Press Releases on August 8, 2026 - EIN Presswire - Press Release Distribution Service

Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:41 GMT

UNESCO welcomes Pope Leo XIV for a day of reflection on artificial intelligence, education and peace

When? Friday, 25 September 2026, from 9:30 a.m to 4:30 p.m (exact time TBC) Where? UNESCO Headquarters, Room I and Room II What? UNESCO Forum for Youth in the Digital Era – A Universal reflection on Magnifica Humanitas (9:30 a.m to 12:30 p.m) High-level …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:15 GMT

DOH ISSUES NOTICES OF VIOLATION AND ADMINISTRATIVE FINES TO ISLAND SMOKE AND VAPE FOR REFUSING TO ALLOW LAWFUL INSPECTION

Posted on Aug 7, 2026 in Newsroom HONOLULU — The Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH), Office of Medical Cannabis Control and Regulation (OMCCR) issued two notices of violation and orders (NOVO) to registered manufactured hemp product retailer Island Smoke …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:15 GMT

THREE YEARS AFTER MAUI WILDFIRES, DOH CONTINUES TO SUPPORT LONG-TERM COMMUNITY HEALTH

Posted on Aug 7, 2026 in Newsroom HONOLULU – Three years after devastating wildfires swept through Lahaina and parts of Upcountry Maui, the Hawaiʻi Department of Health (DOH) continues to support the health and recovery of Maui communities through …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:09 GMT

8/7/26 – OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNIZED AT DLNR 2026 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS

Posted on Aug 7, 2026 in Main, News Releases, slider, slider JOSH GREEN, M.D. GOVERNOR RYAN K.P. KANAKAʻOLE CHAIRPERSON OUTSTANDING PUBLIC SERVICE RECOGNIZED AT DLNR 2026 EMPLOYEE SERVICE AWARDS State of Hawaiʻi Board of Land and Natural Resources …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:01 GMT

FACT CHECK: President Trump Underscores PCSA Protections for Women’s Sports, Calls on Senate to Pass Bill

WASHINGTON, D.C. – In an official White House memo, the Office of the White House Counsel yesterday made clear that “the Protect College Sports Act would not preempt state laws prohibiting men from participating in women’s sports.” Misinformation has …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

Fitted Bassinet Sheet Brand Joey + Joan Launches Brand New Website

Joey + Joan's new website brings OEKO-TEX certified, perfectly fitted sheets to parents across the United States FRISCO, TX, UNITED STATES, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- After 10 years on Amazon, a 4.8-star rating, and over 500,000 satisfied …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 05:00 GMT

RESPIRATORY DISEASES REPRESENT A GLOBAL BURDEN ESPECIALLY IN AFRICA

KENYA, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- In 2021, lung diseases were among the 3 leading causes of mortality causing over 18 million deaths globally and having devastating consequences for patients and families. But the situation in Africa …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 04:46 GMT

Office of the Governor — News Release — Governor, Mayor Bissen Announce Wildfires DCMP Move From State to County

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE August 7, 2026HONOLULU – Governor Josh Green and Mayor Richard Bissen announced today, August 7, 2026, that the state of Hawaiʻi Department of Human Services (DHS) Wildfires Disaster Case Management Program has transitioned from a …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 04:39 GMT

Attempted Homicide of Corrections Officer at Kern Valley State Prison Under Investigation

DELANO – California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation officials are investigating an attack on a peace officer at Kern Valley State Prison (KVSP) as an attempted homicide. On Aug. 6, 2026, at approximately 7:30 a.m., incarcerated person Derrick …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 04:30 GMT

Nova Sign Introduces Premium Vehicle Branding Services for Growing Businesses

Nova Sign launches premium, RTA-compliant vehicle branding for Dubai businesses scaling fleets — covering design, permits, and installation. DUBAI, DUBAI, UNITED ARAB EMIRATES, August 8, 2026 /⁨EINPresswire.com⁩/ -- A delivery van sitting in …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:50 GMT

How Much Is Ken Paxton Worth? A Look At The Scandal-Scarred MAGA Senate Candidate’s Finances [Forbes]

AUSTIN, TX — New reporting from Forbes is highlighting the enormous wealth Corrupt Ken Paxton has amassed on a taxpayer-funded salary over the last decade – including a net worth of $13 million and 15 properties across five states. Forbes said that …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:46 GMT

MURKOWSKI CONGRATULATES INDIAN HEALTH SERVICE DIRECTOR MARK CRUZ ON SENATE CONFIRMATION

U.S. Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Chairman of the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs, congratulated the Senate’s confirmation of Mark Cruz to serve as Director of the Indian Health Service (IHS) at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services as …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:32 GMT

Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.7.26

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Grecia Staton, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Industrial Relations. Staton has been Deputy Director of Disability Insurance at …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:32 GMT

CMS releases implementation timeline guidance for updates to No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution process

Guidance on the implementation timeline for the No Surprises Act independent dispute resolution operations final rule was released Aug. 7 by the Departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and the Treasury, along with the Office of Personnel …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:32 GMT

Study finds COVID-19 can reactivate dormant viruses

A study published Aug. 5 by Nature found that COVID-19 infection can reactivate dormant, chronic viruses such as Epstein-Barr and cytomegalovirus. The study found that reactivation is correlated with the severity of the COVID-19 infection. The study …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:32 GMT

Your Voice Matters Most: Use August Recess to Engage Your Lawmakers

The Senate soon is expected to join House colleagues in returning home to their states and districts. These traditional August state and district work periods provide some of the most important opportunities to engage with policymakers. While lawmakers …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:22 GMT

California Approves Additional Firefighting Resources to Six Counties Ahead of Heat and Fire Weather

As elevated fire weather conditions continue across California, the California Governor’s Office of Emergency Services (Cal OES) has prepositioned additional firefighting resources to Sierra, Tehama, Plumas, Glenn, Lake and Colusa counties to strengthen …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:18 GMT

Governor Newsom announces appointments 8.7.26

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today announced the following appointments: Grecia Staton, of West Sacramento, has been appointed Chief Deputy Director at the Department of Industrial Relations. Staton has been Deputy Director of Disability Insurance at …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:17 GMT

Senate Democrats Sound Alarm On Proposed ATF Rule Loosening Firearm Prohibitions For High-Risk Individuals

WASHINGTON – Today, U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, and U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-CT) led a group of Senate Democrats in sounding the alarm on a proposed federal gun regulation that would …

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Published on August 8, 2026 - 03:17 GMT

Durbin Statement On Unlawful Birthright Citizenship Executive Orders

WASHINGTON – U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, released the following statement on the Trump Administration’s latest executive actions to try restricting birthright citizenship: “Birthright …

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