POMONA, California, Jan. 10 -- California State Polytechnic University-Pomona issued the following news: * * * Using AI to Support Student Success in Math By Dan Griggs As generative AI becomes more ubiquitous in daily life, faculty are concerned that students would use it to get answers and bypass the problem-solving component of their courses that is a critical part of learning. Such was the case in Assistant Professor Hyungkyoung Yoon's math classes. "I saw students using their phones t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Kathy Castor, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CASTOR STATEMENT ON HOUSE PASSAGE OF DEMOCRATS' AFFORDABLE CARE ACT THREE-YEAR TAX CREDIT EXTENSION * Today, U.S. Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14) released the following statement after voting "yes" on House of Representatives passage of Democrats' historic bipartisan discharge petition that would extend the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) Tax Credits for the next three years: "Neighbors across the Tam  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Morgan Griffith, R-Virginia, chair of the House Energy and Commerce Subcommittee on Health, issued the following news release on Jan. 8, 2026: * * * Chairman Griffith Delivers Opening Statement at Subcommittee on Health Hearing to Improve Medicare Payment Policies for Seniors Congressman Morgan Griffith (VA-09), Chairman of the Subcommittee on Health, delivered the following opening statement at today's hearing titled Legislative Proposals to Support Patient Access   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 (TNSLrpt) -- The Congressional Research Service issued the following report (No. R48786) on Jan. 8, 2026, entitled "Chinese Money Laundering Networks" by Liana W. Rosen, international sanctions and financial crimes specialist: * * * Contents Introduction ... 1 Background ... 2 Selected Case Studies ... 3 Policy Outlook ... 5 Contacts Author Information ... 6 * * * Introduction Illicit financial activity involving what the U.S. government terms Chinese Money Lau  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Bilirakis Secures Federal Grant Funding for Critical Infrastructure and Public Safety Projects Across Pasco, Hernando, and Citrus Counties * Washington, D.C. - Congressman Gus Bilirakis announced today that, with the passage of three appropriations bills in the House, he has secured $14,625,000 in federal grant funding for multiple critical infrastructure, public safety, education, an  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Carlos Gimenez, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * CONGRESSMAN CARLOS GIMENEZ DENOUNCES MEXICAN GOVERNMENT UNDERMINING U.S. POLICY * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Today, Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (R-FL) denounced the Government of Mexico's continued oil subsidies to the Communist Cuban regime. This follows recent reports that in 2025 the Mexican government overtook the Venezuelan regime as the primary source of oil shipments to the Communist Cuban dict  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Patronis Secures Commitment from Coast Guard to Restore Navigational Capabilities in East Pass * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Congressman Patronis expresses his appreciation to the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard for committing to the replacement of critical Aids to Navigation (ATONs) in Destin's gateway to the Gulf of America. East Pass, which sees extensive vessel traffic and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Laurel Lee, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lee Reintroduces Bipartisan Renewed Hope Act to Help Child Exploitation Victims * Washington, D.C. Today, Representative Laurel Lee (R-FL) reintroduced the Renewed Hope Act, bipartisan legislation to strengthen the federal government's ability to identify children depicted in child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and bring perpetrators to justice. The bill is co-led by Rep. Debbie Wasserman   more

ITHACA, New York, Jan. 10 -- The Cornell University College of Agriculture and Life Sciences issued the following news: * * * AI improves flood projections under climate change By Krisy Gashler, College of Agrulculture and Life Sciences When engineers and planners design roads, bridges and dams, they rely on hydrological models intended to protect infrastructure and communities from 50- and 100-year floods. But as climate change increases the frequency and severity of floods, existing models  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 9 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Could This Be a Simple Solution to Reducing Childhood Obesity? * For decades, researchers have studied the rising rates of childhood obesity in the United States, where now one in five children are affected by epidemic. The prescription is always the same: limit screen time, eat a well-balanced diet, exercise. UCF Associate Professor Keith Brazendale believes society is overlooking a simple inter  more

SANTA BARBARA, California, Jan. 10 -- Direct Relief issued the following news: * * * Medical Aid Supports Displaced Communities in South Sudan, Strengthens Care in Ghana and Haiti, and More Direct Relief's Humanitarian Activity for the week of 01/02/2026 - 01/09/2026 * Over the past week, Direct Relief has delivered 556 shipments of requested medical aid to 47 U.S. states and territories and 14 countries worldwide. The shipments contained 2.5 million defined daily doses of medication Medic  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 9 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Durvalumab Offers New Path in Small Cell Lung Cancer Care * Summary * Durvalumab, an immune checkpoint inhibitor, has emerged as a promising addition to the treatment landscape for small cell lung cancer. * The drug is effective but also more expensive than current standard care. * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers are advocating for efficient, cost-effective   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has published its receipt of environmental impact statements filed between December 26, 2025, and January 5, 2026. This notice, released in accordance with the Clean Air Act, highlights several key infrastructure and energy projects currently open for public review. Nuclear Power Plant Renewals The Nuclear Regulatory Commission has submitted draft supplemental reports for two major nuclear facilities seeking second license  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Federal Reserve issued the following news release: * * * Federal Reserve Board announces the designation of the Chairs and Deputy Chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026 * The Federal Reserve Board on Friday announced the designation of the chairs and deputy chairs of the 12 Federal Reserve Banks for 2026. Each Reserve Bank has a nine-member board of directors, representing a wide range of business and community leaders across each regional district. By la  more

TORONTO, Ontario, Jan. 9 [Category: TravelBiz] -- Four Seasons Hotels and Resorts posted the following news release: * * * Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale Introduces ViceVersa, a Fort Lauderdale Residency * Four Seasons Hotel and Residences Fort Lauderdale announces the debut of ViceVersa, A Fort Lauderdale Residency - the first-ever residency from Miami's James Beard-nominated aperitivo bar by acclaimed bartender, Valentino Longo, whose mixology career is deeply rooted in   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Scott Franklin, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Franklin Opposes ACA Subsidy Extension * "The high cost of health care for Americans will not be solved by continuing to throw taxpayer money at a broken system. Extending enhanced premium tax credits without zero reforms to lower health care costs is not the solution. We must address the drivers of rising premiums and out-of-pocket costs. These enhanced credits were enacted as temporary COVID-era   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 9 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU chemist named Rising Star for contributions to clean energy discovery, storage * A Florida State University researcher has been honored for her work developing new materials that enable more efficient energy storage and produce cleaner energy for daily use, ranging from phones and laptops to electric cars and renewable energy systems. Assistant Professor of Chemistry and Biochemistry Yan Zeng has   more

ALBANY, New York, Jan. 9 -- Gov. Kathy Hochul, D-New York, issued the following news release: * * * Audio & Rush Transcript: Governor Hochul is a Guest on Long Island News Radio with Jay Oliver * Earlier today, Governor Kathy Hochul was a guest on Long Island News Radio with Jay Oliver. AUDIO: The Governor's remarks are available in audio form here. A rush transcript of the Governor's remarks is available below: Jay Oliver, LI News Radio: So welcome in the Governor of the State of New   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Joins Republican Senators in Demanding Accountability from Tim Walz Amid Minnesota Fraud Scandal * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) joined his Republican Senate colleagues in demanding accountability from outgoing Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of federal funding in Minnesota. Graham and his colleagues slammed Govern  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 9 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Richard A. Rosenbaum Inducted into Lawdragon Hall of Fame for Leadership, Real Estate * 5 other Greenberg Traurig attorneys named to 2026 Leading Lawyers list NEW YORK - Jan. 9, 2026 - Richard A. Rosenbaum, Executive Chairman of global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, has been inducted into the Lawdragon Hall of Fame, recognizing his exceptional and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * ICE Out For Good Coalition Announces Nationwide Weekend of Action Demanding Accountability After ICE Killing of Renee Nicole Good * WASHINGTON, D.C. A broad national coalition, including Indivisible, MoveOn Civic Action, the American Civil Liberties Union, Public Citizen, Voto Latino, United We Dream, 50501, the Disappeared in America Campaign of the Not Above the Law coalition, and partner or  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 8 -- Johns Hopkins Medicine posted the following news release: * * * Johns Hopkins-Led Team Creates First Map of Nerve Circuitry in Bone, Identifies Key Signals for Bone Repair * When a house catches on fire, we assume that a smoke alarm inside will serve one purpose and one purpose only: warn the occupants of danger. But imagine if the device could transform into something that could fight the fire as well. In a new study in today's issue of Science, a multi-inst  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 9 [Category: Business] -- The National Marine Manufacturers Association posted the following news release: * * * Judges Announced for 2026 Discover Boating Minneapolis Boat Show Innovation Awards * The NMMA and Boating Writers International (BWI) announced today the panel of judges set to evaluate product entries for the 2026 Discover Boating(r) Minneapolis Boat Show(r) Innovation Awards. Innovation Award winners will be announced during the new Breakfast Briefing and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Rick Larsen, D-Washington, issued the following news release: * * * Larsen and House Democrats Demand that the Trump Administration Restore TPS for Venezuelans * Today, Representative Rick Larsen (WA-02) joined Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Darren Soto (FL-09), House Foreign Affairs Committee Ranking Member Gregory Meeks (NY-5), and 69 House Democrats in a letter to Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem de  more

ENCINO, California, Jan. 10 -- Marcus and Millichap issued the following news release: * * * Marcus & Millichap Arranges $10.4M Sale of Downtown Winter Garden Mixed-Use Asset WINTER GARDEN, Fla., Jan. 9, 2026 - Marcus & Millichap (NYSE: MMI), a leading commercial real estate brokerage firm specializing in investment sales, financing, research and advisory services, announced today the $10.4 million sale of Tremaine | Boyd, a mixed-use property consisting of luxury residential units and ground  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * Maria Elvira Salazar Named One of Florida's Top 10 "Political Car Wrecks" * This week, Florida Politics named Salazar the #9 most cringeworthy "political car wreck" in the entire Sunshine State thanks to her constant flip-flopping and failure to stand up for Miami-Dade's immigrant communities. For years, Salazar openly cheerleaded Donald Trump's immigration agenda, only to now "[r  more

DORAL, Florida, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 9, 2026 Once again, our joint interagency forces sent a clear message this morning: "there is no safe haven for criminals." In a pre-dawn action, Marines and Sailors from Joint Task Force Southern Spear, in support of the Department of Homeland Security, launched from the USS Gerald R. Ford and apprehended Motor/Tanker Olina in the Caribbea  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 9 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Martin County Man Pleads Guilty To Wire Fraud And Money Laundering * Ocala, Florida - United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announces that Chason Reed Peck (37, Palm City) has pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud and three counts of money laundering. Peck faces a maximum penalty of 20 years in federal prison on the wire fraud charge and up to 10 years'   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- The U.S. Department of War issued the following news: * * * Military Supports Semicentennial Celebrations * Once every 50 years, the United States throws milestone Independence Day celebrations. This year marks the nation's 250th birthday and fifth semicentennial celebration. The first was held July 4, 1826, and was known as a "jubilee" celebration. That morning, soldiers, sailors, Marines and state militia, along with political officials, gathered at Lafayette Square  more

BASEL, Switzerland, Jan. 10 -- Novartis, a pharmaceutical company, issued the following news release: * * * Novartis to add radioligand therapy manufacturing facility in Winter Park, Florida, fourth in US to serve patients and advance $23 billion investment * New 35,000-square-foot facility in Winter Park will expand RLT manufacturing footprint to optimize delivery for patients across southeastern US * Purpose-built facility will strengthen Novartis RLT manufacturing network alongside existi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 (TNSFR) -- The Nuclear Regulatory Commission is requesting public feedback on a draft environmental impact statement regarding the proposed license renewal for St. Lucie Plant, Units 1 and 2. This report examines the potential environmental effects of extending the operating licenses for an additional 20 years. Located in St. Lucie County, Florida, the facility sits approximately 7 miles southeast of Fort Pierce. Florida Power & Light Co. submitted the application to the NRC  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Jimmy Patronis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Patronis Protects the Blue Angels from Government Shutdowns * WASHINGTON, D.C. \- Congressman Patronis introduces the Special Operating Authority for Rehearsal (SOAR) Act, which protects the United States Navy Blue Angels during a federal government shutdown to ensure safety and readiness. This legislation will ensure Blue Angels airshows continue in the Pensacola region despite any Democratic shut  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Lois Frankel, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Frankel Votes to Stop Skyrocketing Health Care Costs * Today, Lois Frankel (FL-22) released the following statement after voting to extend Affordable Care Act tax credits for three years. "Everyday costs are already too high, and extending Affordable Care Act assistance will help keep millions of Americans from being forced to choose between seeing a doctor and paying their rent," said Rep. Fr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Salazar Introduces Bill to Designate Anti-Communism Week and Educate Future Generations on the Horrors of Communism * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congresswoman Maria Elvira Salazar and Congressman Jeff Hurd introduced H.R. 6540 (link is external), the "Anti-Communism Week Act," to designate the first week of every November as Anti-Communism Week and to request an annual presidential proclamation recogni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Webster Helped Constituents Recover More Than $3.6 Million in 2025 * Washington, D.C. Today, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, announced that in 2025, his office successfully returned over $3.6 million owed to constituents from federal agencies. These are constituents who contacted his office for help with issues before the IRS, VA, Social Security and more. "Providing my const  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott Joins Sen. Roger Marshall on Public Charge Clarification Act to Prevent Illegal Aliens from Draining Taxpayer Resources * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott joined Senator Roger Marshall and Congressman Troy Nehls in introducing the bicameral Public Charge Clarification Act to codify the President Trump's first term proposed rule to establish clear, enforceable "public charge"  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Sen. Rick Scott, Senate Republicans Demand Accountability from Gov. Walz on Fraud and Abuse of Taxpayer Money in Minnesota * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott and every Senate Republican joined together in a letter demanding accountability from Minnesota Governor Tim Walz amid widespread reports of fraud and abuse of American taxpayer money meant for child care funding in Minnesota. Read t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Senate Republicans Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Child Care Fraud, Demand Accountability for American Taxpayers The entire Senate Republican Conference, led by Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee Chairman Bill Cassidy (R-Louisiana), Senate Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), Majority Leader John Thune (R-South Dakota) and Majo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 8 -- Sen. Roger Marshall, R-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * Senator Marshall & Congressman Nehls Introduce Legislation to Restore Self-Sufficiency in Immigration Standards * Washington - On Thursday, Senator Roger Marshall, M.D. (R-Kansas) and Congressman Troy Nehls (R-Texas) introduced the bicameral Public Charge Clarification Act of 2025, which restores the "public charge" ground of inadmissibility in the Immigration and Nationality Act (INA) by codifying   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 9, 2026: * * * Senator Moody and Senate Republicans Blast Tim Walz for Rampant Child Care Fraud, Demanding Accountability for American Taxpayers Senator Ashley Moody, along with U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy (R-LA), chair of the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-WY), Mike Crapo (R-ID), chair of the Se  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 10 -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Surface Transportation Board issued the following decision (Docket No. AB 55; Sub-No. 824X) entitled "CSX Transportation Inc. - Abandonment Exemption - In Alachua County, Florida": * * * On November 21, 2025, CSX Transportation, Inc. (CSXT), filed a verified notice of exemption under 49 C.F.R. part 1152 subpart F--Exempt Abandonments to abandon an approximately 1.4-mile rail line that runs between milepost AR 715.48 and milepost AR 7  more

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania, Jan. 9 -- The Pennsylvania House Republicans posted the following news: * * * Walsh Introduces Legislation Addressing Data Center Growth in PA * HARRISBURG - State Rep. Jamie Walsh (R-Luzerne) is introducing a package of bills aimed at addressing growing concerns surrounding the rapid expansion of large data centers in Luzerne County and across the Commonwealth. "In recent years, the development of data centers has accelerated, leaving many of our communities faci  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 9 -- Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz, D-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Wasserman Schultz, Soto, Meeks Lead 70 House Democrats to Demand Trump Administration Restore TPS for Venezuelans * " Conditions in the country are deeply unstable and dangerous, and the still-intact Venezuelan regime, emboldened by support from the President of the United States, has doubled down on repression and brutality since taking power." Washington, DC - Today, U.S. Repres  more

CHARLESTON, West Virginia, Jan. 10 -- The West Virginia Attorney General John B. McCuskey issued the following news release: * * * West Virginia co-leads 23 States in Supreme Court brief defending farmer facing $2 million in federal fines West Virginia Attorney General JB McCuskey is co-leading with Nebraska an amicus brief defending Jeffrey Andrews, a Connecticut farmer who is facing $2 million in federal fines for allegedly violating the Clean Water Act (CWA). The amicus, or friend of the c  more