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Smithsonian American Art Museum Debuts Monumental New Commission by Nick Cave
WASHINGTON, Feb. 14 -- The Smithsonian Institution American Art Museum issued the following news release:

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Debuts Monumental New Commission by Nick Cave

"Nick Cave: Mammoth" Marks the Artist's First Solo Exhibition in Washington, D.C.

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The Smithsonian American Art Museum debuts "Nick Cave: Mammoth," a monumental new body of work by internationally acclaimed artist Nick Cave today, Feb. 13. Commissioned by the museum, "Mammoth" marks Cave's first solo exhibition in Washington, D.C. and represents the museum's largest-ever commission by a single artist.

"Mammoth" ... Show Full Article

Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute: Ancient Fish Ear Stones Reveal Modern Caribbean Reefs Have Lost Their Dietary Complexity
PANAMA CITY, Panama, Feb. 13 (TNSjou) -- The Smithsonian Tropical Research Institute issued the following news:

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Trophic Simplification on Reefs

Ancient fish ear stones reveal modern Caribbean reefs have lost their dietary complexity

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A study of 7,000-year-old fossils and cutting-edge isotope chemistry shows that food chains on today's Caribbean coral reefs are 60% shorter than before human impact, with fish diets becoming strikingly uniform: a hidden dimension of reef degradation with consequences for ecosystem resilience

Coral reefs are undoubtedly in crisis. Scientists have documented ... Show Full Article

National Science Board: U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Talent
ARLINGTON, Virginia, Feb. 13 (TNSrep) -- The National Science Board issued the following news:

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U.S. Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics Talent

NSB publishes report on nation's STEM education, training, and workforce

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Science and engineering (S&E) is the new global currency of prosperity and power, and a strong science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) workforce is the engine that drives the nation's S&E enterprise. A robust, relentless cycle of people making discoveries, innovating, and creating jobs fuels both the economic strength and the national security of ... Show Full Article

Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Reached $2.9 Trillion in January
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- Ginnie Mae issued the following news release:

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Ginnie Mae Mortgage-Backed Securities Portfolio Reached $2.9 Trillion in January

Ginnie Mae's mortgage-backed securities (MBS) portfolio outstanding grew to $2.9 trillion as of January 2026. In addition, Ginnie Mae issued $52.1 billion in total MBS, resulting in net portfolio growth of $20.6 billion. Ginnie Mae facilitated the pooling and securitization of more than 57,000 loans for first-time homebuyers year to date.

Key highlights from the January issuance include:

* $50.9 billion in Ginnie Mae II MBS.

* $1.1 billion ... Show Full Article

GSA Unveils Freedom 250 Cornerstone at Huntsville U.S. Courthouse Dedication
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The General Services Administration issued the following news release:

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GSA Unveils Freedom 250 Cornerstone at Huntsville U.S. Courthouse Dedication

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HUNTSVILLE, Ala. -Today, the U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced the unveiling of the inaugural Freedom 250 commemorative cornerstone at the Huntsville U.S. Courthouse, in honor of the Nation's upcoming 250th birthday. GSA Administrator Edward C. Forst unveiled the stone as part of the courthouse dedication ceremony, marking the completion of a modern, secure facility designed to support the long-term ... Show Full Article

EPA to Hold Public Meeting Feb. 17 to Share Update on Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release:

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EPA to Hold Public Meeting Feb. 17 to Share Update on Southside Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site

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EPA Region 4 Press Office - (404) 562-8400, region4press@epa.gov

ATLANTA (February 12, 2026) - U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will hold a public meeting on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, to update the community on the Chattanooga Lead Superfund Site, including the new EPA Lead Directive and a related change to the cleanup plan. EPA will also provide an update on the investigation and cleanup ... Show Full Article

Congress Should Ban Lobbying by CPC Countries that Violate FoRB
WASHINGTON, Feb. 13 -- The U.S. Commission on International Religious Freedom issued the following news release:

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Congress Should Ban Lobbying by CPC Countries that Violate FoRB

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Congress Should Ban Lobbying by Countries that Violate FoRB

Washington, DC - The United States Commission on International Religious Freedom ( USCIRF ) urges the U.S. government to publicly identify and admonish foreign governments that violate religious freedom. Several USCIRF-recommended Countries of Particular Concern (CPCs) engage in lobbying, public diplomacy campaigns, and media outreach to mislead the ... Show Full Article