CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * 'Legendary Frybread Drive-In' wins 2026 Printz Award * CHICAGO -"Legendary Frybread Drive-In: Intertribal Stories," edited by Cynthia Leitich Smith, written by the editor and 16 others, and published by Heartdrum, an imprint of HarperCollins Publishers, has won the 2026 Michael L. Printz Award for Excellence in Young Adult Literature. The award was announced today by   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * 97 Texas Legislative Candidates Earn Crucial Small Business Endorsement AUSTIN (Jan. 26, 2026) -Today the NFIB Texas PAC, comprised exclusively of NFIB members from Texas, endorsed 97 incumbent state legislators for re-election, including 11 in the Senate and 86 in the House of Representatives. "Texas is strong because of the unbridled entrepreneurial spirit   more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * A new era for master planning for Middle East refineries * With demand for petrol and diesel facing shifting global demand profiles, acceleration of clean energy technologies, and tighter environmental regulations, refineries are under increasing pressure. As a result, operators are faced with hard choices about whether to re  more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 26 [Category: National Defense] -- The Air and Space Forces Association posted the following news release: * * * AFA Engages with Thousands of BMT Trainees and Their Families via Sandboxx * The Air & Space Forces Association's Advocates to Inspire Military Service (AFA AIMS) program is leveraging a powerful and highly effective tool to connect with new Airmen and Guardians-and the friends and families who support them. Through a no-cost partnership with Sandboxx,   more

ARLINGTON, Virginia, Jan. 26 [Category: Sociological] -- Americans for Prosperity posted the following news release: * * * AFP-TX Announces Endorsements of Six State House Candidates * AUSTIN, TX - Today, Americans for Prosperity-Texas (AFP-TX) announced its endorsement of six candidates for the state House. These endorsements recognize the candidates' alignment on AFP-TX's principles of limited government, economic freedom, and policies that empower all Texans to prosper. AFP-TX, the large  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * AgriLife Research, nuclear administration pilot safer medical device sterilization * The National Center for Electron Beam Research at Texas A&M University and the U.S. Department of Energy 's National Nuclear Security Administration, NNSA, have partnered to promote the use of electron beam, or eBeam, in the sterilization of medic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Americans for Tax Reform issued the following commentary: * * * Georgia Republicans are Putting Themselves on the Path to Income Tax Elimination By Donald Webster III In 2026, Georgia Republicans may just be the next state to put themselves on the path to income tax elimination. Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones (R), a Taxpayer Protection Pledge signer, has made eliminating the state's income tax a centerpiece of his gubernatorial campaign. Last year, Jones created a sp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Department of Agriculture Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service issued the following program update: * * * APHIS Establishes a West Indian Fruit Fly (Anastrepha obliqua) Quarantine in Texas * Subject: To: State, Tribal, and Territory Agricultural Regulatory Officials On January 16, 2026, the Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) established a West Indian fruit fly (Anastrepha obliqua) quarantine in Mission, Hidalgo County, Texas, designat  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Army Medicine posted the following news: * * * BJACH earns Gold Seal of Approval for quality and safety * FORT POLK, La. -Bayne-Jones Army Community Hospital has once again earned The Joint Commission's Gold Seal of Approval(r), reaffirming the hospital's commitment to delivering safe, high-quality care to Soldiers, Families, and the Fort Polk community. The Gold Seal of Approval is a nationally and internationally recognized symbol of quality that r  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Brewing possibilities: Using caffeine to edit gene expression * What if a cup of coffee could help treat cancer? Researchers at the Texas A&M Health Institute of Biosciences and Technology believe it's possible. By combining caffeine with the use of CRISPR -a gene-editing tool known as clustered regularly interspaced short palindromic repeats -scientists are unlocking new treatments for long term disease  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Candace Fleming wins 2026 Edwards Award * CHICAGO -Candace Fleming is the recipient of the 2026 Margaret A. Edwards Award, honoring hersignificant and lasting contribution to writing for teens for "Amelia Lost: The Life and Disappearance of Amelia Earhart,""Crash From Outer Space: Unraveling the Mystery of Flying Saucers, Alien Beings, and Roswell," "The Family Romano  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center posted the following news release: * * * Changes in circadian rhythms linked to higher dementia risk * DALLAS - Jan. 26, 2026 - Disruptions in patterns of daily activity and rest may provide early clues to heightened dementia risk, a study co-led by a UT Southwestern Medical Center scientist found. The research, published in Neurology, suggests data from a widely used heart monitor could help identify circadian rhy  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 25 -- Rep. Lizzie Fletcher, D-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher on Murder of Alex Pretti by Federal Agents in Minneapolis * Today, Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) released the following statement after a Border Patrol agent killed Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, Minnesota on Saturday, January 24. The shooting comes less than three weeks after Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents killed Renee Good in Minneapolis. "Pe  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Investigation into International "ATM Jackpotting" Scheme and Tren de Aragua results in Additional Indictment and 87 Total Charged Defendants A federal grand jury in the District of Nebraska returned an additional indictment charging 31 individuals for their roles in a large conspiracy to deploy malware and steal millions of dollars from ATMs in the United States, a crime commonly referred to as "AT  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, R. Gregory Christie win 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards * CHICAGO -Dr. Jewell Parker Rhodes, author of "Will's Race for Home," and R. Gregory Christie, illustrator of "The Library in the Woods," are the winners of the 2026 Coretta Scott King Book Awards honoring African American authors and illustrators of outstanding books for children a  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, issued the following news release: * * * Durbin Leads Release Of GAO Report Recommending Improved Oversight Of Medical Care In CPB Custody * Lawmakers requested this report after a CBP whistleblower came forward alleging deficient medical care and oversight, as well as the death of an 8-year-old girl in custody WASHINGTON - U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking Member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, led a group   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Richard J. Durbin, D-Illinois, ranking member of the Senate Judiciary Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Durbin Leads Release Of GAO Report Recommending Improved Oversight Of Medical Care In CPB Custody Lawmakers requested this report after a CBP whistleblower came forward alleging deficient medical care and oversight, as well as the death of an 8-year-old girl in custody * U.S. Senate Democratic Whip Dick Durbin (D-IL), Ranking   more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Texas A&M University, a component of the public university system in Texas, posted the following news from its agriculture program: * * * Ecoinformatics lets student explore science in nature * Justinn Jones never imagined a career that would let him combine his love for the outdoors with his interest in technology. His background is in ecology -identifying trees, tracking wildlife, and studying how habitats change -but he's always been drawn to technology and the a  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * Enhancing en route critical care: Nontechnical skills prove vital for better outcomes * JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas - A recent study published in Military Medicine Journal highlights the critical role of nontechnical skills in improving the performance of En Route Critical Care (ERCC) teams. As the nature of warfare evolves, the demand for medica  more

NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana, Jan. 26 [Category: BizEnergy] -- Entergy posted the following news release: * * * Entergy Mississippi issues estimated restoration times * JACKSON, Miss. - Entergy Mississippi crews are making progress assessing damage and restoring power to customers who were left without power after severe winter weather, including freezing rain and ice, entered the service area over the weekend. Road conditions, failing limbs, access, local temperatures and terrain are factors imp  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Jason Smith, R-Missouri, chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Five Key Moments: Hearing on Strengthening the Child Support Enforcement Program - Status, Challenges, & Opportunities for Modernization The Child Support Enforcement (CSE) program is ripe for modernization to fully benefit children and families, witnesses shared at a Ways and Means Work and Welfare Subcommittee hearing on strengthening  more

DETROIT, Michigan, Jan. 27 -- The Foundation for Economic Education posted the following commentary on Jan. 25, 2026: * * * Trump's Credit Card Rate Cap By Louis Rouanet This is the politics of scarcity, not of affordability. * On January 9, President Donald Trump called for a 10% cap on credit card interest rates--a drop from the 2025 average of 19.7%. This reflects growing political support within the fringes of both the Republican and Democratic Parties for such anti-market policies. In  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Advocates For Life Of The Unborn At Texas Rally For Life * AUSTIN -Governor Greg Abbott delivered remarks today at the 2026 Texas Rally for Life on the South Steps of the Texas Capitol in Austin. Hosted annually by the Texas Alliance for Life (TAL), the Texas Rally for Life brings together pro-life advocates from across the state to march to the Texas Capitol in support of the fundam  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Gov. Greg Abbott, R-Texas, issued the following news release: * * * Governor Abbott Updates Texas' Prohibited Technologies List * Governor Greg Abbott today updated the state's list of prohibited technologies for state employees and devices. The update, done in consultation with Texas Cyber Command (TXCC) Chief, Vice Admiral TJ White (USN, Ret.), includes additional restrictions on physical hardware, artificial intelligence (AI), and software affiliated with the Peo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-Rhode Island, ranking member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: In NYT Op-Ed, Senators Whitehouse and Sheehy Warn Natural Disasters Could Trigger Next Economic 2 In case you missed it, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW), and Senator Tim Sheehy (R-MT) published a joint op-ed today in The New York Times sou  more

POCATELLO, Idaho, Jan. 26 -- Idaho State University posted the following news: * * * Idaho State University Forensics Team Wins High Honors at GSL/UTEP Swing * The James M. and Sharon E. Rupp Debate Society at Idaho State University delivered a standout performance this past weekend at the Great Salt Lake (GSL) Invitational and the University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP) Swing tournament. Competing against a robust field of regional programs, ISU speakers secured several finalist positions in   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Institute for Energy Research issued the following commentary on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * U.S. Greenhouse Gas Emissions Are Still Below Pre-Pandemic Levels, But Rose 2.4% in 2025 U.S. greenhouse gas emissions are estimated to have risen 2.4% in 2025, after two years of decline. However, these emissions are still 6% below pre-pandemic levels in 2019 and 18% below 2005 levels. The Rhodium Group estimated that the United States emitted 5.9 billion tons (5.35 billion metric  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- KBR, a provider of differentiated, professional services and technologies, issued the following news release: * * * KBR Named a Leading Company by Australian Defence Magazine * HOUSTON, January 26, 2026 - KBR (NYSE: KBR) was pleased be recognized in the 2025 Australia Defense Magazine's Top 40 Defense Contractor list. The recognition as one of Australia's leading defense companies reflects the company's commitment to being a trusted indust  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 26 -- The California Institute of Technology posted the following news: * * * Keck Institute for Space Studies Welcomes Michael Watkins as New Director * Michael M. Watkins, professor of aerospace and geophysics, has been appointed the new director of the Keck Institute for Space Studies (KISS). KISS, a "think and do tank," brings together scientists and engineers from campus, the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (which is managed by Caltech for NASA), and around the worl  more

BEAUMONT, Texas, Jan. 27 -- Lamar University issued the following news: * * * Lamar University stands out for low student debt, strong financial aid support By April Thompson As student loan debt continues to affect college graduates across Texas, Lamar University leaders say a focus on scholarships, grants and early financial advising is helping students graduate with less financial burden. According to the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), Lamar University ranks first in t  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 [Category: Insurance] -- The Insurance Information Institute issued the following news release: * * * Large Swath of U.S. Faces Winter Storm Losses: What Insurance Covers and How to Recover * MALVERN, Pa., Jan. 26, 2026 -Winter storms swept through a large swath of the U.S. this weekend, bringing heavy snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, and leaving homeowners, drivers, and businesses to contend with property damage, financial losses, and other disruptions. Winter storm  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Paul Hastings, a law firm, issued the following news: * * * Leading Fund Finance Partners Reunite to Create Premier Fund Finance Platform and Launch Paul Hastings Charlotte Office * CHARLOTTE - Paul Hastings today announced the significant expansion of its global Fund Finance practice with the addition of two preeminent teams of lawyers and the opening of a Charlotte office. The move brings together teams from two market leaders   more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 26 [Category: BizConsulting] -- Frost and Sullivan, a provider of market research and analysis, growth strategy consulting and corporate training services, posted the following news release: * * * Mercanis Receives the 2025 European Agentic AI Product Leadership Recognition for its Excellence in Intelligent Procurement Transformation * SAN ANTONIO, TX. - January 26, 2026 - Frost & Sullivan is pleased to announce that Mercanis has been honored with the 2025 European P  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. Christopher Murphy, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release: * * * Murphy on Substack: My Trip To Texas Confirmed We Can't Fund This Version Of ICE * WASHINGTON- U.S. Senator Chris Murphy (D-Conn.), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on Homeland Security, on Friday published a Substack post detailing the horrors he observed while visiting the San Antonio immigration court, and calling on his congressional colleagues to take deci  more

ARLINGTON, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The University of Texas Arlington campus issued the following news release: * * * NASA invests in UTA materials research for safer flight * As NASA pushes toward a future in which air taxis and advanced aerial vehicles become part of everyday transportation, one challenge stands out above the rest: safety. Before these aircraft can fill urban skies, researchers must ensure they can withstand frequent takeoffs, landings and unexpected impacts without endangering p  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * New guideline expands stroke treatment for adults, offers first pediatric stroke guidance * Guideline Highlights: * The 2026 Guideline for the Early Management of Patients With Acute Ischemic Stroke includes key advances in stroke treatment, such as expanded eligibility for clot-removal procedures, new evidence supporting the use of the clot-busting medication tenectep  more

HOUSTON, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Rice University posted the following news release: * * * OpenStax, Kendall Hunt K-12 partner on high school social studies * OpenStax, Rice University's initiative to make education more affordable and accessible to all learners, announced an expansion of its existing partnership with Kendall Hunt Publishing Co. Building on Kendall Hunt's role as OpenStax's official print partner, this collaboration expands the relationship to include the Kendall Hunt K-12 division  more

REDWOOD SHORES, California, Jan. 26 [Category: BizComputer Technology] -- Oracle, a developer of hardware and software products, posted the following news release: * * * Oracle AI Infrastructure in 2026 and Our Commitment to Local Communities * 2026 is going to be a pivotal year for advancing AI in America. Oracle is excited to be part of this mission. We're building the AI infrastructure needed to unlock new cures for diseases, enable scientific breakthroughs, and drive significant economic  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Sen. John Cornyn, R-Texas, issued the following news: * * * Protecting Our Future by Remembering Our Past * The late British Prime Minister Winston Churchill once said, "Those that fail to learn from history are doomed to repeat it." As the leader of one of America's closest allies who fought against the Nazis just three generations ago, his words are a powerful reminder that even the darkest stories in our history books are at risk of repeating themselves if we fail t  more

DALLAS, Texas, Jan. 26 [Category: Health Care] -- The American Heart Association posted the following news release: * * * Reducing sodium in everyday foods may yield heart-health benefits across populations * Research Highlights: * A study in France found that if sodium reduction targets focused on reducing salt in baguettes and other breads, they could lower daily salt intake by 0.35 grams per person and reduce national deaths by more than 1,000. * A similar study in the United Kingdo  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Sara Andrea Fajardo, Juana Martinez-Neal win 2026 Sibert Medal * CHICAGO -Sara Andrea Fajardo and Juana Martinez-Neal, author and illustrator of "Alberto Salas Plays Paka Paka con la Papa," were named the winners of the 2026 Robert F. Sibert Medal for the most distinguished informational book for children published in 2025. The award was announced today by the Associa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Senate Judiciary Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10:15 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2026, at 216 Hart Senate Office Building: Nominees * Thomas Govan, Jr., to be United States Attorney for the Middle District of Alabama * Zachary Keller, to be United States Attorney for the Western District of Louisiana * Ryan Raybould, to be United States Attorney for the Northern District of Texas * * * Legislation * S. 2544, GUARD Act * S. 1809, D  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Sound body, sound mind: The Army Reserve audiologist who outruns the noise * FORT BLISS, Texas - By day, U.S. Army Reserve Maj. Alyssa Stefl listens closely for what many Soldiers cannot hear. By night and on weekends, she runs farther than most would dare, pushing her body and mind to their limits in ultramarathons that mirror the endurance required in uniform. Stefl, an audiologist and  more

SAN ANTONIO, Texas, Jan. 26 [Category: Business] -- Southwest Research Institute posted the following news release: * * * SwRI scientist uses anime for STEM outreach * January 26, 2026 -A new paper by Southwest Research Institute (SwRI) staff details how using popular culture could effectively teach science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) concepts. The paper shares insights from SwRI staff who hosted "Physics of Anime" panels at anime and hobbyist conventions across the count  more

COLLEGE STATION, Texas, Jan. 26 -- Texas A&M University posted the following news: * * * Texas A&M study suggests link between viral infection and ALS * A large, multidisciplinary team led by researchers from Texas A&M University has made a potentially game-changing discovery about the development of devastating motor neuron diseases like amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS). The team identified a specific type of mouse -the CC023 strain -that responds to a viral infection in a way that loo  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 [Category: Business] -- The National Federation of Independent Business issued the following news release: * * * Texas Small Businesses Endorse Rep. Tony Gonzales for Re-Election to Congress AUSTIN, Texas (Jan. 26, 2026) - The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB), the nation's leading small business advocacy organization, endorsed Rep. Tony Gonzales for re-election to the United States House of Representatives to represent Texas' 23 rd Congressional District.  more

AUSTIN, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The Texas Public Policy Foundation issued the following news release: * * * TPPF Unveils Bold Education Agenda to Empower Parents, Improve Student Outcomes, and Restore Excellence in Texas Schools * The Texas Public Policy Foundation (TPPF) today announced a comprehensive education policy agenda for K-12 and higher education designed to expand education freedom, improve student outcomes, strengthen transparency and accountability, and restore academic excellence acr  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 [Category: Political] -- Public Citizen issued the following news release: * * * Trump's $1.6 Billion Mining Investment Shows Yet Another Massive Conflict of Interest * WASHINGTON -The U.S. Department of Commerce today signed a deal with mining firm USA Rare Earth Inc., promising the company a $1.3 billion loan, alongside $277 million in proposed federal funding. The investment by the Trump administration is part of a pattern of using taxpayer money to take public ownersh  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The Senate Armed Services Committee released the following testimony by Lt. Gen. Joshua M. Rudd, President Trump's nominee to be commander of the U.S. Cyber Command, director of the National Security Agency and chief of the Central Security Service, from a Jan. 15, 2026, confirmation hearing: * * * Chairman Wicker, Ranking Member Reed, and distinguished members of the committee, I am deeply honored and humbled to appear before you today as the nominee for Commander, U.S.  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 [Category: International] -- Human Rights Watch posted the following news: * * * US to Cut Veterans' Abortion Access * Another Trump administration rollback on abortion access goes into effect on February 1, this time for US veterans, including 2.1 million women. The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has reversed a Biden administration reform that allowed veterans to access abortion care as part of their health benefits package. The rule, published at the end of Decembe  more

RANDOLPH AFB, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Air Education and Training Command issued the following news: * * * USAF to introduce Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 * * Published Jan. 26, 2026 * Secretary of the Air Force Public Affairs ARLINGTON, Va. (AFNS) - Beginning this year, the Air Force is introducing Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0, an improved version of our legacy deployment construct, as its new wing unit of action. AEW 2.0 will be implemented in fiscal year 2027. Photo Detail  more

JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO-LACKLAND, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Air Force Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland issued the following news: * * * USAF to introduce Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0 * ARLINGTON, Virginia - Beginning this year, the Air Force is introducing Air Expeditionary Wing 2.0, an improved version of our legacy deployment construct, as its new wing unit of action. AEW 2.0 will be implemented in fiscal year 2027. Changes in the global strategic environment over the last several years emp  more

GALVESTON, Texas, Jan. 26 -- The University of Texas Medical Branch issued the following news release: * * * UTMB advances global Brain Health leadership at World Economic Forum in Davos * The University of Texas Medical Branch (UTMB) returned to the World Economic Forum (WEF) in Davos last week with a clear mission: to help shape a rapidly growing global movement that recognizes brain health and brain skills as essential economic infrastructure. For the second consecutive year, UTMB leade  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * YALSA announces 2026 Alex Awards * CHICAGO -The Young Adult Library Services Association (YALSA), a division of the American Library Association (ALA), has selected 10 adult books with special appeal to teen readers to receive the 2026 Alex Awards. The awards, sponsored by the Margaret A. Edwards Trust, were announced today during the ALA's Youth Media Awards Announce  more