BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 20 -- The Uniformed Services University posted the following news: * * * A Former Summer Scholar Returns to USU, Now as a Doctoral Student * Two years after she interned at the Uniformed Services University of the Health Sciences (USU) as a college sophomore, Army 2nd Lt. Ava Santiago returned to campus on Friday, Aug. 14, as the guest speaker at the 2026 Summer Scholars closing ceremony -and as an incoming USU doctoral student in clinical psychology. She is the arc the Summer Scholars Program is built to produce: a more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- AARP issued the following news release on Aug. 20, 2026: * * * New AARP Michigan Poll: Older Voters Critical Demographic in Narrow Senate, Governor Races Voters over 50, who make up roughly half of Michigan's swing voters, have rising prices top of mind in the leadup to November's election - Today, AARP released new polling highlighting the decisive role that voters 50 and older will play in Michigan's tight gubernatorial and Senate races this fall - as well as the top issues that will be driving their vote. Older  more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 19 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-AZ Applauds Arizona Supreme Court Ruling Keeping Prop 212 Off the Ballot, Protecting ESAs for More Than 103,000 Students * PHOENIX, AZ -The Arizona Supreme Court yesterday invalidated nearly 70,000 signatures submitted for Proposition 212, all but guaranteeing the union-backed measure will not appear on the November ballot. The court cited duplicate signatures, circulators with criminal histories, and failures to co more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Mayes, Bipartisan Coalition Secure $700 Million Google Settlement Over App Store Monopoly A federal court this week approved a $700 million settlement in a multistate antitrust lawsuit against Google. The lawsuit challenged Google's control over Android app distribution and in-app payments. The approval of the settlement ends a five-year case and gives relief to consumers nationwide who were affected by Google's actions. more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 21 -- The Arizona Board of Regents issued the following news release: * * * Arizona's economic future hinges on educational attainment Regent Steve Peru and economist Jim Rounds discuss workforce development, economic competitiveness and the return on investment of public higher education at the League of Arizona Cities and Towns Annual Conference. - Arizona has spent the past decade building one of the fastest-growing economies in the country. New employers have expanded operations, major industries have invested bi more PR

MELBOURNE, Australia, Aug. 21 -- BHP Group issued the following news: * * * BHP and SiTration test new copper recovery technology at historic Arizona site A historic copper site in Arizona, is providing a real-world testing ground for technology that could help recover copper from mining-impacted water. BHP is working with SiTration, an MIT spin-out backed by BHP Ventures, to deploy a two-stage pilot of SiTration's copper recovery technology on legacy mining water BHP's Copper Cities site in Arizona's Globe-Miami mining district. The pilot more PR

BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 21 -- The Cooperative Institute for Research in Environmental Sciences issued the following news: * * * CIRES welcomes extreme heat and urban resilience expert Sara Meerow The social scientist joins Council of Fellows after a very hot summer - Colorado had several extreme heat warnings this summer, a hazard many communities are unprepared for. The city of Boulder estimates even hotter summers in the future, and increasing resilience to this change is essential. CIRES is excited to broaden its expertise in extreme  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Champions $1.6 Million Investment to Advance Air Traffic Control Tower at Pinal Airpark * Marana, AZ - Representative Juan Ciscomani visited Pinal Airpark today to highlight $1.6 million in preliminary federal funding to advance the development of a new air traffic control tower at the transportation hub. This funding will support site selection, environmental review, design, and the initial phases of construction, making a new air traf more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Ciscomani Touts $2.7 Million for Pima JTED to Expand Workforce Training Across Pima County * Tucson, AZ - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani was joined by the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) Deputy Administrator Bill Briggs to see firsthand the impact of $2.7 million in funding the congressman preliminarily secured for Pima JTED, set to expand career and technical education and prepare students for high-demand careers across Arizona's Si more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Arizona, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Biggs's Statement on National Debt Surpassing $40 Trillion * GILBERT, ARIZONA- This week, the United States government surpassed $40 trillion in debt, doubling its financial burden over the past decade. In addition, the U.S. Treasury Department reported a July deficit of more than $432 billion, further underscoring the nation's worsening fiscal outlook. The national debt's rapid ascent reflects decades of unchecked federal spending and  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Court Requires New Endangered Species Protections From Grazing in Arizona's Coronado National Forest * TUCSON, Ariz.-In response to a lawsuit from the Center for Biological Diversity and Maricopa Bird Alliance, a federal court has rejected the Coronado National Forest's methods to assess the threats cattle pose to endangered animals and their fragile stream habitat. Protected wildlife at risk include the Sonora chub and th more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice: * * * Optimal Balance Pharmacy Issues Voluntary Nationwide Recall of Certain Lots of Compounded Glutathione 200 mg/mL Multi-Dose Vials Due to Elevated Endotoxin Levels Summary Company Announcement Date: August 19, 2026 FDA Publish Date: August 20, 2026 Product Type: Drugs Reason for Announcement: Elevated Endotoxin level Company Name: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Brand Name: Optimal Balance Pharmacy Prod more PR

RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- The Federal Reserve Bank of Richmond issued the following Regional Matters analysis by Kyle DeMaria and Halina de Jong-Lambert: * * * Tracking a Decade of Growth in Rural Registered Apprenticeships Introduction Apprenticeship is a compelling workforce development model for rural communities looking to grow and retain local talent. However, little is known about how common apprenticeship is in rural communities. In this post/1, we look at the past 10 years of data on Registered Apprenticeship statewide and nati more PR

PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 20 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * She Cooks for Her Neighbors. The Government Says It's an Illegal Restaurant * When the sun comes up in the small town of Harrisburg, Mo., there's really only one place to grab breakfast and meet up with friends-Kathy Kite's house. Every morning Kathy makes home-cooked breakfast at no charge for friends, neighbors, and anyone else who stops by. But now, her hospitality is threatened by the local health department, which is warning that more PR

MONONA, Wisconsin, Aug. 20 -- A Better Wisconsin Together, a state-based research and communications hub for progressives, posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Tries to Dodge, Duck, Dip, and Dive When Confronted With His Extremist Record, Trump Endorsement Tiffany is a longtime politician with lots of experience evading questions and a willingness to say whatever he needs to try to win an election Image related to ICYMI: MAGA Congressman Tom Tiffany Tries to Dodge, Duck, Dip, and Dive When Confronted  more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48934) on Aug. 11, 2026, entitled "Introduction to Tribal Forestry" by natural resources policy specialists Mariel J. Murray and Anne A. Riddle. Here are excerpts: * * * SUMMARY The United States and federally recognized Tribes ("Tribes") have a unique relationship that affects federal policies regarding forestry on tribal lands. In particular, the United States has a federal trust responsibility, which is a legal obligation under which the more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce International Trade Administration invited comments on applications from universities and research laboratories seeking duty-free entry of scientific instruments. The applications cover instruments including vacuum chambers, electron microscopes, dilution refrigerators, lasers, X-ray equipment, detectors, cryogenic systems, and other research equipment. Applicants include Arizona State University, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, UChicago Argonne LLC, Stanford University, Cal more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 (TNSrep) -- The National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine issued the following news release: * * * ARPA-E Plays Unique and Valuable Role in Energy Innovation and Should Be Reliably Funded, Says New Report Congress should continue to provide reliable funding for the Advanced Research Projects Agency-Energy, as it plays a unique and valuable role in the nation's energy innovation ecosystem, says a new report from the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering, and Medicine. ARPA-E is an agency within the U. more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Human Rights Campaign posted the following news release: * * * Record Breaking: LGBTQ+ Adults Now 12% of Population; Greater than 10% in 40 of 50 States * HRC Foundation analysis of U.S. Census Bureau Data finds a record-high 25.6 million people now identify as LGBTQ+ Heading into the midterms, the LGBTQ+ community makes up a powerful voting bloc that is younger and more influential than ever before WASHINGTON -The Human Rights Campaign Foundation today released updated population estimate more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 20 -- Rep. Andrea Salinas, D-Oregon, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Salinas and Ansari React to White House Repeal of the Roadless Rule * Washington, D.C. - Today, Representatives Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and Yassamin Ansari (AZ-03) responded to the Trump Administration's decision to move forward with its repeal of the Roadless Rule. For a quarter century, the Roadless Rule has protected 58.5 million acres of treasured forestland within the National Forest System. The lawmakers previously introduced the Roadle more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 19 -- The U.S. Air Force issued the following news: * * * Tinker and the Primes brings Air Force, industry together to sustain 'arsenal of freedom' * TINKER AIR FORCE BASE, Okla. (AFNS) - Legacy and next-generation sustainment needs were key discussion topics at the 21st annual Tinker and the Primes Conference held in Midwest City Aug. 4-6  The conference, hosted by the Midwest City Chamber of Commerce, allows government and industry leaders to come together to discuss current and future needs and how together they can su more PR

LA JOLLA, California, Aug. 21 -- The University of California-San Diego Scripps Institution of Oceanography issued the following news: * * * How Does El Nino Impact the Weather? Scripps Oceanography meteorologists and climate scientists answer questions about El Nino's impact on weather Author: Lauren Fimbres Wood The Pacific Ocean's El Nino-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) occurs irregularly but can have major impacts on global temperature, weather patterns, coastal hazards, and marine ecosystems. While El Nino has often been associated wit more PR

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Aug. 20 -- The University of Rhode Island posted the following news: * * * URI's Fall 2026 Honors Colloquium will go on an 'Interstellar Exploration' * KINGSTON, R.I. - Aug. 20, 2026 - From black holes and distant exoplanets to gravitational waves rippling through the universe, and aspiring to travel to Mars and back to the moon, the cosmos teems with mysteries that both inspire awe and demand answers. Several national space and astrophysics experts-including some with ties to NASA-will visit the University of Rhode more PR

WASHINGTON, Aug. 21 -- The U.S. International Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * USITC Institutes Section 337 Investigation of Certain Secondary Cylindrical Batteries, Components Thereof, and Products Containing the Same The U.S. International Trade Commission (USITC) voted to institute an investigation of certain secondary cylindrical batteries, components thereof, and products containing the same. The products at issue in the investigation are described in the USITC's notice of investigation. The investigation is b more PR

LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 21 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news: * * * W&L Welcomes New Fixed-Term Faculty, Fellows and Assistant Coaches Twenty-eight new faculty and staff members are joining the university this year. By Brian Laubscher Washington and Lee University has welcomed 28 fixed-term faculty members, fellows and coaches to new positions across the College, the Williams School and the Law School this fall. These new additions are: * Emma Aldrich '22, Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics and Engineering more PR