WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- The Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee posted the following news release: * * * "Do I keep health care insurance or do I wing it?": Chuck Edwards' Vote Leaves Small Business Owners Suffering * Earlier this month, Chuck Edwards cast ANOTHER decisive vote to make life more expensive for the 79,000 people in NC-11 who rely on ACA tax credits. Now, small business owners are paying the price. In Edwards' district, small business owners are speaking out about skyr  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 21 [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

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The White House issued the following news on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * 365 WINS IN 365 DAYS: President Trump's Return Marks New Era of Success, Prosperity One year ago today, President Donald J. Trump returned to office with a resounding mandate to restore prosperity, secure the border, rebuild American strength, and put the American people first. In just 365 days, President Trump has delivered truly transformative results with the most accomplished first year of any preside  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 20 -- North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University posted the following news: * * * A&T to Honor McNair '71 on 40th Anniversary of Challenger Disaster * EAST GREENSBORO, N.C. (Jan. 20, 2026) - It has been 40 years since the space shuttle Challenger disaster killed its seven crew members, including 1971 North Carolina Agricultural and Technical State University graduate, astronaut and physicist Ronald E. McNair, Ph.D. McNair's beloved alma mate  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Justice Antitrust Division filed a lawsuit against RealPage Inc., Richardson, Texas, and several major landlords, alleging an illegal scheme to artificially inflate apartment rents across the U.S. The complaint, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina, claims RealPage uses revenue management software to collect nonpublic, competitively sensitive data from rival landlords. This information--including actual   more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- North Carolina Attorney General Jeff Jackson issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Jeff Jackson Announces that North Carolina's Price Gouging Law Is in Effect Ahead of Winter Storm * RALEIGH - Today, Attorney General Jeff Jackson announced that the state price gouging law is in effect after Governor Josh Stein declared a state of emergency ahead of this weekend's winter storm. North Carolinians can report price gouging to the Department  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Bennett College issued the following news: * * * Bennett College Scholar Selected for UNCF AI + Pedagogy Faculty Fellows Program Bennett College announced that Dr. Gwendolyn M. Bookman, Associate Professor of Political Science, has been selected to represent the College as a member of the UNCF Teaching + Learning Center's AI + Pedagogy Faculty Fellows Program, a national initiative designed to help faculty integrate artificial intelligence into undergrad  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Virginia Foxx, R-North Carolina, chairwoman of the House Rules Committee, issued the following remarks on Jan. 20, 2026, at a hearing for the consideration of the Supporting Pregnant and Parenting Women and Families Act (H.R. 6945), Pregnant Students' Rights Act (H.R. 6359) and a Congressional Review Act resolution (H.J.Res. 140) providing for congressional disapproval of a Bureau of Land Management rule relating to withdrawal of certain federal lands in Minnesota: *  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality issued the following news release: * * * DEQ Division of Water Resources awards more than $1.5M for stream restoration, water management, recreation projects * The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality's Division of Water Resources (DWR) has awarded more than $1.5 million in grants to support stream restoration, water-based recreation and water management projects across North Carolina.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Chuck Edwards, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Edwards Introduces the VET Connect Act Alongside Congresswoman Budzinski * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Chuck Edwards (NC-11) introduced the VET Connect Act with Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) to direct the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to establish a secure, privacy-preserving database and messaging platform that enables veterans to reconnect with fellow service members with   more

ELON, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Elon University issued the following news release: * * * Elon/AAC&U national survey: 95% of college faculty fear student overreliance on AI By Eric Townsend This non-scientific survey was conducted between October 29 and November 26, 2025, using a list of college and university faculty members developed by AAC&U and Elon University. A new survey of college and university faculty nationwide finds widespread concern and skepticism about how generative artifici  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List Announces $15 Million State Power Plan, Targeting Nine Key States for Building Democratic Power in 2026 * EMILYs List is announcing its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic plan to secure governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot.  The $15 million plan targets nine states where building Democ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 [Category: Political] -- EMILYs List issued the following news release: * * * EMILYs List State Power Plan Targets Nevada In $15 Million Plan to Build Democratic Governing Majorities in 2026 * EMILYs List announced Nevada as a key target in its 2026 State Power Plan, a bold and dynamic $15 million plan to secure Democratic governing majorities across nine key states by recruiting, investing in, and supporting women candidates up and down the ballot in 2026.  "The Republ  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 21 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents over 250 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 21-27 * * ESPN networks to feature 16 ranked teams * Thursday Prime features a top 20 battle between No. 2 South Carolina and No. 16 Oklahoma (ESPN, 7:30 p.m. ET) * Sunday, ESPN is home to a top 5 bout between No. 5 Vanderbilt and No. 2 South Carolina (3 p.m.) ESPN continues its i  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Transportation Federal Aviation Administration issued a notice of proposed rulemaking targeting Honda Aircraft Co. LLC, Greensboro, North Carolina, HA-420 airplanes. The proposal aims to address an unsafe condition involving physical tool damage to the interior fuselage skin, which could lead to structural cracks and a sudden loss of cabin pressurization. The issue stems from a "quality escape" during the manufacturing process. According to   more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 22 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary: * * * These Schools Are Seeing a January Enrollment Surge Microschools and other new learning models make it easier for dissatisfied students and families to shift to a new school midyear. By Kerry McDonald Kara Fox did not want to wait. A mom of two, she was frustrated by the fall semester at her children's traditional private school near Omaha, Nebraska-particularly for her 12-year-old so  more

WINSTON-SALEM, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Wake Forest University posted the following news: * * * GDP forecasts, penny shortages, and Super Bowl prediction market betting * As 2026 begins, Wake Forest economics professors are available to decode the partisan bias in GDP data, discuss the rounding reality of a pennyless economy, and explain how prediction markets are transforming Super Bowl betting. 2026 GDP forecasts may be politically skewed Economic forecasts are dominating the headlin  more

SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 21 -- Genentech, a member of Roche Group, issued the following news release on Jan. 20, 2026: * * * Genentech More than Doubles Investment in Holly Springs, North Carolina Manufacturing Facility * Genentech will more than double the initial investment in a state-of-the-art biomanufacturing facility in Holly Springs to approximately $2 billion, bolstering Roche and Genentech's $50 billion investment in U.S. manufacturing and R&D * The expansion will incr  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Announces Boards and Commissions Appointments * Today Governor Josh Stein announced appointments to boards and commissions. Governor Stein has appointed the following to the Domestic Violence Commission : * Dr. Arjun Chatterjee as a member of the medical community. Dr. Chatterjee specializes in pulmonary disease, critical care, sleep, and military medicine, alon  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Declares State of Emergency Ahead of Winter Storm * Today Governor Stein declared a State of Emergency as North Carolina prepares for the impacts of a major winter storm. On Thursday, January 22, at 11:15 a.m., Governor Stein will hold a media briefing to provide updates on the status of storm preparations. He will be joined by NC Department of Public Safety Secretar  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Josh Stein, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Stein Reaffirms Commitment to Keeping North Carolinians Safe * Today in western North Carolina, Governor Josh Stein highlighted ongoing efforts to build a safer and stronger North Carolina. In Clay County, the Governor joined local officials for a roundtable discussion on how the opioid settlement funds he won during his tenure as Attorney General are being used to support  more

HIGH POINT, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- High Point University issued the following news release: * * * HPU Expands Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning to Assist Students * HIGH POINT, N.C., Jan. 21, 2026 - As High Point University continues to grow, the university is also expanding its Center for Innovative Teaching and Learning (CITL) to provide its faculty with even more strategies to help students learn and continue to be successful after graduation. Heidi Echols started last Jun  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The Democratic National Committee posted the following news release: * * * ICYMI: DNC Blasts Trump's First Year in Office as a Disaster as Working Families Suffer Under Rising Costs, Less Health Care Donald Trump promised an economic "golden age" on "Day One," but his first year back in office has been a complete disaster for working families. Instead, Trump has squeezed American families' pocketbooks with skyrocketing prices and rising inflation, destroyed thousands of  more

BROOKLYN, New York, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of New York posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * Lead Narcotics Distributor for the Violent H-2 Drug Trafficking Organization Transferred From Mexico to Face Narcotics Trafficking and Firearms Charges in Federal Court in Brooklyn Earlier today, in federal court in Brooklyn, Jair Francisco Patron Tobias, also known as "Crixus," "Junior," and "Gannicus," was arraigned on an indictment ch  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Addison McDowell, R-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * McDowell Introduces PRESS Act to Crack Down on Fentanyl Pill Press Machines Loopholes * Washington, D.C. - Today, Congressman Addison McDowell (NC-06 ) introduced the Preventing Rogue Equipment for Synthetic Substances (PRESS) Act, legislation to stop foreign drug traffickers from importing pill press machines used to develop the illegal fentanyl pills that have devastated American commun  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- The North Carolina Democratic Party issued the following news: * * * Invitation: One Year Performance Review for Michael Whatley/Recovery Czar Michael Whatley has been invited to a meeting to discuss his performance as Western North Carolina's "Recovery Czar" since entering the role on January 24, 2025. "Last year, the president tapped Michael Whatley to 'lead the team' and he 'put Michael in charge of making sure everything goes well.' One year later, it'  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 22 (TNSjou) -- North Carolina State University issued the following news release: * * * Chiral Phonons Create Orbital Current via Their Own Magnetism In a new study, an international group of researchers has found that chiral phonons can create orbital current without needing magnetic elements - in part because chiral phonons have their own magnetic moments. Additionally, this effect can be achieved in common crystal materials. The work has potential for the deve  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSrep) -- The American Association of Colleges and Universities issued the following news release: * * * National Survey: 95% of College Faculty Fear Student Overreliance on AI and Diminished Critical Thinking Among Learners Who Use Generative AI Tools A new survey of college and university faculty nationwide finds widespread concern and skepticism about how generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) is affecting their teaching and student performance across academic dis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Zach Nunn, R-Iowa, issued the following news release: * * * Nunn Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Broaden AI Research and Workforce Pipeline * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Representatives Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Valerie Foushee (NC-04) introduced the Expanding AI Voices Act, bipartisan legislation to ensure rural communities, students at under-resourced schools, and first-generation college students have a fair shot to contribute to America's growing artificial intelligence (AI)  more

MISENHEIMER, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- Pfeiffer University issued the following news: * * * Research Project Helps Students Learn and Athletes Excel Julia Barbato, a 2024 graduate of Pfeiffer University, was named the head coach of its women's lacrosse team this past May. She likes to use data to monitor her players' progress over time, having gained an appreciation for hands-on research techniques involved in data collection and analysis during her work toward a B.S. degree in Health and Ex  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 21 -- Rep. Valerie Foushee, D-North Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Foushee, Nunn Introduce Bipartisan Legislation to Expand Participation in AI Education, Research, and Workforce * WASHINGTON, DC (January 21, 2026) -Yesterday, Congresswoman Valerie Foushee (NC-04), Co-Chair of the House Democratic Commission on AI, and Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) introduced the Expanding AI Voices Act, bipartisan legislation to codify and expand the National Scien  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Mike Crapo, R-Idaho, chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Working Families Tax Cuts Fuel American Manufacturing The Working Families Tax Cuts, driven in the U.S. Senate by Finance Committee Chairman Mike Crapo (R-Idaho), power American reindustrialization through key provisions like immediate research and development expensing, full expensing for new capital investments and full expensing for the construction of new fac  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 21 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Service beyond the uniform: Maj. Hung Nguyen, General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award recipient * On Jan. 27, Maj. Hung Nguyen will stand among a select group of company-grade officers and warrant officers at the Pentagon to receive one of the Army's highest honors, the General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Award. Selection for this award honors Soldiers who demonstrate exceptional perform  more

PEMBROKE, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- The University of North Carolina-Pembroke issued the following news: * * * Susan Bird Reese makes $100,000 gift to UNC Pembroke By Chad Locklear UNC Pembroke alumna Susan Bird Reese '79 has made a $100,000 gift to her alma mater in loving memory of her late husband, Arthur "Randy" Ray Reese '77. The gift will strengthen two areas close to her heart: the Museum of the Southeast American Indian and student scholarship support. The gift includes $50,000 for  more

GREENSBORO, North Carolina, Jan. 16 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of North Carolina posted the following news release : * * * U.S. Attorney's Office Collects $9,093,573.60 in Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2025 United States Attorney Dan Bishop announced today that the Middle District of North Carolina (MDNC) collected $9,093,573.60 in criminal and civil actions in Fiscal Year 2025. Of this amount, $5,692,558.56 was collected in criminal actions and $3,  more

HUNTSVILLE, Alabama, Jan. 22 -- The University of Alabama issued the following news: * * * UAH researchers support Southeast flash drought assessment to improve future drought preparedness By Paola Pinto The Earth System Science Center (ESSC) at The University of Alabama in Huntsville (UAH), a part of The University of Alabama System, played a key role in supporting a newly published regional drought assessment that details important lessons learned from the flash fall drought experienced ac  more

CHARLOTTE, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- The University of North Carolina Charlotte campus issued the following news release: * * * UNC Charlotte's community engagement recognized again by Carnegie UNC Charlotte recently received reaffirmation of its community engagement classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching. UNC Charlotte earned its original classification in 2008, with reaffirmations in 2015 and 2025. A total of 277 i  more

RICHARDSON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Texas Dallas campus issued the following news: * * * MBA Students Take on World, Capture Case Competition Championship By Jimmie Markham Matthew Turner had never heard of case competitions before he started his graduate studies at The University of Texas at Dallas, and now the Master of Business Administration program at the Naveen Jindal School of Management has equipped him to win them. He and his teammates recently took first place in the 2  more

KNOXVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 21 -- The University of Tennessee Institute of Agriculture issued the following news release: * * * UT Extension to Lead Value-Added Dairy Experiential Learning Course in Oregon This Spring * SDBII Pacific Northwest Experiential Learning Course is planned for April 24-30, 2026 COLUMBIA, Tenn. - Dairy farmers, value-added dairy producer-processors, and industry partners from Tennessee, North Carolina, Kentucky and other southeastern states are invited to join UT E  more

RICHMOND, Virginia, Jan. 21 -- Gov. Abigail Spanberger, D-Virginia, issued the following remarks on Jan. 19, 2026, at a joint session of the General Assembly outlining her vision to create a safer, stronger and more affordable Commonwealth: * * * Mr. Speaker, Madam Lieutenant Governor, Madam President Pro Tempore, Members of the General Assembly, Mr. Attorney General, Justices of the Supreme Court, Members of the Cabinet, our Clerks, honored guests, and most importantly -- my fellow Virginians  more

RALEIGH, North Carolina, Jan. 22 -- William Peace University issued the following news: * * * Classroom Digs Give Peace Students Real Field Experience Students in Associate Professor of Anthropology Vincent Melomo's class get their hands dirty -- literally. Melomo creates excavation units for students in the course "Archaeology, People, and the Past" to simulate an archaeological dig. At some point, Melomo realized that much of what he was teaching centered on what other people were doing i  more

NEW HAVEN, Connecticut, Jan. 22 -- Yale Law School issued the following news: * * * Housing Clinic Argues Before Vermont Supreme Court On Dec. 4, 2025, the Vermont Supreme Court denied rehearing in Bank of New York Mellon v. Quinn, affirming its Nov. 7 decision requiring mortgage servicers to show that they have a legal right to foreclose at the start of foreclosure proceedings. The Court's decision sided with arguments advanced in an amicus brief by the Housing Clinic at Yale Law School's Je  more