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LINQ Modular and SIBS Join Forces to Scale Industrialised Construction in Middle East
CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate LINGQ Modular:
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LINQ Modular and SIBS Join Forces to Scale Industrialised Construction in Middle East
SIBS AB has signed a strategic collaboration with LINQ Modular, part of ALEC Holdings, to accelerate the delivery of large-scale, high-quality modular developments across the Middle East.
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The collaboration brings together SIBS' proven global manufacturing capability with LINQ Modular's on-the-ground delivery expertise and ALEC Holdings' deep regional construction
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CHARLOTTESVILLE, Virginia, Feb. 3 -- The Modular Building Institute posted the following news release from its affiliate LINGQ Modular:
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LINQ Modular and SIBS Join Forces to Scale Industrialised Construction in Middle East
SIBS AB has signed a strategic collaboration with LINQ Modular, part of ALEC Holdings, to accelerate the delivery of large-scale, high-quality modular developments across the Middle East.
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The collaboration brings together SIBS' proven global manufacturing capability with LINQ Modular's on-the-ground delivery expertise and ALEC Holdings' deep regional constructionexperience. Together, the companies aim to unlock the next phase of industrialised construction in the region, delivering faster, more predictable and more sustainable residential and mixed-use developments at scale.
The collaboration builds on LINQ's early success in pioneering prefabricated and modular construction in the Middle East. Since its establishment in 2020, LINQ has demonstrated the commercial and technical viability of modular construction for high-end applications, including hospitality, bespoke residential and complex urban developments. This next phase significantly expands those foundations, with a shared ambition to deliver at least 1,500 modular units per year spanning residential, commercial and hospitality developments, subject to project awards and client approvals, through an industrialised, repeatable delivery model.
LINQ will continue to lead market engagement, regulatory approvals and in-country delivery, supported by ALEC Holdings' proven on-site execution capabilities, while SIBS will provide large-scale industrial production capacity, design-for-manufacture expertise and repeatable factory quality. This synergy reflects a deliberate strategy to meet rapidly growing demand in the region's residential sector, where speed of delivery is critical but cannot come at the expense of quality, safety, or sustainability.
A key enabler of this collaboration is the modular license granted by Dubai Municipality to LINQ which uniquely enables the company to deliver G+6 residential and commercial buildings in the emirate. Combined with SIBS' experience in delivering large apartment complexes internationally, this positions the collaboration to respond effectively to current market momentum, as residential supply continues to struggle to keep pace with demand across major urban centres in the Gulf.
Clients will also benefit from SIBS' extensive international track record in industrialised construction. To date, SIBS has approximately 7,000 apartments delivered globally, with its modular systems typically reducing project timelines by around 40%, production costs by up to 30%, and energy consumption by up to 50% compared with traditional construction methods.
"This cooperation is a major step forward for modular growth in the UAE. LINQ and the ALEC Holdings bring deep and proven on-site expertise across the region, while SIBS contributes industrialised production capacity and repeatable manufacturing quality. Together, we can provide clients with a faster, more predictable and scalable modular solution, from manufacturing through to project completion," says Erik Thomaeus, CEO at SIBS.
"This collaboration represents the natural next phase of a strategy we have been executing over several years - building market understanding, proving modular at the premium end of the sector and developing a strong pipeline of opportunities. By combining SIBS' ability to manufacture at scale with our delivery capabilities and ALEC's on-site expertise, we can now offer clients a full-spectrum industrialised construction solution that supports speed, certainty and long-term value," says Graham Petty, Operations Manager at LINQ.
The collaboration is already underway, with multiple near-term project opportunities actively being progressed and evaluated, reflecting strong momentum and a robust pipeline of modular-led developments across a range of building typologies.
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About LINQ Modular
LINQ is an innovative sustainable modular solutions provider that integrates industry best practices with high-quality materials, resulting in an agile, sustainable product that can be assembled anywhere. Headquartered in the UAE, LINQ provides a level of consistency that improves project durations, while reducing material waste and energy consumption. LINQ is a subsidiary of ALEC Holdings, a leading Middle East-based contractor, which enables it to leverage innovative manufacturing methods and cutting-edge modular techniques for the development of well-designed, factory-built units. For more information, please visit http://linq-modular.com/
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Original text here: https://www.modular.org/2026/02/02/linq-modular-and-sibs-join-forces-to-scale-industrialised-construction-in-middle-east/
[Category: Construction]
NWTF Massachusetts Continues to Invest in Dynamic Forests
EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Feb. 3 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Massachusetts Continues to Invest in Dynamic Forests
As part of the USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, the Massachusetts NWTF State Chapter is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and additional partners to continue landscape-scale habitat restoration efforts throughout the Bay State.
The LSR grant also helped the state launch the Massachusetts Dynamic Forestry Initiative, a science-based, collaborative effort to actively
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EDGEFIELD, South Carolina, Feb. 3 -- The National Wild Turkey Federation issued the following news release:
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NWTF Massachusetts Continues to Invest in Dynamic Forests
As part of the USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration Grant, the Massachusetts NWTF State Chapter is partnering with the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation and additional partners to continue landscape-scale habitat restoration efforts throughout the Bay State.
The LSR grant also helped the state launch the Massachusetts Dynamic Forestry Initiative, a science-based, collaborative effort to activelymanage forests in ways that improve habitat for wildlife while strengthening overall forest health. The initiative promotes sustainable forest management practices that create a diversity of forest conditions. Through partnerships with the Massachusetts DCR, MassWildlife, the Ruffed Grouse Society, Mount Grace Land Trust and other conservation organizations, the NWTF helps deliver landscape-level habitat improvements on public lands, support resilient forests, enhance hunting and other outdoor recreational opportunities and advance the goals of the NWTF's Forests and Flocks initiative across Massachusetts. Currently, partners are managing about 2,000 acres of public and private forestland through the Massachusetts Dynamic Forestry Initiative, while also providing outreach and technical assistance to private woodlot owners in the Commonwealth.
"The USDA Forest Service Landscape Scale Restoration grant funds large, multi-year forest management projects that improve forest health across thousands of acres," said Kaylee Szymanski, NWTF district biologist for New England. "For NWTF, this grant is important because it allows us to partner with state and private organizations to actively manage forests in ways that create high-quality wild turkey habitat, support a wide range of wildlife and deliver conservation at the scale these ecosystems require."
As part of this effort, a 40,000-acre northern hardwood and spruce-fir forest block has been identified as a pilot area. The block is being managed to create a balance of forest and wildlife habitat conditions that supports connectivity for both plant and animal species.
The first on-the-ground work within this pilot area was an apple and spruce tree release project in the Savoy Mountain State Forest that the Massachusetts NWTF State Chapter supported through the purchase of equipment and boots-on-the-ground volunteer.
The apple tree release in the Savoy Mountain State Forest is part of a three-year, 629-acre restoration area designed to increase and diversify soft mast species populations. This effort is especially critical for wildlife due to the extreme decline of American beech, which is a vital producer of nuts in northern hardwood forests. Beech decline is largely attributed to beech bark disease. Other portions of this project will be the removal of a Norway spruce plantation to improve the balance of forest stage class cover and restore the area to native tree species.
In the summer of 2026, foresters plan to conduct an invasive species removal to re-establish the area.
"We will begin forest improvement efforts at Savoy Mountain State Forest by preparing sites for larger-scale forest management," Szymanski said. "Currently, the forest understory contains nonnative invasive species that must be removed before opening the canopy. Addressing these invasives first is critical, as it allows native, desirable species to establish and thrive without being outcompeted by aggressive nonnative plants."
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About the National Wild Turkey Federation
Since 1973, the National Wild Turkey Federation has invested over half a billion dollars into wildlife conservation and has positively impacted over 25 million acres of critical wildlife habitat. Since 2022, the NWTF has also invested over $2.3 million in critical wild turkey research that, when leveraged with partner contributions, has resulted in more than $22 million to guide the management of the wild turkey and to ensure sustainable populations. The organization continues to deliver its mission by working across boundaries on a landscape scale to deliver healthy forests and wildlife habitats, clean and abundant water, resilient communities and robust recreational opportunities. With the help of its dedicated members, partners and staff, the NWTF is committed to creating a nation united by the life-changing power of the outdoors.
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Original text here: https://www.nwtf.org/content-hub/nwtf-massachusetts-continues-to-invest-in-dynamic-forests
[Category: Animals]
Military Officers Association: Caregivers Sustain Our Veterans. Ask Congress to Protect Their Futures
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Caregivers Sustain Our Veterans. Ask Congress to Protect Their Futures
By Rene Campos
Family caregivers quietly sustain our veterans' health care system. They manage medications, provide personal care, coordinate appointments, and stand watch through complex physical and behavioral health challenges. Because of them, veterans can remain at home, avoid costly institutional care, and live with dignity.
But when caregiving ends, too many caregivers face an uncertain future.
As
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The Military Officers Association of America issued the following news on Feb. 2, 2026:
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Caregivers Sustain Our Veterans. Ask Congress to Protect Their Futures
By Rene Campos
Family caregivers quietly sustain our veterans' health care system. They manage medications, provide personal care, coordinate appointments, and stand watch through complex physical and behavioral health challenges. Because of them, veterans can remain at home, avoid costly institutional care, and live with dignity.
But when caregiving ends, too many caregivers face an uncertain future.
Asthe House Veterans' Affairs Committee prepares for a critical Feb. 12 hearing, MOAA urges Congress to advance the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement (3R) Act (H.R. 2148 | S. 879) out of committee and toward passage. This bipartisan legislation recognizes a simple truth: Caregiving is essential service, and serving as a caregiver should not jeopardize an individual's future well-being.
The need for caregivers is growing rapidly. Veterans age 65 and older represent an increasing share of VA patients, and most will require some level of long-term support as they age. Millions of family members and loved ones provide this care every day, often over many years.
VA's Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family Caregivers (PCAFC) offers clinical support and a monthly stipend to tens of thousands of families. But that stipend is classified as unearned income, meaning caregivers cannot build Social Security credits or retirement savings during years of full time caregiving. When caregiving ends - because a veteran recovers, eligibility changes, or a loved one passes away - caregivers may face a sudden loss of support with no clear transition path.
The result can be frightening and financially destabilizing.
Real-Life Scenarios
Caregivers' experiences vary, but patterns have emerged:
* Trouble finding work: A caregiver steps away from the workforce for years to provide daily, in home care. Professional licenses lapse, skills grow outdated, and resume gaps widen. Reentering the workforce becomes harder when caregiving ends, especially without help renewing credentials or accessing training.
* Abandoned at a critical time: Caregiving ends abruptly with the death of a loved one. Faced with stress and grief, support services fall away quickly. With little time to prepare, caregivers must rebuild their lives - not just finding income but establishing purpose and direction.
* Facing an unclear retirement: Long term caregivers emerge from their role with limited retirement savings, having spent years covering out-of - pocket costs while sacrificing wages and employer-sponsored benefits. Without intervention, many face an increased risk of relying on Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, or other income-based assistance.
* Navigating serious health concerns. The intensity of daily care leaves many caregivers little time for their own health. Caregivers commonly report unmet mental health needs, contributing to burnout and compounding long- term health and economic risks.
These are not isolated stories. These are actual outcomes of a VA health care system that relies on caregivers but fails to help them plan for what comes after caregiving.
A Practical, Preventive Solution
The 3R Act offers targeted, cost smart reforms that support caregivers through transition rather than creating long - term dependence. It will help them renew licenses, pursue continuing education, and prepare to reenter the workforce. It will strengthen reemployment pathways, including opportunities within the VA, by recognizing the value of caregivers' skills and experience.
It also will provide retirement planning assistance and explore caregiver-focused savings options to address long standing financial insecurity.
Together, these measures will help caregivers rebuild stability while reducing the likelihood they will need other federal assistance programs.
Caregivers save taxpayer dollars every day by keeping veterans at home and out of institutional care. Helping them transition back to work and plan for retirement prevents cost-shifting to other federal and state programs down the line. It strengthens VA's capacity today and preserves it for the future.
Supporting caregivers is not just the right thing to do: It is smart policy.
Now Is the Moment to Act
The Senate has already advanced its bill (S. 879) with bipartisan support. The House must now do its part.
Caregivers enable veterans to live with independence and dignity. They stabilize families, communities, and the VA health care system itself. They should not be left to rebuild their own lives alone once caregiving ends.
MOAA calls on lawmakers to promptly move the Veteran Caregiver Reeducation, Reemployment, and Retirement Act out of committee and pass it through the House without delay. Add your voice to our cause via our Legislative Action Center.
Caregivers stepped up for our veterans. Now, Congress must step up for them.
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About the Author
Cmdr. Rene Campos, USN (Ret)
Campos currently serves as MOAA's Senior Director of Government Relations, managing matters related to military and veterans' health care, wounded, ill and injured, and caregiver policy.
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Original text here: https://www.moaa.org/content/publications-and-media/news-articles/2026-news-articles/advocacy/caregivers-sustain-our-veterans.-ask-congress-to-protect-their-futures/
[Category: National Defense]
Geological Society: Key Drivers of Recurrent Extinction in the Triassic
PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 (TNSjou) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release:
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Key Drivers of Recurrent Extinction in the Triassic
New study in Geology links massive undersea volcanism to repeated marine extinctions
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Boulder, Colo., USA: Mass extinctions are extremely catastrophic events on Earth. Throughout Earth's evolutionary history, numerous mass extinctions have occurred, with five major mass extinctions being particularly representative. These extinctions have reshaped the course of life's evolution on Earth. In addition to the five major mass
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PITTSBURGH, Pennsylvania, Feb. 3 (TNSjou) -- The Geological Society of America issued the following news release:
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Key Drivers of Recurrent Extinction in the Triassic
New study in Geology links massive undersea volcanism to repeated marine extinctions
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Boulder, Colo., USA: Mass extinctions are extremely catastrophic events on Earth. Throughout Earth's evolutionary history, numerous mass extinctions have occurred, with five major mass extinctions being particularly representative. These extinctions have reshaped the course of life's evolution on Earth. In addition to the five major massextinctions, many frequent, lower-order extinctions have also taken place on Earth, such as the Norian-Rhaetian Extinction during the Triassic. Regarding the triggering mechanisms of extinctions, the five major events have been relatively well studied. However, the triggering mechanisms of the frequent lower-order extinctions remain unclear.
In their new study titled "Marine large igneous provinces: Key drivers of Triassic recurrent extinction," published last week in Geology, Jian-Jun Fan and colleagues present a detailed analysis of oceanic island, seamount, and plateau remnants in the Tibetan Plateau that trace the evolution of the Meso- and Neo-Tethys, incorporating new and published data. During the Triassic, three major episodes of marine large igneous provinces (LIPs) formed at 250-248, 233-231, and 210-208 million years ago. By integrating geological records of these LIP episodes with Triassic geological datasets, Fan and colleagues demonstrate a correlation between marine LIPs and at least four extinctions in marine biota, driven by the resultant anoxic-euxinic events. Marine LIPs account for half of the extinctions with an identifiable geological trigger during the Triassic. This indicates that marine LIPs are a key driver of Triassic extinctions.
Marine LIP eruptions on Earth are frequent; however, evidence of ancient marine LIPs is likely significantly reduced by subduction during ocean basin closure. The authors note that "this destruction renders such records difficult to identify and, even when identified, challenging to interpret and date precisely," and therefore hypothesize that orogenic belts (i.e., remnants of vanished ancient ocean basins) contain many unidentified "ghost" marine LIPs. These marine LIP eruptions likely constitute a key driver of other Phanerozoic extinctions that were previously under-recognized in Earth system models.
Geology: https://doi.org/10.1130/G53406.1
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About the Geological Society of America
The Geological Society of America (GSA) is a global professional society with more than 17,000 members across over 100 countries. As a leading voice for the geosciences, GSA advances the understanding of Earth's dynamic processes and fosters collaboration among scientists, educators, and policymakers. GSA publishes Geology, the top-ranked geoscience journal, along with a diverse portfolio of scholarly journals, books, and conference proceedings--several of which rank among Amazon's top 100 best-selling geology titles.
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Original text here: https://www.geosociety.org/GSA/News/pr/2026/GSA News Release 26-05.aspx
[Category: Science]
Federal Court Halts Attempt to Compel National Right to Life's Internal Advocacy Communications
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Halts Attempt to Compel National Right to Life's Internal Advocacy Communications
A federal district court in Washington, D.C. has granted a motion to quash subpoenas issued to the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) in Matsumoto et al. v. Labrador, reaffirming strong First Amendment protections for national advocacy organizations.
The court's decision shields NRLC from producing internal communications and advocacy materials sought by plaintiffs challenging Idaho
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- National Right to Life, a pro-life organization, issued the following news release:
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Federal Court Halts Attempt to Compel National Right to Life's Internal Advocacy Communications
A federal district court in Washington, D.C. has granted a motion to quash subpoenas issued to the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) in Matsumoto et al. v. Labrador, reaffirming strong First Amendment protections for national advocacy organizations.
The court's decision shields NRLC from producing internal communications and advocacy materials sought by plaintiffs challenging IdahoHouse Bills 242 and 98--legislation addressing abortion trafficking of a minor enacted by the Idaho Legislature. The subpoenas were served in September 2025 and demanded broad categories of documents dating back several years.
"Today's ruling is an important affirmation of the First Amendment rights of national advocacy organizations," said Carol Tobias, president of National Right to Life. "The court correctly recognized that NRLC cannot be compelled to turn over internal strategy and communications simply because its policy advocacy is opposed by litigants challenging a duly enacted law."
In granting NRLC's motion to quash, the court confirmed several core principles of constitutional law:
* First Amendment Protection -- Compelled disclosure of NRLC's internal advocacy communications would impermissibly chill freedom of association and expression.
* Lack of Relevance -- A private advocacy organization's internal understanding or interpretation of legislation is not relevant to a court's analysis of the law's constitutionality.
* Limits on Non-Party Discovery -- Broad, open-ended discovery demands directed at non-parties exceed permissible bounds, particularly when they target protected political activity.
"The court reaffirmed that discovery cannot be used as a tool to pry into the internal workings of national advocacy organizations," said James Bopp, Jr., general counsel for National Right to Life, who represented both NRLC and Idaho Right to Life in challenging the subpoenas. "This ruling sends a clear signal that the First Amendment provides real protection against litigation tactics designed to burden or intimidate those engaged in lawful public policy advocacy."
The court's order granting NRLC's motion to quash protects the organization from further discovery demands in the case and reinforces constitutional limits on compelling disclosure from non-party advocacy groups.
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Founded in 1968, the National Right to Life Committee (NRLC), the federation of affiliates in each of the 50 states, is the nation's oldest and largest grassroots pro-life organization. National Right to Life works through legislation and education to protect innocent human life from abortion, infanticide, assisted suicide, and euthanasia.
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Original text here: https://nrlc.org/communications/federal-court-halts-attempt-to-compel-national-right-to-lifes-internal-advocacy-communications/
[Category: Sociological]
AICPA Issues Statement on Department of Education Professional Degree Designation in Draft Rules
NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026:
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AICPA Issues Statement on Department of Education Professional Degree Designation in Draft Rules
For several weeks, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has expressed opposition to a proposed Department of Education regulation that would exclude accounting programs across the country from a professional degree designation for the purposes of graduate student loan limits.
On January 30, the Department of Education published the draft rules on student loan limits in the Federal Register.
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NEW YORK, Feb. 3 -- The American Institute of CPAs issued the following statement on Feb. 2, 2026:
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AICPA Issues Statement on Department of Education Professional Degree Designation in Draft Rules
For several weeks, the American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) has expressed opposition to a proposed Department of Education regulation that would exclude accounting programs across the country from a professional degree designation for the purposes of graduate student loan limits.
On January 30, the Department of Education published the draft rules on student loan limits in the Federal Register.The notice summary now includes the following paragraph:
"The Department notes that the term 'professional student' as used in this Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) is intended solely to distinguish those programs that we propose would be eligible for higher loan limits, as required by the OBBB. The designation, or lack thereof, of a program as 'professional' does not reflect a value judgment by the Department regarding whether a borrower graduating from the program is considered a 'professional.' This NPRM only interprets the phrase 'professional student' as used in the context of the loan limits established by the OBBB."
AICPA President and CEO, Mark Koziel, CPA, CGMA issued a statement following the release of the draft rules:
"Accounting is a critical part of our nation's economic infrastructure and is a profession that has contributed significantly to our economic growth. We appreciate the Department of Education's recognition of the broad definition and various aspects of the word 'professional.' As the rulemaking process moves forward, the AICPA will continue to review the proposal and we look forward to providing our suggestions and insights."
With the publication of the rule, a 30-day comment period has now opened. The AICPA intends to submit comments to the Department of Education during this period.
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About the American Institute of CPAs
The American Institute of CPAs (AICPA) is the world's largest member association representing the CPA profession, with 397,000 members and a history of serving the public interest since 1887. AICPA members represent many areas of practice, including business and industry, public practice, government, education, and consulting. A founding member of the Association of International Certified Professional Accountants, the AICPA sets ethical standards for the profession, attestation standards, and U.S. auditing standards for private companies, not-for-profit organizations, and federal, state, and local governments. It develops and grades the Uniform CPA Examination, offers specialized credentials, partners across the profession to build future talent, and drives continuing education to advance the vitality, relevance, and quality of the profession.
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Original text here: https://www.aicpa-cima.com/news/article/aicpa-issues-statement-on-department-of-education-professional-degree
[Category: Accounting]
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Open Nationwide, Providing Free Tax Prep to Millions of Older Adults
WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The AARP Foundation issued the following news release:
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Open Nationwide, Providing Free Tax Prep to Millions of Older Adults
Older adults can get expert help filing their taxes at no cost this tax season through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program. Now open through April 15, Tax-Aide has served more than 82 million people since its launch in 1968. Last tax season, more than 28,300 volunteers helped over 1.7 million taxpayers secure more than $1.3 billion in refunds
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 3 -- The AARP Foundation issued the following news release:
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AARP Foundation Tax-Aide Sites Open Nationwide, Providing Free Tax Prep to Millions of Older Adults
Older adults can get expert help filing their taxes at no cost this tax season through AARP Foundation Tax-Aide, the nation's largest free, volunteer-based tax assistance and preparation program. Now open through April 15, Tax-Aide has served more than 82 million people since its launch in 1968. Last tax season, more than 28,300 volunteers helped over 1.7 million taxpayers secure more than $1.3 billion in refundsand credits. Older adults with low income saved $578 million with the help of Tax-Aide. The program is offered in conjunction with the IRS and open to all eligible taxpayers--no AARP membership is required to participate.
"Every year, too many taxpayers miss out on credits and deductions they're eligible for," said Mioshi Moses, vice president of volunteer programs at AARP Foundation. "Tax-Aide ensures people receive the refunds they deserve, without the cost or stress of paid tax preparation, and with no hidden fees. For millions of older adults, especially those on fixed incomes, a refund can be the difference between getting by and falling behind on essentials like food, utilities and medicine. As new tax changes take effect in 2026, having trusted, IRS-certified volunteers who understand what's different, and what it means for older adults, will be more important than ever."
Tax-Aide volunteers provide free tax preparation and filing services to those who qualify, with a focus on older adults with low to moderate income. Volunteers are trained and IRS-certified every year to ensure they understand the latest changes to the U.S. Tax Code, including new provisions taking effect this tax season that could impact refunds, credits, and filing requirements for older adults.
AARP Foundation Tax-Aide offers a variety of options to meet the needs of taxpayers. Access to the different types of assistance varies by location and is subject to change.
* In-Person: Tax return prepared and filed by a certified volunteer in one visit.
* Drop Off: Leave documents at the site; return is prepared remotely. Pick up and file during a second visit.
* No Site Visit Required (Internet Access Required): Upload documents online; volunteers work with you remotely to prepare and file your return.
* Online Coaching: Prepare your own return with remote support from a volunteer.
* Facilitated Self-Assistance: Schedule a site appointment to complete and file your own return with volunteer coaching.
* Self-Preparation: Use Tax-Aide's software to prepare your own return independently.
Users can find their nearest Tax-Aide location and assistance options through the Tax-Aide site locator. The locator features a Tax-Aide chatbot that can help book an appointment, answer questions about the program, and transfer the conversation to a live agent if needed or requested. For more information, including which documents to bring to the tax site, visit aarpfoundation.org/taxaide or call 1-888-AARPNOW (1-888-227-7669).
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About AARP Foundation
AARP Foundation is the nation's leading organization serving the 39 million older adults living in poverty or one life event away from slipping into it. Our mission is to strengthen financial resilience for and with older adults by empowering individuals and improving systems. We do this by creating pathways to quality employment, removing barriers to benefits, and promoting equitable access to essential goods and services. To learn more, visit aarpfoundation.org or follow @AARPFoundation on social media.
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Original text here: https://www.aarp.org/press/releases/2026-02-02-AARP-Foundation-Tax-Aide-Sites-Open-Nationwide-Providing-Free-Tax-Prep-to-Millions-of-Older-Adults/
[Category: Sociological]
