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NASA's Curiosity Rover Sees Martian 'Spiderwebs' Up Close
PASADENA, California, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Sees Martian 'Spiderwebs' Up Close
A hilly landscape that looks like spiderwebs when viewed from orbit holds clues to the history of water on ancient Mars.
For about six months, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been exploring a region full of geologic formations called boxwork, low ridges standing roughly 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) tall with sandy hollows in between. Crisscrossing the surface for miles, the formations suggest ancient groundwater flowed on this part
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PASADENA, California, Feb. 24 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news:
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NASA's Curiosity Rover Sees Martian 'Spiderwebs' Up Close
A hilly landscape that looks like spiderwebs when viewed from orbit holds clues to the history of water on ancient Mars.
For about six months, NASA's Curiosity Mars rover has been exploring a region full of geologic formations called boxwork, low ridges standing roughly 3 to 6 feet (1 to 2 meters) tall with sandy hollows in between. Crisscrossing the surface for miles, the formations suggest ancient groundwater flowed on this partof the Red Planet later than scientists expected. This possibility raises new questions about how long microbial life could have survived on Mars billions of years ago, before rivers and lakes dried up and left a freezing desert world behind.
The boxwork formations look like giant spiderwebs when viewed from space. To explain the shapes, scientists have proposed that groundwater once flowed through large fractures in the bedrock, leaving behind minerals. Those minerals then strengthened the areas that became ridges while other portions without mineral reinforcement were eventually hollowed out by wind.
Until Curiosity arrived at this region, however, no one could be sure what these formations looked like up close, and there were even more questions about how they were made.
Unpacking boxwork
Although Earth also has boxwork ridges, they're rarely taller than a few centimeters and are usually found in caves or in dry, sandy environments. The Curiosity team wanted to get a close look at the Martian formations and gather more data. This posed a real challenge for rover drivers: They needed to send instructions to Curiosity, an SUV-size vehicle that weighs nearly a ton (899 kilograms), so that it could roll across the tops of ridges not much wider than the rover itself.
"It almost feels like a highway we can drive on. But then we have to go down into the hollows, where you need to be mindful of Curiosity's wheels slipping or having trouble turning in the sand," said operations systems engineer Ashley Stroupe of NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory in Southern California, which built Curiosity and leads the mission. "There's always a solution. It just takes trying different paths."
For scientists, the challenge is piecing together how such a vast network of boxwork could exist on Mount Sharp, the 3-mile-tall (5-kilometer-tall) mountain the rover has been ascending. Each layer of the mountain formed in a different era of Mars' ancient, changing climate. The higher Curiosity goes, the more the landscape bears signs that water was drying out over time, with occasional wet periods that saw the return of rivers and lakes.
"Seeing boxwork this far up the mountain suggests the groundwater table had to be pretty high," said Tina Seeger of Rice University in Houston, one of the mission scientists leading the boxwork investigation. "And that means the water needed for sustaining life could have lasted much longer than we thought looking from orbit."
Previous orbital imagery included one crucial piece of evidence: dark lines running across the "spiderwebs." In 2014, it was proposed that these lines might be what are known as central fractures, where groundwater seeped through rock cracks and allowed minerals to concentrate. Investigating the ridges up close, Curiosity found that these lines are in fact fractures, lending weight to that hypothesis.
The rover also discovered bumpy textures called nodules, an obvious sign of past groundwater that has been spotted many times by Curiosity and other Mars missions. Unexpectedly, these nodules were not found near the central fractures, but along a ridge's walls and the hollows between them.
"We can't quite explain yet why the nodules appear where they do," Seeger said. "Maybe the ridges were cemented by minerals first, and later episodes of groundwater left nodules around them."
Roving laboratory
A major part of Curiosity's science centers on rock samples collected by the rock-pulverizing drill on the end of the rover's robotic arm. The resulting powder can be trickled into complex science instruments in the vehicle's body for analysis.
Last year, three samples from the boxwork region -- one from a ridgetop, one from bedrock within a hollow, and one from a transitional area before Curiosity reached the ridges -- were collected by the drill and analyzed with X-rays and a high-temperature oven. The X-ray analyses found clay minerals in the ridge and carbonate minerals in the hollow, providing additional clues to help understand how these features formed.
The mission recently collected a fourth sample, which was analyzed with a special technique reserved for the most intriguing science targets: After the pulverized rock went into the rover's high-temperature oven, chemical reagents reacted with the sample to conduct what is called wet chemistry. The resulting reactions make it easier to detect certain organic compounds, carbon-based molecules important to the formation of life.
Sometime in March, Curiosity will leave the boxwork formations behind. The whole region is part of a layer on Mount Sharp enriched in salty minerals called sulfates, which formed as water was drying out on Mars. Curiosity's team plans to continue exploring this sulfate layer for many miles in the coming year, learning more about how the ancient Red Planet's climate changed billions of years ago.
More about Curiosity
Curiosity was built by NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory, which is managed by Caltech in Pasadena, California. JPL leads the mission on behalf of NASA's Science Mission Directorate in Washington as part of NASA's Mars Exploration Program portfolio.
To learn more about Curiosity, visit:
science.nasa.gov/mission/msl-curiosity
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Original text here: https://www.jpl.nasa.gov/news/nasas-curiosity-rover-sees-martian-spiderwebs-up-close/
U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Investigation Report on Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Release at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Texas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Investigation Report on Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Release at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Texas
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) today released its final investigation report into the fatal October 10, 2024 release of toxic hydrogen sulfide at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Deer Park, Texas. Two contract workers died as a result of exposure to the toxic gas, 13 others were transported to local medical facilities,
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 24 (TNSrpt) -- The U.S. Chemical Safety Board issued the following news release on Feb. 23, 2026:
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U.S. Chemical Safety Board Releases Investigation Report on Fatal Hydrogen Sulfide Release at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Texas
The U.S. Chemical Safety and Hazard Investigation Board (CSB) today released its final investigation report into the fatal October 10, 2024 release of toxic hydrogen sulfide at the PEMEX Deer Park Refinery in Deer Park, Texas. Two contract workers died as a result of exposure to the toxic gas, 13 others were transported to local medical facilities,and dozens more were treated at the scene. Over 27,000 pounds of toxic hydrogen sulfide gas were released during the incident, and a shelter-in-place order was issued for two neighboring cities.
The release occurred at approximately 4:23 p.m. on October 10, 2024, during maintenance activities in the refinery's Amine Unit when contract workers from Repcon, Inc. (Repcon) mistakenly opened a flange on piping that contained pressurized hydrogen sulfide. The workers were supposed to open a different flange on piping that was located approximately five feet away. One Repcon worker was fatally injured when the gas was released. The hydrogen sulfide vapor subsequently traveled downwind into an adjacent unit, where a worker employed by another contractor (ISC) inhaled the toxic gas and was also fatally injured.
The release continued for nearly one hour until refinery emergency responders reassembled the leaking flange and stopped the discharge. Because of the release, local officials in the neighboring cities of Deer Park and Pasadena, Texas, issued shelter-in-place orders that remained in effect for several hours. Although the refinery did not sustain physical structural damage, the company reported approximately $12.3 million in property damage related to loss of use of the Amine Unit and downstream processes.
CSB Chairperson Steve Owens said, "Two people died and the surrounding community was put at risk because of a completely preventable mistake. Companies must ensure that hazards are clearly identified and that effective procedures are in place to protect workers in facilities like this and the people who live and work nearby."
The CSB's final report concludes that the incident resulted from the failure to positively identify the correct equipment before mistakenly opening the piping that contained hydrogen sulfide instead of the piping that had been clear of the toxic gas. Contributing to the severity of the incident was the refinery's failure to adequately assess the hazards of conducting pipe-opening activities in an active unit next to an area where numerous other workers were present. The investigation also found that deviations from established policies and procedures contributed to the event.
The CSB's final report further identifies several key safety issues:
* Positive Equipment Identification: The CSB found that the refinery lacked an effective method to clearly identify the correct piping flange before work began. Drawings and flange lists were insufficient to distinguish nearly identical segments, and the identification tag for the correct flange was placed out of view. Without reliable identification, workers searched for unlocked flange devices similar to what they had seen elsewhere in the refinery. The CSB noted that accidental releases from opening the wrong equipment are common in the chemical and refining industries and that no industry-wide standard currently addresses this issue.
* Work Permitting and Hazard Control: The refinery issued a broad work permit covering multiple jobs with varying hazards and without clear hold points. Workers overlooked a written instruction to stop work and obtain an operator's presence before opening the hydrogen sulfide piping. The permit also failed to address the hazard of opening piping in an operational unit upwind of other contractors.
* Turnaround Contractor Management: On the day of the incident, workers were reassigned from a shutdown unit to a partially operational unit containing hydrogen sulfide. This abrupt change, combined with the proximity of the units, led workers to believe they were still working in the shutdown environment, and they were not specifically informed of the risks in the operational unit.
* Conduct of Operations: The CSB identified gaps between written procedures and actual practices at the facility. While the refinery's policies aligned with industry standards, management and operations personnel often misunderstood or deviated from them, contributing to failures in work permitting and hazard evaluation.
CSB Investigator-in-Charge Tyler Nelson said, "Opening hazardous process piping is a common maintenance activity that can be performed safely with effective equipment identification and work permitting practices. This tragic incident underscores the critical importance of equipment identification methods that are clear, consistent, and verified by both facility operators and contract workers before equipment is opened. Strong equipment marking practices, effective work controls, and disciplined operations are essential to preventing deadly releases like this one."
The CSB's report issues several safety recommendations to PEMEX Deer Park Refinery and the American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). The CSB is recommending that PEMEX Deer Park label all piping in the relevant unit at the refinery in accordance with ANSI/ASME A13.1, implement procedures to ensure that workers reassigned to units in "Positive Isolation Status" are clearly informed of associated hazards and safeguards before beginning work, and establish a comprehensive conduct of operations system consistent with the Center for Chemical Process Safety's guidance on operational discipline, including enforceable performance metrics and routine audits. Separately, the CSB recommended that ASME develop written guidelines establishing a standard practice for marking equipment prior to opening, including clear identifiers and requirements for removing markings after work is complete.
The CSB is an independent, nonregulatory federal agency charged with investigating incidents and hazards that result, or may result, in the catastrophic release of extremely hazardous substances. The agency's core mission activities include conducting incident investigations to identify root cause of releases; formulating preventive or mitigative recommendations based on investigation findings and advocating for their implementation; issuing reports containing the findings, conclusions, and recommendations arising from incident investigations; and conducting studies on chemical hazards.
The agency's board members are appointed by the President subject to Senate confirmation. The Board does not issue citations or fines but makes safety recommendations to companies, industry organizations, labor groups, and regulatory agencies such as OSHA and EPA.
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REPORT: https://www.csb.gov/assets/1/6/PEMEX_Investigation_Report_Final.pdf
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Original text here: https://www.csb.gov/us-chemical-safety-board-releases-investigation-report-on-fatal-hydrogen-sulfide-release-at-the-pemex-deer-park-refinery-in-texas/
FHLBank Chicago and Spring Bank Award Grants to Strengthen Affordable Housing Talent Pipeline in Milwaukee and Increase Housing Supply
CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026:
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FHLBank Chicago and Spring Bank Award Grants to Strengthen Affordable Housing Talent Pipeline in Milwaukee and Increase Housing Supply
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, in partnership with member Spring Bank, Brookfield Wis., last week presented two Community First(R) Developer Program (Developer Program) awards to Milwaukee-based developers AK Development and Milwaukee Development Corporation. The awards support paid
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CHICAGO, Illinois, Feb. 24 -- The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, a district bank in the Federal Home Loan Bank System, issued the following news on Feb. 23, 2026:
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FHLBank Chicago and Spring Bank Award Grants to Strengthen Affordable Housing Talent Pipeline in Milwaukee and Increase Housing Supply
The Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago, in partnership with member Spring Bank, Brookfield Wis., last week presented two Community First(R) Developer Program (Developer Program) awards to Milwaukee-based developers AK Development and Milwaukee Development Corporation. The awards support paidinternships and fellowships that build hands-on experience for emerging professionals advancing affordable housing across Wisconsin.
Since launching the Developer Program in 2022, FHLBank Chicago has awarded $12 million to strengthen career pathways and expand long-term affordable housing development across its district.
"Expanding the supply of affordable housing requires more than financing--it requires skilled developers who can move projects from vision to completion," said Katie Naftzger, Senior Vice President and Community Investment Officer at FHLBank Chicago. "Through partnerships with members like Spring Bank, we are investing in the next generation of affordable housing professionals across Illinois and Wisconsin."
AK Development received a $250,000 grant through Spring Bank to support three paid interns who will gain exposure to the full development lifecycle, including predevelopment planning, financing coordination, construction oversight and community engagement. Interns will contribute to projects across Milwaukee, including mixed-income redevelopment initiatives, workforce housing communities, transit-oriented development along the MLK corridor, and historic revitalization efforts that integrate tax credit financing and community partnerships.
"This investment allows us to deepen our impact on two levels", said Ariam Kesete, Founder of AK Development. "We're advancing critical housing projects while creating structured, real-world learning opportunities that build confidence, expertise, and leadership capacity within the affordable housing field."
Milwaukee Development Corporation received a $250,000 grant through Spring Bank to support four development fellows gaining experience across multiple phases of real estate development. Fellows will participate in underwriting and financing, predevelopment due diligence, construction coordination and redevelopment initiatives, including the transformation of a former hospital into senior housing and additional workforce housing efforts supporting neighborhood revitalization.
"This funding expands our capacity while mentoring the next generation of developers through active projects," said Pat O'Brien of Milwaukee Development Corporation. "Hands-on experience in real projects builds the skills needed to strengthen Milwaukee neighborhoods over time."
Spring Bank has accessed many of FHLBank Chicago's Community Investment programs and uses secured loans, known as advances, to provide reliable liquidity for community lending that supports housing and economic development across Milwaukee.
"At Spring Bank, our partnership with FHLBank Chicago helps us respond to local needs with consistency and focus," said Heather Nelson, President and CEO of Spring Bank. "The Developer Program allows us to invest in emerging leaders while supporting projects that will benefit Milwaukee neighborhoods for years to come."
Introduced in 2022 at the recommendation of FHLBank Chicago's Community Investment Advisory Council, the Developer Program reflects FHLBank Chicago's ongoing commitment to supporting affordable housing development through strategic partnerships with member institutions.
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Original text here: https://www.fhlbc.com/news/news-detail/2026/02/23/fhlbank-chicago-and-spring-bank-award-grants-to-strengthen-affordable-housing-talent-pipeline-in-milwaukee-and-increase-housing-supply
Fannie Mae Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain CAS Notes
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release:
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Fannie Mae Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain CAS Notes
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WASHINGTON, DC - Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) today announced that it has commenced fixed-price cash tender offers (each, an "Offer" and, collectively, the "Offers") for the purchase of any and all of the Connecticut Avenue Securities (r) (CAS) Notes listed below (the "Notes"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, each dated as of February 23, 2026 (collectively, the
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- Fannie Mae issued the following news release:
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Fannie Mae Announces Tender Offer for Any and All of Certain CAS Notes
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WASHINGTON, DC - Fannie Mae (FNMA/OTCQB) today announced that it has commenced fixed-price cash tender offers (each, an "Offer" and, collectively, the "Offers") for the purchase of any and all of the Connecticut Avenue Securities (r) (CAS) Notes listed below (the "Notes"), upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase and related Notice of Guaranteed Delivery, each dated as of February 23, 2026 (collectively, the"Offer Documents"). Certain of the classes of Notes subject to the Offers were issued by the trusts identified in the table below (each, a "Trust"). Fannie Mae is the holder of the owner certificate issued by each Trust and, as a result, the sole beneficial owner of each Trust. The Offers will expire at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on Friday, February 27, 2026 (the "Expiration Time") unless extended or earlier terminated. Notes tendered may be withdrawn at any time at or before the Expiration Time by following the procedures described in the Offer Documents.
Fannie Mae has engaged BofA Securities as the designated lead dealer manager and Wells Fargo Securities as the designated dealer manager for the Offers. Global Bondholder Services Corporation will serve as the tender agent and information agent for the Offers. Fannie Mae is offering to purchase, subject to the conditions of the Offers, any and all of the Notes listed in the table below.
The following table summarizes the material pricing terms of the Offers.
Name of Security Trust (if applicable) CUSIP ISIN Original Principal Balance* Tender Offer Consideration (per $1,000 original principal amount)
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C02, Class 2B-1 Notes N/A 30711XGQ1 US30711XGQ16 $102,714,000.00 $1,053.50
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C02, Class 2M-2 Notes N/A 30711XGP3 US30711XGP33 $20,205,297.00 $1,030.60
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C02, Class 2M-2C Notes N/A 30711XGN8 US30711XGN84 $31,757,757.00 $1,030.60
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M-2 Notes N/A 30711XJX3 US30711XJX30 $3,170,000.00 $1,025.20
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C03, Class 1M-2C Notes N/A 30711XJV7 US30711XJV73 $25,286,999.00 $1,025.20
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C04, Class 2M-2 Notes N/A 30711XLT9 US30711XLT99
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$1,027.00
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C05, Class 1B-1 Notes N/A 30711XNW0 US30711XNW01 $50,455,558.00 $1,042.50
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C06, Class 1B-1 Notes N/A 30711XQW7 US30711XQW73 $34,992,596.00 $1,054.00
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C06, Class 2B-1 Notes N/A 30711XSW5 US30711XSW55 $19,121,000.00 $1,058.00
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C06, Class 1M-2 Notes N/A 30711XQX5 US30711XQX56 $18,540,000.00 $1,027.50
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C06, Class 1M-2C Notes N/A 30711XQV9 US30711XQV90 $13,179,089.00 $1,027.50
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C06, Class 2M-2 Notes N/A 30711XSX3 US30711XSX39 $77,485,969.00 $1,030.00
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2017-C06, Class 2M-2C Notes N/A 30711XSV7 US30711XSV72 $8,641,811.00 $1,030.00
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2018-C03, Class 1B-1 Notes N/A 30711XJ62 US30711XJ629 $63,617,000.00 $1,067.70
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2018-C04, Class 2B-1 Notes N/A 30711XR30 US30711XR309 $17,000,000.00 $1,089.50
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2018-C04, Class 2M-2 Notes N/A 30711XR63 US30711XR630 $73,579,187.00 $1,037.80
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2018-C05, Class 1B-1 Notes N/A 30711XY32 US30711XY321 $24,515,000.00 $1,087.50
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2018-C06, Class 1B-1 Notes N/A 30711X3M4 US30711X3M42 $57,469,000.00 $1,080.60
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2018-C06, Class 2B-1 Notes N/A 30711X5V2 US30711X5V23 $15,107,000.00 $1,089.40
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2018-R07, Class 1B-1 Notes Connecticut Avenue Securities REMIC Trust 2018-R07 20753QAF6 US20753QAF63 $48,900,000.00 $1,070.00
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2022-R04, Class 1M-1 Notes Connecticut Avenue Securities REMIC Trust 2022-R04 20753YCH3 US20753YCH36 $59,376,000.00 $1,011.30
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2023-R01, Class 1M-1 Notes Connecticut Avenue Securities REMIC Trust 2023-R01 207932AA2 US207932AA28 $429,855,000.00 $1,025.70
Connecticut Avenue Securities, Series 2023-R02, Class 1M-1 Notes Connecticut Avenue Securities REMIC Trust 2023-R02 20755AAB8 US20755AAB89 $375,337,000.00 $1,025.00
*Represents the aggregate original principal amount of the applicable Class issued on the issue date thereof, less the aggregate original principal amount of such Class repurchased by the Company pursuant to one or more prior tender offers, if applicable. Does not include the original principal balance of the ineligible securities.
Holders must validly tender their Notes at or before the Expiration Time in order to be eligible to receive the Tender Offer Consideration, which will incorporate the monthly Certificate Percentages available on February 25, 2026. In addition, holders whose Notes are purchased in the Offers will receive accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the Settlement Date (as defined in the Offer to Purchase) for the Notes. Fannie Mae expects the Settlement Date to occur on March 3, 2026. Any Notes tendered using the Notice of Guaranteed Delivery and accepted for purchase are expected to be purchased on March 4, 2026, but payment of accrued interest on such Notes will only be made to, but not including, the Settlement Date.
Information on tendering the Notes is set forth in the Offer Documents. Holders of the Notes who would like copies of the Offer Documents may contact the tender agent for the Offers, Global Bondholder Services Corporation, at (855) 654-2015 (toll free) or (212) 430-3774 (banks and brokers) or contact@gbsc-usa.com. Copies of the Offer Documents are available at the following website: https://www.gbsc-usa.com/FannieMae/. Any questions regarding the terms of the Offers should be directed to BofA Securities, Inc. at (888) 292-0070 (toll free) or (980) 387-3907 (collect) or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC at (866) 309-6316 (toll free) or (704) 410-4820 (collect)..
This release includes forward-looking statements, including statements relating to the timing and expected settlement and closing of the purchase of the Notes in a tender offer. These forward-looking statements are based on Fannie Mae's present intent, beliefs or expectations, but forward-looking statements are not guaranteed to occur and may not occur. Actual results may turn out to be different from these statements. Factors that may lead to different results are discussed in "Risk Factors," "Forward-Looking Statements," and elsewhere in the Offer Documents and the documents incorporated by reference therein. All forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and Fannie Mae assumes no obligation to update this information.
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This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities of Fannie Mae, including the Notes. Nothing in this press release constitutes advice on the merits of buying or selling a particular investment. Any investment decision as to any purchase or sale of securities referred to herein must be made solely on the basis of information contained in the Offer Documents, and no reliance may be placed on the completeness or accuracy of the information contained in this press release. The Offers are not being made to holders of the Notes in any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the securities, blue sky or other laws of such jurisdiction. In any jurisdiction in which the securities laws or blue sky laws require the Offer to be made by a licensed broker or dealer, the Offer will be deemed to be made on behalf of the Company by BofA Securities, Inc. or Wells Fargo Securities, LLC (as applicable) or one or more registered brokers or dealers that are licensed under the laws of such jurisdiction.
You should not deal in securities unless you understand their nature and the extent of your exposure to risk. You should be satisfied that they are suitable for you in light of your circumstances and financial position. If you are in any doubt you should consult an appropriately qualified financial advisor.
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Original text here: https://www.fanniemae.com/newsroom/fannie-mae-news/tender-offer-any-all-certain-cas-notes-feb-2026
EXIM Financing Powers American Energy Dominance with $400 Million LNG Deal to Turkiye
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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EXIM Financing Powers American Energy Dominance with $400 Million LNG Deal to Turkiye
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Washington, D.C. -On February 19th, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Board of Directors approved a $400 million export insurance deal supporting U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Turkiye -putting American energy workers first and delivering on President Trump's vision of American energy dominance. The transaction supports New York-based Hartree Partners in exporting U.S.-sourced
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Export-Import Bank of the U.S. issued the following news release:
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EXIM Financing Powers American Energy Dominance with $400 Million LNG Deal to Turkiye
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Washington, D.C. -On February 19th, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) Board of Directors approved a $400 million export insurance deal supporting U.S. liquefied natural gas (LNG) exports to Turkiye -putting American energy workers first and delivering on President Trump's vision of American energy dominance. The transaction supports New York-based Hartree Partners in exporting U.S.-sourcedLNG to BOTAS Petroleum Pipeline Corporation, Turkiye's state-owned energy company.
"Under President Trump's leadership, EXIM is ensuring American molecules and technologies reach every corner of the globe," said President and Chairman John Jovanovic. "This deal is exactly what we're here to do -support American workers, strengthen our strategic partnerships, and prove that American energy can fuel the world.
"We are excited about partnering with EXIM and BOTAS. We look forward to a successful and collaborative long-term relationship delivering US LNG to Turkiye," said Stephen Hendel, one of Hartree Partner's Founding Managing Directors. "This deal will also support our wider strategy of delivering low cost, tailor-made and reliable US-sourced LNG supply chain solutions that meet the specific requirements of our customers."
The United States is now the world's largest LNG exporter, shipping over 111 million metric tonnes in 2025 -about 20% of domestic production is now exported, up from just 5% a decade ago. This transaction further advances President Trump's energy agenda and reflects EXIM's role as a frontline economic tool: opening markets for American exporters, creating good-paying jobs at home, and cementing U.S. leadership in the energy security partnerships that matter most.
ABOUT EXIM:
As the United States government's official export credit agency, the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) supports American jobs by facilitating U.S. exports. As an independent agency, EXIM plays a critical role in supporting economic growth, securing critical supply chains, and ensuring American businesses are given a fighting chance. To achieve this mission, EXIM offers financing including export credit insurance, working capital guarantees, loan guarantees, and direct loans. Learn more at www.exim.gov.
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Original text here: https://www.exim.gov/news/exim-financing-powers-american-energy-dominance-400-million-lng-deal-turkiye
EPA Issues Clean Water Act Order to Atlas Operating to Complete Oil Cleanup After Discharge Impacted the Chikaskia River in Kansas
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Issues Clean Water Act Order to Atlas Operating, LLC, to Complete Oil Cleanup After Discharge Impacted the Chikaskia River in Kansas
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LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 23, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a unilateral administrative order (UAO) to Atlas Operating, LLC, following an estimated discharge of 33,600 gallons of a mixture of brine production water and crude oil from its facility into an unnamed tributary of the Chikaskia River and into the Chikaskia River.
EPA received
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Issues Clean Water Act Order to Atlas Operating, LLC, to Complete Oil Cleanup After Discharge Impacted the Chikaskia River in Kansas
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LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 23, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued a unilateral administrative order (UAO) to Atlas Operating, LLC, following an estimated discharge of 33,600 gallons of a mixture of brine production water and crude oil from its facility into an unnamed tributary of the Chikaskia River and into the Chikaskia River.
EPA receivednotification from the National Response Center on the evening of Feb. 15 of a suspected discharge from an oil tank battery near Spivey, Kingman County, Kansas. An EPA On-Scene Coordinator (OSC) was dispatched that evening and arrived on-scene the following morning to assess the discharge and its impact on the Chikaskia River.
EPA and its local and state partners observed impacts 12 river miles downstream from the tank battery and immediately began working with the responsible party to strengthen containment efforts and begin preparing for oil recovery and cleanup.
Under the direction of the EPA OSC, the responsible party has been ordered to:
* Stop the flow of oil into the unnamed tributary and the Chikaskia River
* Recover and remove oil, contaminated soils, and debris in, and around, the immediate vicinity of the discharge
* Recover oil and oil-impacted debris along the impacted shorelines
* Dispose of all wastes in accordance with state, federal, and tribal regulations
EPA is committed to ensuring the deliverables are met by the responsible party and work, as described within the order, is completed by March 13, 2026.
Discharges of oil and hazardous substances from onshore facilities are regulated by the Clean Water Act, as amended by the Oil Pollution Act.
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EPA Completes Elemental Mercury Cleanup in Valley Park, Missouri
WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Completes Elemental Mercury Cleanup in Valley Park, Missouri
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LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 23, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the cleanup of elemental mercury from a residence in Valley Park, Missouri, after receiving a report that a resident had spilled mercury in their home.
On January 31, 2026, the Valley Park Fire Protection District responded to a 911 call from a concerned resident after they spilled elemental mercury, also called metallic mercury, in their
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WASHINGTON, Feb. 23 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:
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EPA Completes Elemental Mercury Cleanup in Valley Park, Missouri
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LENEXA, KAN. (FEB. 23, 2025) - The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has completed the cleanup of elemental mercury from a residence in Valley Park, Missouri, after receiving a report that a resident had spilled mercury in their home.
On January 31, 2026, the Valley Park Fire Protection District responded to a 911 call from a concerned resident after they spilled elemental mercury, also called metallic mercury, in theirhome. After arriving on-scene, securing, and containerizing three vials of elemental mercury, the Valley Park Fire Protection District informed the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MoDNR) about the spill. At the request of MoDNR, EPA Region 7 cleaned up the spilled elemental mercury in the home to prevent further spread of mercury off-site.
An EPA on-scene coordinator confirmed the presence of liquid elemental mercury inside the home. Mercury vapor levels inside the residence were observed to exceed the indoor air residential removal action goals of 1,000 nanograms per meter cubed (ng/m3) and presented a health risk to the resident.
EPA completed an emergency removal action to address the release of elemental mercury that was causing the elevated mercury vapor concentrations in the home. Removal actions included:
* Using specialized mercury removal equipment to remove liquid elemental mercury that had been spilled at the residence.
* Assessing and removing contaminated personal belongings and bulk items.
* Heating and ventilating the home.
* Painting and sealing porous concrete surfaces in the basement that were impacted by mercury during the spill.
* Regular screening of mercury vapor concentrations with portable, mercury vapor analyzers.
Elemental mercury is extremely difficult to clean up. Once spilled, mercury beads can scatter and settle into cracks in the floor and beneath baseboards. Additionally, it is very tough to get mercury out of clothes, furniture, carpet, and other porous items.
While small spills -such as those from vintage, mercury-filled thermometers -can usually be managed with proper care, individuals without proper training and equipment typically worsen the situation and put themselves and others at significant risk for exposure to mercury and mercury vapors. Individuals should avoid using ordinary household items such as mops, paper towels, towels, and vacuums for cleanup, as these can often spread elemental mercury throughout homes and increase mercury vapors.
Mercury can impact people's health in a variety of ways and depends on several factors such as form of mercury; amount of mercury; age of the person exposed; how long the exposure lasts; how the person is exposed; and health of the person exposed.
Learn more about the different forms of mercury and common exposure routes to elemental mercury.
Residents of St. Louis, St. Louis County, and Jefferson County can dispose of unwanted hazardous waste, including mercury and mercury-containing devices (such as thermometers, thermostats, and mercuric salts), at St. Louis Hazardous Waste Exit EPA's website. The first 50 pounds of waste are subsidized.
To report a spill or suspected spill of a hazardous substance, please contact the National Response Center at 800-424-8802 or the EPA Region 7 Spill Line at 913-281-0991.
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