LAKELAND, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Florida Polytechnic University issued the following news release: * * * $500K Google grant drives AI integration across Florida Poly curriculum As artificial intelligence reshapes the global technology landscape, STEM educators must be more vigilant than ever to keep their students' skills at the cutting edge. A $500,000 grant from Google is supporting Florida Polytechnic University faculty as they work to make that happen. The one-year grant supports the Univer  more

PHOENIX, Arizona, Jan. 26 [Category: ThinkTank] -- The Goldwater Institute posted the following news: * * * 100,000 Reasons to Celebrate National School Choice Week * Every year, the Goldwater Institute is proud to join in the coast-to-coast celebration of National School Choice Week as we highlight the power of true educational freedom. But this year, we have 100,000 more reasons to celebrate this incredible week. Just last week, Arizona reached an incredible milestone as the 100,000th st  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * 2026 Navy Federal Credit Union NHL Stadium Series returns Sunday with Boston Bruins and Tampa Bay Lightning on ESPN * * Stadium Series coverage from Tampa Bay Buccaneers' Raymond James Stadium begins Sunday at 6 p.m. ET * ABC Hockey Saturday doubleheader: Colorado Avalanche vs. Red Wings at 1 p.m. and New York Rangers vs. Pittsburgh Penguins at 3:30 p.m. * Seven  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The American Fintech Council, an organization that says it promotes a transparent, inclusive, and customer-centric financial system, issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * American Fintech Council (AFC) Urges Florida and Missouri Lawmakers to Reject Remittance Legislation That Undermines Law Enforcement and Consumer Access AFC joins other trade groups in opposing bills that would hinder law enforcement and restrict access to lawful remittance service   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

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Believe in You: Survivorship in Motion * Summary * The Believe in You lifestyle medicine program at Sylvester enters its fourth year with more than 150 participants training together for the Dolphins Cancer Challenge. * Participants build strength and endurance through progressive movement and receive educational content focused on plant-forward nutrition, mindfulness and healt  more

LOS ANGELES, California, Jan. 26 -- The University of Southern California Gould School of Law posted the following news: * * * Bridging coasts and codes: USC Gould professor tackles AI's legal future at Harvard * Fresh from a trip to Boston and back home in L.A., USC Gould School of Law Professor D. Daniel Sokol is keeping his suitcase handy this semester. He'll be traveling back and forth to the East Coast a lot. Sokol, who specializes in the intersection of business, technology, and re  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Could Diet Soda Increase Dementia Risk? * Summary * The Miller School's Dr. Hannah Gardener is studying the impact of diet soda consumption on brain health. * Dr. Gardener investigated 947 NOMAS participants who reported their diet soda habits. * The study found, for program participants, each additional diet soda per day was linked to a 34% increase in dementia risk. A ne  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release: * * * Florida Laboratory Owner Pleads Guilty to $52M Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Genetic Tests A Florida man pleaded guilty on Jan. 15 for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting over $52 million in false and fraudulent claims for genetic testing that Medicare beneficiaries did not need and that were based on prescriptions purchased through illegal kickbacks and bribes. According to co  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

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU 'Shark-Repellent' Method Can Reform Fisheries by Curbing Bycatch Study Snapshot: Shark bycatch is a major global problem, with millions of sharks caught unintentionally each year in fisheries targeting tuna, swordfish and other species. Even in U.S. waters, sharks are frequently caught on longlines, and many are discarded dead. Because sharks  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Florida International University, a component of the public university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FIU showcases botanical research at nation's largest orchid festival By Michelle Marie Arean A weekend surrounded by orchid aficionados, farmers and international vendors provided the perfect backdrop for Florida International University's College of Arts, Sciences & Education (CASE) to showcase its latest research. Participating in the Tamiami  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The Florida Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Commissioner Wilton Simpson Announces Rural and Family Lands Protection Program Receives Record Applications Applications Representing $2.1B in Agricultural Lands Submitted for Permanent Protection * Today, Florida Commissioner of Agriculture Wilton Simpson announced the results of the most recent application cycle for the Florida Department   more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Florida Laboratory Owner Pleads Guilty to $52M Medicare Fraud Scheme Involving Genetic Tests A Florida man pleaded guilty on Jan. 15 for his role in a scheme to defraud Medicare by submitting over $52 million in false and fraudulent claims for genetic testing that Medicare beneficiaries did not need and that were based on prescriptions purch  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * From strategy to synergy: FSU hosts first AI Day in the Capital * The Florida State University College of Law, along with the Stoops Center for Law and Business and the Institute of Law, Technology, and Innovation, hosted its first AI Day in the Capital last week, bringing together experts to discuss the future of artificial intelligence. With College of Law Dean and Donald J. Weidner Chair Erin O'Ha  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU faculty available for coverage of America 250 * On July 4, 2026, the United States will celebrate the 250th anniversary of its independence. The semiquincentennial includes a commemoration of America's storied history from the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776, into the present day. The Florida State University Departments of History, English and Religion, all housed with  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU film school leads the way in sustainable filmmaking * Florida State University's College of Motion Picture Arts is emerging as a national leader in environmentally responsible filmmaking, setting a new benchmark for sustainability in film education through its partnership with the Environmental Media Association (EMA) and its membership in the Green Film School Alliance. FSU students are not only  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 26 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's Tricia A. Asaro Recognized on City & State's '2026 Trailblazers in Healthcare' List * Albany, N.Y. - Jan. 26, 2026 - Greenberg Traurig, LLP Shareholder Tricia A. Asaro was recognized on City & State's "2026 Trailblazers in Healthcare" list. City & State notes Asaro is "a go-to expert for transactions involving managed care organizations, she's know  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 23 -- Rep. James Comer, R-Kentucky, chairman of the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee, issued the following news release: * * * Hearing Wrap Up: Making Housing More Affordable Makes the American Dream More Attainable Yesterday, the Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Energy Policy, and Regulatory Affairs held a hearing titled "Housing Affordability: Saving the American Dream." During the hearing, members analyzed the factors, including overbearing federal and state  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Honoring the Challenger legacy: 40 years of inspiration and education * Forty years ago, the nation was watching as the space shuttle Challenger began its ascent on a cold Florida morning, headed for the stars. Tragedy followed. Just 73 seconds after launch, O-ring seals in a rocket booster failed, causing a disaster that claimed the lives of the seven astronauts on board. While the fatal accident   more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 27 (TNSres) -- NASA Jet Propulsion Laboratory issued the following news: * * * How NASA Is Homing in From Space on Ocean Debris Space-based technology could help track plastic and other flotsam by its 'fingerprints.' * In late 2025, scientists reported that, for the first time, they were able to detect concentrations of plastic pollution on land using NASA's Earth Surface Mineral Dust Source Investigation (EMIT) sensor aboard the International Space Station. The t  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Hudson Institute, a research organization that says it promotes leadership for a secure, free and prosperous future, issued the following commentary on Jan. 26, 2026, to the Atlantic: * * * The Rise of the Tech Hamiltonians The political coalition that has formed under Trump's banner has the potential to reshape American politics. By Walter Russell Mead As the Information Revolution accelerates around the world, upending everything from the international balance of po  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The U.S. Department of Justice issued the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Justice Department Files Case to Revoke the Naturalization of Former Peruvian Army Commander Today, the U.S. Department of Justice and the United States Attorney for the Southern District of Florida filed a civil denaturalization complaint in the United States District Court in Miami, Florida, against Luis Miguel Fernandez Gaviola, a native of Peru who was charged with eight extra-j  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Jan. 26 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire's 'Sing a Song All Night Long' is Coming to Hard Rock Live on Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. * Lionel Richie and Earth, Wind & Fire's "Sing a Song All Night Long" is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Friday, July 24 at 7:30 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10   more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 27 -- Miami Dade College issued the following news release: * * * MDC and The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute Announce Partnership to Expand Leadership and Public Service Opportunities for Hispanic Students The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) and Miami Dade College (MDC) announced a new partnership focused at expanding educational, leadership, and public policy opportunities for Hispanic students across South Florida. The announcement was fo  more

ORLANDO, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The University of Central Florida posted the following news: * * * Mechanical Engineering Grad Student Launches Mentoring Organization * During a meeting with an academic advisor in his freshman year at UCF, Marcus Royal '24 realized he was already behind. Three fundamental classes for aspiring engineers -physics, chemistry and calculus -were missing from his high school transcript, putting his engineering goals at risk before he'd truly begun. Although Royal k  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Naval Research Lab Space Station Study Reveals Key Challenges and Opportunities for Microbial Biomanufacturing in Space * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory (NRL) have completed a spaceflight biology investigation aboard the International Space Station (ISS) that reveals how microgravity fundamentally alters microbial metabolism, limiting the efficiency of biological ma  more

NEWBERRY, South Carolina, Jan. 26 -- Newberry College posted the following news: * * * Newberry College Speech and Debate Team Earns 13 Awards at Webster University Invitational * NEWBERRY, S.C. -The Newberry College Speech and Debate Team earned 13 awards, including two tournament championships, at the Webster University Gorlok Gala Invitational held Jan. 23-25, 2026. Although the tournament shifted to a virtual format, the Wolves delivered strong performances while competing against 31 c  more

CHICAGO, Illinois, Jan. 26 [Category: Libraries] -- The American Library Association posted the following news release: * * * Renee Watson, Catia Chien win Newbery, Caldecott Medals * CHICAGO -Renee Watson, author of "All the Blues in the Sky," and Catia Chien, illustrator of "Fireworks," are the 2026 recipients of the John Newbery and Randolph Caldecott Medals, the most prestigious awards in children's literature. Watson and Chien were among the award winners announced today by the Associ  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- The Senate Special Committee on Aging issued the following information for a hearing entitled "Truth in Labeling: Americans Deserve to Know Where Their Drugs Come From" at 9:30 a.m. on Jan. 29, 2026, at 608 Dirksen Senate Office Building: Members * Chairman Rick Scott (Republican-Florida) * Ranking Member Kirsten Gillibrand (Democrat-New York) Witnesses * John Gray, Ph.D., Dean's Distinguished Professor of Operations, Fisher College of Business, The Ohio State Univers  more

CLEVELAND, Ohio, Jan. 26 [Category: BizHospital] -- The Cleveland Clinic posted the following news release: * * * State of the Clinic: Cleveland Clinic Meets Healthcare Challenges with Innovative Solutions * As healthcare struggles with caregiver shortages, limited access and the pressure to provide better care to more patients at a lower cost, through intentional effort, Cleveland Clinic is meeting these challenges by implementing innovative solutions and a renewed set of guiding values, Cl  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Florida posted the following news release on Jan. 26, 2026: * * * Two Home Health Providers Agree to Pay $702,541 to Resolve Self-Referral Allegations Medical Services of America, Inc. and Traditional Home Care, Inc., doing business as Community Home Health Services, have agreed to pay $702,541.20 to resolve allegations that they violated the Physician Self-Referral Law, commonly known as the Stark Law, by  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Two Visionary Scientists Honored with Endowed Chairs by the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation * Dr. Juan Dominguez-Bendala and Dr. Dirk Homann were recognized for their pioneering type 1 diabetes research. Thanks to the extraordinary generosity of the Diabetes Research Institute Foundation (DRIF) and its donors, two renowned University of Miami Miller School of Medicine resear  more

MANOA, Hawaii, Jan. 27 -- The University of Hawaii Manoa campus issued the following news release: * * * VNR: $5M NSF award to address outdated wastewater infrastructure University of Hawaii at Manoa researchers are part of a team that was recently awarded a three-year, $5 million grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to address the environmental and public health impacts of outdated wastewater infrastructure in island communities. The project is led by the University of South Flor  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Jan. 27 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF awarded $260,000 to strengthen colorectal cancer screening across Florida The University of West Florida has been awarded a contract by the Florida Department of Health to provide evaluation services for Florida's Colorectal Cancer Control Program with a four-year, $260,000 agreement. The University of West Florida has been awa  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 26 -- Rep. Daniel Webster, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Webster Highlights Major Tax Relief as 2026 Filing Season Begins * Washington, D.C. - As the 2026 tax filing season officially begins, Florida Congressman Daniel Webster, R-Clermont, highlights major tax relief provisions taking effect this year as a result of the Working Families Tax Cuts. "Last summer, I voted to pass the Working Families Tax Cuts to put middle- and working-class Americans fir  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 26 [Category: BizMedia] -- Warner Bros. Discovery, a media and entertainment company, posted the following news release: * * * What's New On HBO Max This February * FEATURED PROGRAMMING Series Debuts this February HBO Original Late-Night Series NEIGHBORS 6 Episodes Rollout: Episodes debut weekly Logline: The series examines stories of absurd, outrageous, and dramatic real-life residential conflicts from a wide range of larger-than-life characters across the United State  more

HOLLYWOOD, Florida, Jan. 26 -- Seminole Hard Rock Hotel and Casino Hollywood, owned by the Seminole Tribe of Florida, issued the following news: * * * Zac Brown Band's 'Love & Fear Tour' is Coming to Hard Rock Live Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. * Zac Brown Band's "Love & Fear Tour," presented by Margaritaville at Sea, is coming to Hard Rock Live at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Hollywood Saturday, Sept. 19 at 8 p.m. Tickets go on sale Friday, Jan. 30 at 10 a.m. and start at $85. Fans ca  more