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AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast
STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 [Category: BizTravel] -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, posted the following news release:
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AccuWeather 2026 United States Fall Forecast
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Increased risk of flooding rain across the southern U.S., prolonged drought and wildfire concerns in parts of the Northwest is a fall pattern driven by a strengthening El Nino.
Northwest U.S. Drought and Wildfire Risks, Plus Smoke Impacts
Elsewhere
Drought conditions will
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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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AG Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks
SALEM, Oregon, Aug. 11 -- Oregon Attorney General Dan Rayfield issued the following news release:
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AG Rayfield Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks
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#Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Oregon homeowners' pockets
Attorney General Dan Rayfield filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration's latest effort to favor big business over working families, co-leading a coalition of 10 states. The case challenges a decision by a l
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APCIA Urges Wildfire Survivors to Contact Insurers Immediately, Access Available Coverage, and Begin the Recovery Process
CHICAGO, Illinois, Aug. 10 [Category: Insurance] -- The American Property Casualty Insurance Association posted the following news release:
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APCIA Urges Wildfire Survivors to Contact Insurers Immediately, Access Available Coverage, and Begin the Recovery Process
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Raging Wildfires in Western States Demonstrates Why Congress and Policymakers Must Act on Wildfire Risk
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (August 2026) - As destructive wildfires continue to threaten communities across the West, the America
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As 2026 Continues Notching Heat Records, Gov. Newsom Announces a Strategic Action Plan to Address Extreme Heat in California
SACRAMENTO, California, Aug. 12 (TNSrpt) -- Gov. Gavin Newsom, D-California, issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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As 2026 continues notching heat records, Governor Newsom announces a strategic action plan to address extreme heat in California
What you need to know: As hotter days continue across the state and the broader West, Governor Newsom is rolling out a heat strategy action plan to safeguard the well-being of Californians and protect them from worsening extreme heat
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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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From a Passion for Spanish to Shaping the Future of Language Learning
BOWLING GREEN, Kentucky, Aug. 11 -- Western Kentucky University posted the following news:
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From a Passion for Spanish to Shaping the Future of Language Learning
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What began as a love for learning Spanish at Western Kentucky University has evolved into a career dedicated to transforming language education. Stephanie Knight, now Senior Director of Learning at LingroLearning, credits her time as a Spanish major at WKU as the foundation for a professional journey that has taken her from t
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In Oregon, voters' passage of gun control measure led to more firearms in the state
CORVALLIS, Oregon, Aug. 10 -- Oregon State University posted the following news release:
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In Oregon, voters' passage of gun control measure led to more firearms in the state
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CORVALLIS, Ore. - Oregon voters' narrow 2022 approval of a referendum designed to limit gun purchases has instead resulted in thousands more firearms in the state than there otherwise would have been, a new analysis suggests.
Measure 114's proponents wanted the state to require a permit for gun purchases and to p
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Alaska's Mary Peltola and Bill Hill for Election to Congress
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 [Category: Union] -- The AFL-CIO American Federation of Government Employees issued the following news release:
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Largest Federal Employee Union Endorses Alaska's Mary Peltola and Bill Hill for Election to Congress
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AFGE says Peltola and Hill are labor champions who will fight for Alaskans
AURORA, Colo. - The American Federation of Government Employees today announced its endorsement of Mary Peltola for election to the U.S. Senate and Bill Hill for election to U.S.
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Md. A.G. Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks
BALTIMORE, Maryland, Aug. 12 -- Maryland Attorney General Anthony G. Brown issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Attorney General Brown Sues to Block Trump Administration's Lawless Handout to Big Banks
Rule lets big banks keep money that should be going back into Maryland homeowners' pockets
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Attorney General Anthony G. Brown and a coalition of 10 attorneys general filed a lawsuit today to block the Trump administration's latest effort to favor big business over working
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Merkley, Risch Lead Bipartisan Push to Strengthen the United States' Commitment to Tibet
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Merkley, Risch Lead Bipartisan Push to Strengthen the United States' Commitment to Tibet
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Washington, D.C. - Today, U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley (D-OR) partnered with Jim Risch (R-ID), Chairman of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee, to lead the introduction of the Assuring the Future of Tibet Act. The bipartisan bill would strengthen U.S. engagement with the Central Tibetan Administration (CTA), th
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Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meets in Seattle to Discuss Approval of Draft Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan
SAN FRANCISCO, California, Aug. 12 -- Earthjustice posted the following news release:
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Northwest Power and Conservation Council Meets in Seattle to Discuss Approval of Draft Ninth Northwest Regional Power Plan
Energy and conservation groups urge the Council to prioritize clean energy resources, affordability, and reliability for the region
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Seattle, WA -- On Tuesday, August 11, the Northwest Power and Conservation Council meets in Seattle to discuss the approval of the draft Ninth Nor
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Oregon Lawmakers: NOAA Must Keep Its Fleet in Newport
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Rep. Suzanne Bonamici, D-Oregon, issued the following news release:
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Oregon Lawmakers: NOAA Must Keep Its Fleet in Newport
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Today, Oregon's U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley led Oregon Congressional Delegation members-including Senator Ron Wyden and U.S. Representatives Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01), Val Hoyle (OR-04), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Janelle Bynum (OR-05)-to urge the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) and General Service
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Oregon's Imperiled Coastal Martens Win Protections From Off-Road Vehicles
WASHINGTON, Aug. 10 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release:
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Oregon's Imperiled Coastal Martens Win Protections From Off-Road Vehicles
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EUGENE, Ore.-In response to a 2024 lawsuit filed by the Center for Biological Diversity, a federal court ruled late Sunday that the U.S. Forest Service has failed to protect threatened coastal martens from off-road vehicle use in the Oregon Dunes National Recreation Area, as required by federal law.
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R.I. A.G. Neronha, Coalition Sue to Block Trump Administration Effort to Take Money Away From Homeowners
PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, Aug. 12 -- Rhode Island Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following news release on Aug. 11, 2026:
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue to block Trump Administration effort to take money away from homeowners
Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined a coalition of 10 attorneys general in filing a lawsuit today to block the Trump Administration's latest effort to favor big business over working families.
In today's lawsuit, the attorneys gen
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Reps. Huffman, Dexter Issue Letter to Energy Fuels CEO Bhappu
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Reps. Jared Huffman, D-California, ranking member of the House Natural Resources Committee, and Maxine Dexter, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Subcommittee on Oversight and Investigations, issued the following letter to Energy Fuels Inc. President and CEO Ross Bhappu:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 10, 2026
Mr. Ross Bhappu
President and Chief Executive Officer
Energy Fuels Inc.
225 Union Blvd., Suite 600
Lakewood, Colorado 80228
Dear Mr.
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Sen. Wyden, 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to OMB Director Vought, Assistant Secretary of Commerce for Oceans & Atmosphere Petty
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, with three co-signers issued the following letter to the Office of Management and Budget Director Russell Vought, and Timothy Petty, assistant secretary of Commerce for oceans and atmosphere and deputy administrator for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 7, 2026
The Honorable Russell Vought
Director
Office of Management and Budget
725 17th Street NW
Washington, DC 2
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Sen. Wyden. 3 Co-Signers Issue Letter to GAO Acting Comptroller General Brown
WASHINGTON, Aug. 12 (TNSletter) -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, with three co-signers issued the following letter to Orice W. Brown, acting comptroller general of the Government Accountability Office,:
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Here is the text of the letter:
August 10, 2026
Orice W. Brown
Acting Comptroller General
U.S. Government Accountability Office
441 G Street, NW
Washington, DC 20548
Dear Acting Comptroller General Brown:
We write to request that the Government Accountability Office (GAO) conduct a co
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Opening Statement at Executive Session on Markup of Taxpayer Assistance & Service Act
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 30, 2026, executive session on the markup of the Taxpayer Assistance and Service Act:
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The Committee meets this morning to consider legislation that reflects years of bipartisan work. It contains dozens of provisions championed by members of this committee, and I look forward to moving them across the finish line.
The Taxpayer Assistance an
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Senate Finance Committee Ranking Member Wyden Issues Opening Statement at Executive Session on Treasury Nominations
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Oregon, ranking member of the Senate Finance Committee, released the following opening statement from a July 23, 2026, executive session to consider the nominations of Francis Brooke to be deputy secretary of the Treasury, Erin Browne to be under secretary of international affairs, Sriprakash Kothari to be assistant secretary for economic policy, and George McMaster to be assistant secretary for financial markets:
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This morning the Finance Committe
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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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Stonehill College and University of Portland Announce New Exchange Program
PORTLAND, Oregon, Aug. 12 -- The University of Portland issued the following news:
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Stonehill College and University of Portland Announce New Exchange Program
Stonehill College and University of Portland students seeking academic and personal growth on the opposite side of the country now have an accessible pathway through a new study away partnership.
The UP/Stonehill Study Away Program allows Stonehill students to spend a semester taking classes and living in Portland, while UP stude
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The CMU Data Helping Pittsburgh See Heat and Air Pollution More Clearly
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Aug. 10 -- Carnegie Mellon University posted the following news:
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The CMU Data Helping Pittsburgh See Heat and Air Pollution More Clearly
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As Pittsburgh faces hotter summers and persistent air quality problems, Carnegie Mellon University researchers are turning environmental data into tools that residents, advocates and policymakers can use to identify risks, make smarter planning decisions, and improve the health of the city and its residents.
New environme
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UNC Charlotte expert explains earthquake risks, North Carolina seismic activity and early-warning systems
CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Aug. 11 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus posted the following news release:
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UNC Charlotte expert explains earthquake risks, North Carolina seismic activity and early-warning systems
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Powerful earthquakes in Venezuela in June renewed questions about how often major earthquakes occur, why some cause more destruction than others and what risks exist closer to home. UNC Charlotte geologist and earthquake expert Andy Bobyarchick answered quest
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University of St. Thomas 2025-26 Faculty Awards
HOUSTON, Texas, Aug. 12 -- The University of St. Thomas Houston campus issued the following news:
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University of St. Thomas 2025-26 faculty awards
The University of St. Thomas is proud to announce its 2025-26 faculty award recipients.
St. Thomas Aquinas Excellence in Teaching Award:
* Dr. Dan Hu
Dr. Dan Hu is an Assistant Professor of Finance at the University of St. Thomas, where she has taught since 2022. She holds a Ph.D. in Business Administration-Finance from the University of Ma
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Wash. Fish & Wildlife Dept. Director Pamplin Testifies Before House Natural Resources Subcommittee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Water, Wildlife and Fisheries released the following written testimony by Nate Pamplin, director of external affairs with the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife, from a July 21, 2026, hearing on the Northwest Endangered Salmon Predation Prevention Act (H.R. 9621):
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Good afternoon, Chairwoman Hagemen, Ranking Member Hoyle, and distinguished Members of the Subcommittee, my name is Nate Pamplin, and I am the Director
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