Public Policy Tipoffs Involving Arizona
AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
LANSING, Michigan, Aug. 10 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release:
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AG Nessel Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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LANSING - Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel and a multistate coalition have won their case (PDF) challenging Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects that help families facing housing insecurity or experiencing homelessness. If the
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Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL
POCATELLO, Idaho, Aug. 11 -- Idaho State University posted the following news:
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Alumni Spotlight: ISU Athletes in the NFL
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With seven home games scheduled in the ICCU Dome, there are plenty of chances to see the Bengals in action this fall. But it wasn't so long ago, before the dome, and before ISU was officially a four-year institution, that Bengal football looked a little bit different. Football at the Academy of Idaho began in September 1902, when the school was barely one year old.
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Ariz. A.G. Mayes Sues Out-of-State Landlords for Leaving Tucson Tenants Without AC in Summer Heat
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 12 -- Arizona Attorney General Kris Mayes issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Attorney General Mayes Sues Out-of-State Landlords for Leaving Tucson Tenants Without AC in Summer Heat
Attorney General Kris Mayes today announced a lawsuit filed in Maricopa County, against the owners and managers of three affiliated apartment complexes in Tucson: Sedona Springs, Sienna Ridge, and Summit Ridge. The complexes house over one thousand units combined.
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Ariz. DOT: Project Spotlight - US 93 Pavement Rehab Project Completed
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 12 -- The Arizona Department of Transportation issued the following news:
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Project Spotlight: US 93 pavement rehab project completed
13 miles of US 93 repaved south of Wikieup
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WIKIEUP - A smoother ride is in store for motorists on US 93 after completion of an Arizona Department of Transportation project that replaced 13 miles of highway surface near Wikieup.
In Spring 2025, ADOT began work that replaced the surface of US 93 between mileposts 131-144. Crews rep
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As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Aug. 11 -- The University of Texas Health San Antonio posted the following news release:
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As Candida auris spreads, UT Health San Antonio scientist highlights growing threat of antifungal resistance
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Life-threatening fungus now reported in 27 states; Texas with second-most clinical cases
Contact: Steven Lee, (210) 450-3823, lees22@uthscsa.edu
Content provided by Claire Kowalick
SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 11, 2026 - As cases of the potentially deadly drug-resistant fungal
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 10 -- California Attorney General Rob Bonta issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Bonta Opposes ATF Proposals That Weaken Federal Firearm Regulations and Put California Communities at Risk
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Fifteen comment letters sent in a coordinated response to ATF's recently proposed rulemaking actions
OAKLAND -Together with partner states, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced the submission of 15 multistate comment letters challenging n
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL LEADS COALITION OPPOSING TRUMP ADMINISTRATION'S ROLLBACK OF COMMONSENSE FIREARMS REGULATIONS
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul has led a coalition of 23 attorneys general warning that the Trump administration's rollback of commonsense firearms regulations will endanger their communities, many of which - like Chicago - have seen levels of gun violence drop
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 -- Illinois Attorney General Kwame Raoul issued the following news release:
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ATTORNEY GENERAL RAOUL SECURES ORDER PROTECTING FEDERAL SUPPORT FOR HOMELESSNESS SERVICES
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Chicago - Attorney General Kwame Raoul, as part of a coalition of 20 attorneys general and two state governors, announced a win in their second lawsuit challenging the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap funding for permanent housing projects to addre
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Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
HARTFORD, Connecticut, Aug. 10 -- Connecticut Attorney General William Tong issued the following news release:
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Attorney General Tong Secures Order Protecting Federal Support for Homelessness Services
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(Hartford, CT) - Attorney General William Tong announced today a new court order protecting federal homelessness funding after Connecticut and a multistate coalition for a second time defeated the Department of Housing and Urban Development's (HUD) illegal attempt to cap
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Berkeley Lab Technology Wins R&D 100 Award
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Energy Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory issued the following news:
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Berkeley Lab Technology Wins R&D 100 Award
R&D 100 Awards recognize Lab research that could improve medical diagnostics and fuel performance.
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An advanced medical imaging technology from the U.S. Department of Energy's (DOE) Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab) has been honored with a 2026 R&D 100 Award. The award, presented by R&D Magazine and selecte
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BLM Invites Public Feedback for December 2026 and February 2027 Sales of Oil and Gas Leases in Northern Arizona
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The U.S. Department of the Interior Bureau of Land Management issued the following news release:
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BLM Invites Public Feedback for December 2026 and February 2027 Sales of Oil and Gas Leases in Northern Arizona
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PHOENIX- The Bureau of Land Management today opened a 30-day public comment period to receive public input on plans to include 132 oil and gas parcels totaling 287,284 acres in northern Arizona which may be offered over the course of two separate sales in
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But is it natural? How our affinity for 'naturalness' can save or sink new climate solutions
BOULDER, Colorado, Aug. 10 -- The University of Colorado Boulder campus posted the following news:
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But is it natural? How our affinity for 'naturalness' can save or sink new climate solutions
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From nuclear energy to lab-grown meat, the list of effective but unpopular climate solutions is long.
A new CU Boulder study sheds light on why people reject or accept some proposed sustainability technologies: If it doesn't seem natural, they won't go for it.
"We found that naturalness predi
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Ciscomani Meets with Local Leadership to Discuss Preliminary $1.3 Million for Huachuca City Fire Department
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Ciscomani Meets with Local Leadership to Discuss Preliminary $1.3 Million for Huachuca City Fire Department
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Huachuca City, AZ - U.S. Representative Juan Ciscomani today visited Huachuca City to tout $1.3 million in federal funding he has preliminarily secured for the town's fire department for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY2027). Funding will help replace an aging fire engine with a quint ladder truck to
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Congressman Ciscomani Named Arizona's Most Bipartisan Member of Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Juan Ciscomani, R-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Congressman Ciscomani Named Arizona's Most Bipartisan Member of Congress
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Tucson, AZ - Congressman Juan Ciscomani has again been recognized as one of Congress's most bipartisan and effective lawmakers, earning the highest Bridge Score among Arizona's congressional delegation in the latest Bridge Grades report evaluating the 119th Congress.
For the second time in a row, Congressman Ciscomani rec
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DEX Imaging Acquires Imagine Technology Group
KANSAS CITY, Missouri, Aug. 11 [Category: Business] -- The Business Technology Association posted the following news:
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DEX Imaging Acquires Imagine Technology Group
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BTA member DEX Imaging LLC has announced the acquisition of BTA member Imagine Technology Group (ITG), headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, with branch operations in Flagstaff and Tucson, Arizona. The transaction marks DEX's fifth acquisition of the year, continuing the company's nationwide expansion.
Founded in 2011 as a
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Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 Fl. Oz/200 Ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Food and Drug Administration issued the following recall notice:
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Henkel Corp. Announces a Nationwide Recall of Schwarzkopf Professional Osis Grip 6.76 fl. Oz/200 ml Due to Packaging Imperfection
Summary
Company Announcement Date: August 11, 2026
FDA Publish Date: August 11, 2026
Product Type: Cosmetics
Reason for Announcement: Due to Packaging Defect
Company Name: Henkel Corp
Brand Name: Schwarzkopf Profession
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International Federation of Library Associations/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award 2026 Announced
THE HAGUE, The Netherlands, Aug. 12 -- The International Federation of Library Associations and Institutions issued the following news:
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IFLA/James Bennett Public Library of the Year Award 2026 announced
Busan, South Korea - The Mesa Gateway Library has been named IFLA/James Bennett's Public Library of the Year at the 90th World Library and Information Congress in Busan, South Korea. Mesa Gateway Library is not just another new library building. It stands out as a refreshing forward-thin
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Kelly Highlights Growing Strain on Arizona Food Banks as SNAP Cuts Leave Families Without Assistance
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly Highlights Growing Strain on Arizona Food Banks as SNAP Cuts Leave Families Without Assistance
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Nearly 438,000 fewer Arizonans are receiving SNAP benefits than a year ago as food banks across Arizona step up to help families in need
As families across the state lose access to food assistance as a direct result of Republican-passed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), o
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Kelly, Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump-Aligned Law Firm Hired to Represent Unaccompanied Children
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Mark Kelly, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Kelly, Colleagues Demand Answers on Trump-Aligned Law Firm Hired to Represent Unaccompanied Children
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Today, Senators Mark Kelly (D-AZ), Chris Murphy (D-CT), and other Senate colleagues demanded answers from Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. after the Trump administration awarded a no-bid contract to a Trump-aligned law firm with no apparent immigration law
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Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah, issued the following news release:
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Lee Introduces Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act
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WASHINGTON - U.S. Senators Mike Lee (R-UT) introduced the Circuit Court of Appeals Reorganization Act, restructuring the Eighth, Ninth, and Tenth U.S. Circuit Courts of Appeals to more accurately reflect modern population growth and geographic interests. Cosponsoring the legislation are Senators John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), Ted Cruz (
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Mohave College, Pipeline Connects Unlock Local Career Pathways for Students
KINGMAN, Arizona, Aug. 12 -- Mohave College issued the following news release:
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Mohave College, Pipeline Connects Unlock Local Career Pathways for Students
MOHAVE COUNTY - Mohave College and Pipeline Connects, Arizona's statewide career navigation infrastructure, announce a new partnership connecting students across western Arizona to the career planning resources, training programs, and employment opportunities available in their own communities. Before classes begin for the Fall 2026 s
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NADRC Webinar on Building Resilience for Dementia Caregivers
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Administration for Community Living issued the following news:
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NADRC Webinar on Building Resilience for Dementia Caregivers
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Wednesday, September 16, 2026 | 2:00-3:00 p.m. ET
Register for the webinar
Caring for a person living with dementia is a meaningful journey that can bring both rewards and challenges for caregivers and families. The National Alzheimer's and Dementia Resource Center (NADRC) is hosting "Car
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New Videos: Jaguar Still in Arizona as Border Wall Construction Threatens Critical Corridor
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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New Videos: Jaguar Still in Arizona as Border Wall Construction Threatens Critical Corridor
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TUCSON, Ariz.-The Center for Biological Diversity released new footage today of a jaguar roaming the wilds of southern Arizona near a transnational wildlife movement corridor that is rapidly being closed by border wall construction.
The footage shows a large adult male jaguar, nic
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New York Shouldn't Run from the Data Center Future
PHOENIX, Arizona, Aug. 11 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news:
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New York Shouldn't Run from the Data Center Future
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A nineteenth-century cartoon, "The Unrestrained Demon," portrayed a terrifying sight: a skeletal monster racing through a city street, its skull-like head fixed beneath a glowing bulb and its body tangled in overhead wires. A horse lies collapsed in the road. Men are thrown backward. A mother faints before her child. The city looks u
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Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary of Interior for Water & Science Cameron Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Scott Cameron, principal deputy assistant secretary of the Interior for water and science, from a July 29, 2026, hearing on tribal water rights settlement legislation.
The legislation includes the Protecting Indian Water Rights Settlements Act (S. 4890), Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 3617), Agua Caliente Band of Cahuilla Indians Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 4368), Pechanga B
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Senate Indian Affairs Committee Issues Report on Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee issued a report (S.Rpt. 119-125) on the Zuni Indian Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 564). The report was advanced by Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, on June 4, 2026.
Here are excerpts:
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PURPOSE
S. 564 would resolve the water rights claims of the Zuni Indian Tribe in the Zuni River Basin in New Mexico while also safeguarding Zuni Salt Lake and its surrounding lands, which have spiritual and cultural significance to the Tribe
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Sens. Cassidy, Sanders Issue Letter to Acting A.G. Blanche
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sens. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, and Bernie Sanders, I-Vermont, issued the following letter to Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 6, 2026
The Honorable Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General of the United States
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue N.W.
Washington, D.C. 20530
Dear Acting Attorney General Blanche:
We write
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Southwest Airlines Celebrates One Year of Getaways by Southwest with New Destinations and a "Spa Weekend"-Inspired Experience
DALLAS, Texas, Aug. 11 [Category: BizAerospace] -- Southwest Airlines posted the following news release:
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Southwest Airlines Celebrates One Year of Getaways by Southwest with New Destinations and a "Spa Weekend"-Inspired Experience
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Getaways by Southwest(r), Southwest's in-house vacation package product, launched in 2025 to help Customers turn travel inspiration into easy-to-book getaways with the flexibility, value, and Hospitality they know from Southwest.
To celebrate the first ann
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Stanton Marks Four Years of CHIPS Act with Facility Visits, Highlights Impact Across Arizona
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Greg Stanton, D-Arizona, issued the following news release:
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Stanton Marks Four Years of CHIPS Act with Facility Visits, Highlights Impact Across Arizona
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PHOENIX -Four years after the bipartisan CHIPS and Science Act was signed into law, U.S. Representative Greg Stanton (AZ-04) highlighted the law's significant impact on Arizona's rapidly growing semiconductor industry by visiting manufacturers across the Valley that are helping bolster economic growth, cre
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The 24th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance Returns to Fenway Park to Strike Out Cancer on August 17 & 18
BOSTON, Massachusetts, Aug. 11 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Dana-Farber Cancer Institute issued the following news release:
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The 24th annual WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance Returns to Fenway Park to Strike Out Cancer on August 17 & 18
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Audacy's WEEI-FM (WEEI), the New England Sports Network (NESN), and the Boston Red Sox are proud to announce that the WEEI/NESN Jimmy Fund Radio-Telethon presented by Arbella Insurance will be held at Fenway Park on
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University of Dundee: Scientists to Develop Potential Treatment for Devastating Brain Tumor
DUNDEE, Scotland, Aug. 11 -- The University of Dundee issued the following news release:
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Scientists to develop potential treatment for devastating brain tumour
A University of Dundee researcher has been awarded nearly pound sterling400,000 to develop a potential new treatment for one of the most aggressive forms of brain cancer.
Dr Sourav Banerjee received the grant from The Brain Tumour Charity to develop a novel molecule designed to simultaneously block two major cancer-promoting pat
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Wildlife Society: Roadkill May Keep Mexican Wolves Away From Cattle
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Roadkill may keep Mexican wolves away from cattle
Intercepting wolves with fresh food before they reach cattle can reduce conflict
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For a pack of wolves, fresh roadkill can be mouth-watering. Scientists are using this appetite for carrion to their advantage to keep the predators away from ranchers' cattle--especially during the season when wolves are the hungriest.
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Wildlife Society: Some Hawaiian Birds are Resistant to Malaria
BETHESDA, Maryland, Aug. 11 -- The Wildlife Society, a wildlife conservation organization, posted the following news:
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Some Hawaiian birds are resistant to malaria
Genetic discoveries may help future conservation efforts
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Genetic research on Hawaiian honeycreepers from different islands has revealed why low-elevation populations may be more resistant to malaria.
The discovery provides a rare slice of hope for a species in which many populations are struggling for their survival, thou
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Yavapai-Apache Nation Chairman Rocha Testifies Before Senate Indian Affairs Committee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The Senate Indian Affairs Committee released the following testimony by Buddy Rocha Jr., chairman of the Yavapai-Apache Nation, from a July 29, 2026, hearing on the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act (S. 3617):
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Chair Murkowski, Vice Chair Schatz, and distinguished Members of the Committee:
Thank you for the opportunity to submit this written testimony in support of S.3617, the Yavapai-Apache Nation Water Rights Settlement Act of 2026. My name is Bud
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