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News Tipoffs - Florida Editors Newsletter for Wednesday January 21, 2026 ( 55 items )  

Advancing Equity and Clarity in Pediatric Care: Lessons From Nemours Children's Health
LINCOLN, Nebraska, Jan. 21 -- NRC Health, a provider of customer intelligence in healthcare, issued the following news: * * * Advancing Equity and Clarity in Pediatric Care: Lessons from Nemours Children's Health How Nemours Children's Health reduced disparities and improved patient understanding through a multi-year initiative--and what your organization can learn. * Why Equity and Clarity Matter in Pediatric Care Healthcare disparities often hide behind strong aggregate scores, as Dr. P  more

Airbnb Forecasts Surge in Nature Tourism and Solo Travel for 2026
AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 19 [Category: BizTravel] -- Airbnb, a community-driven hospitality company, issued the following news: * * * 2026 travel predictions revealed * Travel is constantly evolving, and 2026 will be no exception. Airbnb forecasts that travelers will seek to make the most of their time away, rooted in authentic and immersive experiences: * Gen Z is leading the shift toward short, international escapes. * Outdoor lovers are heading to national parks for restorative adventure  more

An Exceptional Educator: Independent Women Announces 2025 'Teacher of the Year'
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Political] -- The Independent Women's Forum posted issued the following news release: * * * An Exceptional Educator: Independent Women Announces 2025 'Teacher of the Year' * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Every year, teachers across the nation not only educate their students in the classroom, but also inspire generations of future leaders. In an effort to celebrate and recognize some of America's most formative educators, Independent Women began an inaugural " Teacher of th  more

Bilirakis, Blumenthal, Sheehy, Panetta, & Moylan Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Health & Safety Standards for Military Housing
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Gus M. Bilirakis, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Bilirakis, Blumenthal, Sheehy, Panetta, & Moylan Introduce New Legislation to Strengthen Health & Safety Standards for Military Housing * -MOLD Act tackles prolonged mold exposure and other hazards affecting 700,000 servicemembers and their families- living in military-provided housing- Washington, DC : -Representatives Gus Bilirakis (R-FL), Jimmy Panetta (D-CA), and James Moylan (R-GU), alon  more

Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms are Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Sept. 3
HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms are Coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hollywood, Sept. 3 * Blues Traveler & Gin Blossoms are coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Thursday, Sept. 3 at 6:30 p.m. Spin Doctors to support. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 23 at 10 a.m. and start at $55. Fans can access  more

Brevard County Woman Sentenced To More Than 17 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Brevard County Woman Sentenced To More Than 17 Years In Federal Prison For Distributing Methamphetamine * Orlando, Florida - Jaime Pelletier (39, Melbourne) has been sentenced by Senior U.S. District Judge John Antoon II to 17 years and 6 months in federal prison for distributing methamphetamine. Pelletier pleaded guilty on October 16, 2025. United States Att  more

CBP, CBSA to host joint NEXUS enrollment event for conditionally approved applicants in South Florida
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP, CBSA to host joint NEXUS enrollment event for conditionally approved applicants in South Florida * MIAMI -U.S. Customs and Border Protection, in partnership with the Canada Border Services Agency, will host a special NEXUS enrollment event for conditionally approved applicants in Miami and Fort Lauderdale. Event details: * Jan. 27, 2026: Consulate G  more

CitiesSpeak Podcast Marks 50th Episode Featuring NLC CEO Clarence E. Anthony on Creating Opportunity in Uncertain Times
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Government/Public Administration] -- The National League of Cities issued the following news release: * * * CitiesSpeak Podcast Marks 50th Episode Featuring NLC CEO Clarence E. Anthony on Creating Opportunity in Uncertain Times * Washington, D.C. -The National League of Cities today released the 50th episode of its CitiesSpeak podcast, featuring Clarence E. Anthony, NLC's CEO and Executive Director, delivering remarks from the opening general session at City Su  more

Clark Hill Prevails in Bench Trial on Lanham Act False Advertising Claims in Southern District of Florida
BIRMINGHAM, Michigan, Jan. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Clark Hill, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Clark Hill Prevails in Bench Trial on Lanham Act False Advertising Claims in Southern District of Florida * Clark Hill's Litigation team, led by Linda M. Watson, secured a complete defense victory following a four-day bench trial in the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida involving claims of false advertising under the Lanham Act. The case required   more

Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Reaffirm Support for Taiwan
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Congressional Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Reaffirm Support for Taiwan * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus Reps. Mario Diaz-Balart (R-FL), Greg Stanton (D-AZ), Andy Barr (R-KY), and Ami Bera, M.D. (D-CA) released the following statement: "As co-chairs of the Congressional Taiwan Caucus, we reaffirm the United States' strong commitment to Taiwan, guided by the T  more

Credit unions stand united against credit card mandate bill
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Financial Services] -- America's Credit Unions posted the following news: * * * Credit unions stand united against credit card mandate bill * The credit union movement stands united in opposition to the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA), and America's Credit Unions, the American Association of Credit Union Leagues (AACUL), and all state leagues wrote to House and Senate members Friday. The CCCA- reintroduced last week in both chambers -would bring harmful new   more

Crimestoppers GNO and U.S. Marshals New Orleans Task Force Operation Boo Dat Results in 38 Arrests and an Endangered Child Recovery for Florida
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Justice Marshals Service issued the following news release: * * * Crimestoppers GNO and U.S. Marshals New Orleans Task Force Operation Boo Dat Results in 38 Arrests and an Endangered Child Recovery for Florida * New Orleans, LA - Crimestoppers GNO (Greater New Orleans) and the U.S. Marshals Service (USMS) New Orleans Task Force sponsored their annual Operation Boo Dat 2025 from Oct. 16, 2025, to Jan. 17, 2026. The operation was a partnership be  more

Department of Justice: Two Plead Guilty to Drug-Involved Murder
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Two Plead Guilty to Drug-Involved Murder Two individuals connected to a drug trafficking organization (DTO) pleaded guilty last week to charges stemming from a 2022 murder in Miami. Tsvia Kol, 37, of Hallandale, Florida, and Jimmy Sanchez, 37, of Spring Valley, California, face up to life imprisonment for their crimes. "This case illustrates that drugs and violence go hand in hand,  more

DHS Recaps the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens ICE took Enforcement Action on During President Trump's First Year in Office
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Recaps the Worst of the Worst Criminal Illegal Aliens ICE took Enforcement Action on During President Trump's First Year in Office * Under the leadership of President Trump and Secretary Noem, DHS removed more than 670,000 illegal aliens including murderers, pedophiles, rapists, gang members, and terrorists from American communities and another two million have self-deported WASHING  more

DHS Sets the Stage for Another Historic, Record-Breaking Year Under President Trump
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security issued the following news release: * * * DHS Sets the Stage for Another Historic, Record-Breaking Year Under President Trump Secretary Noem Keeps America Safe, Transforms DHS * On November 5, 2024, the American people gave President Donald Trump a clear mandate to secure our borders, end illegal immigration, take criminal aliens off our streets, protect the American taxpayer, and Make America Safe Again. Since taking office on  more

Dirty (Baker's) Dozen: 13 Harmful Trump 2.0 Administration Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Policies, as of January 20, 2026
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * Dirty (Baker's) Dozen: 13 Harmful Trump 2.0 Administration Immigration, Citizenship, and Refugee Policies, as of January 20, 2026 * From the day it took office, January 20, 2025, the second Trump administration has spawned new immigration policies at a dizzying pace. Some obliterated with the stroke of a pen programs that had been built over decades to enable avenues to safety for people fleein  more

DNC: ICYMI - On Trump's One Year Anniversary in Office, It's Clear Democrats Have the Momentum Ahead of the 2026 Midterms
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * ICYMI: On Trump's One Year Anniversary in Office, It's Clear Democrats Have the Momentum Ahead of the 2026 Midterms This month, Democrats win crucial special elections; Last week, Virginia Democrats advanced four constitutional amendments and Cook Political Report shifted 18 House races in Democrats' favor * Following Democrats' commanding double-digit overperformances througho  more

EPA Delivers 500 Environmental Wins During President Trump's First Year Back in the White House
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- The Environmental Protection Agency issued the following news release: * * * EPA Delivers 500 Environmental Wins During President Trump's First Year Back in the White House * WASHINGTON - Today, marking exactly one year since President Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th President, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lee Zeldin shared 500 top environmental accomplishments EPA has achieved to fulfill the agency ' s statutory obligations and core m  more

ESPN men's college basketball schedule showcases six days of conference matchups and ranked showdowns, Jan. 20-25
BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN men's college basketball schedule showcases six days of conference matchups and ranked showdowns, Jan. 20-25 * Three ranked matchups across ESPN network * College GameDay Covered by State Farm (r) returns Saturday, live from Texas Tech * Dick Vitale makes 2026 debut Saturday, Jan. 24 for UNC-Virginia * ESPN's men's college basketball coverage continues with   more

Florida Chamber Foundation to Host Virtual 2026 Economic Outlook Summit for Florida Business Leaders in January
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The Florida Chamber Foundation issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Florida Chamber Foundation to Host Virtual 2026 Economic Outlook Summit for Florida Business Leaders in January Attendees will receive an exclusive economic forecast for 2026, showcasing how key economic indicators will impact Florida's business and economic future. * The Florida Chamber Foundation will host its annual Florida Economic Outlook & Jobs Solution Summit virtually on  more

Florida Poly Physicist Uses Complexity to Clarify a Chaotic World
LAKELAND, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * Florida Poly physicist uses complexity to clarify a chaotic world When videos go viral, protests are organized online, or extremist groups quietly recruit teenagers on social media, Florida Polytechnic University physicist Dr. Pedro Manrique sees patterns that physics can help explain. With enough data, he can find clarity where others see confusion. Physics is typically used to understand   more

Florida State University expert provides analysis on surging energy costs from artificial intelligence
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University expert provides analysis on surging energy costs from artificial intelligence * The global demand for artificial intelligence (AI) has driven billions of dollars into new data centers, sharply increasing energy use and costs for consumers. Built to handle the massive computational power of AI workloads, these data centers are creating wholesale electricity costs as much as 26  more

Florida's Future: Powered by Public Schools Statewide Campaign Launch
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 21 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release: * * * Florida's Future: Powered by Public Schools Statewide Campaign Launch Miami-Dade County Public Schools (M-DCPS), in conjunction with the Florida Association of District School Superintendents (FADSS), is pleased to announce the launch of Florida's Future: Powered by Public Schools Communications Initiative. This coordinated, statewide effort will elevate public awareness of the value and posit  more

Funding Education Opportunity: How states fund K-12 open enrollment programs
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 20 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Funding Education Opportunity: How states fund K-12 open enrollment programs * States are increasingly allowing public school students to find the right school for them. Since 2020, eight states have adopted strong K-12 cross-district open-enrollment laws, allowing students to transfer to public schools other than their assigned schools when open seats are available. Twenty-three states now have robust  more

Greenberg Traurig's Samir NeJame and Harold N. Iselin Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Albany Power 100' List
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 20 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Samir NeJame and Harold N. Iselin Recognized on City & State's 2026 'Albany Power 100' List * Albany, N.Y.- Jan. 20, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholders Samir NeJame and Harold N. Iselin recently were named to City & State's 2026 Albany Power 100 list. NeJame serves as chair of the New York Government Law & Policy Practice and represents cli  more

HUD Terminates Direct Endorsement Approval for 2 Mortgage Lenders
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development has stripped two mortgage lenders of their authority to underwrite single-family loans following an evaluation of high default and claim rates. The action affects Equity Prime Mortgage LLC, Atlanta, Georgia, and Residential Acceptance Corp., Tampa, Florida. According to the notice, the Federal Housing Administration (FHA) monitors the performance of insured mortgage loans. HUD has the authority to terminate the   more

ITC Launches Patent Infringement Probe Into Mobile Phones, Tablet Computers
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- The International Trade Commission announced that it has instituted an investigation into the importation of certain wireless communication devices and components. The probe follows a December 16, 2025, complaint from Active Wireless Technologies LLC, Marshall, Texas, which alleges several major technology firms are infringing on six of its patents. The investigation focuses specifically on mobile phones and tablet computers equipped with wireless communication ca  more

Jury Convicts Bellair Man for COVID Loan Fraud Scheme Using Deceased Former Business Partner's Identity
TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 20 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jury Convicts Bellair Man for COVID Loan Fraud Scheme Using Deceased Former Business Partner's Identity * Tampa, Florida - A federal jury has found Stephen L. Gurba (69, Belleair) guilty of wire fraud, making a false statement to a financial institution, and aggravated identity theft. Gurba faces a maximum penalty of 20 years' imprisonment on each wire fraud   more

Jury Convicts Florida Fuel Supplier of 34 Felonies at Trial in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud U.S. Department of War and Other Federal Agencies
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Jury Convicts Florida Fuel Supplier of 34 Felonies at Trial in Multimillion-Dollar Scheme to Defraud U.S. Department of War and Other Federal Agencies A federal jury in West Palm Beach found Jasen Butler, 37, of Jupiter, guilty of 34 felonies, including wire fraud, money laundering, and forgery for orchestrating a scheme to defraud the U.S. Department of War  more

Lawsuit Launched to Protect Endangered Florida Panthers From Massive Development
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Launched to Protect Endangered Florida Panthers From Massive Development * NAPLES, Fla. -Conservation groups notified the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Tarpon Blue Silver King I, LLC, today of their intent to file suit in federal court to protect endangered Florida panthers from a massive new development within the panthers' occupi  more

Lee Health Seeks Community Input Through New Health Survey to Strengthen Care Across Southwest Florida
FORT MYERS, Florida, Jan. 21 (TNSrep) -- Lee Health issued the following news release: * * * Lee Health Seeks Community Input Through New Health Survey to Strengthen Care Across Southwest Florida Lee Health has launched a community health survey for residents of Southwest Florida to enhance care and address patient needs most effectively across Charlotte, Collier, Glades, Hendry and Lee Counties. Lee Health is sharing the survey link through communication with the community, asking for sup  more

Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 20, 2026
DORAL, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Department of Defense Southern Command issued the following news release: * * * Maritime Interdiction Operation, Jan. 20, 2026 Through Operation SOUTHERN SPEAR, the Department of War is unwavering in its mission to crush illicit activity in the Western Hemisphere in partnership with U.S. Coast Guard through the Department of Homeland Security and The Justice Department. This morning, U.S. military forces, in support of the Department of Homeland Security,   more

Mich. Democratic Party: Breaking - "Mike Rogers Made Almost $100K Advising a Company That Helped Maduro Regime Spy on Its Citizens"
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release: * * * BREAKING: "Mike Rogers made almost $100K advising a company that helped Maduro regime spy on its citizens" Michigan Advance: "What is certain is that Rogers has not publicly denounced the collaboration between Telefonica and the former Maduro regime." * A new investigative report by the Michigan Advance reveals that multi-millionaire Florida resident Mike Rogers was paid nearly $100,000 to a  more

Mich. Democratic Party: Mike Rogers Doubles Down on "Big Two" Auto Industry Claims, Dismissing Stellantis and 48,000 U.S. Auto Workers
LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 21 -- The Michigan Democratic Party issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Mike Rogers Doubles Down on "Big Two" Auto Industry Claims, Dismissing Stellantis and 48,000 U.S. Auto Workers WLNS: "The Michigan Democratic Party thinks Rogers' 'dismissive' comments about Stellantis will haunt' him in the 2026 election." * Over the weekend, the Michigan Democratic Party ran a mobile billboard at the Detroit Auto Show slamming multi-millionaire Florida res  more

Miller School of Medicine: Digital Tools Show Global Promise for Helping Young Children Sleep Better
MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 20 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Digital Tools Show Global Promise for Helping Young Children Sleep Better * Summary * A review led by researchers at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine highlights how digital tools help parents support healthier sleep in early childhood. * Sleep problems in young children are closely tied to the many facets of a child's development. * A majority of the digital  more

MU Student Support Specialist Shares Her Perceptions of Urbanization Through Children's Book
MILLERSVILLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 21 -- Millersville University issued the following news: * * * MU Student Support Specialist Shares Her Perceptions of Urbanization Through Children's Book Beth Roberts plans to continue writing for elementary children and is especially proud to share her books with her three young grandsons. By Mary Dolheimer Beth Roberts, student support specialist in the Registrar Office, did not particularly like to write when she was a student in school. Years later, as  more

NASA's SunRISE SmallSats Ace Tests, Moving Closer to Launch
PASADENA, California, Jan. 21 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * NASA's SunRISE SmallSats Ace Tests, Moving Closer to Launch The small satellites passed a crucible of tests, ending with a simulation of the intense vibrations of launch. * When the six tiny spacecraft of NASA's SunRISE (Sun Radio Interferometer Space Experiment) mission settle into their orbits high above Earth after launching later this year, they'll function as one giant radio dish t  more

Neurosurgeon Dr. Myron Rolle, Rick Williams Lead 40th Annual MLK Scholarship Breakfast
GLASSBORO, New Jersey, Jan. 21 -- Rowan University issued the following news: * * * Neurosurgeon Dr. Myron Rolle, Rick Williams lead 40th annual MLK scholarship breakfast Rowan University hosted the 40th annual Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast and Day of Service on Jan. 19, honoring the life and legacy of King through community engagement, scholarship support and volunteerism. More than 250 students, alumni, faculty, staff and community partners filled Eynon Ballroom for an up  more

New "Lines of Communication" meetings scheduled for North Carolina
RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 20 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * New "Lines of Communication" meetings scheduled for North Carolina * Itching to share your ideas on federal fisheries management? T he North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Marine Fisheries encourages fishermen to attend one of four upcoming South Atlantic Fishery Management Council Lines of Communication meetings scheduled for North C  more

PENSACOLA MAN INDICTED IN FEDERAL COURT FOR INTERSTATE FENTANYL AND COCAINE TRAFFICKING AND MONEY LAUNDERING OFFENSES
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * PENSACOLA MAN INDICTED IN FEDERAL COURT FOR INTERSTATE FENTANYL AND COCAINE TRAFFICKING AND MONEY LAUNDERING OFFENSES PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Christopher J. Watson, 43, of Pensacola, Florida, was indicted in federal court for conspiracy to distribute and possess with intent to distribute over 400 grams of fentanyl and over 500 grams of cocaine; conspiracy  more

PENSACOLA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THREATENING TO KILL A PENSACOLA POLICE DETECTIVE
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 21 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * PENSACOLA MAN PLEADS GUILTY TO THREATENING TO KILL A PENSACOLA POLICE DETECTIVE PENSACOLA, FLORIDA - Tamal W. Jenkins, 19, of Pensacola, Florida, pleaded guilty in federal court for interstate threatening communication with intent to extort. The plea was announced by John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of F  more

PERRY MAN INDICTED FOR DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE
TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Northern District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * PERRY MAN INDICTED FOR DISTRIBUTION OF METHAMPHETAMINE Robert Shane Willis, 47, of Perry, Florida, has been indicted in federal court for distribution of 5 grams or more of methamphetamine. John P. Heekin, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Florida announced the charge. Willis appeared in federal court for his arraignment before Unite  more

Rep. Steube Introduces WATCH Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. W. Greg Steube, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Steube Introduces WATCH Act * WASHINGTON - U.S. Representative Greg Steube (R Fla.) introduced today the Worldwide Animal Testing Compliance and Harmonization Act or WATCH Act. This bill would prohibit federal funding for foreign laboratories found to be in violation of animal welfare protections. "Torturing animals in the name of science is both morally wrong and wholly unnecessary," said   more

Reps. Lee, Khanna, Takano, and Tokuda Reintroduce the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 -- Rep. Summer Lee, D-Pennsylvania, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Lee, Khanna, Takano, and Tokuda Reintroduce the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act * WASHINGTON, D.C. - JANUARY 20, 2026 -Today, Congresswoman Summer L. Lee (PA-12) alongside Representatives Ro Khanna (CA-17), Mark Takano (CA-39), and Jill Tokuda (HI-02), reintroduced the Stop Wall Street Landlords Act, legislation aimed at ending large institutional investors' ability to use taxpayer dollars t  more

Restoring the Florida Retirement System's COLA would increase pension costs, risk
LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 20 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following news: * * * Restoring the Florida Retirement System's COLA would increase pension costs, risk * In 2011, facing overwhelming growth in annual public pension costs, the state legislature chose to suspend the Florida Retirement System's (FRS) cost-of-living adjustment (COLA) for state workers who retire after that date. This cost-saving measure was a significant component of the state's strategy to manage skyrocketi  more

Scripps Scientists in Antarctica Studying Retreating Glaciers, Cancer-Fighting Microbes and More
LA JOLLA, California, Jan. 20 -- The University of California San Diego campus posted the following news: * * * Scripps Scientists in Antarctica Studying Retreating Glaciers, Cancer-Fighting Microbes and More Seals resting on sea ice floes in the west side of the Antarctic Peninsula near Marguerite Bay, 68degS, in 2023. Credit: Allison Cusick * Scientists from UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography and the Scripps Polar Center are at the bottom of the world conducting field rese  more

Senator Moody Introduces Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act to Empower Parents and Strengthen Accountability
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Senator Moody Introduces Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act to Empower Parents and Strengthen Accountability Ahead of March for Life on Friday, Senator Ashley Moody is working to protect children and empower parents by introducing the Child Interstate Abortion Notification Act. This legislation would make it a federal offense to knowingly transport a minor across state  more

UB pharmacy professor develops AI model to predict hospitalization of at-risk cardiac patients
BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 20 -- The University at Buffalo (State University of New York) posted the following news release: * * * UB pharmacy professor develops AI model to predict hospitalization of at-risk cardiac patients Structured, patient-reported survey data accurately predicts hospital admissions and 90-day readmissions By Laurie Kaiser When Arinze Nkemdirim Okere, PharmD, MBA, worked as the pharmacist for a hospital in Tallahassee, Fla., he noticed that discharged patients would re  more

Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Its Next Blockbuster Attraction - Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift - High Speed Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Florida in 2027
NEW YORK, Jan. 20 [Category: BizMedia] -- NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast, posted the following news: * * * Universal Orlando Resort Reveals Its Next Blockbuster Attraction - Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift - A High Speed Roller Coaster Coming to Universal Studios Florida in 2027 Universal Orlando Resort is revving up for its next big thrill with Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift - a high-octane outdoor roller coaster that will join the Universal Studios Florida family in 2027. Replacin  more

USA Softball Names U.S. Men's National Team Roster for 2026 Pan Am Championship
OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 21 -- USA Softball issued the following news on Jan. 19, 2026: * * * USA Softball names U.S. Men's National Team roster for 2026 Pan Am Championship USA Softball has announced the U.S. Men's National Team (MNT) roster set to compete at the 2026 Pan American Championship, scheduled for February 21-28 in Monteria, Colombia. Team USA will take the field against opponents from across the Americas with qualification to the 2028 World Baseball Softball Confederation (W  more

USDA Boosts U.S. 2025/26 Sugar Supply Forecast on Cane Gains
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Economic Research Service has released Sugar and Sweeteners Outlook: January 2026 (SSS-M-449), coordinated by Vidalina Abadam, projecting fiscal year 2025/26 U.S. sugar supply at 14.125 million short tons raw value--up 5,400 tons from December--as beet output rises 4,000 tons to 5.102 million (a 5-year low) and cane hits a record 4.279 million tons. Issued January 16, 2026, and approved by USDA's World Agricultural Outlook Boa  more

USDA Issues World Agricultural Supply & Demand Estimates Report for January 2026
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture issued the following World Agricultural Supply and Demand Estimates report (WASDE-667) on January 12, 2026: Here are excerpts: * * * WHEAT: The outlook for 2025/26 U.S. wheat this month is for slightly larger supplies, lower domestic use, unchanged exports, and larger ending stocks. Beginning stocks are raised 4 million bushels on stock revisions in today's NASS Grain Stocks report. Feed and residual use is reduced 20 million  more

USGS Estimates Future Water and Sand Demand for Haynesville Gas Development
WASHINGTON, Jan. 20 (TNSLrpt) -- The U.S. Geological Survey has issued Fact Sheet 2025-3053, titled 'Assessment of Water and Proppant Quantities Associated with Hydrocarbon Production from the Haynesville Formation Within the Onshore United States and State Waters of the Gulf Coast Basin, 2024,' authored by the Haynesville Formation Proppant and Water Assessment Team led by Rand Gardner, quantifying water and proppant needs and formation water production tied to potential future gas development   more

VoteVets Endorses Bale Dalton for Congress in FL-07
PORTLAND, Oregon, Jan. 21 -- VoteVets issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * VoteVets Endorses Bale Dalton for Congress in FL-07 Today, VoteVets PAC is announcing that it is endorsing Bale Dalton in Florida's 7th Congressional District. Dalton is a Navy Captain, combat veteran, and former NASA Chief of Staff. He has spent his life in public service and is running to unseat Congressman Cory Mills, who is currently being investigated by the House Ethics Committee. VoteVets S  more

What They Are Saying - Democrats Slam Republicans' State of the State Addresses as Trump's Billionaire-First Agenda Hurts Working Families
WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Democrats Slam Republicans' State of the State Addresses as Trump's Billionaire-First Agenda Hurts Working Families Last week, Democrats slammed Republican governors across the country as they delivered their State of the State addresses and tried to paper over Trump and Republicans' terrible record, which is raising costs, killing jobs, and making health ca  more