News Tipoffs - Virginia Editors
'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 16 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- Americans for Limited Government posted the following news release:
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'It's About Time': ALG Praises House Passage Of Sunshine Protection Act, Urges Senate Passage
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July 15, 2026, Fairfax, Va.-Americans for Limited Government Executive Director Robert Romano today issued the following statement praising the House for passing the Sunshine Protection Act and urged the Senate to do the same:
"The House has finally
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AAFA Applauds Senate Passage of Two-Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The American Apparel and Footwear Association issued the following news release:
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AAFA Applauds Senate Passage of Two-Year Extension of AGOA and Haiti HOPE/HELP Programs
The American Apparel & Footwear Association (AAFA) celebrates the passage of a two-year extension of the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act and the AGOA Extension Act by the Senate with bipartisan support. The vote provides for a crucial extension of each program, continuing critica
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ACLU of New Jersey Executive Director Sinha Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Amol Sinha, executive director of the American Civil Liberties Union of New Jersey, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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Chairman Van Drew, Ranking Member Crockett, and Members of the Subcommittee: thank you for convening this hearing and f
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AFIA Responds to Proposed Changes to the GRAS Framework
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The American Feed Industry Association issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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AFIA Responds to Proposed Changes to the GRAS Framework
The American Feed Industry Association's President and Chief Executive Officer Constance Cullman issued a statement today on the Food and Drug Administration's proposed changes to its Generally Recognized as Safe ingredient review framework. The AFIA is reviewing the proposal and evaluating its potential impact
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AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell issued the following news release:
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AG Campbell Secures Victory In Lawsuit Protecting Federal Support For Homelessness Services
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Boston -Massachusetts Attorney General Andrea Joy Campbell and a multistate coalition of 22 other states won their lawsuit against the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) over its illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families f
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All-New 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport Revealed With Head-Turning Design, Rewarding Features, and Smarter Tech
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Volkswagen Group of America issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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All-new 2027 Volkswagen Atlas Cross Sport revealed with head-turning design, rewarding features, and smarter tech
* Head-turning design feels premium inside and out, with all-new sheet metal, sophisticated lighting, and a completely reimagined cabin
* Rewarding features enhance every drive, from the most powerful Atlas Cross Sport engine ever and intuitive everyday technology t
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APSU raises over $23M during 2026 fiscal year
CLARKSVILLE, Tennessee, Aug. 10 -- Austin Peay State University posted the following news:
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APSU raises over $23M during 2026 fiscal year
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Students celebrate their graduation from APSU during a commencement ceremony hosted May 8, 2026. The university raised over $23 million during the 2026 fiscal year-the second-highest fundraising year in 99 years-to support a variety of student success initiatives.
CLARKSVILLE, Tenn. - Austin Peay State University is approaching its centennial year
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Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections
ALBANY, New York, Aug. 10 -- New York Attorney General Letitia James issued the following news release:
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Attorney General James Co-Leads Multistate Effort Opposing Trump Administration's Sweeping Rollback of Gun Safety Protections
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August 10, 2026
NEW YORK - New York Attorney General Letitia James today co-led a coalition of 22 other attorneys general in opposing the Trump administration's unprecedented effort to dismantle decades of federal gun safety protections. Since May 2026, the
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Center for Immigration Studies Resident Fellow Arthur Testifies Before House Judiciary Subcommittee (Part 2 of 3)
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The House Judiciary Subcommittee on Oversight released the following written testimony by Andrew R. Arthur, resident fellow in law and policy at the Center for Immigration Studies, from a July 22, 2026, hearing entitled "False Narratives Surrounding Conditions at the Delaney Hall ICE Detention Center." ICE is the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement.
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(Continued from Part 1 of 3)
Similarly, and directly relevant to the subject of today's hearing, section 103(a)
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Conduent Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Advances Transformation Priorities
FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Aug. 10 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Conduent, a business process services and solutions company, issued the following news release:
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Conduent Reports Second Quarter 2026 Results and Advances Transformation Priorities
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Key Q2 2026 Highlights
* Signed divestitures expected to generate $234M in gross proceeds
* Revenue: $531M from Continuing Operations
* Pre-tax Income (Loss) from Continuing Operations: $(57)M
* Adj. EBITDA from Continuing Opera
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Department of Commerce Proposes Expanding Section 232 Metal Tariffs Scope
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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Department of Commerce Proposes Expanding Section 232 Metal Tariffs Scope
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The United States Department of Commerce's Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) has proposed expanding the list of products subject to Section 232 duties on steel, aluminum, and copper. BIS is accepting public comments for 21 days, through August 27, 2026, before its final determination.
The proposa
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Experienced disputes partner joins Squire Patton Boggs in Australia
TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Experienced disputes partner joins Squire Patton Boggs in Australia
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Squire Patton Boggs has hired experienced disputes lawyer Scott Crabb as a partner in its Litigation Practice Group in Perth. He was previously a partner at Clayton Utz.
With over 30 years' experience in complex and large scale commercial litigation, Scott has handled international and multi-jurisdiction
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Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Reid Issues Weekly Reflections on Aug. 10, 2026
FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Fairfax County Public Schools Superintendent Michelle Reid issued the following Weekly Reflections:
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Superintendent's Weekly Reflections
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Hello Team FCPS!
What another fabulous summer week we have had!! Whew, it has been a hot couple of weeks for sure... I trust that each of you have been enjoying a fabulous summer season and have taken some time to be outside and connecting with our natural habitat. There are so many positive and inspiring opportuni
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Fisher Phillips Issues Insight: Six Steps to Get Your Concussion Protocol Ready for the Upcoming Athletic Season
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Fisher Phillips, a law firm, issued the following insight on Aug. 10, 2026:
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Six Steps to Get Your Concussion Protocol Ready for the Upcoming Athletic Season
As fall sports and tryouts approach, every school, athletic program, and youth sports organization should take a hard look at its concussion protocol. From a student safety and legal liability perspective, you need to make sure your written procedure clearly spells out how coaches and trainers identify,
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From military medicine to health policy: A distinguished alum reflects on his PhD experience
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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From military medicine to health policy: A distinguished alum reflects on his PhD experience
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Christian Betancourt, PhD Health Services Research '22 and the College of Public Health's 2026 Distinguished Alumni, discusses how the mentorship and hands-on research at George Mason continue to influence his work at Uniformed Services University and the Defense Health Agency.
Four
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George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab receives patent for AI bruise detection system
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Newly patented AI technology helps get bruise detection tools into the hands of clinicians, law enforcement, and researchers
Can new technology make it easier to understand bruises? That's the question researchers at George Mason University's Injury Analytics Lab (IAL) are answerin
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Get to know Clemson University's incoming students
CLEMSON, South Carolina, Aug. 10 -- Clemson University posted the following news:
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Get to know Clemson University's incoming students
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Clemson University is ready to welcome approximately 5,000 first-year students to main campus after another competitive admissions cycle.
More than 66,000 first-year students applied for undergraduate admission to Clemson, including a record 11,163 from South Carolina. This is the first time Clemson has received more than 11,000 applic
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Governor Spanberger Discusses Intervention in NextEra-Dominion Merger, Highlights Focus on Energy Affordability & Protecting Jobs on FOX 5 DC
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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Governor Spanberger Discusses Intervention in NextEra-Dominion Merger, Highlights Focus on Energy Affordability & Protecting Jobs on FOX 5 DC
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger yesterday joined FOX 5 DC's "On the Hill" to discuss her decision to intervene in the proposed $67 billion merger between Florida-based NextEra Energy and Dominion Energy -and the priorities that will
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Haynes & Boone Issues Commentary: Fifth Circuit Strikes Down OSHA's Mental Health Recordkeeping Rule
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Haynes and Boone, a law firm, posted the following commentary by partner Mini Kapoor and associate for northern Virginia Jonathan Keller:
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Fifth Circuit Strikes Down OSHA's Mental Health Recordkeeping Rule
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit vacated1 OSHA's mental illness recordkeeping rule, which requires employers to record employees' work-related mental illness once a qualified health care provider connects the illness to
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ICYMI: After Filing by Governor Spanberger, SCC Requires Data Centers to Pay for New Transmission Infrastructure
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following news release:
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ICYMI: After Filing by Governor Spanberger, SCC Requires Data Centers to Pay for New Transmission Infrastructure
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RICHMOND, VA -Governor Abigail Spanberger continues to take steps to make sure data centers pay their fair share and shield families, small businesses, and other ratepayers from transmission infrastructure costs.
Earlier this month, after Governor Spanberger urged state
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International Rice Festival Recognizes Father and Son as Farmer, Junior Farmer of the Year
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Agriculture] -- USA Rice Federation posted the following news:
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International Rice Festival Recognizes Father and Son as Farmer, Junior Farmer of the Year
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Crowley, LA -The 89th International Rice Festival proudly recognizes Jarrod Breaux as the 2026 Farmer of the Year. His 17-year-old son, Bryce Breaux, is recognized as the 2026 Junior Farmer of the Year.
Jarrod's passion for farming began at an early age. As a third-generation farmer, some of
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LIBRE Debuts New Ad Featuring Texas Mom Who Helped Advance School Choice Win
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release:
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LIBRE Debuts New Ad Featuring Texas Mom Who Helped Advance School Choice Win
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ARLINGTON, VA (8/4/26) -The LIBRE Initiative, the nation's largest center-right Latino organization, released a new bilingual ad highlighting LIBRE's role in advancing educational freedom in Texas through the story of Nancy Lara, a Rio Grande Valley homeschooling mom who helped advocate for Senate Bil
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McGuireWoods' Durham McCormick Named Finalist for Energy Attorney of the Year in Texas Legal Awards
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- McGuireWoods, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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McGuireWoods' Durham McCormick Named Finalist for Energy Attorney of the Year in Texas Legal Awards
McGuireWoods Houston partner Durham McCormick, co-leader of the firm's Renewable Energy Practice Group, has been named a finalist for Energy Attorney of the Year in the Texas Legal Awards presented by Texas Lawyer and Law.com. The winners will be announced Sept. 30, 2026, at an awards dinner in Dal
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MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power
CAMBRIDGE, Massachusetts, Aug. 10 -- The Massachusetts Institute of Technology posted the following news:
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MIT researchers tackle the economic realities of fusion power
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In the last decade, scientists have shown that fusion energy can work, as a physical process. Next question: Can it work economically?
A study co-authored by MIT professors Dennis Whyte and Andrew W. Lo proposes a framework for understanding what's needed to make fusion energy commercially viable in the marketplace.
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Moving Image Artist Nicole Antebi Showcases Work at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Aug. 10 -- Flagler College posted the following news:
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Moving Image Artist Nicole Antebi Showcases Work at Crisp-Ellert Art Museum
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The Crisp-Ellert Art Museum (CEAM) and Flagler College present "Rebel Waters / Aguas Rebeldes," an exhibition featuring work by moving image artist Nicole Antebi. The exhibition will be on view from Aug. 31 to Nov. 7 at CEAM, located at 48 Sevilla St. in historic downtown St. Augustine. The public is invited to attend an opening rec
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N.J. A.G. Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations
TRENTON, New Jersey, Aug. 11 -- New Jersey Attorney General Jennifer Davenport issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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AG Davenport Condemns ATF's Proposed Rollback of Gun Regulations
Multistate Coalition Warns Deregulating Firearms Rules Will Threaten Public Safety and Hinder Criminal Investigations
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Attorney General Jennifer Davenport co-led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump Administration's rollback of common-sense firearms regulations will end
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NEMA Appoints Veteran Policy Leader Will Hupman to Lead Government Affairs
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NEMA Appoints Veteran Policy Leader Will Hupman to Lead Government Affairs
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ARLINGTON, Va. -As electricity demand accelerates and policymakers focus on strengthening America's energy infrastructure and manufacturing base, the National Electrical Manufacturers Association today announced that Will Hupman has joined NEMA as the Senior Vice
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NEMA Welcomes Four New Members Spanning Cable Manufacturing, Energy Storage, and Power Connectivity
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- The National Electrical Manufacturers Association posted the following news release:
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NEMA Welcomes Four New Members Spanning Cable Manufacturing, Energy Storage, and Power Connectivity
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ARLINGTON, Va. - The National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) today announced that three manufacturing companies and one associate member have joined the organization, strengthening its representation across the electroindustr
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Reason Foundation Issues Commentary: Ranking the States Most and Least Dependent on the Federal Government
LOS ANGELES, California, Aug. 11 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary by Managing Directors of Government Finance Mariana Trujillo and Jordan Campbell:
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Ranking the states most and least dependent on the federal government
In some states, federal funds make up a modest share of government revenue, while in others they represent 40% of state and local budgets.
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Federal aid accounts for about a quarter of state and local government revenues, helping fund everything
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
NEW YORK, Aug. 10 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release:
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Shaquille O'Neal's DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly to Showcase Final Group Stage Event Tomorrow Night at 8 p.m. ET on TNT & HBO Max
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Shaquille O'Neal, Authentic Brands Group and TNT Sports' DUNKMAN Presented by Lilly, in partnership with Credit One Bank, will continue tomorrow night with its final night of Group Stage coverage on TNT and HBO Max starting a
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Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation
LOUDONVILLE, New York, Aug. 10 -- Siena College posted the following news:
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Siena's Social Score is #1 in the Nation
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Siena University is now number one in the nation for its Instagram engagement, according to data from Dunroe Social, an industry-specific social media analytics platform that benchmarks Instagram performance across all NCAA Division I colleges and universities.
Siena ranked #2 among all higher education Instagram accounts for engagement in the first quarter of this yea
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Squire Patton Boggs Advises Continuum Group on US$450 Million Dual-Tranche Green Bond Offering and Concurrent Tender Offer
TYSONS, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Squire Patton Boggs, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Squire Patton Boggs Advises Continuum Group on US$450 Million Dual-Tranche Green Bond Offering and Concurrent Tender Offer
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Squire Patton Boggs has advised Continuum Green Energy Limited and its wholly owned subsidiary CGE Treasury IFSC Private Limited, as English counsel and special US counsel in connection with a US$450 million dual-tranche green bond offering and concur
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Susquehanna University: Research Studies How Beaver Dam Analogs Shape Streams
SELINSGROVE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 11 -- Susquehanna University posted the following news:
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Research studies how beaver dam analogs shape streams
Water is one nature's most powerful forces. It can appear calm on the surface while simultaneously shaping the earth to its whims, profoundly marking the environment.
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This summer, several earth & environmental sciences students are navigating that contradiction on a small scale as research assistants to Siobhan Fathel, assistant professor of e
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The LIBRE Initiative Debuts New English-Language Season of Sabor a Freedom
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Sociological] -- LIBRE Initiative issued the following news release:
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The LIBRE Initiative Debuts New English-Language Season of Sabor a Freedom
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ARLINGTON, Va. -The LIBRE Initiative today announced the relaunch of Sabor a Freedom, LIBRE's national video podcast, featuring a new English-language format, refreshed branding, and Judy Pino, LIBRE's award-winning Brand Marketing Strategist and National Spokesperson, as host.
Since 2024, Sabor a Free
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The Nature Conservancy Applauds Governor Sherrill's Signing of Dam Disclosure Legislation
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Environment] -- The Nature Conservancy issued the following news:
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The Nature Conservancy Applauds Governor Sherrill's Signing of Dam Disclosure Legislation
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Chester, N.J. -The Nature Conservancy applauds Governor Mikie Sherrill for signing legislation requiring sellers to disclose the presence of dams on residential properties and provide information about associated ownership responsibilities before a home sale is finalized. This commonsense co
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Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The National Association of Home Builders issued the following news release:
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Three States Drive Over 20% of Remodeling Activity, NAHB Research Finds
California, Texas and Florida continue to account for the largest shares of remodeling activity nationwide, according to first quarter results from the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB) State Projections of Remodeling (SPR). The SPR offers a quarterly state-by-state analysis of remodeling activity based on
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Troutman Pepper Locke, a law firm, posted the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
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Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work.
The following attorneys were recogni
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
ATLANTA, Georgia, Aug. 11 -- Troutman Pepper, a law firm, issued the following news:
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Troutman Pepper Locke Earns Recognition in 2026 IP Stars Rankings
Eleven Troutman Pepper Locke attorneys have been recognized by Managing Intellectual Property in the 2026 edition of IP Stars. The annual guide ranks law firms and lawyers based on research conducted by Managing IP, covering both contentious and non-contentious work.
The following attorneys were recognized by IP Stars:
Patent Stars
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U.S. Court of International Trade Hears Arguments on Tariff Refund Class Certification
HERNDON, Virginia, Aug. 10 [Category: Transportation] -- The RV Industry Association posted the following news:
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U.S. Court of International Trade Hears Arguments on Tariff Refund Class Certification
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On August 6, 2026, the U.S. Court of International Trade (CIT) will hear arguments in V.O.S. Selections, Inc. v. United States. The Court will consider whether importers across the country can join in a class action to seek refunds for tariffs that were allegedly collected unlawfully unde
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University of Texas-Tyler Fraternity Earns Highest Honor at National Leadership Conference
TYLER, Texas, Aug. 10 -- The University of Texas Tyler campus posted the following news release:
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UT Tyler Fraternity Earns Highest Honor at National Leadership Conference
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The University of Texas at Tyler's Rho-Nu Chapter of the Kappa Sigma Fraternity earned the 2026 Founders' Circle Award, the highest honor presented to an undergraduate chapter by the fraternity, at this year's Kappa Sigma Leadership Conference. UT Tyler's chapter was one of only eight across the United States and Ca
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University of Virginia Issues Q&A: Could Better Gut Health Help Fight Breast Cancer?
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- The University of Virginia issued the following Q&A on Aug. 10, 2026, involving Melanie Rutkowski, associate professor of microbiology, immunology and cancer biology:
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Q&A: Could better gut health help fight breast cancer?
By Zeina Mohammed, spr2jm@virginia.edu
New research from the University of Virginia has found that an unhealthy gut microbiome can increase the spread of breast cancer.
A new study published in June in the journal Cance
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USDA Designates 57 Kentucky Counties as Natural Disaster Areas 2 Indiana Counties Also Eligible
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Farm Service Agency issued the following news release:
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USDA Designates 57 Kentucky Counties as Natural Disaster Areas 2 Indiana Counties Also Eligible
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Indianapolis, Indiana, August 10, 2026 - This Secretarial natural disaster designation allows the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Service Agency (FSA) to extend much-needed emergency credit to producers recovering from natural disasters through emerg
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Va. Corrections Dept. Announces Launch of Citizens' Academy
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- The Virginia Department of Corrections issued the following news release on Aug. 10, 2026:
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VADOC Announces Launch of Citizens' Academy
Virginia Department of Corrections (VADOC) Director Joseph W. Walters today announced the launch of the agency's first Citizens' Academy, a four week program beginning October 14, 2026.
The VADOC Citizens' Academy will offer community members, such as family members of public safety team members, incarcerated individuals,
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VCU Rice Rivers Center Offers Its First Coordinated Summer Session
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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VCU Rice Rivers Center offers its first coordinated summer session
With hands-on learning and high-tech tools, the field station hosts five courses that explore the land, water and air along the James River.
By Joan Tupponce
On their urban campuses in downtown Richmond, Virginia Commonwealth University students may not think about the insects and soil that surround them. But less than 25 miles a
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VCU: Massey Receives $2.7 Million National Institutes of Health Grant
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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Massey receives $2.7 million National Institutes of Health grant
The five-year award will support Massey in its work to develop the next generation of cancer researchers and to help those most at risk for cancer throughout Virginia.
By Bill Potter
VCU Massey Comprehensive Cancer Center was recently awarded a $2.7 million Worta McCaskill-Stevens K12 grant from the National Institutes of Health.
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VCU: NASA Summer Program Helped Cree Taylor Soar - and Land on Her Academic Focus
RICHMOND, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Commonwealth University issued the following news:
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NASA summer program helped Cree Taylor soar - and land on her academic focus
The agency's Student Airborne Research Program encouraged the self-identified 'dabbler' to home in on research with a personal connection.
By Madeline Reinsel
Cree Taylor likes to learn, and she likes to stay busy. Whether she's climbing atmospheric monitoring towers, checking on prothonotary warbler bird boxes or ident
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Virginia Tech: Despite Recent Rain, Drought Continues to Threaten Virginia's Private Wells
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Despite recent rain, drought continues to threaten Virginia's private wells
Despite greener lawns and wetter soils, Virginia's groundwater remains well below normal, leaving many private well owners vulnerable as drought conditions persist.
By Devon Johnson
Many parts of Virginia received much-needed rain after weeks of below-average precipitation, but much of the commonwealth remains inches behind average rain
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Virginia Tech: Experimental Enzyme Shows Promise Against Fire Blight Disease
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Experimental enzyme shows promise against fire blight disease
The study marks the first major research milestone in a national effort to develop new tools that help growers combat one of the most damaging diseases of apples and pears.
By Marya Barlow
An experimental enzyme significantly reduced fire blight in apple orchard field trials, offering growers a promising new way to fight one of the fruit ind
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Virginia Tech: Jane Chadwick Named Human Resources Division Director for the College of Natural Resources and Environment
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Jane Chadwick named human resources division director for the College of Natural Resources and Environment
By Jasper Joyner
Jane Chadwick has been hired as human resources division director for the College of Natural Resources and Environment.
Chadwick joins Virginia Tech from Rocky Mountain Cancer Centers, where she served as director of human resources, leading human resources strategy for more than 800 empl
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Virginia Tech: Karen Roberto Leaves a Legacy of Scholarship, Mentorship, and Impact
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Karen Roberto leaves a legacy of scholarship, mentorship, and impact
The University Distinguished Professor advanced gerontology and the social sciences throughout her decades-long career.
By Becca Halm
Karen Roberto has spent more than four decades building a reputation as a steadfast advocate for gerontology and the social sciences, mentoring students and faculty, and leading with authenticity.
On Sept. 1, t
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Virginia Tech: Mining and Minerals Engineering Takes National Stage as White House Pushes to Grow Talent Pipeline
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Mining and minerals engineering takes national stage as White House pushes to grow talent pipeline
Virginia Tech had a seat at the table as Donald Trump announced a $100 million federal investment aimed at doubling graduates in mining engineering and securing America's critical mineral supply chain.
By Melody Warnick
In an effort to boost domestic mining of critical minerals and rare earth elements that are ess
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Virginia Tech: Rivers are Moving Sediment in Intense Bursts, a Worrisome New Pattern Uncovered by AI
BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Aug. 11 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news:
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Rivers are moving sediment in intense bursts, a worrisome new pattern uncovered by AI
By Courtney Sakry
After a heavy rain, rivers often turn brown with sediment, sand, silt, and soil washed from the landscape that play a vital role in shaping rivers.
But after modeling nearly 40 years of sediment movement from 175 rivers across the United States, Admin Husic, associate professor in civil and environm
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Washington and Lee University: Meet a Colleague - Nina-Simone Edwards
LEXINGTON, Virginia, Aug. 11 -- Washington and Lee University issued the following news:
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Meet a Colleague: Nina-Simone Edwards
Nina-Simone Edwards is the Technology and Research Librarian at the law school.
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Nina-Simone Edwards is the Technology and Research Librarian at W&L Law. She recently completed a postdoctoral fellowship at Georgetown Law's Institute for Technology Law & Policy, where she worked on the Redesigning the Governance Stack Project, and earned a Master of Science in
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With Less than 100 Days Until the Midterm Elections, Shaheen Presses Trump Administration on Legal Deployment of Election Monitors, Prohibition of Mass Voter Purges
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- Sen. Jeanne Shaheen, D-New Hampshire, issued the following news release:
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With Less than 100 Days Until the Midterm Elections, Shaheen Presses Trump Administration on Legal Deployment of Election Monitors, Prohibition of Mass Voter Purges
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(Washington, DC) - With less than 100 days until November's midterm elections, U.S. Senator Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH) is continuing her efforts to defend our nation's election integrity in two recent letters she sent to Trump Admin
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Women with endometriosis face 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
FAIRFAX, Virginia, Aug. 10 -- The George Mason University College of Public Health posted the following news:
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Women with endometriosis face 46% higher risk of type 2 diabetes, study finds
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Women with endometriosis have a 46% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than women without the condition, according to a new study led by researchers at the George Mason College of Public Health and collaborators.
Following data from nearly 3 million women over 25 years, the study, published
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