News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
AAPS Elevates Eight Members to Fellow Status for 2026
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 28 -- The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists issued the following news release:
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AAPS Elevates Eight Members to Fellow Status for 2026
Fellows Program Recognizes Scientific Impact, Leadership, and Service
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AAPS is pleased to announce that eight members have been selected for elevation to Fellow status in recognition of their professional excellence and sustained superior impact in fields relevant to AAPS' mission: advancing the capacity of phar
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Amazon and Duke Energy Attempt to Dodge Pollution Limits at Massive Hyperscale Data Center in North Carolina, SELC Says
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, July 31 -- The Southern Environmental Law Center posted the following news release:
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Amazon and Duke Energy attempt to dodge pollution limits at massive hyperscale data center in North Carolina, SELC says
Separate applications for a total of 649 diesel-fired generators evade responsibility for high levels of harmful air pollution
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CHAPEL HILL, N.C.--Amazon and Duke Energy's separate applications to operate 649 highly-polluting diesel-fired generators at a ma
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 1 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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AG Mayes Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Efforts to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
Attorney General Mayes today joined a coalition of attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once again illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and would mak
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ATA Backs Trump Administration's Push to Launch Veterans' Trucking Careers
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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ATA Backs Trump Administration's Push to Launch Veterans' Trucking Careers
Freedom Haulers will reduce red tape and help veterans transition to good-paying jobs in the supply chain
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Washington - Today, following the Trump Administration's announcement of Freedom Haulers, a federal cross-agency initiative to connect military veterans with career opportunitie
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CCI Awards $975,000 to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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CCI Awards $975,000 to Advance Cybersecurity Innovation
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The Commonwealth Cyber Initiative (CCI) has awarded $975,000 to 13 cybersecurity innovation projects through its 2026 CATAPULT and ASCEND funds, continuing its investment in technologies and ideas with the potential to address critical cybersecurity challenges and create real-world impact.
Led by CCI's Northern Virginia Node in partnership with the
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Crowell & Moring Earns National Recognition in Managing IP's 2026 USA IP Stars Rankings
WASHINGTON, July 30 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Crowell and Moring, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Crowell & Moring Earns National Recognition in Managing IP's 2026 USA IP Stars Rankings
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Chicago - July 30, 2026: Managing Intellectual Property has recognized nine Crowell & Moring attorneys and five practice areas in its 2026 IP Stars rankings for the United States, underscoring the depth, breadth, and technical strength of the firm's global Intellectual Property practice, whic
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Dr. Beth Erickson Elected President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 29 -- The American Society for Radiation Oncology issued the following news release:
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Dr. Beth Erickson elected President of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO)
Medical society members also elect officers to lead clinical affairs, education, government relations and healthcare access councils
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The members of the American Society for Radiation Oncology (ASTRO) recently elected five new officers to ASTRO's Board of Directors:
* President-elect:
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FAA Proposes Airway Changes Near Hays, Kansas, After Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal Decommissioning
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration has proposed changes to Jet Route J-24 and Very High Frequency Omnidirectional Range Federal (VOR) Airways V-244 and V-508, while revoking VOR Federal Airway V-255, as part of an update tied to the planned decommissioning of the VOR component of the Hays, Kansas, VOR/Tactical Air Navigation navigational aid.
The proposal stems from the agency's VOR Minimum Operational Network program, which is r
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Federal Register: Justice Dept. Executive Office for Immigration Review Issues NPRM on Civil Money Penalties for Contempt of Immigration Judges
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Executive Office for Immigration Review issued the following action in the Federal Register.
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This notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) would implement a provision of the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) that authorizes Immigration Judges, under regulations prescribed by the Attorney General, to sanction by civil money penalty any action in contempt of the proper exercise of their authority by certain individuals. The rule
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here - What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 1 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on July 31, 2026:
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New H-2A Farmworker Rates Are Here: What Agricultural Employers Need to Know
H-2A agricultural employers have been awaiting the Department of Labor's publication of the new H-2A Adverse Effect Wage Rates (AEWRs), and eager to hear how soon they would be required to update rates. Federal officials just released a public inspection copy of the new rates, which is set to be published in
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Freedom Haulers Will Support Veterans' Next Mission
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 30 [Category: Transportation] -- The American Trucking Associations posted the following news release:
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Freedom Haulers Will Support Veterans' Next Mission
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Each year, approximately 200,000 Americans separate from the Armed Forces, return home, and seek to continue serving their country by joining the U.S. workforce. Hiring them is not charity; it is smart business. Veterans bring the values that make workplaces stronger and skills that are directly transferab
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George Mason hosts the 2026 Virginia Data Science Teacher Institute
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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George Mason hosts the 2026 Virginia Data Science Teacher Institute
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In June, more than 225 educators, higher education partners, industry experts, and students gathered at George Mason University's Science and Technology Campus in Manassas for the fifth annual Virginia Data Science Teacher Professional Learning Institute. The 2026 theme, "Data Science, Computational Thinking, and Modeling in the Age of A
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German Court Sides with Copyright Aggregators Over Generative AI Technology Trailblazer
MCLEAN, Virginia, July 31 [Category: Business] -- Chamber of Progress, a center-left tech industry policy coalition promoting a progressive future, posted the following news:
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German Court Sides with Copyright Aggregators Over Generative AI Technology Trailblazer
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The Munich Regional Court today ruled that AI music company Suno infringed copyright by reproducing protected musical works and prohibited the company from using certain copyrighted songs to train its AI without authorization
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Governor Sanders Announces Personnel Changes
LITTLE ROCK, Arkansas, July 31 -- Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders, R-Arkansas, issued the following news release:
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Governor Sanders Announces Personnel Changes
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LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders today announced changes to her Governor's Office personnel. Josh Stewart, a policy advisor, will serve as the Governor's Director of Legislative Affairs; Zach Jacobs, the Deputy Chief of Staff at the Arkansas Department of Education, will serve as the Governor's Policy Director; an
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Governor Spanberger Restores Voting Rights for More Than 66,000 Virginians
RICHMOND, Virginia, July 31 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Restores Voting Rights for More Than 66,000 Virginians
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger announced today that since taking office in January, her administration has restored the right to vote for 66,085 Virginians who were formerly incarcerated.
Virginia is one of three states with a constitution that permanently disenfranchises citizens with past felony
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Highlander Highlights: Week of July 27, 2026
RADFORD, Virginia, July 31 -- Radford University issued the following news wrap up:
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Highlander Highlights: Week of July 27, 2026
Senior visits General Assembly with UPP cohort
Students in the Undergraduate Policy Program (UPP) of the Virginia Academy of Science, Engineering and Medicine visited the Virginia General Assembly in Richmond this month [DP2] for a firsthand look at how science and public policy intersect.
Radford student Stevie Freeman, a senior from Ivanhoe, Virginia, is a
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Hilton Continues Rapid Lifestyle Growth in South East Asia With Trio of Signings in Thailand and the Maldives
MCLEAN, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Hilton Worldwide Holdings posted the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Hilton Continues Rapid Lifestyle Growth in South East Asia with Trio of Signings in Thailand and the Maldives
New signings in Phuket, Chiang Mai, and the Maldives add to Hilton's Asia Pacific luxury and lifestyle presence as the company progresses toward exceeding 250 properties in the segments in the region
* Hilton signs three new hotels, marking its first Tapestry Collection by
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House Education & Workforce Ranking Member Scott Issues Statement on EEOC Proposed Strategic Plan and Ongoing Efforts to Undermine Civil Rights
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Robert C. Scott, D-Virginia, ranking member of the House Education and Workforce Committee, issued the following statement on July 30, 2026:
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Ranking Member Scott Statement on EEOC's Proposed Strategic Plan and Ongoing Efforts to Undermine Civil Rights
Today, Committee on Education and Workforce Ranking Member Robert C. "Bobby" Scott (VA-03) sent a letter in response to the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission's (EEOC) Draft Strategic Plan, criticizing EEOC
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Inova First in Virginia & Mid-Atlantic to Use Advanced Fluorescent Imaging Technology to Improve Ovarian Cancer Surgery
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Inova, a healthcare provider, issued the following news release:
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Inova first in Virginia and Mid-Atlantic to use advanced fluorescent imaging technology to improve ovarian cancer surgery
FDA-approved technology helps surgeons visualize ovarian cancer in real time during surgery
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Inova is the first health system in Virginia and the Mid-Atlantic to use an FDA-approved fluorescent imaging technology to help surgeons better identify ovarian cancer during sur
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Md. A.G. Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 1 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Joins Lawsuit Challenging Trump Administration's Effort to Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
Coalition Sues Over Federal Rule That Reinstates Provisions Blocked by a Federal Court and Adds New Harmful Changes
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown today joined a coalition of 21 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. Distri
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N.C. State: Study - Rural Communities Face Serious Obstacles in Promoting Physical Activity
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Aug. 1 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release:
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Study: Rural Communities Face Serious Obstacles in Promoting Physical Activity
People in rural communities have long experienced disproportionate levels of chronic disease, driven in part by systemic barriers to physical activity. A new study from North Carolina State University highlights ways some rural communities use strategic investment and community collaboration to addre
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 1 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Davenport Sues to Protect Health Insurance Coverage
Co-Leads Lawsuit to Prevent Damage to New Jersey Healthcare
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport today co-led the filing of a lawsuit challenging a federal rule that illegally undermines the Affordable Care Act (ACA), making health insurance more expensive and harder to obtain for million
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NCUA Prohibits One Individual from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution
ALEXANDRIA, Virginia, July 31 -- The National Credit Union Administration issued the following news release:
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NCUA Prohibits One Individual from Participating in the Affairs of Any Federally Insured Depository Institution
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Alexandria, VA (July 31, 2026) -The National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) issued one conviction-based prohibition in July 2026. The individual named below is permanently prohibited from participating in the affairs of any federally insured depository institutio
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue Trump Administration to Block Rule That Would Undermine Affordable Care Act Protections
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 1 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on July 31, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to block rule that would undermine Affordable Care Act protections
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 18 attorneys general and one governor in filing a lawsuit in the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California to challenge a federal rule that once aga
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Rep. Kiggans Joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for Tour of Hampton Roads Sanitation District's SWIFT Research Center
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Jen Kiggans, R-Virginia, issued the following news:
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Rep. Kiggans Joins EPA Administrator Lee Zeldin for Tour of Hampton Roads Sanitation District's SWIFT Research Center
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SUFFOLK, VA -Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) joined U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin, EPA Region 3 Administrator Amy Van Blarcom-Lackey, Hampton Roads Sanitation District (HRSD) leadership, and regional partners for a tour of HRSD's Sustainable Water In
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Rep. Subramanyam Pushes IRS to Fix Married Filing Jointly Issues
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Rep. Suhas Subramanyam, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Rep. Subramanyam Pushes IRS to Fix Married Filing Jointly Issues
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WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. Representative Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) is pushing the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to address issues married couples face when filing their taxes jointly.
"It doesn't make any sense that couples who file their taxes together every year need to keep the same person as the designated primary taxpayer o
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Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027
ATLANTA, Georgia, July 30 [Category: BizFinancial Services] -- Pinnacle Financial Partners, an asset regional bank that says it provides banking, investment, trust, mortgage and insurance products and services, posted the following news release:
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Rob McCabe to remain Pinnacle director and chief banking officer through 2027
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Founder will continue current roles before moving into consulting position
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 30, 2026 - Pinnacle Financial Partners (NYSE: PNFP) announced to
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf - Recent Developments Topic of White Paper From CRS
WASHINGTON, July 31 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following In Focus white paper (No. IF13226) by natural resources policy specialists Caitlin Keating-Bitonti and Laura B. Comay.
Here are excerpts:
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Seabed Mining on the U.S. Outer Continental Shelf: Recent Developments
As part of a national effort to secure reliable supplies of critical minerals, President Trump issued Executive Order (E.O.) 14285 of April 24, 2025, "Unleashing America's Offshore Critical Mi
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Sen. Warren Issues Remarks at Spotlight Forum on Need for Strong Ethics Guardrails to Prevent Trump Crypto Corruption
WASHINGTON, July 28 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release:
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Warren Remarks at Spotlight Forum on Need for Strong Ethics Guardrails to Prevent Trump Crypto Corruption
Today, U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban Affairs Committee, delivered remarks and questioned witnesses at a spotlight forum convened by the Permanen
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/24/2026-7/31/2026
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
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Senator Blumenthal: Week in Review 7/24/2026-7/31/2026
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Combatting Russia's Murderous Invasion of Ukraine
[WASHINGTON, D.C.] - U. S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) along with U.S. Senators Darline Graham (R-SC), Katie Britt (R-AL), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Roger Wicker (R-MS), and Jim Risch (R-ID) announced a bipartisan agreement on legislation to hold major purchasers of Russian oil an
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Senator McCormick Unveils Vision for American AI Leadership in Major Address at Manhattan Institute
WASHINGTON, July 29 -- Sen. Dave McCormick, R-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release:
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Senator McCormick Unveils Vision for American AI Leadership in Major Address at Manhattan Institute
U.S. Senator Dave McCormick (R-PA) today delivered a major policy address at the Manhattan Institute outlining his vision for ensuring the United States leads the artificial intelligence revolution while protecting American workers, strengthening national security, safeguarding children, and bui
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Sentara Health issues contract termination notice to Anthem, urging insurer to protect access to care for nearly 380,000 Virginians
NORFOLK, Virginia, July 31 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Sentara Health issues contract termination notice to Anthem, urging insurer to protect access to care for nearly 380,000 Virginians
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Sentara Health, Virginia's leading not-for-profit integrated healthcare system, today provided Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield of Virginia with formal notice of its intent to allow certain commercial, Medicare and Medicaid agreements to expire if a new agree
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Shaheen, Banks, Schumer, Colleagues Demand Apple Reject Chinese Military-Linked Chips
WASHINGTON, Aug. 1 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, ranking member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, issued the following news release on July 30, 2026:
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Shaheen, Banks, Schumer, Colleagues Demand Apple Reject Chinese Military-Linked Chips
Today, U.S. Senators Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Jim Banks (R-IN), Chuck Schumer (D-NY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Andy Kim (D-NJ), Jim Risch (R-ID) and Pete Ricketts (R-NE) sent a letter t
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Shi Fellow gets hands in the dirt and better understanding of farm-to-table
GREENVILLE, South Carolina, July 31 -- Furman University posted the following news:
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Shi Fellow gets hands in the dirt and better understanding of farm-to-table
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One thing that has surprised Erin Faulkner '28 about her Shi Institute internship at Topsoil Restaurant in Travelers Rest is just how much you can learn by growing your own food.
Faulkner, who is double majoring in anthropology and biology, started her work with Topsoil in June and has been working with the restaurant's owner
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Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 31 -- The U.S. Space Force issued the following news:
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Space Force selects technical direction agent for SBI program
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ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - The U.S. Space Force has selected Johns Hopkins University's Applied Physics Laboratory to serve as technical direction agent for the Space Force's Space-Based Interceptor program.
In support of Golden Dome for America, the program is developing a proliferated Low-Earth Orbit constellation of interceptors capable of boo
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The Darkside Experience in concert at NRCC Sept. 18
DUBLIN, Virginia, July 31 -- New River Community College posted the following news release:
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The Darkside Experience in concert at NRCC Sept. 18
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The Darkside Experience, a tribute band to Pink Floyd, will perform Friday, September 18 at 8 p.m. at New River Community College in Dublin.
Tickets for the show are on sale now. Reserved seating tickets are $27 in advance and available for purchase online only at www.nr.edu/concerts. Reserved tickets are $30 at the door. General seating ti
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The little water plant that could
FAIRFAX, Virginia, July 30 -- George Mason University issued the following news:
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The little water plant that could
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On a small organic farm in rural Puerto Rico sits a revolutionary water treatment facility ready for action: the AguaClara PF250, a compact, nonelectric drinking water treatment plant designed specifically for small communities. George Mason University researchers Daniel Smith and Catherine Akplah are combining engineering innovation, field research, and community partne
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The Long Blue Line: Smilax--the Coast Guard's "Queen of the Fleet"!
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Coast Guard issued the following news:
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The Long Blue Line: Smilax--the Coast Guard's "Queen of the Fleet"!
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The USCGC Smilax (WLIC 315) celebrated its 80th anniversary in November 2024. Commissioned in 1944, not long after the D-Day landings at Normandy, Smilax is the oldest active Coast Guard cutter and more than 25 years older than the Navy's oldest actively deployed ship.
The 1944 side launch of Smilax in Dubuque, Iow
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Two DLA service members recognized with Purple Heart medals
WASHINGTON, July 30 -- The Defense Logistics Agency issued the following news:
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Two DLA service members recognized with Purple Heart medals
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FORT BELVOIR, Va. - Two Defense Logistics Agency service members received Purple Heart medals during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex July 29.
Defense Logistics Agency Director Army Lt. Gen. Mark Simerly pins the Purple Heart medal on Army Lt. Col. Arturo Lincon during a ceremony at the McNamara Headquarters Complex at Fort Belvoir
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University of Cincinnati Klekamp Law and the University of Lima (Peru) Sign Agreement to Expand Global Legal Education
CINCINNATI, Ohio, Aug. 1 -- The University of Cincinnati posted the following news:
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UC Klekamp Law and the University of Lima (Peru) sign agreement to expand global legal education
By Sherry English, englissy@ucmail.uc.edu
The Donald P. Klekamp College of Law at the University of Cincinnati has launched a new partnership with the University of Lima in Peru, creating new opportunities for academic collaboration and global engagement between the two institutions. Central to the partnersh
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University of Virginia College at Wise Announces Faculty Promotions
WISE, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- The University of Virginia College at Wise issued the following news:
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UVA Wise Announces Faculty Promotions
Genna Welsh Kasun
Last month, the University of Virginia's College at Wise (UVA Wise) announced a new professorship to support service to students. Funded by Richard B. Gilliam Sr. and the Richard and Leslie Gilliam Foundation, the Dana G. Kilgore Endowed Professorship in Accounting was established with a gift of $1.5 million and helps to attract and/or
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USA Rice Talks Policy at Arkansas Farm Bureau Annual Conference
ARLINGTON, Virginia, July 31 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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USA Rice Talks Policy at Arkansas Farm Bureau Annual Conference
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HOT SPRINGS, AR - Last week, USA Rice attended the Arkansas Farm Bureau's 78th annual Officers and Leadership Conference here. The event keeps farmers and ranchers informed about policy developments and advocacy efforts, and helps increase their knowledge of agricultural innovations.
The event included a packed program
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USS Minnesota Completes First Forward-Deployment
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news:
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USS Minnesota Completes First Forward-Deployment
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The submarine USS Minnesota returned to its home port at Naval Base Guam July 29, after completing its first deployment since becoming the Navy's first forward-deployed submarine.
"[The] Minnesota's return marks a significant milestone for the Pacific submarine force and demonstrates the Navy's ability to sustain and employ advanced Virginia-class capabilitie
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USS Truxtun Returns to Naval Station Norfolk from Deployment to U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleets
WASHINGTON, July 31 -- The U.S. Navy issued the following news story:
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USS Truxtun Returns to Naval Station Norfolk from Deployment to U.S. 4th, 5th, and 6th Fleets
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NORFOLK, Virginia - Arleigh Burke-class guided-missile destroyer USS Truxtun (DDG 103) returned to Naval Station Norfolk on July 31, concluding an almost six-month deployment across multiple geographic theaters, including the U.S. 4th, 5th and 6th Fleet areas of operations.
"The Sailors of USS Truxtun demonstrated excepti
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VCU Issues Q&A: Here's How Second Major Hacking Incident is Exposing Fragility of AI Governance
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following Q&A on July 31, 2026, involving Christopher Whyte, associate professor of homeland security and emergency preparedness in the L. Douglas Wilder School of Government and Public Affairs:
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Here's how a second major hacking incident is exposing the fragility of AI governance
Anthropic's models hacked into outside companies, and VCU cybersecurity expert Christopher Whyte explains the most shocking element of t
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Virginia Tech: Bike Route Brings Virginia's Local Histories Into View
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Bike route brings Virginia's local histories into view
By Julia Kell
Tom Ewing had biked stretches of U.S. Bicycle Route 76 for the better part of a decade before he started to see it differently -- not simply as miles of Virginia road, but as a string of places where local history opens onto something much larger.
"I realized the route served as an interesting platform for thinking about history, in terms of lo
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Virginia Tech: Feeding Dairy Cows to Be More Resilient to Infection
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Feeding dairy cows to be more resilient to infection
New research focuses on strengthening cows' immune systems through nutrition to address rising disease rates and industry challenges.
By Julie Shlisky
In Virginia Tech's College of Agriculture and Life Sciences, researchers are exploring whether nutrition can serve not just to sustain cows but also help protect them.
Johan Osorio, assistant professor in the
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Washington and Lee University Hosts 21st Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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W&L Hosts 21st Annual Tom Wolfe Weekend
The weekend's seminar will feature award-winning author George Saunders discussing his new novel, "Vigil."
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Washington and Lee University will host its 21st annual Tom Wolfe Weekend Sept. 4-5. The weekend's seminar will feature George Saunders, whose new novel "Vigil" has been named a New York Times bestseller. This year's seminar is co-sponsored by the Offi
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: VA. A.G. JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN ON JULY 31, 2026
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 1 -- Virginia Attorney General Jay Jones issued the following news wrap up on July 31, 2026:
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WHAT VIRGINIANS ARE SEEING: ATTORNEY GENERAL JAY JONES SHARES WEEKLY ROUNDUP OF ACTIONS TAKEN
Announces new unit to protect Virginians, fights federal overreach, and spotlights Outreach Team
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Attorney General Jones announced the Regulated Products Enforcement Unit, which will centralize civil enforcement for liquid nicotine products (vapes), THC and hemp-deriv
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