RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * AETC Lines of Effort Power the Force Behind the 2026 National Defense Strategy Air Education and Training Command has revamped its Lines of Effort, establishing the strategic framework guiding how the command recruits, trains and educates Airmen and Guardians to deliver combat-credible forces capable of deterring aggression and winning in a high-end fight.  Aligned with th more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 28 [Category: BizAerospace] -- American Airlines posted the following news: * * * American's digital upgrades put more control at customers' fingertips Travel is full of moments: planning, packing, connections and, sometimes, the unexpected. Over the past year, American Airlines has been reimagining its mobile app to make those moments easier, smoother and more connected than ever, turning it into a customer's go-to travel companion from booking to arrival -- and ever more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 27 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * As heart, kidney and metabolic health worsen, cancer risk may rise * Research Highlights: * Researchers studied the link between cardiovascular-kidney-metabolic syndrome (CKM syndrome) and risk of cancer. CKM syndrome refers to several connected health conditions, including heart disease, stroke, kidney disease, obesity and diabetes. * They compared people with no risk more PR

COLUMBIA, South Carolina, April 27 -- South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson issued the following news: * * * Attorney General Alan Wilson touts two major victories in defense of religious liberty * (COLUMBIA, S.C.) - South Carolina Attorney General Alan Wilson celebrates significant wins for religious liberty in two cases in which he joined two multistate coalitions to support the religious liberty claims. In the first case, Attorney General Wilson joined a brief in December of 2025  more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Secures Victory in the U.S. Supreme Court to Successfully Defend Texas's Big Beautiful Map for 2026 Elections * Attorney General Ken Paxton has yet again successfully defended Texas's Big Beautiful Map in the U.S. Supreme Court. After a district court enjoined the use of Texas's congressional map, Attorney General Paxton appealed that ruling and secured an emerge more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Takes Additional Legal Action Against Austin ISD and Demands that the District Comply with Texas Law to Protect Girls' Safety and Privacy * Attorney General Ken Paxton sent another letter to Austin ISD ("AISD") demanding copies of district policies and enforcement actions related to reports that a male student has been allowed to use female-only facilities. In M more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 28 -- Bell Textron, a subsidiary of Textron, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Bell Celebrates Grand Opening of the MV-75 Cheyenne Wichita Assembly Center Wichita, KS - Bell Textron Inc., a Textron Inc. (NYSE:TXT) company, announced today the opening of its Wichita Assembly Center (WAC) for the MV-75 Cheyenne fuselage assembly in Wichita, KS. Bell began fuselage manufacturing operations at the facility in October of 2025, as a part of the acce more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * BJACH Soldier earns advanced CT credential, strengthens imaging readiness FORT POLK, La. - Less than a year after earning his first national credential, Spc. Johnny Rainwater, a radiology specialist at Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital, has added a second professional milestone by passing the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists computed tomography registry exam March 23 in Shreveport.  Comput more PR

MERRIFIELD, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] -- The National Wildlife Federation posted the following news release: * * * Bluepoint Wind, Golden State Wind Lease Buy-Back Threatens Affordable Energy, Wildlife Protections * Washington, D.C. -The Department of Interior announcement of two more agreements to end offshore wind leases for Bluepoint Wind off the coast of New York and Golden State Wind off California's coast threatens wildlife habitat and progress toward affordable energy more PR

STORRS, Connecticut, April 27 -- The University of Connecticut posted the following news: * * * Bolnick Named to American Academy of Arts & Sciences * UConn professor of ecology and evolutionary biology Daniel Bolnick has been named to the latest class of members of the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. The group recognizes leaders in academia, the arts, industry, journalism, philanthropy, policy, research, and science. "We celebrate the achievement of each new member and the collective more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Budget request directs record $338.8 billion to Air Force and Space Force to meet "challenges of today and tomorrow" * ARLINGTON, Virginia - The Department of the Air Force unveiled a $338.8 billion budget proposal, April 21, a significant boost in funding designed to sharpen readiness, continue modernizing the fleet and underwrite deterrence while ensuring  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 25 -- The Council on American-Islamic Relations posted the following news release: * * * CAIR-Texas Welcomes Arrests in Plot to Attack Houston Synagogue, Condemns Hate Graffiti at Austin Synagogue The Texas chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-Texas), a chapter of the nation's largest Muslim civil rights and advocacy organization, today welcomed the arrests of suspects allegedly involved in a plot to attack a Houston-area synagogue and strongly condemne more PR

GOLDEN VALLEY, Minnesota, April 25 -- The Center of the American Experiment, a civic and educational organization that says it creates and advocates policies, issued the following commentary by economist John Phelan: * * * Blue states are bad-policying themselves into electoral oblivion In February, the Tax Foundation's Jared Walczak observed that not long ago, it was still possible to speak of a "typical" state income tax with a top rate of about six percent. "That is no longer the case," h more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * Chairman Arrington at Rules Hearing: Republicans Are Going to Fund Our Government Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) testified before the House Rules Committee on S.Con.Res. 33, which unlocks reconciliation to fully fund U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) and U.S. Customs and Border Patrol (CBP). Remarks as d more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The House Appropriations Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science and Related Agencies released the following testimony by Commerce Secretary Howard Lutnick from an April 23, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget: * * * Chairman Rogers, Ranking Member Meng, and Members of the Subcommittee - it is an honor to join you today. Over the past 15 months, President Trump has proven that the American economy is the strongest and most resilient in the world. When businesses more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Pfluger Welcomes Permian Basin Honor Flight to DC The Permian Basin Honor Flight traveled to Washington, DC, last week to recognize and honor local veterans for their service and sacrifice to our nation. The trip provided these heroes with the opportunity to visit the very memorials built in their honor and reflect on their legacy alongside fellow veterans and volunteers. Congressman Au more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Beth Van Duyne, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Beth Van Duyne Celebrates House Passage of the Ensuring Children Receive Support Act Today, U.S. Representative Beth Van Duyne (TX-24), a member of the Ways and Means Committee celebrated the House passage of H.R. 6903 - Ensuring Children Receive Support Act. Working with Chairman Smith (MO-08) and Representative Panetta (CA-19), the bill has officially passed the House by unanimous co more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Again Calls on Meta to Hold Public Listening Sessions on El Paso Data Center * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) sent a second letter to Meta calling on the company to hold public listening sessions and provide clear answers to El Pasoans about the impacts of its new data center. With the project moving forward, residents continue to raise concerns about strain more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: Consumer Services] -- The Consumer Choice Center, an independent, non-partisan consumer advocacy group that promotes policies fit for growth, lifestyle choice and technological innovation through research and educational outreach, issued the following news release: * * * Consumers Win With New Federal Privacy Legislation Yesterday, Rep. John Joyce introduced the Securing and Establishing Consumer Uniform Rights and Enforcement over Data Act, the SECURE Data Act more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn Op-Ed: Republicans Expanded Education Opportunities for South Texas through the Working Families Tax Cuts U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) authored the following op-ed in the McAllen Monitor highlighting the reforms secured by Congressional Republicans and President Trump in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to make education opportunities more flexible and accessible, which will help prepare the next ge more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Cornyn, Colleagues Introduce Anti-Fraud Legislative Package to Return $240 Billion to Taxpayers U.S. Senator John Cornyn (R-TX) introduced the Protecting American Taxpayers Act, a comprehensive legislative package to recover stolen funds, protect taxpayer dollars, and stop fraudsters that includes his Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion (VSAFE) Act, which would establish a Veterans Scam and Fraud Evasion Officer a more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 28 -- CrowdStrike Inc., a cybersecurity platform for protecting areas of enterprise risk - endpoints and cloud workloads, identity and data, issued the following news on April 27, 2026: * * * CrowdStrike Named a Frost Radar(TM) Leader in Cloud Native Application Protection Platforms for the Fourth Consecutive Time Runtime-first cloud security becomes the market standard as AI workloads expose the limits of posture-only defense * CrowdStrike (NASDAQ: CRWD) today announce more PR

IRVING, Texas, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * The CW Network Picks Up Crime Solving Procedural "Private Eyes West Coast" Starring Jason Priestley and Cindy Sampson * From Lionsgate and Piller/Segan, Producers of the Hit CW Series "Wild Cards," Season One Will Debut Later This Year BURBANK, CA (April 27, 2026) - The CW Network today announced it has picked up the crime solving procedural PRIVAT more PR

EDINBURG, Texas, April 28 -- DHR Health issued the following news: * * * DHR Health, University of Houston Break Ground on New Medical Research and Education Center McAllen, Texas: The future of health care in the Rio Grande Valley moved forward as DHR Health and the University of Houston broke ground on a new medical research and education center -- a milestone investment that will expand health education programs and improve access to care in one of Texas' most rapidly growing and high-dema more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Re-Adds Illegal Alien to ICE's Most Wanted List After Biden Removed Alleged Killer Jesus Maltos-Chacon has been on the run for twenty years and was removed from ICE's Most Wanted List during the Biden Administration * Today, the United States Department of Homeland Security (DHS) announced that Jesus Maltos-Chacon, an illegal alien from Mexico, has been re-added to Immigration and  more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- Empire Center, a non-profit think tank, issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * New York's Electricity Prices 70 Percent Above the National Average Recent data from the Energy Information Administration and Empire Center for Public Policy show New York's average residential electricity prices at 29.99 cents per kilowatt hour. This is 70 percent higher than the U.S. average of 17.6 cents per kilowatt hour, and 50 percent higher than in Pennsylva more PR

CLEMSON, South Carolina, April 27 -- Clemson University posted the following news: * * * Faculty, staff and students honored with 2026 University Spring Awards Faculty, staff and students will be honored at the 2026 University Spring Awards ceremony and reception from 2 to 4 p.m. Monday, May 4, at the Owen Pavilion at The Clyde V. Madren Center.  The awards ceremony recognizes faculty for teaching, research and service; staff members for exemplary contributions; and honors undergraduate and more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Federal Communications Commission's Media Bureau issued the following public notice (MB Docket No. 26-93) on April 27, 2026: * * * Paramount Global (Paramount or Petitioner), on behalf of itself and its subsidiaries that operate television broadcast stations (Licensees),/1 has filed a petition for declaratory ruling (Petition)/2 pursuant to section 310(b)(4) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended (Act),/3 and section 1.5000(a)(1) of the Commission's rules,/4  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Veterans' Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Dana DiGiacomo, assistant director of the Reentry Services Division of the U.S. Department of Justice Federal Bureau of Prisons, from an April 15, 2026, hearing entitled "Programs for Justice-Involved Veterans": * * * Chairman Moran, Ranking Member Blumenthal, and distinguished Members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to present testimony on behalf of the Federal Bureau of Prisons more PR

PLANO, Texas, April 27 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Enjoins Washington School's Hostility, Unfair Treatment Toward Release Time Bible Program Everett, WA -The United States District Court for the Western District of Washington on Friday issued a preliminary injunction against the Everett, Washington school district, halting discri more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 28 -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following Q&A on April 27, 2026, by CEO of Ambiq Fumihide Esaka, with Greg Caressi, associate partner and chief commercial officer: * * * From Edge AI to Intelligent Healthcare: How Ambiq Is Enabling the Next Generation of Connected Medical Devices The convergence of Edge computing, artificial intelligence (AI), and healthcare i more PR

COMMERCE, Texas, April 27 -- East Texas A&M University (formerly the Texas A&M University Commerce campus) issued the following news release: * * * Graduating Senior Balances Football, Research and Leadership in Psychology * Jason Otah reflects on the mentors and experiences that shaped his path from student-athlete to aspiring mental health professional. As May graduation approaches, East Texas A&M University is celebrating members of the Class of 2026 who have distinguished themselves th more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Here are the winners of the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes * The Poynter Institute announced the winners and finalists for the 2026 Poynter Journalism Prizes Monday, honoring journalists and news organizations across platforms for exceptional work in 12 categories for writing, reporting, innovation and leadership. Winners spanned a cross-section of media, including large, e more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Maria Cantwell, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * In Letter to RFK Jr., Cantwell Demands Changes to New AI-Driven Prior Authorization Program That's Overruling WA Doctors and Delaying Care for Seniors WA hospitals report extended delays for authorization under WISeR pilot program, WA seniors report crippling pain while they wait for treatment; ICYMI: Cantwell presses RFK on AI-driven care denials in hearing; details delays in care and patient  more PR

BALTIMORE, Maryland, April 28 (TNSjou) -- Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health issued the following news release: * * * Study Suggests Increase in Deaths During or Within One Year of Pregnancy in States that Imposed Abortion Bans Findings point to potential 9% rise in pregnancy-associated and pregnancy-related mortality * Abortion bans in the United States are likely associated with increases in deaths during or within one year of pregnancy, though data limitations and more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR's Mission Technology Solutions Awarded $200 Million to Accelerate Safer, Smarter US Transportation Systems KBR (NYSE: KBR) announced today its Mission Technology Solutions business won a recompete contract with a ceiling value of $200 million to enhance aviation safety and modernize America's transportation networks. KBR  more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Kinder Houston Area Survey reveals area residents pessimistic about jobs, economy and concerned about environment * The region's economy is the "biggest problem" identified by Rice University's Kinder Institute for Urban Research, noting residents' attitudes toward job opportunities experienced the largest one-year decline since the 1980s. The Kinder Houston Area Survey is the longest-running study of any  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Center for a Humane Economy posted the following news release: * * * Korean Air Halts Shipments of Roosters to Philippines Recent investigations into smuggling of fighting birds triggered legislation from U.S. Rep. Troy Nehls to halt transnational shipments of tens of thousands of birds * Following a series of investigations by Animal Wellness Action, the Center for a Humane Economy, and the Dallas Morning News, and then the subsequent introduction of federal leg more PR

BEAUMONT, Texas, April 28 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Dockens named as a 2026 Top 50 Voice in Higher Education By John Rollins Dr. Ashley Dockens, associate provost of academic innovation and digital learning at Lamar University, has been named one of the Top 50 Voices to Follow in Higher Education for 2026. According to Vevox, the No. 1 rated polling and Q&A platform for educators and businesses, this distinction honors prominent educators, academic leaders, and i more PR

ARLINGTON, Virginia, April 27 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news: * * * New Analysis Finds the Sustainable Rivers Program Delivers Strong Returns for Taxpayers, Communities and Recreation * A new independent analysis found that the Sustainable Rivers Program, a partnership between the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and The Nature Conservancy that improves how the nation's existing dams operate, delivers strong economic returns while boosting re more PR

NEW YORK, April 28 -- The New York Public Library issued the following news release: * * * New York Public Library Announces the 2026-2027 Class of Fellows at the Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers The New York Public Library's Dorothy and Lewis B. Cullman Center for Scholars and Writers has selected 15 gifted academics, nonfiction writers, and creative writers for its 28th class of Fellows in 2026-2027. The Cullman Center is an international fellowship program open  more PR

ALBANY, New York, April 28 -- The New York State Department of Health issued the following news release on April 27, 2026: * * * New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center Fills Testing Gap for CDC CDC Pauses Testing for Multiple Specimens New York's Wadsworth Recognized as National Reference Center Laboratory for Testing and Detection * The New York State Department of Health's Wadsworth Center is assisting with laboratory testing for a range of viruses, including influenza, p more PR

IRVING, Texas, April 27 [Category: BizMedia] -- Nexstar Media Group, a television broadcasting company, issued the following news release: * * * Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation Announces "30 Days of Giving," $150,000 Initiative to Celebrate Company's 30th Anniversary Foundation will Donate $5,000 Each Day of June to Non-profit and Charitable Organizations Selected by Employees * Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), today announced that the Nexstar Media Charitable Foundation will  more PR

TULSA, Oklahoma, April 27 -- The University of Tulsa posted the following news: * * * Next big thing in space is not launched; it is assembled * Researchers at The University of Tulsa are developing a scalable in-space assembly approach that enables complex space systems to be built in orbit. In-space assembly is emerging as a foundational capability for the next generation of satellite and space infrastructure. As satellites, space stations and exploration systems grow in size and complex more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 27 -- The University of North Texas Health Fort Worth posted the following news: * * * Nursing education thrives when teaching and care intersect At its best, nursing education thrives when teaching and care intersect. At UNT Health Fort Worth's College of Nursing, Kate Taylor, DNP, FNP-C, CPPS, FNAP, brings that philosophy to life one patient at a time. As the assistant dean of clinical and outreach affairs, Taylor does not simply oversee curricula from her office. S more PR

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, April 27 -- The University of Pennsylvania posted the following news: * * * Penn announces nine 2026 Thouron Scholars * Nine University of Pennsylvania affiliates-six fourth-years and three recent graduates-have each received a 2026 Thouron Award to pursue graduate studies in the United Kingdom. Each Thouron Scholar receives tuition for as long as two years, as well as travel and living stipends. Penn's 2026 Thouron Scholars are Tristen Brisky, Charissa Howard,  more PR

ST. PETERSBURG, Florida, April 27 [Category: Media] -- The Poynter Institute posted the following news release: * * * Poynter announces 2026 cohort of Transforming Crime Coverage program The Poynter Institute today announced the 2026 cohort of its Transforming Crime Coverage program, an intensive training and coaching experience designed to help newsrooms fundamentally rethink how they report on crime, public safety and the communities they serve. Running from April 29 through June 24, the p more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Prolific Chinese state-sponsored contract hacker extradited from Italy * HOUSTON - A 34-year-old citizen of the People's Republic of China is set to appear in Houston federal court on a nine-count indictment related to his involvement in computer intrusions between February 2020 and June 2021. Xu Zewei (Xu Ze Wei ) was extradited April 25 and has now made  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Rep. Chip Roy, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Roy Asks Health and Human Services to Suspend Funding for CAIR Today, Congressman Chip Roy (R-TX) is asking Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to suspend funding for the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR) and its affiliates and initiate debarment proceedings after a DOJ investigation found suspected misuse in federal grants by CAIR. "Why should Americans' taxp more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 28 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SamPoly Expands Program Offerings with HVAC, HIT and Real Estate Sam Houston State University's Polytechnic College, SamPoly, is expanding its program offerings with the addition of heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC), health information technology (HIT) and real estate. As with its other program offerings, SamPoly has developed coursework to meet the needs of the working student. With o more PR

RUEIL-MALMAISON, France, April 28 (TNSxrep) -- Schneider Electric, a developer of connected technologies and solutions to manage energy, issued the following news release: * * * Schneider Electric Launches Next-Generation Motor Management System for Industrial Applications TeSys Tera delivers predictive diagnostics, energy monitoring and connectivity to reduce motor downtime by up to 80% System debuts at Texas Water 2026, the largest regional water conference in the U.S., reinforcing Schneid more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Scientists at Rice pioneer faster, greener method to recycle lithium-ion batteries * As global demand for lithium-ion batteries continues to surge, a team of Rice University researchers has developed a faster, more energy-efficient way to recover critical minerals from spent batteries, potentially easing supply chain pressures and reducing environmental harm. In a new study published in Small, researchers  more PR

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, April 27 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Senior enlisted leaders emphasize partnership as cornerstone of space superiority COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado - In a panel discussion at the 41st Space Symposium on April 15, senior enlisted leaders from the United States and Canada asserted that robust partnerships with industry, allies, and technology partners are fundamental to maintaining a competitive adv more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, April 28 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * SFA's Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship rolls out Purple Spikes, a business succession network East Texas businesses now have a free community resource designed to preserve the vitality of their companies through a business succession program called Purple Spikes, a new initiative from Stephen F. Austin State University's Arnold Center for Entrepreneurship. As part of ACE's broader initiative more PR

HUNTSVILLE, Texas, April 28 -- Sam Houston State University issued the following news: * * * SHSU Security Studies Professor Featured on History Channel Documentary Series By Arina Garcia Sam Houston State University College of Criminal Justice professor Nathan Jones was recently featured in an episode of the History Channel's "History's Greatest Mysteries," focusing on the hunt for El Chapo. As an expert on organized crime and drug violence in Mexico, the security studies professor and cha more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 27 -- The University of Texas-San Antonio issued the following news: * * * Simple training can save lives by keeping medical supplies on the shelves, UT San Antonio researcher finds * A recent study from The University of Texas at San Antonio reveals that low-cost training for frontline health workers can significantly reduce medical supply shortages, potentially saving thousands of lives in developing nations. Amir Karimi, an assistant professor of operations and more PR

NEW YORK, April 28 -- Skanska, a construction and development company, issued the following news release: * * * Skanska celebrates the University of Texas at Tyler's School of Medicine building completion Tyler, Texas -- Skanska, one of the world's leading construction and development firms, joined The University of Texas at Tyler in celebrating the completion of the School of Medicine Building with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on April 24. Skanska delivered the project in partnership with HGR G more PR

NACOGDOCHES, Texas, April 28 -- Stephen F. Austin State University issued the following news: * * * Social media influencer, college advisor to speak at SFA spring undergraduate commencement ceremonies Two recent Stephen F. Austin State University graduates, Julia Whitehead and Ireland Bramhall-Ragland, will give the commencement addresses during SFA's spring graduation ceremonies for undergraduates. Whitehead, fifth-grade teacher and social media influencer, will address graduates at 2 p.m. more PR

ARLINGTON, Texas, April 27 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * Spring '26: UTA grads balance PhDs & a toddler * A husband and wife will walk across the graduation stage at Globe Life Field on Sunday, each receiving a doctoral degree from The University of Texas at Arlington. Their achievement caps a journey that included adapting to a new culture, navigating the COVID 19 pandemic, welcoming their first child and supporting each other every ste more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The Lawyers' Committee for Civil Rights Under Law issued the following news release: * * * Supreme Court Again Reverses Lower Court Injunction Against Texas' Racially Discriminatory Redistricting Plan * In December, the U.S. Supreme Court stayed a preliminary injunction that would have barred Texas from using its new Congressional voting maps in the 2026 election. Now, the Court has reversed the injunction, brushing aside massive evidence that th more PR

FORT WORTH, Texas, April 28 -- Texas Christian University issued the following news: * * * New TCU Certificate, Research Partnership Focus on Textiles, Soft-Goods Engineering It's hard to know where to start when introducing Charles Freeman, professor and department chair of fashion merchandising for Texas Christian University's College of Fine Arts. Do you lead with NASA? Or the Department of War? That previous paragraph probably needs a little explaining. Freeman also serves as the associ more PR

AUSTIN, Texas, April 27 -- Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Ken Paxton Sues Chemical Manufacturer in Freeport for Illegally Releasing Chlorine and Other Chemicals That Harmed Texans' Health * Attorney General Ken Paxton sued Blue Cube Operations LLC ("Blue Cube") for violating state law by releasing chlorine gas and other hazardous chemicals that endangered Texans' health and safety. Blue Cube is a chemical manufacturing company th more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 27 -- Texas Southern University posted the following news: * * * Texas Southern University Launches Ascend 2030 Strategic Plan, Defining a Clear Path for Student Progress and Institutional Growth * On April 23, Texas Southern University launched Ascend 2030, a comprehensive strategic plan that establishes a clear direction and a disciplined approach to driving student outcomes and expanding institutional impact. The plan focuses on accelerating the forward trajectory  more PR

GUELPH, Ontario, April 27 -- The University of Guelph posted the following news release: * * * U of G Researcher Receives $ 1.65M to Support Innovative Training in Environmental Monitoring * University of Guelph professor Dr. David McCarthy has been awarded $1.65 million over six years from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council (NSERC) Collaborative Research and Training Experience (CREATE) program. The funding will train highly qualified personnel at the undergraduate, mas more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. John P. Healy, chief of the U.S. Air Force Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, and distinguished members of the Subcommittee, it is my privilege to testify on behalf of the United States Air Force Reserve (AFR). The AFR is a combat-ready force committed to defending the Nation, deterring ag more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Army Lt. Gen. Robert D. Harter, chief of the U.S. Army Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Since the first shots were fired at Lexington Common, the Army Reserve has served a single purpose - to deliver combat-ready soldiers and formations in support of the Army and the Nation. While our mission remains unchanged, the way the Army Reserve d more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior U.S. Geological Survey issued the following news release: * * * New Nationwide Tool Helps Answer: Do We Have Enough Water? * RESTON, Va. -The U.S. Geological Survey released the first nationwide tool to help water planners determine if communities have enough water for current and future needs. Nearly 27 million Americans, or 8% of the U.S. population, live in areas where water demand consistently approaches or exceeds naturally av more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Defense released the following testimony by Rear Adm. Richard Lofgren, acting chief of the U.S. Navy Reserve, from an April 21, 2026, hearing on the fiscal 2027 budget request: * * * Chairman McConnell, Ranking Member Coons, distinguished members of the Committee, thank you for the opportunity to testify on behalf of the 59,000 Navy Reserve Sailors, 2,400 Strategic Sealift Officers, and 400 civilians of the Navy Reserve. I want  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Tina Flint Smith, D-Minnesota, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. Senators Tina Smith, Catherine Cortez Masto Introduce Legislation Protecting Children Harmed by ICE Actions Against Their Parents Today, U.S. Senators Tina Smith (D-MN) and Catherine Cortez Masto (D-NV) introduced the Humane Enforcement and Legal Protections (HELP) for Separated Children Act. The legislation would protect children affected by immigration enforcement actions or proceedings more PR

SANTA CRUZ, California, April 27 -- The University of California Santa Cruz campus issued the following news: * * * UC Santa Cruz Library publishes vast photo archive from iconic 'Death of a Valley' * UC Santa Cruz Library has digitized and made publicly available 3,200 images taken by Dorothea Lange and Pirkle Jones from their photo project that captured the final year of Monticello. By Scott Hernandez-Jason  Seventy years ago, residents of Monticello gathered to mark their last Memorial more PR

HOUSTON, Texas, April 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Researchers Discover Potential Breakthrough for Crohn's Disease Treatment Multi-institutional Study Utilizes Low-dose Cancer Medication to Help Body Heal Itself Key Takeaways * In a new study, University of Houston researchers are focusing on a stress signal in cells that prevents the gut lining from healing in Crohn's patients. * By using low doses of existing cancer medications, the team ca more PR

ADELPHI, Maryland, April 27 -- The University of Maryland Global Campus issued the following news: * * * Cybersecurity Practitioners with Purpose UMGC alumnae build companies, programs, and future leaders * Entrepreneurs and cybersecurity experts excel in seeing the bigger picture. At University of Maryland Global Campus (UMGC), that wide-angle view has helped alumnae turn expertise into leadership and service. Doing what others haven't Tiffany Tremont '18, who earned a Master of Scien more PR

OXFORD, Mississippi, April 28 (TNSjou) -- The University of Mississippi issued the following news: * * * Study Links Coal Ash Sites to Elevated Cancer Risk Nationwide National analysis finds higher cancer rates in communities near impoundments * Counties near coal ash storage facilities are more likely to report higher cancer rates, raising questions about regulation and long-term health risks of such installations, a new study concludes. University of Mississippi public health professor a more PR

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio issued the following news release: * * * UT Health San Antonio researchers awarded grant to study how circadian rhythm disruptions may contribute to Alzheimer's Can jet lag cause more than just sleep loss? Do quick-grab, high-fat foods associated with late-night or rotating work shifts bring more than indigestion? Those circadian rhythm disruptors might also contribute to Alzheimer's disease. UT Health San Antonio, th more PR

DALLAS, Texas, April 27 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UT Southwestern named Official Sports Medicine Partner for Dallas Pulse UT Southwestern Medical Center has been named the Official Sports Medicine Partner for the Dallas Pulse, North Texas' women's professional volleyball team in Major League Volleyball (MLV). The new sponsorship agreement supports the Dallas Pulse's commitment to athlete wellness, performance, and long-term more PR

TYLER, Texas, April 28 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus issued the following news release: * * * UT Tyler Announces 2026 Research Competition Winners Event highlights outstanding graduate student research across disciplines * The University of Texas at Tyler announced winners of the 2026 UT Tyler Graduate School Three Minute Thesis (3MT(R)) Competition, which showcases engaging research presentations across disciplines. UT Tyler student participants have three minutes to present a c more PR

BROWNSVILLE, Texas, April 27 -- The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley posted the following news: * * * UTRGV's IKC chapter earns Trailblazer Award, leads nation in medals at ACJA National Conference * RIO GRANDE VALLEY, TEXAS - APRIL 27, 2026 - The University of Texas Rio Grande Valley's Iota Kappa Chi (IKC) chapter of the American Criminal Justice Association (ACJA) earned the prestigious Trailblazer Award at the 2026 ACJA National Conference, held in March in Bloomington, Minnesota.  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: International] -- The Federation for American Immigration Reform issued the following news release: * * * Victory! Full Fifth Circuit Upholds Texas's Border Law FAIR had shown state's war on the cartels is constitutional  * On Friday, the full U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, sitting en banc, rejected challenges by activist plaintiffs to a law in Texas called S.B.4, which protects Texas's border with Mexico. The Federation for American Immigratio more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * Warren Questions Deputy Secretary of Defense on Conflicts of Interest Involving DoD's Golden Dome Missile Defense Program * Defense Deputy Secretary Feinberg reversed ethics commitment and appears to have retained ongoing Cerberus contract; transferred key holdings to benefit adult children Conflicts could be impacting DoD contracting, implementation decisions related to secretive $185 b more PR

WASHINGTON, April 28 -- The White House sends to the Senate on April 27, 2026, the nominations of 12 individuals for positions in the federal government: * * * Nominations and Withdrawals Sent to the Senate NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: David Brat, of Virginia, to be Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary of the United States of America to the Commonwealth of Australia. Hal Duncan, of Texas, to be Deputy Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Sean Kaufman, of Georgia, to  more PR

WASHINGTON, April 27 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The Wilson Center, an organization that provides nonpartisan insights and analysis on global affairs to policymakers and the public through deep research, open dialogue and independent scholarship, issued the following news release: * * * Latin America's Negative Supply Shock from the US-Iran Conflict * Latin American economies are currently absorbing two negative supply shocks: tariffs and oil prices. Countries in the re more PR