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TUH-Episcopal Campus' Food Pantry Expands to Meet Community Need
PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news:
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TUH-Episcopal Campus' Food Pantry Expands to Meet Community Need
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In just three years, TUH-Episcopal Campus ' Food Pantry has made a transformative impact on the surrounding community: providing fresh produce and nutritious staples to those in need, and becoming a trusted resource for many residents.
"A lot of people are working hard, but
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PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania, Jan. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Temple Health, an academic health system that says it is driving medical advances through clinical innovation, pioneering research and world-class education, posted the following news:
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TUH-Episcopal Campus' Food Pantry Expands to Meet Community Need
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In just three years, TUH-Episcopal Campus ' Food Pantry has made a transformative impact on the surrounding community: providing fresh produce and nutritious staples to those in need, and becoming a trusted resource for many residents.
"A lot of people are working hard, butstill figuring things out day-by-day," explains Community Program Coordinator Racquel Williams. "It takes a huge weight off their shoulders to know they and their family can rely on us for a week's worth of food."
The Food Pantry has also taken over Temple's Food Delivery Program, which delivers groceries to qualifying families, especially in North Philadelphia. "Last year, we served over 55,000 people across both programs," says Patrick Vulgamore, MPH, Director of Addiction Medicine Services.
To meet the community's growing needs, the Food Pantry underwent an expansion that tripled it in size. It also recently received funding from the City of Philadelphia, the W.W. Smith Charitable Trust, The Barra Foundation, and the Good Food, Healthy Hospitals Program to support its distribution efforts.
"This is a testament to the difference the Food Pantry is making in our community," Vulgamore says. "With these investments, we can broaden our reach to serve even more of those in need."
A Gateway to Wraparound Services
The Food Pantry gets much of its inventory from the Share Food Program, which serves roughly 500,000 people per month in the Philadelphia region through its food pantry partners.
"The Share Food Program started working with us after we'd only been open for four months," says Vulgamore. "They dramatically increased the amount of food-and the different options-we were able to offer. Once we had a more diverse selection of food, community members really started showing up."
"Episcopal has been an amazing partner for us and for its community, which is one where we're seeing rising need," says George Matysik, the Share Food Program's Executive Director. "They're especially effective at using food as a gateway to connect people to other wraparound services."
One of those services is the campus' Diabetes Prevention Program, which offers nutrition education classes to those at risk for developing diabetes. "When people come to the Food Pantry, they can get fresh produce and nutritious food that will keep them healthy, and we can also sign them up for those classes," Vulgamore explains. "The classes meet right before the pantry opens, so it's a great incentive for them to keep coming back for education."
"A Joyous Experience"
"In the early days of the pantry, I was spreading the word by handing out flyers at neighboring houses and local pharmacies, at assistance offices and housing services, and in our practices," Vulgamore remembers. "That got people in initially, and once they started going home with groceries that lasted them a week, they told their friends and neighbors, and things really picked up."
"We partnered with national food rescue nonprofit Sharing Excess, who showed us that the best way to start running a food pantry is to just get out there and do it," he continues. "And that's exactly what we did. Providing our neighbors with easily accessible, nutritious options is crucial, and Temple's investment in this program shows our commitment to meeting our community's needs."
Temple Health employees and community members regularly volunteer at the pantry, which is open on Tuesdays from 2-4 pm. "Being here is a joyous experience," Vulgamore says. "We just got eggs for the first time in a few weeks, and it made people so happy to be able to take them home. This is such an important resource-and it shows how Episcopal is a trusted partner in community health."
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Original text here: https://www.templehealth.org/about/news/tuh-episcopal-food-pantry-expands
State of the Clinic: Cleveland Clinic Meets Healthcare Challenges with Innovative Solutions
CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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State of the Clinic: Cleveland Clinic Meets Healthcare Challenges with Innovative Solutions
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As healthcare struggles with caregiver shortages, limited access and the pressure to provide better care to more patients at a lower cost, through intentional effort, Cleveland Clinic is meeting these challenges by implementing innovative solutions and a renewed set of guiding values, Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., said during today's annual State of the Clinic
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CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release:
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State of the Clinic: Cleveland Clinic Meets Healthcare Challenges with Innovative Solutions
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As healthcare struggles with caregiver shortages, limited access and the pressure to provide better care to more patients at a lower cost, through intentional effort, Cleveland Clinic is meeting these challenges by implementing innovative solutions and a renewed set of guiding values, Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., said during today's annual State of the Clinicaddress.
"Cleveland Clinic is a model of what healthcare could become," said Dr. Mihaljevic, holder of the Morton L. Mandel CEO Chair at Cleveland Clinic. However, he added, "for healthcare to prosper, the way it is structured needs to be different."
In 2025, Cleveland Clinic completed nearly 16 million patient encounters and generated $18 billion in operating revenue, with an operating margin exceeding 4%.
The State of the Clinic presentation emphasized Cleveland Clinic's continued commitment to caring for patients, caregivers, communities and the organization, while also reviewing the organization's 2025 highlights, digital transformation efforts, enterprise strategy and growth, and research, innovation and education.
"At Cleveland Clinic, we are reimagining what healthcare could look like by using artificial intelligence to connect and enhance every aspect of care," he said. "The future of healthcare is no longer science fiction... With creativity and responsibility, our potential to do good is limitless."
Powerful technologies, like artificial intelligence, will help deliver care more affordably to more people at a greater scale.
"As the delivery of care evolves, so will our roles," he said. "What is certain is that Cleveland Clinic will embrace technology to remain a leader in healthcare.... While we stay true to our mission, Cleveland Clinic's values evolve with the changes in healthcare. By seeking (caregivers') input, we have refreshed our values to be timeless, contemporary and reflective of all caregivers. I am proud to share them today: Serve with heart. Succeed as one team. Shape the future."
Care for Patients
"We strive for excellence because that is what patients need from us," he said. "Each day is an opportunity to prove the art of the possible... by improving care delivery." ~Dr. Mihaljevic
Cleveland Clinic will continue to focus on safety, quality and patient experience in 2026, Dr. Mihaljevic said, with a focus on documentation, medication safety, preventing harm and building trust.
In 2025, Cleveland Clinic was ranked the No. 2 hospital in the world by Newsweek for the seventh consecutive year, in addition to being named one of the World's Best Smart Hospitals and one of the World's Best Specialized Hospitals. In addition, Cleveland Clinic was named to U.S. News & World Report's Best Hospitals Honor Roll for the 35th consecutive year.
Care for Caregivers
"What makes Cleveland Clinic different is our caregivers. There is a purity of dedication and mission in our people that I have not witnessed anywhere else." ~Dr. Mihaljevic
Despite serving patients at hundreds of locations across three continents, Cleveland Clinic caregivers are one team.
"Together, we choose to be there for others in their time of need," he said, "even as the pressures of delivering care fall upon us."
Unfortunately, caregivers are too often subjected to workplace violence.
"Cleveland Clinic has treated this crisis with urgency, and caregivers no longer accept violence as part of working in healthcare," Dr. Mihaljevic said. "We invested in security and training to protect us. Reporting is up, escalation is being caught sooner, and injuries are declining."
Care for Community
"Cleveland Clinic is known worldwide as a beacon of advanced care. What is less understood is how we fulfill our responsibilities to the communities we serve. Our mission requires a deep foundation in both." ~Dr. Mihaljevic
Community initiatives include:
* Hunger: "Over the past three years, we have confronted hunger because food is medicine," Dr. Mihaljevic said. "Getting nutrition to those in need is part of the care we provide."
* Cleveland Clinic has opened more food pantries in Northeast Ohio, formed partnerships to deliver groceries to children and parents, and supported free produce in Martin County.
* Cleveland Clinic donated $2 million to food banks across Ohio, Florida and Nevada.
* Lead poisoning: Cleveland Clinic donations support the removal of lead hazards from homes and childcare centers.
* Maternal and infant health: Cleveland Clinic invested in the renovation of the Hitchcock Center for Women, a facility dedicated to recovery and family stability.
* Mental health: For all ages, access to mental healthcare is an urgent need. These services are undersized and at risk of disappearing because they are unprofitable. As the largest mental health provider in Ohio, Cleveland Clinic is committed to sustaining necessary care.
* Community benefit: Cleveland Clinic committed $1.49 billion to research, education and community programs to help improve the community's health, support patients and advance the future of healthcare, including:
* Medicaid shortfall: Cleveland Clinic is a leading provider of Medicaid services, covering nearly $1 billion in shortfall and financial assistance for patients annually.
* Research and education: Innovations developed at Cleveland Clinic have saved countless lives around the world, while its academic platform - built through philanthropy and partnership - is educating clinicians and scientists.
* Employment: Cleveland Clinic is the largest employer in Ohio, as well as in many other communities it serves. "There is no greater guarantee of health than employment at an organization with the best healthcare coverage in the country."
"These combined efforts show that we can build a healthy community together," he said.
Care for the organization
"Serving more patients in more places is what sustains Cleveland Clinic." ~Dr. Mihaljevic
2025's strong financial performance allows Cleveland Clinic to reinvest in the entirety of its mission, while also reflecting "the trust we have built with patients, the hard work of our caregivers and the stewardship of Cleveland Clinic."
Cleveland Clinic continues to grow, employing 83,000 caregivers worldwide.
* Strategy and Enterprise Growth: " We will never stop searching for opportunities to sustain our mission," Dr. Mihaljevic said. "Every life deserves access to the best treatments available. Cleveland Clinic will continue to grow across regions, markets and specialties."
* In Ohio, updates to Cole Eye are complete thanks to a transformative gift, setting the new standard for eye care and research.
* The Neurological Building is now fully enclosed, with the first patient expected in January 2027.
* Construction on the Innovation District will be completed in the first quarter, maintaining the health system's position at the forefront of scientific discovery.
* As part of the Main Campus master plan, Cleveland Clinic is committed to increasing its capacity to care for the critically ill, which includes pursuing a Level One Trauma Center designation for adults and children.
* At Fairview Hospital, a new cancer center and medical office building is set to open in the second quarter of 2026, with a new parking garage in 2028.
* In Avon, the Richard E. Jacobs Campus expansion is being designed, with construction to begin by the end of 2025.
* In downtown Cleveland, the Global Peak Performance Center, in collaboration with the Cleveland Cavaliers, is set to open in August 2027.
* In Florida, fundraising has begun for a new hospital in West Palm Beach.
* In Las Vegas, Cleveland Clinic Concierge, a model for primary care, is expanding services.
* Cleveland Clinic Canada is celebrating 20 years of excellence, with a move to a larger facility in November.
* In London, construction is moving along for a new cancer center, with patient care to begin at the end of 2027.
* Cleveland Clinic Abu Dhabi has grown into a leading medical center for highly specialized care, with more than 1,000 robotic procedures and dozens of medical firsts in the UAE and Middle East region.
* Digital transformation: Embracing the future through AI will address important challenges by:
* Integrating staffing, scheduling, supply chain and patient care in real time.
* Predicting clinical risks.
* Personalizing care for patients.
* Automating paperwork.
* Supporting caregivers.
* Building a global primary care delivery platform to reach patients in parts of the world where access to contemporary care does not exist.
* Research, Education and Innovation: Cleveland Clinic made the largest research investment in its history, which doubled capacity and supports:
* Coordinating discovery on three continents as a global team.
* Using computational advances to unlock solutions to biological and clinical problems.
* Doubling the number of learners in our programs since 2020, with 4 million global education encounters annually, including career tracks for professional staff to pursue their passions as clinicians, educators and translational researchers.
* Building a fast track to educate more osteopathic doctors with Ohio University and training the next generation in quantum computing with Miami University.
In closing, Dr. Mihaljevic added, "In everything we do, Cleveland Clinic has a vision. Not only for what healthcare is, but for what it could become."content: This image is available to view online.
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Cleveland Clinic CEO and President Tom Mihaljevic, M.D., delivered the annual State of the Clinic address Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
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Original text here: https://newsroom.clevelandclinic.org/2026/01/26/state-of-the-clinic-cleveland-clinic-meets-healthcare-challenges-with-innovative-solutions
NBC and Peacock Will Be "4K All Day" Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX and the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
NEW YORK, Jan. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBC and Peacock Will Be "4K All Day" Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX and the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
NBCUniversal's 'Legendary February' Events Will Be Most Technologically Advanced in Its Live Sports Production History
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On Sunday, February 8, NBCUniversal will present Super Bowl LX and the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games live all day in 4K HDR on NBC and Peacock. This marks the first time a Super Bowl and Olympic Games will be presented in 4K HDR on the NBC broadcast
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NEW YORK, Jan. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news:
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NBC and Peacock Will Be "4K All Day" Feb. 8 for Super Bowl LX and the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games
NBCUniversal's 'Legendary February' Events Will Be Most Technologically Advanced in Its Live Sports Production History
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On Sunday, February 8, NBCUniversal will present Super Bowl LX and the Milan Cortina 2026 Olympic Winter Games live all day in 4K HDR on NBC and Peacock. This marks the first time a Super Bowl and Olympic Games will be presented in 4K HDR on the NBC broadcastnetwork and the Peacock streaming service. Feb. 8 begins with live Winter Olympics coverage starting at 7 a.m. ET on NBC and Peacock, followed by Super Bowl pregame coverage at noon ET, game coverage at 6:30 p.m. ET and finishes with Primetime in Milan beginning at approximately 10:45 p.m. ET - providing fans with 17 hours of 4K HDR coverage on the biggest day in sports.
These technological firsts highlight what will be the most innovative collection of live sports production in NBCUniversal history as the company presents "Legendary February" - an unprecedented month of major sporting events on one network, with Super Bowl LX, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and NBA All-Star Weekend.
As part of Legendary February, Peacock will also debut fan-favorite feature Multiview in beta on mobile during the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and offer new sharing options for Olympic-related clips and mini-games.
"When you're about to present the biggest month in U.S. sports media history, you want to make sure you're giving fans the best experience possible - so that's exactly what we have planned on NBC and Peacock for Super Bowl LX, the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, and NBA All-Star Weekend. Building on NBC Sports' long-standing commitment to innovation across all platforms, we'll be celebrating the action on the field, slopes and court with our signature storytelling, state-of-the-art production, and dynamic streaming features that together bring these incredible sporting events to life for audiences at home."
-Rick Cordella, President, NBC Sports
In an industry first, Peacock's popular Multiview feature will extend to mobile, launching in beta for the Winter Games. The four-box vertical display will showcase the top four events at any given time, as well as an event-specific Multiview for curling, all curated by NBC Sports producers. This builds on Peacock's expansive experience for Legendary February that was previously announced, including Winter Olympics Highlights playlists in vertical video, the new feature Rinkside Live, mini-games and trivia.
For the first time, Peacock users will be able to share their favorite Winter Olympics Highlight clips and trivia and Prediction Game results with friends and family directly from mobile via text and social networks. The ability to share their wins creates an opportunity to spark friendly competition and foster connections - all while they are watching the world's greatest sporting event unfold.
"Peacock is the first streamer to deliver major live sports at this scale, seamlessly presenting many simultaneous events, with millions of people coming to the platform at once, over several days. This impressive performance is possible because of Peacock's industry-leading infrastructure that supports unmatched reliability, especially under peak demand."
-Patrick Miceli, Chief Technology Officer, NBCUniversal Media Group and Global Streaming
NBC Sports' Production Will be Legendary this February
NBC Sports' production plans for Legendary February are some of the most technologically innovative yet. Super Bowl LX will be produced by Rob Hyland and Drew Escoff, an award-winning team who have worked on more than 10 Super Bowls combined. In addition to more than 80 cameras and 150 microphones, NBC will use new technology like Weather Applied Metrics, which quantifies how past, present and future weather conditions impact the game. Fans will also see a new graphics package.
For the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics, fans can expect richer storytelling through increased aerial coverage via the more-extensive use of live drones, behind-the-scenes audio from team radio stations - translated live in real-time using AI as needed, and more access to friends and family reactions, including heartrate monitors and corresponding onscreen graphics.
For the first time in over 20 years, NBC will produce NBA All-Star Weekend onsite in Los Angeles, with a focus on getting fans closer to the action than ever before. New camera angles include additional views of the rim, super-slo-mo capabilities on nearly every camera, SkyCam, and Nucleus Pico mini cameras mounted at floor level on the basket stanchion, along with the new Peacock feature Courtside Live.
Feb. 8 Schedule of Events
Coverage on Sunday, Feb. 8 on NBC and Peacock begins at 7 a.m. ET with a live presentation of the Winter Olympics from across northern Italy. Super Bowl LX coverage begins at noon ET with the NFL Films-produced Road to the Super Bowl. Live Olympic coverage continues throughout the afternoon on Peacock.
At 1 p.m. ET, the Super Bowl LX Pregame Show kicks off from the San Francisco Bay Area on NBC and Peacock, leading into Super Bowl LX at 6:30 p.m. ET on NBC, Peacock, and Telemundo.
Following Super Bowl post-game coverage, including the awarding of the Lombardi Trophy, coverage from Italy continues with the Milan Cortina Winter Olympics Primetime Show, Primetime in Milan, at approximately 10:45 p.m. ET on NBC and Peacock.
After local news coverage at Midnight ET, the day concludes with Olympic Late Night hosted by TODAY co-anchor Craig Melvin at 12:35 a.m. ET.
Beyond its offering during Legendary February, Peacock's streaming experience also offers Peacock Performance View during NBA games; daily mini-games like Wheel of Fortune TODAY, Prediction Games for The Traitors, Love Island USA and Premier League, and Can't Miss Clips, curated vertical video playlists across NBC's biggest shows, movies, sports, and news.
Peacock's expansive sports programming features live coverage including Sunday Night Football, Olympic and Paralympic Games, NBA, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame Football, BIG EAST basketball, Big 12 basketball, Premier League, golf, the WNBA beginning in 2026, MLB in 2026, La Copa Mundial de la FIFA 2026, and much more. Peacock also offers daily sports programming on the NBC Sports channel.
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Original text here: https://www.nbcuniversal.com/article/nbc-and-peacock-will-be-4k-all-day-feb-8-super-bowl-lx-and-milan-cortina-2026-olympic-winter-games
Final steel beam placed in construction of new Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Final steel beam placed in construction of new Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
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Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital marked a major milestone in the construction of its new hospital with a traditional topping off ceremony, celebrating the placement of the final steel beam atop the structure. The event brought together hospital leaders, employees, volunteers, and construction partners from W.M. Jordan Company to mark the event.
In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, colleagues and volunteers
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NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- Sentara Healthcare posted the following news:
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Final steel beam placed in construction of new Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital
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Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital marked a major milestone in the construction of its new hospital with a traditional topping off ceremony, celebrating the placement of the final steel beam atop the structure. The event brought together hospital leaders, employees, volunteers, and construction partners from W.M. Jordan Company to mark the event.
In the weeks leading up to the ceremony, colleagues and volunteerswere invited to sign the final steel beam, leaving their names and messages of encouragement as a lasting symbol of pride and collaboration. The topping off ceremony was held Tuesday, Jan. 6.
Hospital President David Masterson recognized the collective efforts of hospital employees, construction crews, and partners who have contributed to the project's progress to date.
"This milestone brings us one step closer to opening a state-of-the-art new hospital that will serve the residents of Halifax County and surrounding regions," stated Masterson. "This project reflects our long-term investment in expanding access to high-quality, patient-centered care and ensuring the community has the modern facilities and advanced resources needed to support health and wellness for years to come."
Vance Midgett, hospital chaplain, offered a prayer asking for continued safety, guidance and strength for everyone involved in the construction and future operation of the hospital.
The ceremony concluded with closing comments from Nicole Dockery, vice president and chief nursing officer, who reflected on the hospital's mission and the impact it will have on the community for generations to come.
The ceremonial placement of the final steel beam marked the completion of the building's structural framework. The moment was a visual reminder of the shared commitment to a modern, patient-centered hospital for the region.
"We are so excited to reach this significant milestone on the construction of the new Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital," stated Ron Lauster, president of W.M. Jordan Company. "We are proud of the work that our team, our design partners, the Sentara team, and our trade partners have done to get us to this point. We look forward to the continued progress on such an important and impactful community project."
The new Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital is projected to open in mid-2027. The latest construction updates, milestones, and project highlights are available online, providing the most up-to-date information as the campus continues to take shape. To learn more and stay connected, visit the Sentara Halifax Regional Hospital Healthcare Campus Progress page.
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Original text here: https://www.sentara.com/aboutus/news/articles/topping-off-ceremony-for-new-sentara-halifax-hospital
Entergy Louisiana gives restoration timeline following winter storm
NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Louisiana gives restoration timeline following winter storm
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BATON ROUGE, La. - Entergy Louisiana's storm team continues assessing damage and restoring power following a significant January winter storm that brought freezing temperatures, ice accumulation and hazardous conditions across Entergy's Louisiana service territory.
At this time, the company anticipates that 90% of customers in areas with favorable access along the I-20 corridor, including Ouachita parish, who can safely
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NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release:
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Entergy Louisiana gives restoration timeline following winter storm
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BATON ROUGE, La. - Entergy Louisiana's storm team continues assessing damage and restoring power following a significant January winter storm that brought freezing temperatures, ice accumulation and hazardous conditions across Entergy's Louisiana service territory.
At this time, the company anticipates that 90% of customers in areas with favorable access along the I-20 corridor, including Ouachita parish, who can safelyreceive power, will be restored by Wednesday evening, Jan. 28. Restoration in other highly impacted, hard-to-access areas may experience restoration efforts continuing through the end of the day Thursday, Jan. 29. Please note, estimated restoration times are when 90% of a given parish is anticipated to be restored; Entergy Louisiana expects to restore power to most customers sooner.
Please note that these estimates are subject to change as we complete our assessments and continue with restoration work in the affected areas. We will issue updates to these estimates as we learn more.
Entergy Louisiana advises customers that if they live in a neighborhood that has had power restored but don't have power at their home, they likely have electrical damage. For information about a home's electrical equipment, visit Entergy.com/stormcenter/weatherhead.
* If a customer is without power, they should check for damage to the electrical equipment attached to their home or business. If there is damage, they should contact an electrician to make repairs.
* If electric equipment appears undamaged, text OUT to 36778 or call 1-800-9OUTAGE (800-968-8243).
* If damage has been repaired by a qualified electrician, call 1-800-ENTERGY (800-368-3749) to generate a service reconnection work order.
Additional resources continue to pour into the region from across Entergy's service territory to bring power back to the nearly 91,500 customers who were without power.
Entergy Louisiana begins restoring power to customers as safely and quickly as possible. To support the safety of our workforce and avoid fatigue, individuals are generally not allowed to work more than 16 hours in a 24-hour period and should never work more than 13 days in a row without a 24-hour rest period. This allows our restoration crews to get adequate rest and safely restore power when working.
Our employees are prepared to work extended hours once conditions are safe, while following strict safety and fatigue-management protocols.
Restoring power during winter storms is different from other weather events and requires a careful, step-by-step approach to protect both customers, workers and the electric grid.
Before power can be restored, damage to infrastructure must be assessed. Damage assessment and restoration work has been slowed by downed vegetation blocking roadways and icy road conditions. Once it is safe to do so, crews begin evaluating damage to power plants, transmission lines, substations and local distribution equipment.
Cold load pickup is the phenomenon that takes place when a distribution circuit is re-energized following an extended outage of that circuit. It is referred to as cold load pickup because the power supply has been unavailable for a period of time, so the load has reached a "cold" state before being re-energized. Customers can assist by turning off or unplugging their electric appliances during their outage, so they don't all restart immediately as power is restored.
Customer safety and community resources
Customers should continue to prioritize safety while outages persist.
* Warming centers: Customers in need of shelter and warmth should consider local warming centers or shelters if it is safe to travel. To find a listing of available warming centers, visit GOHSEP's Louisiana Warming Centers: https://gohsep.maps.arcgis.com/apps/dashboards/9d47b24a528f43cf84633a2c04270706
* Road conditions: Please be aware that roads may be hazardous or closed during restoration efforts. Road conditions and closure information can be found here from Louisiana Department of Transportation and Development: https://www.511la.org/
* Generator safety: Never use generators indoors or in and never connect a generator directly to home wiring without proper transfer equipment.
* Heating safety: Never use ovens, grills or outdoor heating devices to heat your home.
* Downed power lines: Always assume downed lines are energized and dangerous -stay away and report them immediately by calling 1-800-9OUTAGE (1-800-968-8243) or your local police/fire department.
Be aware of scams
Customers are urged to remain on alert as severe weather increases scam attempts. Remember, Entergy will never demand immediate payment from customers over the phone. If a call sounds suspicious, hang-up and call 1-800-ENTERGY(800-368-3749) to speak directly with an Entergy customer service representative.
Stay connected
Customers are encouraged to stay informed through Entergy's Storm Center for real-time outage updates, safety information and restoration progress.
Download the Entergy app. Customers can use the app to report outages or check on the status of power at their home or business.
Check Entergy's View Outages map. Maps show where outages are located and give information about restoration progress. Outages can be reported using the Entergy mobile app, online at myEntergy.com, or by texting OUT to 36778.
Storm-related updates are also shared on social media.
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Original text here: https://www.entergy.com/stormcenter/entergy-louisiana-gives-restoration-timeline-following-winter-storm
Apple unveils the new Black Unity Apple Watch band
CUPERTINO, California, Jan. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple unveils the new Black Unity Apple Watch band
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Apple today revealed the new Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop, honoring Black History Month and celebrating the power of connection. This special-edition band is now available for order.
Aligned with this theme, Apple is proud to support organizations that inspire connection and promote creativity through impactful programs in under-resourced
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CUPERTINO, California, Jan. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Apple, a provider of consumer electronics, computer software and online services, posted the following news:
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Apple unveils the new Black Unity Apple Watch band
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Apple today revealed the new Apple Watch Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop, honoring Black History Month and celebrating the power of connection. This special-edition band is now available for order.
Aligned with this theme, Apple is proud to support organizations that inspire connection and promote creativity through impactful programs in under-resourcedcommunities around the world. This includes grants to Boys & Girls Clubs of America, Urban Arts in New York City, Youth Music in London, Art Gallery of New South Wales in Sydney, and Enactus Mexico in Mexico City. These new grants build upon Apple's long-standing commitment to advancing economic, educational, and creative opportunities in communities globally.
This band, along with previously released Black Unity bands, was designed by Black creatives and allies at Apple. Showcasing the colors of the Pan-African flag, the Unity Connection Braided Solo Loop is created by weaving recycled polyester yarn filaments around ultrathin silicone threads using advanced precision-braiding machinery. Soft with a textured feel, it is also sweat and water resistant. On closer look, the band reveals multiple shades of red, green, and black -giving it added depth and vibrancy.
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Original text here: https://www.apple.com/newsroom/2026/01/apple-unveils-the-new-black-unity-apple-watch-band/
Akin Attorneys Co-Author Reuters Article Examining the CFTC's 2025 Enforcement Trends & Priorities
WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Attorneys Co-Author Reuters Article Examining the CFTC's 2025 Enforcement Trends and Priorities
Reuters has published an article titled, "The CFTC's enforcement year in review reveals dramatic shift" co-authored by white collar defense & government investigations senior counsel Jack Murphy and partners James Benjamin and Peter Altman.
The article examines the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in 2025, evaluating the organization's structure, enforcement priorities and actions and expectations
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WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Akin Gump, a law firm, issued the following news release:
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Akin Attorneys Co-Author Reuters Article Examining the CFTC's 2025 Enforcement Trends and Priorities
Reuters has published an article titled, "The CFTC's enforcement year in review reveals dramatic shift" co-authored by white collar defense & government investigations senior counsel Jack Murphy and partners James Benjamin and Peter Altman.
The article examines the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) in 2025, evaluating the organization's structure, enforcement priorities and actions and expectationsfor 2026.
The authors highlight that, "the agency's abrupt decline in enforcement activity was by design," with the agency "overhauling the Division of Enforcement (DOE) and its docket, prioritizing guidance over enforcement actions, and focusing the agency's enforcement efforts on willful misconduct over technical and inadvertent compliance violations, noting that new leadership will likely "continue the light-touch enforcement approach of his predecessor."
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