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3 Top IBD Abstracts Showcased at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress(R)
BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 27 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news:
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3 top IBD abstracts showcased at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress(R)
Congress spotlighted emerging research and evolving patient care in IBD.
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The ninth annual Crohn's & Colitis Congress(R), hosted by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and AGA, featured nearly 150 distinguished abstracts spanning breakthrough science, new technologies, and advancing approaches to IBD care. The three abstracts below earned honorable distinction from the 2026 Crohn's & Colitis Congress chairs.
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BETHESDA, Maryland, Jan. 27 -- The American Gastroenterological Association issued the following news:
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3 top IBD abstracts showcased at the Crohn's & Colitis Congress(R)
Congress spotlighted emerging research and evolving patient care in IBD.
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The ninth annual Crohn's & Colitis Congress(R), hosted by the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation and AGA, featured nearly 150 distinguished abstracts spanning breakthrough science, new technologies, and advancing approaches to IBD care. The three abstracts below earned honorable distinction from the 2026 Crohn's & Colitis Congress chairs.
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Keyabstracts presented include:
Adjunctive GLP-1 drugs tied to fewer steroids and hospitalizations in Crohn's disease
A real-world, multi-network cohort study examined the use of adjunctive GLP-1RA in adults with Crohn's disease and obesity. Adults who started a GLP-1RA were compared with non-users, with index dates aligned within the same calendar quarter and 1:1 propensity score matching used to balance demographics, comorbidities, prior IBD therapies, health care utilization, and baseline steroid exposure.
After matching, 546 GLP-1RA users and 546 non-users were well balanced. GLP-1RA therapy was associated with lower steroid dependence (52.9% vs 62.8%; p=0.0009) and fewer hospitalizations (2.3% vs 3.7%; p=0.02). Time-to-event analyses also suggested reduced hospitalization risk and improved persistence on advanced IBD therapy (HR 0.74; p=0.0002). Major abdominal surgery rates were comparable between groups, with no signal of increased surgical risk, and findings were consistent across sensitivity analyses.
Read more (https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(25)06446-7/abstract)
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Distinct Crohn's disease4+ macrophage behavior may help explain perianal Crohn's complications
Researchers compared rectal tissue from people with perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease and Crohn's disease without perianal complications. Using single-cell RNA sequencing, immunofluorescence imaging, and spatial transcriptomics, they identified an unusual immune cell population in both groups: macrophages that also carried a marker typically found on helper T cells (Crohn's disease4) and a marker commonly found on macrophages (Crohn's disease68).
In perianal fistulizing Crohn's disease, these cells were more abundant, clustered into larger, denser groups (p<0.001), and were found closer to the epithelial cells lining the bowel. The data also suggest these macrophages may communicate more directly with epithelial cells through major histocompatibility complex class II signaling, rather than following the more typical interaction patterns seen in Crohn's disease without perianal complications.
Together, the findings point to a distinct immune-cell signature in perianal disease that could help explain why this form can be more severe and may eventually support new ways to predict or target disease progression.
Read more (https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(25)06333-4/fulltext)
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AI-designed oral IBD drug shows Phase 1 safety and target engagement
ATH-063, an AI-generated, first-in-class oral G9A methyltransferase inhibitor, is being developed for biologics-resistant IBD. In a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase 1 study, 76 healthy volunteers received single- and multiple-ascending doses (25-250 mg) with no deaths, serious adverse events, or discontinuations, and normal safety assessments.
ATH-063 showed linear, dose-dependent pharmacokinetics, reaching minimum-efficacy plasma levels at 75 mg, and demonstrated target engagement with significant increases in activated FoxP3+ regulatory T cells (p<0.001) plus suppression of key inflammatory markers. Findings support further clinical testing in patients with biologics-resistant IBD.
Read more here (https://www.gastrojournal.org/article/S0016-5085(25)06441-8/fulltext)
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Original text here: https://gastro.org/news/3-top-ibd-abstracts-showcased-at-the-crohns-colitis-congress/
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NBAA Welcomes Strategically Focused Changes to FAA Structure
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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NBAA Welcomes Strategically Focused Changes to FAA Structure
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Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2026 - National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today welcomed organizational changes that ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is strategically positioned to meet today's aviation challenges, advance U.S. aviation leadership in the future and bolster the work to enhance safety, the industry's highest priority.
The comprehensive
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 [Category: Transportation] -- The National Business Aviation Association posted the following news release:
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NBAA Welcomes Strategically Focused Changes to FAA Structure
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Washington, DC, Jan. 26, 2026 - National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) President and CEO Ed Bolen today welcomed organizational changes that ensure the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is strategically positioned to meet today's aviation challenges, advance U.S. aviation leadership in the future and bolster the work to enhance safety, the industry's highest priority.
The comprehensivereorganization was unveiled today by Department of Transportation Secretary Sean Duffy and FAA Administrator Bryan Bedford, who noted that the agency-wide overhaul is the largest in its history.
"The FAA's new structure makes the changes required to increase operational efficiency, foster innovation and empower the bold action needed to build an aviation system that in many ways will redefine air transportation," Bolen said.
"More than just a 're-org,' this plan re-envisions what America's aviation system is, and how it can best serve all stakeholders, now and in the decades to come," Bolen added. "NBAA joins with the rest of the aviation community in commending Secretary Duffy and Administrator Bedford for setting forth a bold plan for a new era in aerospace."
Founded in 1947 and based in Washington, DC, the National Business Aviation Association (NBAA) is the leading organization for companies that rely on general aviation aircraft to help make their businesses more efficient, productive and successful. The association represents more than 10,000 company and professional members and provides more than 100 products and services to the business aviation community, including the NBAA Business Aviation Convention & Exhibition (NBAA-BACE), the world's largest civil aviation trade show. Learn more about NBAA at nbaa.org.
Members of the media may receive NBAA Press Releases immediately via email. To subscribe to the NBAA Press Release email list, submit the online form.
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Original text here: https://nbaa.org/2026-press-releases/nbaa-welcomes-strategically-focused-changes-to-faa-structure/
Large Swath of U.S. Faces Winter Storm Losses: What Insurance Covers and How to Recover
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Large Swath of U.S. Faces Winter Storm Losses: What Insurance Covers and How to Recover
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MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 26, 2026 -Winter storms swept through a large swath of the U.S. this weekend, bringing heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, and leaving homeowners, drivers, and businesses to contend with property damage, financial losses, and other disruptions.
Winter storms caused nearly $6 billion in insured losses nationwide in 2022, the second-highest year on record for
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release:
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Large Swath of U.S. Faces Winter Storm Losses: What Insurance Covers and How to Recover
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MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 26, 2026 -Winter storms swept through a large swath of the U.S. this weekend, bringing heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, and leaving homeowners, drivers, and businesses to contend with property damage, financial losses, and other disruptions.
Winter storms caused nearly $6 billion in insured losses nationwide in 2022, the second-highest year on record forwinter storm insured losses in the last 10 years, according to Aon. The third costliest winter event since 1950 occurred in December 2022, amounting to $3.5 billion in insured losses. Winter storms included snow, ice, freezing, and flooding. In comparison, the 2021 Polar Vortex, which primarily affected the Midwest, Great Plains, and Texas, caused roughly $18.6 billion in insured losses, illustrating how costly winter weather events can be.
U.S. Insured Losses from Winter Storms, 2015-2024
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Insured losses (1)
Year When occurred In 2024 dollars
2015 $3,918 $5,264
2016 1,178 1,564
2017 926 1,200
2018 3,791 4,798
2019 1,859 2,318
2020 1,098 1,341
2021 15,529 18,631
2022 10,197 10,970
2023 3,326 3,490
2024 3,933 4,020
(1) Includes losses sustained by private insurers and government-sponsored programs such as the National Flood Insurance Program. Subject to change as loss estimates are further developed.
Source: Aon.
For those affected by the storm, understanding how insurance coverage works can help speed recovery and reduce financial stress. Homeowners, drivers, and business owners each have different types of coverage that may apply to damage caused by snow, ice, wind, or freezing temperatures. Knowing what is included in your policy, what is optional, and how to document losses can make the claims process smoother and help ensure you get the support you need.
Homeowners:
If your roof, siding, or pipes are damaged during the storm, your homeowners insurance can help cover the cost to repair your property. Standard policies typically cover:
* Structural damage caused by heavy snow, ice, or wind.
* Water damage from burst pipes caused by freezing temperatures.
* Additional living expenses if your home becomes uninhabitable while repairs are made.
Homeowners should document all damage and notify their insurance provider promptly. Reviewing your policy for coverage gaps, including endorsements for flooding or sewer backup, can help you prepare for future winter storms.
Auto Insurance:
If your car is damaged by ice, snow, or falling branches, your auto insurance can help cover repairs depending on your coverage:
* Liability coverage (required in most states) helps pay for damage you cause to others.
* Collision coverage (optional) helps pay for repairs to your car after an accident.
* Comprehensive coverage (optional) covers damage from non-collision events such as falling branches, hail, flooding, or ice and snow.
Drivers should document all damage and notify their insurance provider promptly. Comprehensive coverage is optional, but about 80 % of insured drivers include it in their policies to protect against weather-related and other non-collision damage.
Businesses:
If your business property, equipment, or inventory is damaged, business interruption insurance can help cover lost income and ongoing expenses while repairs are made. It can include:
* Lost profits and ongoing costs such as rent, utilities, and payroll.
* Extra expenses to continue operations, such as renting temporary space.
Businesses should document all property damage and notify their insurance provider promptly, keeping receipts for any emergency expenses. However, standard policies do not automatically cover power outages, supply chain disruptions, or government-mandated closures unless additional coverage has been purchased. Reviewing your policy can help identify gaps and guide recovery efforts.
"Winter storms can cause significant losses for homeowners, drivers, and businesses alike," said Loretta Worters, vice president, media relations, Triple-I. "Understanding your insurance coverage, what is included, what is optional, and where gaps might exist, is key to protecting property and finances during these events. Planning ahead, investing in mitigation measures, and building resilience can help reduce the impact of future storms and speed recovery."
About the Insurance Information Institute
Since 1960, the Insurance Information Institute (Triple-I) has been the trusted voice of risk and insurance, delivering unique, data-driven insights to educate, elevate and connect consumers, industry professionals, policymakers and the media. An affiliate of The Institutes, Triple-I represents a diverse membership accounting for nearly 50% of all U.S. property/casualty premiums written. Our members include mutual and stock companies, personal and commercial lines, primary insurers and reinsurers - serving regional, national and global markets.
About The Institutes
The Institutes(r) are a global not-for-profit comprising diverse affiliates that educate, elevate and connect people in the essential disciplines of risk management and insurance. Through products and services offered by The Institutes' nearly 20 affiliated business units, people and organizations are empowered to help those in need with a focus on understanding, predicting and preventing losses to create a more resilient world.
The Institutes is a registered trademark of The Institutes. All rights reserved.
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Original text here: https://www.iii.org/press-release/large-swath-of-us-faces-winter-storm-losses-what-insurance-covers-and-how-to-recover-012626
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, R. Gregory Christie win 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, R. Gregory Christie win 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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CHICAGO -Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of "Will's Race for Home," and R. Gregory Christie, illustrator of "The Library in the Woods," are the winners of the 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards honoring African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults. Arriel Vinson, author of "Under the Neon Lights," is the Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, R. Gregory Christie win 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards
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CHICAGO -Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of "Will's Race for Home," and R. Gregory Christie, illustrator of "The Library in the Woods," are the winners of the 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards honoring African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children and young adults. Arriel Vinson, author of "Under the Neon Lights," is the Coretta Scott King/John SteptoeNew Talent Award winner. The awards were announced today during the American Library Association's (ALA) Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.
The Coretta Scott King Book Awards are presented annually by the Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury of the ALA's Coretta Scott King Book Awards Round Table (CSKBART). The awards encourage the artistic expression of the African American experience via literature and the graphic arts; promote an understanding and appreciation of the Black culture and experience; and commemorate the life and legacy of Coretta Scott King for her courage and determination in supporting the work of her husband, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., for peace and world brotherhood.
"Will's Race for Home," was published by Little, Brown and Company, Hachette Book Group Inc.
"Will's Race for Home" is a thrilling adventure story about a son and his father who journey from Texas to claim free land during the Oklahoma Land Rush. But the journey isn't easy-the terrain is rough, the bandits are brutal, and every interaction carries a heavy undercurrent of danger.
"Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes creates a captivating story of the determination and resilience of African American exodusters who sought the bright promise of freedom in the West," said Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury Chair Dr. Sujin Huggins.
Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes is a New York Times bestselling and award-winning educator and writer for both youth and adults. She is the Virginia G. Piper Endowed Chair at Arizona State University and the Founding Director of the Virginia G. Piper Center for Creative Writing.
"The Library in the Woods," was published by Carolrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
In segregated North Carolina of the 1950s, Junior moves with his family to Roxboro after a storm devastates his parents' farm. While adjusting to life in town, new friends take him to a log cabin that houses a secret library for Black residents, inspiring a sense of possibility and community.
"R. Gregory Christie's vibrant acrylic paintings celebrate Black literacy and the beauty of reading at a time when doing so was an act of resistance," said Huggins.
R. Gregory Christie is an award-winning children's book illustrator and lecturer with a long track record of creating inspiring art. He has been a guest speaker at conferences and libraries and teaches after school art programs all over the world. He lives in Georgia.
The Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award
The Coretta Scott King/John Steptoe New Talent Award affirms new talent and offers visibility for excellence in writing and/or illustration at the beginning of a career as a published African American creator of children's books.
This year's Steptoe author award goes to Arriel Vinson, author of "Under the Neon Lights," published by G.P. Putnam's Sons, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
"Arriel Vinson's debut novel-in-verse eloquently conveys the cherished moments of young love and community solidarity rooted in roller skating culture," Huggins said.
Three King Author Honor Books were selected:
"The Incredibly Human Henson Blayze," by Derrick Barnes, published by Viking, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
"The Library in the Woods," by Calvin Alexander Ramsey illustrated by R. Gregory Christie and published by Carolrhoda Books, an imprint of Lerner Publishing Group, Inc.
"Split the Sky," by Marie Arnold, published by Little, Brown and Company, a division of Hachette Book Group Inc.
Two King Illustrator Honor Books were selected:
"Andre: Andre Leon Talley-A Fabulously Fashionable Fairy Tale," illustrated by Lamont O'Neal, written by Carole Boston Weatherford and Rob Sanders and published by Henry Holt and Company, an imprint of Macmillan Publishing Group.
"City Summer, Country Summer," illustrated by Alexis Franklin, written by Kiese Laymon and published by Kokila, an imprint of Penguin Random House.
Members of the 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards Jury are Chair Dr. Sujin Huggins, Dominican University, River Forest, Illinois; Yolanda Foster Bolden, Forsyth County Public Library, Winston-Salem, North Carolina; Ali Jamal Boyd, Cuyahoga County Public Library, Warrensville Heights, Ohio; Angela Durham, Oak Pointe Elementary School, Irmo, South Carolina; Dr. Emma K. McNamara, Washington, DC; Kristen M. Schmidt, Cleveland Public Library, Cleveland, Ohio; and Christina Vortia, Waldorf, Maryland.
About the American Library Association
The American Library Association is the largest non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to America's libraries. The ALA mission is to empower and advocate for all libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all. For 150 years, ALA has provided resources for information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more information, visit www.ala.org.
For information on the Coretta Scott King Book Awards and other ALA Youth Media Awards,
please visit www.ala.org/yma.
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Original text here: https://www.ala.org/news/2026/01/dr-jewell-parker-rhodes-r-gregory-christie-win-2026-coretta-scott-king-book-awards
Candace Fleming wins 2026 Edwards Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Candace Fleming wins 2026 Edwards Award
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CHICAGO -Candace Fleming is the recipient of the 2026 Margaret A. Edwards Award, honoring hersignificant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for "Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart,""Crash From Outer Space: Unraveling the Mystery of Flying Saucers, Alien Beings, and Roswell," "The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia," "The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, Stupendous
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Candace Fleming wins 2026 Edwards Award
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CHICAGO -Candace Fleming is the recipient of the 2026 Margaret A. Edwards Award, honoring hersignificant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for "Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart,""Crash From Outer Space: Unraveling the Mystery of Flying Saucers, Alien Beings, and Roswell," "The Family Romanov: Murder, Rebellion, and the Fall of Imperial Russia," "The Great and Only Barnum: The Tremendous, StupendousLife of Showman P.T. Barnum," "Murder Among Friends: How Leopold and Loeb Tried to Commit the Perfect Crime," "Our Eleanor: A Scrapbook Look at Eleanor Roosevelt's Remarkable Life," "Presenting Buffalo Bill: The Man Who Invented the Wild West," and "The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh." The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), announced the award today during the ALA's Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.
Fleming is a prolific author known for her gripping narrative nonfiction "Amelia Lost" which suspensefully recounts Amelia Earhart's life and disappearance. "Crash From Outer Space" explores the 1947 Roswell incident, deftly separating fact from fiction. In "The Family Romanov," the privilege and plight of the infamous Romanovs is contrasted with the misfortune of Russia's peasants. "The Great and Only Barnum" brings the realities behind the showman's legend to life. "Murder Among Friends" examines the notorious Leopold and Loeb case, shining a light on how corruption and social attitudes of the day impacted the verdict. "Our Eleanor" portrays Eleanor Roosevelt's transformation into a powerful, empathetic leader, while "Presenting Buffalo Bill" reframes the myth and history of "Buffalo Bill" Cody. "The Rise and Fall of Charles Lindbergh" doesn't shy away from the aviator's controversial political opinions. Fleming's work deconstructs polished images of historical figures and events, presenting them with nuance and depth.
"Candace Fleming brings history to life with her compelling nonfiction that respects teens, challenges them to think critically, and confronts history's complexity with unflinching honesty," said Edwards Committee Chair Jessica Hilbun Schwartz.
Fleming will be honored later this year and presented with a citation and cash prize of $2,000. The award is sponsored by School Library Journal.
The award is named in honor of the late Margaret A. Edwards, a pioneer in providing library services to young adults. Through her work at Enoch Pratt Free Library in Baltimore, Edwards demonstrated that only through literature would young adults move beyond themselves into a larger world.
Members of the 2026 Edwards Committee are Chair Jessica Hilbun Schwartz, Louisville Public Library, Colorado; Alexis Ferguson, Galion Public Library, Mansfield, Ohio; Sarah Julsonnet, Trinity Episcopal School, Austin, Texas; Emily Mazzoni, Monroe Township Public Library, New Jersey; and Michelle Muller, Ramapo Catskill Library System, Middletown, New York.
About the American Library Association
The American Library Association is the largest non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to America's libraries. The ALA mission is to empower and advocate for all libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all. For 150 years, ALA has provided resources for information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more information, visit www.ala.org.
About the Young Adult Library Services Association
The mission of the Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA) is to support library staff in alleviating the challenges teens face, and in putting all teens - especially those with the greatest needs - on the path to successful and fulfilling lives. For more information about YALSA or to access national guidelines and other resources go to www.ala.org/yalsa, or e-mail: yalsa@ala.org.
For information on the Margaret A. Edwards Award and other ALA Youth Media Awards, please visit www.ala.org/yma.
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Original text here: https://www.ala.org/news/2026/01/candace-fleming-wins-2026-edwards-award
Candace Fleming wins 2026 Children's Literature Legacy Award
CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Candace Fleming wins 2026 Children's Literature Legacy Award
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CHICAGO -Candace Fleming is the winner of the 2026 Children's Literature Legacy Award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the United States, whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for children. Her numerous works include "Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!" (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2002 an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division) and "The Lincolns:
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release:
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Candace Fleming wins 2026 Children's Literature Legacy Award
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CHICAGO -Candace Fleming is the winner of the 2026 Children's Literature Legacy Award honoring an author or illustrator, published in the United States, whose books have made a significant and lasting contribution to literature for children. Her numerous works include "Muncha! Muncha! Muncha!" (Atheneum Books for Young Readers, 2002 an imprint of Simon & Schuster Children's Publishing Division) and "The Lincolns:A Scrapbook Look at Abraham and Mary" (Schwartz & Wade Books an imprint of Random House Inc, 2008).
The award is administered annually by the Association for Library Service to Children (ALSC), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), and was announced today during ALA's Youth Media Awards Announcements in Chicago.
"A consummate storyteller and exceptional researcher, Fleming's works exhibit a keen understanding of her audience, crafting captivating stories across many genres," said Children's Literature Legacy Award Committee Chair Eric Carpenter.
Raised in Illinois, Candace Fleming is the author of more than 50 books for children and young adults. Fleming has always had a love of language and history, telling stories since before she could write her name.
Candace Fleming's award-winning works include "Honeybee: The Busy Life of Apis mellifera" which won the Robert F. Sibert Medal in 2021, and "The Enigma Girls: How Ten Teenagers Broke Ciphers, Kept Secrets, and Helped Win World War II" recipient of the Robert F. Sibert Honor Medal in 2025. In addition, Fleming has received the YALSA Award for Excellence in Nonfiction, the Orbis Pictus Award, and Boston Globe-Horn Book Award for Nonfiction.
Fleming writes with a distinct style employing literary forms and devices in an accessible and engaging manner. She writes storybooks that demand to be read aloud and riveting informational texts that challenge the reader.
Members of the 2026 Children's Literature Legacy Award Committee are Chair Eric Carpenter, Parkside Elementary School, Atlanta; Stephanie D. Bange, Dayton, Ohio; Tanya M. DiMaggio, Covington, Louisiana; Connie Poulsen Hollin, The Harker School, San Jose, California; and Vinnie Li Feng Zhang, San Francisco Public Library.
About the American Library Association
The American Library Association is the largest non-partisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to America's libraries. The ALA mission is to empower and advocate for all libraries and library workers to ensure equitable access to information for all. For 150 years, ALA has provided resources for information professionals to transform their communities through essential programs and services. For more information, visit www.ala.org.
About the Association for Library Service to Children
ALSC, a division of the American Library Association, is the world's largest organization dedicated to the support and enhancement of library service to children. With a network of more than 3,300 children's and youth librarians, literature experts, publishers and educational faculty, ALSC is committed to creating a better future for all children through libraries. Visit www.ala.org/alsc.
For more information on the Children's Literature Legacy Award and other ALA Youth Media Awards, please visit www.ala.org/yma.
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Original text here: https://www.ala.org/news/2026/01/candace-fleming-wins-2026-childrens-literature-legacy-award
California Small Businesses Challenge Law Restricting Employer Free Speech
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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California Small Businesses Challenge Law Restricting Employer Free Speech
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2026) -NFIB, the nation's leading small business association, filed an amicus brief in the case California Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta at the United States Court of Appeals for the 9 th Circuit. The case challenges California SB 399, California's law restricting employers' freedom to speak freely in the workplace.
"This law might be the best example of the
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release:
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California Small Businesses Challenge Law Restricting Employer Free Speech
SACRAMENTO, Calif. (Jan. 26, 2026) -NFIB, the nation's leading small business association, filed an amicus brief in the case California Chamber of Commerce v. Bonta at the United States Court of Appeals for the 9 th Circuit. The case challenges California SB 399, California's law restricting employers' freedom to speak freely in the workplace.
"This law might be the best example of thenationally embarrassing regard California has of itself that what it codifies can supersede federal law and not just on a minor issue but one so foundational as the First Amendment proscribing 'abridging the freedom of speech,'" said John Kabateck, State Director for NFIB in California. "It's equal parts tragedy and comedy that striking SB 399 down would tell employers that, yes, they can safely communicate with the people they pay a wage to in a building they own or pay rent on."
Beth Milito, Vice President and Executive Director of NFIB's Small Business Legal Center added, "For more than 70 years, employers have had the right under federal law to meet with their employees to discuss labor-related issues that could affect their business and the workplace. California's law not only violates the First Amendment; its vague definitions and arbitrary restrictions will negatively harm well-meaning small business owners. NFIB will continue to fight any attempts to restrict the free speech of small business owners in their own place of business."
NFIB's brief argues two main points: 1) California impermissibly regulates speech and any conduct regulated by SB 399 depends entirely on the content of the speech; and 2) the Supreme Court's cases make clear that the government cannot exercise its authority in content- or viewpoint-discriminatory ways.
In 2022, NFIB joined a business coalition in challenging a similar law in Connecticut, and filed another similar lawsuit in Minnesota in 2024.
The NFIB Small Business Legal Center protects the rights of small business owners in the nation's courts. NFIB is currently active in more than 40 cases in federal and state courts across the country and in the U.S. Supreme Court.
Keep up with the latest California small business news at www.nfib.com. Follow us on X @NFIB_CA and on Facebook @NFIB.CA.
For over 80 years, NFIB has been advocating on behalf of America's small and independent business owners, both in Washington, D.C., and in all 50 state capitals. NFIB is a nonprofit, nonpartisan, and member-driven association. Since our founding in 1943, NFIB has been exclusively dedicated to small and independent businesses and remains so today. For more information, please visit nfib.com.
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Original text here: https://www.nfib.com/news/press-release/california-small-businesses-challenge-law-restricting-employer-free-speech/
