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U.S. Department of Justice Drops All Charges Against Andrew Wiederhorn, FAT Brands, William Amon, and Rebecca Hershinger
LOS ANGELES, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The United States Attorney for the Central District of California has filed a motion to dismiss all charges against Andrew “Andy” Wiederhorn, FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT), Rebecca Hershinger, and...

S. 414, ADS for Mental Health Services Act
S. 414 would require certain digital advertising platforms to report annually to the Federal Trade Commission about advertising on their platforms for certain mental health services, including information on the number, percent, and dollar value...

U.S. Border Patrol apprehends Tren de Aragua member during a traffic stop
SHELBY TOWNSHIP, Mich. — U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested an illegal alien from Venezuela who is a member of the Tren de Aragua gang during a traffic stop in the metro Detroit area on Wednesday. Marysville Station agents responded to a request...

Health emergency while traveling?
You’re halfway through a dream vacation—maybe a beach in Mexico, a national park in Utah, or visiting family across the country—when something goes wrong and you have a health emergency. It’s the kind of thing that can derail a trip—but it doesn’t...

U.S.-EU Trade Pact Sparks Sharp European Response
(MENAFN) U.S. President Donald Trump and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen declared on Sunday that the United States and the European Union have finalized a significant new trade pact. The White House hailed the agreement as...

Ministry of Commerce Showcases Thailand’s Soft Power at 'Timeless Thai Taste 2025'
The event tapped into the U.S. market to create new trade opportunities for Thai entrepreneurs. BANGKOK, THAILAND, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Department of International Trade Promotion (DITP), under the Ministry of Commerce,...

H.R. 1669, a bill to amend the Public Health Service Act to reauthorize the Stop, Observe, Ask, and Respond to Health and Wellness Training Program
H.R. 1669 would reauthorize the appropriation of $4 million each year from 2026 through 2030 for a program administered by the Administration of Children and Families (ACF) to train health care and social service providers on human trafficking. In...

H.R. 2262, Flexibility for Workers Education Act
H.R. 2262 would exclude time spent on certain activities from counting as work time under the FLSA. Under current law, attendance at activities such as lectures and training programs do not need to be counted as work time if attendance is...

Governor Mills Statement on U.S. EPA Proposal to Rescind Regulation of Greenhouse Gas Emissions
July 29, 2025 Governor Mills has issued the following statement regarding the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency proposal to rescind “endangerment finding” regarding greenhouse gas emissions: “This proposal from the U.S. Environmental Protection...

Statement of Attorney General Frey on the EPA's greenhouse gas emission decision
MAINE, July 29 - Back to current news. July 29, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Attorney General Aaron M. Frey issued the following statement following the EPA’s decision to rescind...

U.S. News ranks University of Chicago Medical Center’s Cancer program best in state for third consecutive year
In the newly released U.S. News & World Report 2025-26 Best Hospitals rankings, the University of Chicago Medical Center earned recognition in key areas, including its third consecutive top ranking in Illinois for cancer care and the state’s only...

SlumberSlim Launches Sleep-Centric Formula to Support Metabolic Balance and Circadian Health in Adults Over 35
New York, July 29, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Timed with growing interest in science-backed approaches to metabolic wellness and sleep optimization, SlumberSlim today announces the launch of its flagship product—a natural, sleep-aligned dietary...

American Assets Trust, Inc. Reports Second Quarter 2025 Financial Results
Net income available to common stockholders of $5.5 million and $48.0 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2025, respectively, or $0.09 and $0.79 per diluted share, respectively. Funds from Operations ("FFO") excluding lease...

Statement of Attorney General Frey on the EPA's greenhouse gas emission decision
MAINE, July 29 - Back to current news. July 29, 2025 Attorney Generals Office FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Danna Hayes Danna.hayes@maine.gov Attorney General Aaron M. Frey issued the following statement following the EPA’s decision to rescind...

NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI
The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with Capital One and Intel, today announced a $100 million investment to support five National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes and a central community hub. These institutes will...

NSF announces $100 million investment in National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes awards to secure American leadership in AI
The U.S. National Science Foundation, in partnership with Capital One and Intel, today announced a $100 million investment to support five National Artificial Intelligence Research Institutes and a central community hub. These institutes will...

U.S. Budget Airlines Slash Pilot Jobs, Cut Flights to Survive
(MENAFN) Facing soaring expenses and shrinking passenger numbers, U.S. budget airlines such as Spirit and Southwest are slashing pilot jobs, cutting flights, and overhauling business models to stay afloat. Spirit Airlines revealed on Monday that...

Online Accounting and Bookkeeping Services improve U.S. Healthcare Providers Financial Accuracy
Healthcare businesses use online accounting and bookkeeping services to improve accuracy and reduce delays. MIAMI, FL, UNITED STATES, July 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Amid rising administrative demands, private clinics, specialty practices,...

U.S. Department of Education Investigates Duke University for Alleged Racial Bias
(MENAFN) On Monday, the US Department of Education announced it has opened a formal investigation into Duke University and the Duke Law Journal following accusations of discriminatory practices. The department stated, "This investigation is based...

The Law and Economics of An Act to Encourage Privateering Associations
I recently posted on SSRN an article The Law and Economics of An Act to Encourage Privateering Associations that examines New York’s 1814 Act to Encourage Privateering Associations, the second general incorporation statute in U.S. history and a...