edge ov 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

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. FD 36873) entitled "Union Pacific Corp. and Union Pacific Railroad Co. - Control - Norfolk Southern Corp. and Norfolk Southern Railway Co.": * * * ACTION: Decision No. 30 in Docket No. FD 36873; Removing the Proceedings from Abeyance; Adopting a Procedural Schedule; Directing the Production of Certain Material; and Ruling on a Pending Procedural Request. SUMMARY: On May 28, 2026, the Board accepted for consider more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Aug. 17 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * The Cognitive Weapon System: Under Secretary's AFSA speech champions authentic leadership, deliberate learning * ORLANDO, Florida - Under Secretary of the Air Force Matt Lohmeier implored Airmen to pursue continuous personal growth, authentic leadership and intentional intellectual development during a keynote address at the Air Force Sergeants Association Professional Airmen's Conference Aug. 12. Lohmeie more PR

NEW YORK, Aug. 17 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * The Complete 2026 Guide to Halloween at Universal Destinations & Experiences * Drawing inspiration from the icons of modern and classic horror, find a terrifying new lineup of spine-chilling experiences that will haunt your dreams at Universal Orlando Resort, Universal Studios Hollywood, Universal Studios Japan, Universal Beijing Resort and Universal Studios Singapore. August 17, 2026 Soon, guests at Universal destinations wo more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * The Science Behind the Fleet: Eleven Naval Research Lab Experts Earn Etter Awards * WASHINGTON - Eleven U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) engineers and scientists received the prestigious Dr. Delores M. Etter Top Scientists and Engineers of the Year Awards during a ceremony at the Pentagon, July 29, recognizing their exceptional contributions to naval science and technology. Imagine a U.S naval strike group navigating a pitch-black, GPS-denied oc more PR

KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 18 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news: * * * thINK Forum & Canon Celebrate Record-Breaking thINK Ahead 2026 Conference * thINK Forum, the independent community of Canon production inkjet customers, together with Canon U.S.A. Inc., have announced the successful conclusion of thINK Ahead 2026 in Boca Raton, Florida. Now in its 12th year, thINK Ahead welcomed more than 500 production inkjet customers, partners and industry leaders from across the Americas, marking t more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * Thousands of USF students set to move into residence halls Aug. 20 * By Crystal Price, University Communications and Marketing As the start of the fall semester approaches, thousands of students will move onto the University of South Florida's campuses this week. Residence halls are again expected to be at full capacity with approximately 7,500 students living on campuses -nearly 6,500 in Tampa and about 1,000 in St. Petersburg. Throughout the year more PR

COLLEGE PARK, Maryland, Aug. 18 -- The University of Maryland School of Public Health posted the following news: * * * Two Gifts Kick Off Fundraising for New School-Specific Career Center * Students in the School of Public Health cross the commencement stage equipped with cutting edge skills and a passion for helping people. But like so many young people right now, what they don't always cross with is a job, especially one that matches their ambitions. Thanks to a long-held goal from Dean Boris Lushniak and two transformative donations from more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 17 [Category: Business] -- The U.S. Chamber of Commerce posted the following news release: * * * U.S. Chamber Endorses Rep. Maria Salazar for Florida's Twenty-Seventh District * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce announced its endorsement of Rep. Maria Salazar for Florida's twenty-seventh district. The U.S. Chamber endorses candidates for federal office who will support policies that drive innovation, grow the economy, and create opportunities for American businesses and workers. "Congresswoman Salazar more PR

LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, Aug. 18 -- The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences issued the following news release: * * * UAMS Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute Hires Omair Ali, M.D., as Director of Outreach Ophthalmologist Omair Ali, M.D., has joined the University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) Harvey & Bernice Jones Eye Institute as the director of global and community outreach. Ali will lead the institute's many outreach initiatives to save and restore sight to patients in need, including the "Gift of Sight" cataract progra more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The Shriners Hospitals for Children issued the following news: [Category: BizHospital] * * * Understanding Skeletal Dysplasias: Specialized Care, Research and Hope for Families * Shriners Hospitals for Children Canada is pleased to announce the opening of a new interdisciplinary skeletal dysplasia clinic. By Marie-Eve Robinson, M.D., C.M., MSc., FRCPC When parents hear the words skeletal dysplasia, one of the first things they do is search for answers. What does this diagnosis mean for my child? Will they nee more PR

JACKSONVILLE, Florida, Aug. 18 -- The University of North Florida posted the following news: * * * UNF alum Luke Delaney will pilot NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Space Station * Luke Delaney remembers as a child watching the sky light up as a rocket took off from Cape Canaveral near his home in DeBary, Florida. Those early days sparked a lifelong dream of spaceflight. The University of North Florida alum will fulfill that childhood dream this September as pilot on NASA's SpaceX Crew-13 mission to the International Spa more PR

ANN ARBOR, Michigan, Aug. 19 -- The University of Michigan issued the following news: * * * U-M Board of Regents names C. Cybele Raver as choice for 17th president The University of Michigan Board of Regents has announced C. Cybele Raver, provost and vice chancellor for academic affairs at Vanderbilt University, as its choice to become the university's 17th president. The board will hold a special meeting at 11 a.m. Sept. 1 to take a formal vote. Pending approval, Raver's appointment will take effect Dec. 1. Raver is a nationally recognize more PR

PENSACOLA, Florida, Aug. 18 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF announces inaugural Leaders in Service Summit The University of West Florida Police Department will host the inaugural Leaders in Service Summit on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026, at the UWF Conference Center on the University's Pensacola campus. This event will bring together leaders and professionals from law enforcement, fire service, military, public safety and related fields for a more PR

NASHVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 18 -- Vanderbilt University Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Vanderbilt Health's Annet Kirabo to receive major award for hypertension research * Vanderbilt Health's Annet Kirabo, DVM, MSc, PhD, will be honored this fall for her groundbreaking research on immune mechanisms that drive high blood pressure and cardiovascular disease. Kirabo, Professor of Medicine in the Division of Genetic Medicine and Clinical Pharmacology, will receive the Established Investigator Award for Clinical Hyperten more PR

WEST LIBERTY, West Virginia, Aug. 18 -- West Liberty University posted the following news: * * * West Liberty University Students Showcase Summer Research at TOPPER-SURE Symposium Thirteen West Liberty University students presented original research spanning biology, ecology, wildlife conservation, microbiology, and biomedical sciences during the 2026 TOPPER-SURE (Training Opportunity for Pre-Professionals, Educators, and Researchers Summer Undergraduate Research Experience) Symposium, marking the culmination of the University's nine-week Su more PR

TAMPA, Florida, Aug. 17 -- The University of South Florida posted the following news: * * * What's new at USF: Coaches, facilities, student services and more * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing As the University of South Florida begins the 2026-27 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find new faces, new facilities and new opportunities across campus. From nationally recognized coaches to expanded dining options and new academic programs, USF continues to invest in the areas that shape student life, learning more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, Aug. 18 -- The University of South Florida St. Petersburg campus posted the following news: * * * What's new at USF: Coaches, facilities, student services and more * By Paul Guzzo, University Communications and Marketing As the University of South Florida begins the 2026-27 academic year, students, faculty and staff will find new faces, new facilities and new opportunities across campus. From nationally recognized coaches to expanded dining options and new academic programs, USF continues to invest in the areas th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 18 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * WTAS: HHS Releases Report Exposing Fraudulent Insurance Coding For Sex-rejecting Procedures On Minors * WASHINGTON, D.C. -August 18, 2026 -The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) on Thursday released a report Wolves in White Coats: How Doctors and Hospitals Pushed and Profited from the Fraud of "Gender Medicine," a commissioned report examining insurance coding practices, perverse financial incentives, and the prov more PR