MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 21, 2026: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to n  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * 47th OSS Welcomes New Commander By Airman 1st Class Harrison Sullivan, 47th Flying Training Wing Public Affairs LAUGHLIN AIR FORCE BASE, Texas - Airmen from the 47th Operations Support Squadron gathered to witness a transition of leadership during a change of command ceremony Jan. 16, as Lt. Col. Daniel Garrison relinquished command to Lt. Col. Amanda Thorsen. Col. Joseph  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * 5 pre-conference symposia scheduled ahead of International Stroke Conference 2026 * The American Stroke Association, a division of the American Heart Association has expanded it's International Stroke Conference with multiple pre-conference symposiums in 2026. The meeting is in New Orleans, Feb. 4-6, 2026, and is a world premier global event dedicated to advancing stroke   more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * A major milestone achieved: U.S. and Italian air forces successfully test the future of pilot training DECIMOMANNU AIR BASE, Italy - In a landmark event for military pilot training, the U.S. and Italian air forces celebrated the graduation of 10 American student pilots from the International Flight Training School (IFTS) on Jan. 16. The ceremony marked the latest major mile  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * AFMEDCOM formalizes MRC-Alpha, MRC-Bravo stand up at annual Senior Leadership Workshop * FALLS CHURCH, Virginia - Air Force Medical Command leadership hosted a consolidated standup ceremony for its medical readiness commands, MRC-Alpha and MRC-Bravo, Jan. 15, 2026, during the Air Force Medical Service's 2025 Senior Leadership Workshop in Leesburg, Virginia.   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 [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 adventures.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- American Oversight issued the following statement on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * American Oversight Sues Trump Administration Over Secretive TSA-ICE Data Sharing that Could Risk Air Travel Safety Lawsuit seeks records on passenger data transfers diverting TSA resources to immigration enforcement * We filed suit against the Trump administration for unlawfully withholding records related to a data-sharing arrangement between the Transportation Security Administration (TSA) and  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- The American Society of Hematology posted the following news release: * * * American Society of Hematology Announces 2026 Scholar Award Recipients * (WASHINGTON, January 22, 2026) -The American Society of Hematology (ASH) is awarding its 2026 Scholar Award to 53 early-career investigators dedicated to careers in hematology research. Designed to support recipients as they transition from training programs to careers as independent investigators, ASH   more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Angelina County felon sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations A Lufkin convicted felon has been sentenced to federal prison for drug trafficking and firearms violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Jacob Robinson, 29, pleaded guilty to possession with intent to distri  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- Arnold Ventures (formerly the Laura and John Arnold Foundation) issued the following news: * * * Arnold Ventures Thanks Congress for Bipartisan Effort to Improve Hospital Billing Transparency in Government Funding Package * Washington, DC (January 22, 2026 ) - " Across the country, we've seen constantly increasing health care costs and patient access to care diminished. We appreciate the bipartisan cooperation to improve hospital billing t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Arrington: America First, Pro-Growth Policies Are Working * Washington, D.C. - Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (TX-19) released the following statement on the two U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reports published this morning. The BEA's updated gross domestic product (GDP) report showed 4.4 percent annual growth in the third quarter of 2025 and the Personal Consumption Expenditu  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Troy Nehls, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Aviation Subcommittee Chairman Troy E. Nehls Releases Statement on Sixth Session of the Bipartisan ATC/NAS Modernization Working Group * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Aviation Chairman Troy E. Nehls (R-TX-22) released a statement following the sixth session of the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/National Airspace System (NAS) Modernization Working Group: "Today, the bipartisan Air Traffic Control (ATC)/Natio  more

FLORHAM PARK, New Jersey, Jan. 22 [Category: Industrial Materials] -- BASF Corp. issued the following news release: * * * BASF enters long-term agreement to secure renewable energy certificates, supporting Scope 2 emissions reduction at U.S. sites * BASF reaches agreement with BP Energy Retail Company and Swift Current Energy to secure Renewable Energy Certificates associated with 47 MW of wind energy capacity  * The agreement marks significant progress toward meeting customer demand for lo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tennessee, issued the following news release: * * * Blackburn, Colleagues Introduce Stop Fraud by SOMALIA Act to Address Child Care Fraud * NASHVILLE, Tenn. - U.S. Senator Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) joined Senator John Cornyn (R-Texas) and four of their Senate colleagues in introducing the Stop Fraud by Strengthening Oversight and More Accountability for Lying and Illegal Activity (Stop Fraud by SOMALIA) Act, which would strengthen penalties fo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 (TNSLrpt) -- The Government Accountability Office issued the following report: * * * Border Security: Improvements Needed to Increase Vehicle Scanning at Land Ports of Entry * Fast Facts We testified on border security before the House Committee on Homeland Security, Subcommittee on Border Security and Enforcement. It is based primarily on the following report: Land Port Inspections: CBP Should Improve Performance Data and Deployment Plans for Scanning Systems. In t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. Jodey Arrington, R-Texas, chairman of the House Budget Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Budget Chairman Arrington: America First, Pro-Growth Policies Are Working Today, House Budget Chairman Jodey Arrington (R-Texas) released the following statement on the two U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis (BEA) reports published this morning. The BEA's updated gross domestic product (GDP) report showed 4.4 percent annual growth in the third q  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The U.S. Department of Homeland Security Customs and Border Protection issued the following news release: * * * CBP seizes more than $1.2 million in assorted narcotics at Anzalduas International Bridge * MISSION, Texas -U.S. Customs and Border Protection Office of Field Operations officers at the Anzalduas International Bridge seized $1,119,000 worth of alleged cocaine, $54,000 of alleged fentanyl and $87,000 of alleged heroin in two separate incidents over the weekend  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Chris Horton, senior director of fisheries policy for the Congressional Sportsmen's Foundation, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Thank you, Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari, and members of the Subcommittee. My name is Chris Horton, and I'm the Senior Director of Fisheries Policy for the Congress  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Jesus Garcia, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Garcia to Vote Against DHS Funding Bill * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Jesus "Chuy" Garcia (IL-04) issued the following statement on the bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) in fiscal year 2026: "This legislation betrays our communities and funds more violence and terror by DHS. Far from cutting funding for ICE, the bill expands its slush fund and imposes no serio  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Nathaniel Moran, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Moran, Congresswoman Dean Introduce Bipartisan TRAIN Act to Increase Transparency in AI Training Data * U.S. Representatives Nathaniel Moran (TX-01) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) announced the introduction of the bipartisan Transparency in AI Training (TRAIN) Act, legislation to address growing uncertainty around artificial intelligence and copyright law. The legislation establishes a st  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Statement on Homicide Ruling by El Paso County Medical Examiner at Camp East Montana * Today, Congresswoman Veronica Escobar released the following statement following confirmation from the El Paso County Medical Examiner that a detainee died of " asphyxia due to neck and torso compression ": "Secretary Noem and Director Lyons have an obligation to provide Congress with a   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Veronica Escobar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Escobar Votes for Minibus Funding Bill, Secures Millions in Federal Funding for El Paso * Congresswoman Veronica Escobar voted to pass an appropriations package that includes important wins for El Paso, rejects the Trump Administration's plan to eviscerate public services through $163 billion in cuts, and puts meaningful guardrails in place to ensure the Administration can't, again,   more

CALGARY, Alberta, Jan. 23 -- The Canadian Pacific Kansas City issued the following news release: * * * CPKC investing US$800 million in American manufacturing with Tier 4 locomotives Canadian Pacific Kansas City (TSX: CP) (NYSE: CP) (CPKC) this year is continuing the renewal of its locomotive fleet with the world's two leading locomotive manufactures as part of an ongoing multi-year US$800 million investment in American industry. Having completed the purchase of 100 Wabtec Tier 4 locomotives  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 21 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Curt Cignetti named 2025 Paul "Bear" Bryant Coach of the Year * HOUSTON, January 21, 2026 -Curt Cignetti, head coach at Indiana University, was named national college football Coach of the Year at the American Heart Association's Paul "Bear" Bryant Awards, presented by Houston-based Memorial Hermann Health System. The 40th annual awards program benefits the American Heart  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * 37 Mexican Nationals Wanted for Serious Crimes Transferred to the United States from Mexico, Including Leaders of Foreign Terrorist Organizations The United States announced today that yesterday evening it took into custody 37 fugitives from Mexico facing a range of federal criminal charges around the country, including charges relating to narcoterrorism, providing material support to a foreign terr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Traditions Health Agrees to Pay $34M to Resolve False Claims Act Liability Relating to Home Health Services Following Self Disclosure Traditions Health LLC (Traditions) has agreed to pay $34 million to resolve its civil liability under the False Claims Act for billing medically unnecessary home health claims to Medicare and providing financial benefits to physicians in exchange for referrals. Tradit  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 22 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Desai Sethi Urology Institute's Urology on the Beach 2026 * Summary * This year's Urology on the Beach featured a new urologic oncology thematic format emphasizing in-depth sections focused on biomarkers, topics of debate and the year's best research papers applied across prostate, bladder and kidney cancers. * The meeting at Fontainebleau Miami Beach expanded coverage of urolo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The Fund for American Studies issued the following news on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Developing Courageous Citizens: A National Tour Exploring America's Founding Principles At a defining moment in our nation's history, as America celebrates its 250th birthday, The Fund for American Studies (TFAS) invites leaders, scholars, students and alumni to participate in its 2026 Regional Events and Annual Conference. Held in select cities across the country, this series of forums will  more

PLANO, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Sociological] -- The First Liberty Institute, an organization that says it is dedicated to defending liberty for all Americans, issued the following news release: * * * District Court Urged to Vacate Old Ruling That Barred a Ten Commandments Monument from Indiana Capitol Grounds * Indianapolis, IN -First Liberty Institute filed a friend-of-the-court brief with the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana on behalf of The Fraternal Order of Eag  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN College Basketball Schedule Changes - Jan. 24-25 * Due to the impending winter storm, the following college basketball changes have been made to ESPN's schedule, Jan. 24-25. Men's college basketball changes (as of January 22 at 3 p.m. ET) * Saturday, Jan. 24 * No. 22 North Carolina at No. 14 Virginia moves from 2 p.m. on ESPN to noon on ESPN2 * NC Sta  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN Events unveils networks and commentators for 2026 Shriners Children's Clearwater Softball Invitational * The Shriners Children's Clearwater Invitational, ESPN Events' owned-and-operated college softball tournament returns to the Eddie C. Moore Complex in Clearwater, Fla. for its seventh year. The four-day invitational - Thursday-Sunday, Feb. 12-15 - will showcase   more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's College GameDay Covered by State Farm returns for the 2025-26 women's college basketball season with five road shows * * GameDay's first show of the season will be live from No. 4 Texas on Feb. 1 (noon ET on ESPN) * Christine Williamson set to host the pregame show, alongside women's basketball analysts Andraya Carter and Chiney Ogwumike * This season's r  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN's MegaCast of the College Football Playoff National Championship Presented by AT&T delivers 30.1 million viewers - the most-viewed college football game in 11 years * ESPN's presentation of the 2025-26 College Football Playoff delivered a blockbuster postseason across all 11 games, headlined by a thriller between No. 10 Miami and top-seeded Indiana that will go do  more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 23 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU's Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., Named Inaugural Fellow of ASHE ASHE Award Snapshot: Deborah L. Floyd, Ed.D., professor and Ph.D. coordinator in Educational Leadership and Research Methodology within FAU's College of Education, has been named an inaugural Fellow of the Association for the Study of Higher Education (ASHE), one of the highest honors   more

STEPHENVILLE, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Tarleton State University issued the following news: * * * Financial Support, Mentorship To Benefit Tarleton State's ASF Recipients Tarleton State University has joined a prestigious list of some of the nation's most high-caliber STEM institutions with its induction as a partner in the Astronaut Scholarship Foundation (ASF). Founded in 1984 by the Mercury 7 astronauts, the ASF is a nonprofit organization that awards more than 70 scholarships each year to outst  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 (TNSFR) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce Foreign-Trade Zones Board received a notification from Qorvo U.S. Inc. requesting authorization for production activity at its facility in Richardson, Texas. The company operates within FTZ 39 and submitted the request under federal regulations to perform semiconductor manufacturing. The finished products listed in the proposal include various wafers, such as gallium nitride and gallium arsenide, unmounted transistors, and telecommu  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Provides Update On Texas' Ongoing Response To Severe Winter Weather * Governor Greg Abbott today provided an update on Texas' ongoing response to severe winter weather expected to impact large portions of the state this weekend following a briefing with state officials at the State Operations Center in Austin. The Governor also issued a disaster declaration for 134 counties to ensure  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources released the following testimony by Gregory W. Stunz, senior executive director at the Harte Research Institute at Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi, from a Jan. 13, 2026, hearing on the Marine Fisheries Habitat Protection Act (H.R. 5745): * * * Chairman Stauber, Ranking Member Ansari and members of the Subcommittee, I am pleased to appear before you today to discuss and review scientific discover  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. John Hickenlooper, D-Colorado, issued the following news release: * * * Hickenlooper: "I'm a NO" on DHS Funding Bill * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator John Hickenlooper released the following statement announcing he will vote 'No' on the Department of Homeland Security's (DHS) funding bill that does nothing to rein in ICE's lawlessness: Watch Hickenlooper's video on his social media accounts HERE "Kids are terrified to go to school. Families can't go to the g  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * House Passes Funding Bill with Wins for the Breast Cancer Community * Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends the U.S. House of Representatives for passing the final funding bills for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) - this inc  more

SEOUL, South Korea, Jan. 23 -- Hyundai Motor, an automotive manufacturer, issued the following news release: * * * Hyundai IONIQ 9 Secures Top Honors for Safety, Quality and Reliability * Flagship three-row electric SUV named Auto Focus Vehicle of the Year, highlighting exceptional value and family usability * Achieves IIHS TOP SAFETY PICK+ and Euro NCAP five-star rating, showcasing industry-leading safety * Recognized as German Premium Car of the Year 2026 and Electric SUV of Texas, among   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 23 -- iHeartMedia issued the following news release: * * * iHeartPodcasts and Rider Strong Unveil "The Red Weather" Podcast, an Autofiction Exploration of Memory, Mystery and the 90s LOS ANGELES, CA -- January 22, 2026 -- iHeartPodcasts today announced it is partnering with actor, filmmaker and podcaster Rider Strong (Boy Meets World, Cabin Fever) to launch his new audio series, "The Red Weather." This innovative 8-episode autofiction podcast, inspired by Strong's ini  more

WACO, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Sports] -- The American Football Coaches Association posted the following news: * * * Inside the Headset Presented by CoachComm Joel Osborn, Head Coach - Benedictine Benedictine Head Coach Joel Osborn joins Inside the Headset, presented by CoachComm, after being named the 2025 AFCA NAIA Coach of the Year. Osborn led the Ravens to a 12-2 record during the 2025 season and a trip to the NAIA National Semifinals, continuing a run of sustained success that has defin  more

NORFOLK, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Is Roadside Zoo Illegally Exhibiting Animals on Suspended License? PETA Wants an Investigation Grand Saline, Texas - PETA has uncovered evidence that seems to show that local roadside zoo Canton Grand Safari may be unlawfully exhibiting animals despite its license being suspended by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) for a slew of violations of the federal  more

BROWNWOOD, Texas, Jan. 23 -- Howard Payne University issued the following news: * * * John Litzler to be featured at HPU's Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics Howard Payne University's 18th annual Currie-Strickland Distinguished Lectures in Christian Ethics will feature guest speaker John Litzler, director for public policy at the Christian Life Commission (CLC) and general counsel for Texas Baptists. The lectures will be held on Wednesday, February 4, at 10 a.m. duri  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Julie Johnson, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Johnson Votes Against Department of Homeland Security Funding, Blasts ICE for Terrorizing Communities * WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32) voted against a bill to fund the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) (link is external) through September 2026, blasting the Department's disregard for the Constitution, the rule of law, and the safety of the people it is supposed to pro  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Medical] -- Susan G. Komen, an organization that says it addresses breast cancer on fronts such as research, community health, global outreach and public policy initiatives, posted the following news: * * * Legislation In Florida Seeks To Increase Access To Genetic Testing Susan G. Komen (r) Applauds Bill Introduction; Urges Quick Passage  TALLAHASSEE - Susan G. Komen (r), the world's leading breast cancer organization, commends Senator Ana Maria Rodriquez   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Morgan Luttrell, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Luttrell Applauds Restoring Regular Order in Funding Government * WASHINGTON - Congressman Morgan Luttrell (R-TX) released the following statement after the House passed the final appropriations bills for fiscal year 2026: "By returning to regular order in our appropriations process, House Republicans set a clear and concrete message to the American people that we are serious about restoring fis  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. James McGovern, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news release: * * * McGovern Statement on Venezuela War Powers Resolution ending in Tie Vote after Congressional Deadlock * WASHINGTON- Today, Congressman Jim McGovern (D-MA), Ranking Member of the House Rules Committee and the Co-Chair of the Tom Lantos Human Rights Commission, released this statement following a tie vote on H. Con. Res. 68, legislation designed to prevent the Trump administration from further  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Eastern District of Texas issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Mexican national sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for trafficking methamphetamine in the Eastern District of Texas An illegal alien has been sentenced to 14 years in federal prison for drug trafficking violations in the Eastern District of Texas, announced U.S. Attorney Jay R. Combs. Luis Emmanuel Quevedo-Vasquez, 30, pleaded guilty to  more

FALLS CHURCH, Virginia, Jan. 22 -- The Defense Health Agency issued the following news: * * * New clinical practice guideline recognizes insomnia and sleep apnea can occur together * Getting regular restorative sleep on a regular basis is essential to good health -yet studies have shown that lack of sleep has left the military less combat ready. To address this urgent issue, the Department of Defense and the Department of Veterans Affairs revised the Clinical Practice Guideline for the Manag  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * New research targets unseen paths foodborne illness takes to consumers * Foodborne illness continues to pose a major public health challenge in the U.S., sickening an estimated 48 million people each year, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. At Texas A&M AgriLife Research, two scientists within the Department of   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * New technology solves production bottleneck for black soldier fly larvae * Texas A&M AgriLife Research scientists have developed a patented breakthrough system that marks a major step forward in insect biomanufacturing, waste reduction and sustainable protein production. The new "Black Soldier Fly Billet " was developed in the l  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Newly identified protein dark energy provides insight into form vs function in protein structure * Astronomers use the term dark energy to refer to energy in the universe that is unaccounted for by ordinary matter but necessary to explain cosmology. Astronomy, however, isn't the only field with missing energy. Rice University professor Peter Wolynes and postdoctoral researcher Carlos Bueno, along with Univers  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond leads multi-state support for Trump's funding cuts over transgender bathroom policies Attorney General Gentner Drummond is leading a multi-state coalition of attorneys general in support of President Trump's decision to withhold federal funding for New York City Public Schools (NYCPS) over district policies that allow biological males to access fema  more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 23 -- Oklahoma Attorney General Gentner Drummond issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Drummond represents Ethics Commission in lawsuit over failed campaign finance system The Oklahoma Ethics Commission, represented by Attorney General Gentner Drummond's office, has filed a lawsuit against RFD & Associates, Inc., alleging the Texas-based vendor failed to deliver a critical political finance reporting system despite repeated assurances and mult  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The American Center for Law and Justice posted the following news: * * * Over 20 States and Legal Organizations Rally Behind the ACLJ To Defeat Newsom's War on the Church at the U.S. Supreme Court By Nathan Moelker Today marks a momentous development in the ACLJ's battle to defend Calvary Chapel San Jose against California's unconstitutional COVID-era fines. A number of powerful amicus briefs have been filed - including a powerful one filed by 20 states - at the United  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 22 [Category: BizMedia] -- PBS posted the following news release: * * * PBS Announces 2026 PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors 12 Social Studies Teachers from Across the Country Recognized  * Today, PBS announced a cohort of social studies educators selected to serve as PBS LearningMedia Teacher Ambassadors. Leading up to this year's historic Semiquincentennial, commemorating the signing of the Declaration of Independence, this honor recognizes the recipients' e  more

CARLISLE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 23 -- Pennsylvania State University Dickinson School of Law issued the following news: * * * Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. presents at Law and Development Conference He discussed his work titled 'Opportunity Lost,' which will be published in Law and Development Review * The Law and Development Institute held its biennial Law and Development Conference at the William S. Richardson School of Law at the University of Hawaii. Professor Ronnie R. Gipson Jr. accepted  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Ayanna Pressley, D-Massachusetts, issued the following news: * * * Pressley Moves to Force Vote on Haiti TPS Extension, Sounds Alarm on Impact on Seniors, Care Economy Temporary Protected Status for Over 350,000 Haitian Nationals Set to Expire February 3 rd Haitian TPS Holders Well-Represented in Key Service Industries, Including Healthcare and Elder Care *  Today, Congresswoman Ayanna Pressley, Co-Chair of the House Haiti Caucus, announced a "discharge petitio  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 23 -- The Reason Foundation issued the following commentary: * * * Missouri can embrace open enrollment for students while addressing school funding concerns A robust open enrollment program can benefit students, improve public schools, and help shore up school district budgets. By Aaron Garth Smith, Director of Education Reform K-12 open enrollment is on the rise, with 16 states now ensuring that families can enroll their students in public schools across scho  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- The House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee released the following written testimony by Rep. Michael Cloud, R-Texas, from a Jan. 14, 2026, member day hearing on the Matagorda Ship Channel Improvement Project: * * * Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the opportunity to testify to discuss a critical Army Corps project within my District along the Texas Gulf Coast. I am here today to discuss the additional authorization required for the Matagorda Ship Channel Improveme  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Henry Cuellar, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Cuellar Commends Bipartisan Passage of Homeland Security Appropriations Bill in the House * Today, U.S. Congressman Henry Cuellar, Ph.D. (TX-28), Ranking Member of the Homeland Security Appropriations Subcommittee, released the following statement after the House passed the Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill with bipartisan support: "The House passed this   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. August Pfluger, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Pfluger's Permitting Reform Bill Advances Through Full Committee * WASHINGTON, D.C. -Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) continues to lead the charge for meaningful permitting reform in Congress. His legislation to rein in government overreach and protect states, energy producers, and manufacturers advanced through the full House Energy and Commerce Committee. The " Foreign Emissions and Nonat  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Tony Gonzales, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Tony Gonzales Secures Over $42 Million in Community Investments for South and West Texas * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed all remaining annual funding bills, keeping the federal government fully operational through the remainder of Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26). Through his seat on the House Appropriations Committee, Congressman Tony Gonzales (TX-23) secured over $4  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice researchers replicating Edison's 1879 light bulb experiments show graphene may have an been unintentional byproduct * What do Thomas Edison and 2010 Nobel Prize in physics winners Konstantin Novoselov and Andre Geim have in common? According to a recent publication from the lab of Rice University's James Tour, it could be graphene -an answer that might have confused Edison, who died almost 20 years befor  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 21 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Rice to host interdisciplinary conference examining global impact of soccer * As Houston prepares to host matches during the 2026 FIFA World Cup, Rice University will convene scholars, professionals, athletes and community members for a two-day conference examining soccer's global reach far beyond the pitch. " The World at Play: The Beautiful Game in 2026 " will take place Feb. 6-7 at Rice's BioScience Resear  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * Shepherd School of Music, Houston Symphony partner as hosts of Cliburn's new International Competition for Conductors * The Shepherd School of Music at Rice University will serve as a host partner for a major new international conducting competition announced Jan. 22 by the Cliburn. The Cliburn International Competition for Conductors will launch in June 2028 in Houston in partnership with the Houston Symph  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Sheriff Martin Cuellar indicted for misappropriating funds * HOUSTON - The current Webb County sheriff and his assistant chief have appeared in federal court for their alleged involvement in a scheme to defraud the Webb County Sheriff's Office during the COVID-19 pandemic, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Laredo residents Martin Cuellar Jr., 67,   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 [Category: Environment] (TNSrpt) -- The Sierra Club posted the following news release: * * * New Report: Most U.S. Public Pensions Lag on Investing in Climate Solutions Needed to Protect Retirement Savings A new report released today by the Sierra Club finds that most major U.S. public pensions are failing to adopt climate-solutions investing strategies needed to protect workers' retirement savings from escalating climate-related financial risks. This kind of investing is   more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Southern Methodist University issued the following news: * * * Ancient DNA pushes back record of Treponemal disease-causing bacteria by 3,000 years Discovery adds to evidence of extensive pathogen diversity in the Americas long before European contact. * Scientists have recovered a genome of Treponema pallidum - the bacterium whose subspecies today are responsible for four treponemal diseases, including syphilis - from 5,500-year-old human remains in Saban  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- The Texas A&M University College of Engineering issued the following news: * * * Determining an efficient method for measuring coastal currents Texas A&M researchers are comparing methods to measure ocean surface currents and tidal dynamics using drones. By Alyssa Schaechinger Accurate measurements of surface currents are crucial for coastal monitoring, rip current detection, and predicting the path of pollutants. Several methods exist to measure   more

OKLAHOMA CITY, Oklahoma, Jan. 22 -- USA Softball issued the following news: * * * Top 50 Watch List revealed for 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year With the highly anticipated 2026 NCAA Division I Softball season approaching, USA Softball has officially announced the Top 50 Watch List (including ties) for the 2026 USA Softball Collegiate Player of the Year. This award recognizes outstanding athletic achievement among Division I collegiate softball players from across the nation.   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * TP has been recognized with Frost & Sullivan's Technology Innovation Leadership Recognition in the Global BPO AI Industry Based on its recent analysis of the outsourcing market, Frost & Sullivan is recognizing global digital services leader TP for best practices in the globa  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Unveils Tax, Spending and Local Government Policy Priorities for 90th Legislative Session * The Texas Public Policy Foundation's Taxpayer Protection Project released its full agenda for the 2027 90 th Session of the Texas Legislature. This campaign will advocate for fiscal policies to empower taxpayers and rein in the out-of-control spending and taxation habits of local governments thro  more

SOMERVILLE, Massachusetts, Jan. 23 -- Tufts University issued the following news release: * * * Tufts Receives Most Undergraduate Applications Ever More than 36,000 students apply for admission to the Class of 2030 By Haley Lerner This year's number of undergraduate applicants to Tufts University is one for the record books, with a new high of more than 36,000 first-year applicants. That is 8% higher than last year, and up 57% from just six years ago. The School of Arts and Sciences saw mo  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Texas posted the following news release: * * * Two sentenced for smuggling over 10 kilograms of cocaine * LAREDO, Texas - A 45-year-old U.S. citizen who resided in Mexico has been ordered to federal prison for drug smuggling, after falsely claiming he was traveling to see dying grandmother, announced U.S. Attorney Nicholas J. Ganjei. Jimmy Vasquez Gonzalez pleaded guilty Sept. 2, 2025. U.S. District J  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- The House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Federal Lands released the following testimony by John Crockett, deputy chief of the U.S. Department of Agriculture Forest Service, from a Jan. 14, 2026, hearing on wildland fire and livestock grazing legislation. The legislation includes the Fort Pillow National Battlefield Park Study Act (H.R. 926), Cross-Boundary Wildfire Solutions Act (H.R. 3922), Wildfire Response and Preparedness Act (H.R. 4038), Star-Spangled Summit Act (  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Rep. Sharice Davids, D-Kansas, issued the following news release: * * * U.S. House Passes $100M to Support Transit in World Cup Host Cities * Today, Representative Sharice Davids (D-KS-03), founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional FIFA World Cup 2026 Caucus, announced that the U.S. House passed $100 million to help transit agencies cover costs associated with hosting the FIFA World Cup 2026. The investment follows a Capitol Hill briefing hosted by Davids, w  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 23 -- The University of Houston issued the following news: * * * UH Aims to Build Pipeline for Texas' Booming Film Industry with New Certificate Program Graduate-level Film and Media Production and Leadership Program Launches at KGMCA Key Takeaways * The University of Houston is launching a new Online Graduate Certificate in Film and Media Production and Leadership to prepare a skilled workforce for Houston's growing film and television industry. * The program responds  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Understanding the critical link between sleep, sodium and hypertension * DALLAS, January 22, 2026 -Poor-quality sleep, high sodium intake and hypertension are three widespread health concerns affecting millions of people in the United States -and new evidence suggests they are more interconnected than previously understood. To raise awareness and encourage integrated care  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 22 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * UTSW researchers boost the power of CAR T cells to fight cancer * DALLAS - Jan. 22, 2026 - UT Southwestern Medical Center researchers have discovered that increasing the levels of a protein called BACH2 makes engineered cancer-fighting immune cells behave more like stem cells, improving their therapeutic effectiveness. The findings, published in Nature Immunology, suggest ne  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * From classroom question to research partnership An alum returns as an industry partner, collaborating with her former professor on a $559,000 research project to address emerging tree diseases. By Max Esterhuizen Jordan Thompson '23, M.S. '25 still remembers a seminar on pests and diseases threatening forests that caught her attention in early 2023. A graduate student at the time, she listened as forest pathol  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * The hidden dangers of nanoplastics By Felicia Spencer Human health risks from direct consumption of toxic nanoplastics are already scary, but researchers have confirmed that nanoplastics in water give rise to an additional threat: They strengthen bacteria. In a recent study published in Water Research, Virginia Tech's Jingqiu Liao and a group of international researchers found that nanoplastics' intera  more

BLACKSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 23 (TNSjou) -- Virginia Tech issued the following news: * * * Researchers find new approach to reversing chronic pain A targeted enzyme block erased established pain behaviors in a preclinical model -- hinting at a potential first-in-class, non-opioid therapy. By Whitney Slightham Chronic pain affects more than 50 million Americans, yet for decades, treatment options for pain that persists in the absence of inflammation have been limited. Seventy-five percent of   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Elizabeth Warren, D-Massachusetts, ranking member of the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 22, 2026: * * * Warren, Colleagues Press FSOC to Launch Probe into Financial Stability Risks of AI Debt Bubble Lawmakers warn opaque and risky AI financing could fuel next financial crisis if regulators fail to act * U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.), Ranking Member of the Senate Banking, Housing, and Urban   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 22 -- Sen. Peter Welch, D-Vermont, issued the following news release: * * * Welch, Cruz Lead Bipartisan 'SAT Act' to Help Rural Communities Access High-Speed Internet * Bipartisan legislation provides regulatory predictability to the satellite industry, boosts broadband access, and ensures American space leadership WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Senator Peter Welch (D-Vt.), Ranking Member of the Senate Agriculture Committee on Rural Development, Energy, and Credit, alongside U.S.  more

COLUMBUS, Ohio, Jan. 22 -- The Ohio Democratic Party posted the following news: * * * What Vivek's Medicaid Mistake Means for Ohioans * Columbus, Ohio- Last week, an unearthed video showed Vivek Ramaswamy calling Medicaid and Medicare a " mistake." Here's what Ramaswamy's comments really mean for Ohioans. * More than three million Ohioans rely on Medicaid to afford healthcare, and nearly 20% of Ohioans use Medicare. Without it, working families will see their healthcare costs skyrocket an  more

PARSIPPANY, New Jersey, Jan. 22 [Category: BizTravel] -- Wyndham Hotels and Resorts issued the following news release: * * * Wyndham Expands Upscale and Lifestyle Offerings with Choctaw Casinos & Resorts PARSIPPANY, N.J. & DURANT, Okla. (Jan. 22, 2026) - Wyndham Hotels & Resorts, the world's largest hotel franchising company, today unveiled an expansion of its upscale and lifestyle offerings through a new multi-hotel deal with the Choctaw Nation of Oklahoma. The agreement brings four Choctaw   more