GREENVILLE, Tennessee, Jan. 28 -- Tusculum University posted the following news: * * * 35-member cast picked for "Pollyanna"; rehearsals starting for six spring performances at Tusculum University * GREENEVILLE - Leaders of "Pollyanna" have selected a 35-person cast to turn the lively musical's script into a production that will delight audiences in the spring at Tusculum University. Amy Bailey participates in her vocal audition. She was selected for the adult ensemble. Cast members, wh  more

ST. AUGUSTINE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Flagler College posted the following news: * * * A FlagSHIP Moment on Screen * Drawing on the origins of reality television and life writing, the course invited students to examine whether reality TV functions as autobiography, performance, or something in between. That academic exploration culminated in a recent screening event where students premiered original, student-produced reality television episodes to an audience of peers and staff members. What   more

STATE COLLEGE, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- AccuWeather, a provider of commercial weather forecasting services, issued the following news release: * * * AccuWeather 2026 U.S. Spring Forecast: Slow Transition to Spring Warmth, Elevated Risk of Floods and Fires * Higher heating bills are likely this spring as lower-than-historical-average temperatures linger in parts of the Northeast and Upper Midwest * Slower transition to springlike weather is forecast across parts of 16 states in the Northeast,  more

LANSING, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel issued the following news release: * * * AG Nessel Applauds Senate Passage of Legislation to Combat Human Trafficking * LANSING - Today, Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel is applauding the Michigan Senate for unanimously passing Senate Bills 520, 521, and 705, a legislative package that aims to combat human trafficking. Attorney General Nessel announced the bills during a press conference last year with state Senator Joh  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * AI Tool Helps Predict Which Patients Need Continued Care After Leaving the Hospital * A n artificial intelligence (AI) tool accurately predicted which patients would need a skilled nursing facility after leaving the hospital, a new study shows. Led by researchers from NYU Langone Health, the study suggests that quickly ide  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- TechFreedom, a technology policy think tank, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Arkansas Can't Wall Off Social Media, TechFreedom Tells Eighth Circuit Yesterday, TechFreedom filed an amicus brief urging the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit to affirm a district court order blocking the Arkansas Social Media Safety Act. The Act requires social media companies to verify the age of every user who seeks to create an account, and it bars min  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Ashley Brooke Moody, R-Florida, issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * As Teen Suicide Rises, Senator Moody Introduces Combating Online Predators Act to Protect Children from Sextortion Today, as teen suicide rates are on the rise, Senator Ashley Moody announced she is introducing the Combating Online Predators Act to protect children from sextortion. Sextortion is a form of sexual exploitation in which perpetrators threaten to distribute private  more

TEMPE, Arizona, Jan. 26 -- Arizona State University issued the following news: * * * ASU Online earns 25 top 10 rankings in latest US News & World Report University also gets 8 top 3 spots, recognized as among nation's best online undergraduate and graduate programs By Carrie Peterson Arizona State University has once again been ranked among the best in the nation for online degree programs, earning more than two dozen top 10 spots in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Online Programs r  more

DES MOINES, Iowa, Jan. 28 -- Iowa Attorney General Brenna Bird issued the following news release: * * * Attorney General Brenna Bird Continues Support for President Trump's Birthright Citizenship Policy * DES MOINES-Attorney General Brenna Bird announced today she is co-leading with Tennessee Attorney General Jonathan Skrmetti a coalition of 26 states and territories in support of President Trump's birthright citizenship executive order. On his first day in office, President Trump issued a  more

BUFFALO, New York, Jan. 29 -- Delaware North issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Betly expands online casino offering through new partnership with Inspired Entertainment Delaware North's Betly iCasino in West Virginia today announced a new partnership with Inspired Entertainment, a leading provider of innovative online casino content. The collaboration brings a selection of Inspired's popular online casino titles to Betly players, further enhancing the app's growing lib  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * Brandon Woman Sentenced to Four Years in Federal Prison for Distributing Cocaine and Methamphetamine * Tampa, Florida - Temeko Evans (47, Brandon) has been sentenced by U.S. District Judge Thomas P. Barber to four years in federal prison for conspiracy to distribute and the distribution of cocaine and 50 grams or more of methamphetamine. Evans pleaded guilty   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Naval Research Laboratory issued the following news: * * * Breakthroughs in Testing Solid-Fuel Ramjets Advance Research * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Scientists at the U.S. Naval Research Laboratory are developing the next generation of solid-fuel ramjet (SFRJ) propulsion, addressing one of the field's most persistent challenges: understanding and predicting what happens inside an operating combustor. NRL scientists have figured out how to "see inside" one of the mos  more

PASADENA, California, Jan. 28 (TNSrpt) -- CALSTART, an organization that says it works with member companies to build a clean transportation industry, issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * California, Washington, and Wisconsin Best Accelerate ZET Adoption, According to a New Normalized ZET Score in CALSTART's Updated Zeroing in on ZETs Report The findings declare that coordinated efforts to remove adoption barriers are essential for market transformation. * Today, CALSTA  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSrep) -- The U.S. Census Bureau issued the following tip sheet: * * * Data Show Fewer Women Gave Birth While Unmarried in the Past Decade The percentage of women with a recent birth who were unmarried decreased by 4.8 percentage points, from 35.7% (or under 1.5 million) in 2011 to 30.9% (or 1.2 million) in 2023, according to a new U.S. Census Bureau report titled Social and Economic Characteristics of Currently Unmarried Women With a Recent Birth: 2023 (https://www.cens  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Biology] -- The Center for Biological Diversity posted the following news release: * * * Lawsuit Seeks Records on Trump's Extinction Plan * WASHINGTON-The Center for Biological Diversity sued the Trump administration today for failing to release public records about a set of regulatory rollbacks that would dismantle vital Endangered Species Act protections for hundreds of imperiled species across the country including monarch butterflies, hellbenders and Florid  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-Louisiana, chairman of the Senate Health, Education, Labor and Pensions Committee, issued the following news on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Chair Cassidy Delivers Remarks During Hearing on Empowering Families, Increasing Education Options U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Chair of the U.S. Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee, delivered remarks during today's hearing on how to empower families to choose the best education op  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Rep. Brad Sherman, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Congressman Brad Sherman Statement on Trump's New Palisades Fire Executive Order * PACIFIC PALISADES, CA - Today, Congressman Brad Sherman (CA-32), who represents Pacific Palisades, issued the following statement in response to President Trump's Executive Order, regarding rebuilding after the Palisades wildfire: "Pursuant to action taken by President Biden and at least not rescinded by Presiden  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Maria Salazar, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * DIGNITY Act Secures 35 Cosponsors as Bipartisan Support Accelerates * WASHINGTON, D.C. - With immigration back at the center of the national conversation, the DIGNITY Act of 2025 ( H.R. 4393 (link is external) ), introduced by Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar and Veronica Escobar, continues to build momentum in Congress and gain support nationwide. The legislation has recently added four new bipartisan c  more

SAN FRANCISCO, California, Jan. 28 (TNSrep) -- Earthjustice issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Another Florida Detention Center Plagued with Toxic Chemicals and Unbreathable Air, According to Report New research documents widespread environmental and human rights concerns at Glades County Detention Center * Miami, FL - Today, a coalition of researchers and immigrants rights' and environmental organizations published a new report detailing conditions at Glades County D  more

BRISTOL, Connecticut, Jan. 28 [Category: BizMedia] -- ESPN, a sports media company, posted the following news release: * * * ESPN presents nearly 255 women's college basketball matchups across networks, Jan. 28 - Feb. 3 * * ESPN networks to feature 17 ranked teams * Women's College GameDay Covered by State Farm (noon ET, ESPN) makes its first stop in Austin for No. 10 Oklahoma-No. 4 Texas * Thursday Primetime features an ESPN doubleheader, showcasing four storied programs: Kansas-No.   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The Special Olympics issued the following news release: * * * FanSided Redraws the Playbook for Inclusion with Unified Super Bowl Week and Big Game Coverage Special Olympics Florida athlete and Sportscaster Malcom Harris-Gowdie Returns to Radio Row for the Fourth Time as Paid Member of FanSided's Reporting Team * For more than a decade, Special Olympics has claimed its place on Super Bowl Radio Row, bringing Special Olympics athletes alongside international celebrity   more

BOCA RATON, Florida, Jan. 29 -- Florida Atlantic University, a component of the state university system in Florida, issued the following news: * * * FAU Climbs in U.S News and World Report's 2026 Online Rankings By Lisa Metcalf Florida Atlantic University's online bachelor's program catapulted 46 spots to No. 77 from No. 123 in the nation for the 2026 "Best Online Programs" rankings by U.S. News & World Report. In addition, Florida Atlantic's online master's in education moved up to No. 36,  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Federal Trade Commission issued the following news release: * * * Federal Court Permanently Shuts Down Deceptive Trucking Business Opportunity * At the request of the Federal Trade Commission and the State of Florida, a federal district court has permanently shut down the operations of RivX, an operation that allegedly defrauded consumers out of millions of dollars with deceptive promises of trucking industry investment opportunities. A court order announced today   more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 (TNSrpt) -- The Florida Department of Education issued the following news release on Jan. 27, 2026: * * * Florida Celebrates Record Growth in Apprenticeship and Preapprenticeship Programs Annual report highlights historic expansion under Governor Ron DeSantis * Today, on Workforce Day at the Capitol, Florida Department of Education Commissioner Anastasios Kamoutsas announced record-breaking growth in the state's Registered Apprenticeship System, reaffirming Flo  more

ROANOKE, Virginia, Jan. 29 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Western District of Virginia posted the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Florida Man Sentenced in Federal Methamphetamine and Firearms Case Brett Howard Will Serve 27 Months in Federal Prison * ABINGDON, Va. - A former resident of Lebanon, Virginia was sentenced recently to 27 months on federal methamphetamine and firearm charges in U.S. District Court in Abingdon. Brett Lamar Howard, 35, of West Palm Beach  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Honors Program named No. 1 honors program in Florida * Florida State University's Honors Program was ranked No. 1 in Florida by the college ranking publication College Transitions, a resource for high school students and college counselors and the primary source for honors college rankings. On its 2026 list of " 50 Best Honors Colleges," College Transitions ranked FSU No. 1  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * Florida State University's Middle East Center set to host 17th annual Middle East Film Festival * Florida State University's Department of Modern Languages and Linguistics and the FSU Middle East Center (MEC) will host the 17 th annual Middle East Film Festival, offeri ng new perspective s into international cinema and amplify ing culture rarely seen in mainstream media The festival, co-sponsored by   more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Media] -- Fox News Media, a business unit of Fox, posted the following news release: * * * FOX NEWS CHANNEL SHATTERS RATINGS RECORDS MARKING 24 CONSECUTIVE YEARS AS THE NUMBER ONE NETWORK IN CABLE NEWS * FNC Overtakes CBS with Weekday Primetime Viewers, While 'CBS Evening News' Delivers Lowest-Rated Month of the Century 'Special Report' Beats Debut Month of Tony Dokoupil's 'CBS Evening News' in 15 Major Markets Across the Country NEW YORK - January 28, 2026 -  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * FSU Libraries debut 'Add to the Archive at Strozier,' inviting students to shape the university's historical record * Florida State University Libraries recently launched "Add to the Archive at Strozier," a hands-on event designed to give students and campus community members a role in building the university's permanent historical record. A collaboration between Special Collections & Archives and th  more

ATLANTA, Georgia, Jan. 29 -- Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr issued the following news release: * * * Carr Protects Federal Funding for Students with Disabilities Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is continuing to protect federal funding for students with disabilities, ensuring 504 plans remain intact for Georgia families and K-12 schools after joining a successful multistate challenge to a Biden-era rule that put those dollars at risk. "Our lawsuit was about one thing - fighting the B  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 28 -- Florida State University issued the following news: * * * German ambassador to the U.S. visits FSU * Florida State University welcomed Germany's ambassador to the U.S. for a campus visit last week, highlighting the university's growing role in global research, education and international partnership. German Ambassador to the U.S. Jens Hanefeld met with FSU administrators and engaged with students, faculty and staff Friday, Jan. 23. Hanefeld was in Tallahass  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Lindsey Graham, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Graham Stands for Pregnant Students' Rights * WASHINGTON - U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-South Carolina) today voted to advance the Pregnant Students' Rights Act on the floor of the U.S. Senate. This legislation, of which Graham is a co-sponsor, would require colleges and universities receiving federal funds to inform their campuses of the rights and resources available to pregnant student  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 28 [Category: BizLaw/Legal] -- Greenberg Traurig, a law firm, issued the following news release: * * * Greenberg Traurig's David J. Dykeman and Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts Present on 'The Future of MedTech: Trends & Opportunities in 2026' * BOSTON - Jan. 28, 2026 - David J. Dykeman and Andrew (A.J.) Tibbetts, shareholders in global law firm Greenberg Traurig, LLP, presented on the MassMEDIC webinar "The Future of MedTech: Trends & Opportunities in 2026" live from San Francisc  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * ICYMI: Diaz-Balart Joins Rep. Mark Alford's "Capitol Recap" on FY26 NSRP Legislation Delivering Stronger National Security, Less Waste * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Vice Chair of the House Appropriations Committee and Chairman of the National Security, Department of State, and Related Programs Subcommittee (NSRP), joined Capitol Recap (link is external) hosted by R  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: * * * 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   more

KENNESAW, Georgia, Jan. 28 -- Kennesaw State University posted the following news release: * * * KSU researcher using VR to improve STEM education * Preethi Titu spent her adolescence preparing to become a doctor, but from a young age she knew she was more interested in teaching. She enjoyed standing at the front of the classroom teaching small topics to her peers and was praised by her teachers in high school for that skill. Ultimately, all students learn differently, and all teachers teac  more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services' Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services issued the following news release: * * * Marketplace 2026 Open Enrollment Period Report: National Snapshot * The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) reports that 23.0 million consumers have signed up for 2026 individual market health insurance coverage through the Marketplaces since the start of the 2026 Marketplace Open Enrollment Period (OEP) on November 1  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 29 -- Miami-Dade County Public Schools issued the following news release on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Roberto Rabelo Named M-DCPS Teacher of the Year, Kristian Jose Luciano is M-DCPS Rookie Teacher of the Year Roberto Rabelo, a social studies/civics teacher at South Miami Middle Community School, has been named the Miami-Dade County Public Schools 2027 Francisco R. Walker Teacher of the Year at a ceremony held this evening at the DoubleTree by Hilton Miami Airport & Convention  more

FORT BRAGG, North Carolina, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Army Reserve Command issued the following news: * * * Missouri-based Army Reserve Soldiers amplify Fort Hood mobilization platform * FORT HOOD, Texas - Army Reserve Soldiers of the Kirksville, Missouri-based 7240th Medical Support Unit and the Columbia, Missouri-based 7406th Troop Medical Clinic have respectively been providing medical and dental staffing and support to the Deployment Readiness Center here, as well as to the TMC 14 in North F  more

TAMPA, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The office of the U.S. Attorney for the Middle District of Florida posted the following news release: * * * New York Man Admits Fencing Jewelry Stolen from Mall Stores and Kiosks Across the U.S. * David X. Sullivan, United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, and P.J. O'Brien, Special Agent in Charge of the New Haven Division of the Federal Bureau of Investigation, today announced that SALIM SAKAL, 55, of Brooklyn, New York, waived his right to be indic  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: Law/Legal] -- The American Civil Liberties Union, an organization that works to defend and preserve the individual rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitution and laws of the U.S., posted the following news release: * * * No Kings Coalition Responds to Escalating Brutality and Authoritarianism with Immediate Action and Future Mobilization; Condemns ICE's Deadly Actions * MINNEAPOLIS, MN - In 2025, millions of Americans came together in nonviolent protest   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- The U.S. Department of Commerce National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration issued the following news: * * * Expanding the Range--and our Understanding--of the Freckled Stargazer Fisheries biologists recently documented the freckled stargazer in locations previously thought to be outside its range. Their work demonstrates how surveys and museum collections are continuously contributing to our understanding of U.S. fisheries. * A new publication (https://d  more

NEW YORK, Jan. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- NYU Langone Health, an academic medical center affiliated with New York University, posted the following news release: * * * NYU Langone Health Announces Gastrointestinal Cancer & Translational Research Leader Dr. Anirban Maitra as New Director of Perlmutter Cancer Center * N YU Langone Health announced the appointment of Anirban Maitra, MD, a preeminent physician-scientist whose work has widely influenced the field of pancreatic cancer research,   more

BALTIMORE, Maryland, Jan. 29 -- The Oceantic Network, formerly the Business Network for Offshore Wind, issued the following statement on Jan. 28, 2026: * * * Oceantic Statement: Vineyard Wind Granted Stay, Will Resume Construction Moments ago, a U.S. judge for Boston District Court has allowed Vineyard Wind to resume work after granting a stay against the administration's lease suspension and construction pause issued December 22, 2025. Judge Murphy granted the stay, citing the order was "lik  more

JEFFERSON, Louisiana, Jan. 28 [Category: BizHospital] -- Ochsner Health System issued the following news release: * * * Ochsner Baton Rouge expands medical staff at OMC-The Grove, adding specialty expertise and patient access * BATON ROUGE, La. - As part of its continued investment in expanding access to specialty care in the Baton Rouge community, Ochsner Baton Rouge welcomes several new physicians and advanced practice providers to Ochsner Medical Complex - The Grove. John DeWaard, DO, i  more

TALLAHASSEE, Florida, Jan. 26 -- The Florida State University's College of Business issued the following news: * * * Online MBA, Master's Degrees Retain Top 20 Status The Herbert Wertheim College of Business at Florida State University once again secured Top 20 standings among public schools in U.S. News & World Report's 2026 national rankings of best online master's degrees released today. "We continue to shine alongside a competitive lineup of leading universities offering online graduate   more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Podcast: Inside the Neuralink Trials * Listen now on Apple podcasts Dr. Allan Levi speaks with Dean Ford about the potential of brain-computer interfaces. What if a paralyzed person could send a text, play chess or navigate a computer using only their thoughts? In this episode of Inside U Miami Medicine, listeners are taken inside one of the most talked-about frontiers in neuro  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 27 -- Sen. Tim Scott, R-South Carolina, issued the following news release: * * * Putting students first: Sen. Scott champions National School Choice Week * WASHINGTON -Today, U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC) and Congressman John Moolenaar (R-MI), co-chairs of the Congressional School Choice Caucus, led their colleagues in introducing a resolution designating Jan. 25-31, 2026, as National School Choice Week. The resolution is co-led by Sens. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) and Ashley Moody   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Judy Chu, D-California, issued the following news release: * * * Rep. Chu Responds to President Trump's Executive Order on LA Fires * Pasadena, CA - Today, Rep. Judy Chu (CA-28) issued the following statement regarding President Trump's Executive Order, "Accelerating Rebuilding in Wildfire-Devastated Los Angeles." "The number one concern I hear from wildfire survivors in my district is whether they can afford to rebuild, and this Executive Order does nothing to   more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Rep. Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * Reps. Diaz-Balart and Gimenez to Hold Press Conference on Actions Against Dictatorship in Cuba * MIAMI, FL \- Tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, 2026, Congressman Mario Diaz-Balart (FL-26), Congressman Carlos A. Gimenez (FL-28), and The Assembly of the Cuban Resistance will be holding a press conference with Cuban-American exile organizations, local elected officials, and community leaders regardi  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services issued the following news release: * * * Secretary Kennedy Appoints New Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee to Advance Fight Against Autism * WASHINGTON -JANUARY 28, 2026 - The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) today announced the appointment of 19 new members to the Interagency Autism Coordinating Committee (IACC). These appointments reflect the commitment of Secretary Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. to su  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- The Senate Commerce, Science and Transportation Committee issued the following information for a nominations hearing at 10 a.m. on Feb. 3, 2026, at 253 Russell Senate Office Building: Agenda: * Nomination of John DeLeeuw, of Texas, to be a Member of the National Transportation Safety Board * Nomination of Daniel Edwards, of North Carolina, to be an Assistant Secretary of Transportation * Nomination of Steven Haines, of Virginia, to be an Assistant Secretary of Commerce  more

SLIPPERY ROCK, Pennsylvania, Jan. 29 -- Slippery Rock University issued the following news: * * * Amy Orville elevates teacher preparation through award-winning research A Slippery Rock University faculty member is a leading researcher into the effectiveness of teacher preparation models who was recognized for her student-centered approach and collaborative achievements. Amy Orville, SRU assistant professor of curriculum, instruction and educational leadership, received the Outstanding Diss  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center Looks to the Sea and Skies for Cancer Discoveries * Summary * University of Miami scientists are using ocean species like damselfish to uncover cancer's metabolic secrets and identify new therapeutic targets. * Collaboration between marine biologists and Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center researchers is revealing unexpected links between  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 [Category: Health Care] -- The National Health Law Program issued the following news: * * * Texas and Eight Other States Renew Attack on Section 504 and the Right of Disabled People to Live in their Communities * On January 23, 2026, Texas and eight other states - Alaska, Florida, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, Montana, and South Dakota - renewed their attack on Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act and the integration mandate. The integration mandate is a requirem  more

MIAMI, Florida, Jan. 28 -- The University of Miami Miller School of Medicine posted the following news: * * * The Potential of Stem Cells to Improve Stroke Treatment * Summary * A pair of University of Miami Miller School of Medicine stroke experts are examining how stem cells interact with the immune system to protect and repair the brain after stroke. * Dr. Dileep Yavagal and Dr. Nadia McMillan collaborated on a review that explores how stem cell-based therapies could transform recov  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Tommy Tuberville, R-Alabama, issued the following news release: * * * Tuberville Champions School Choice During "National School Choice Week" * WASHINGTON - Today, U.S. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) participated in a Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee hearing focused on expanding school choice. During the hearing, Sen. Tuberville asked the witnesses questions related to how school choice is preparing the next generation for the future  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 29 -- The U.S. Space Systems Command issued the following news release: * * * U. S. Space Force Field Commands successfully launch GPS III Space Vehicle 09 into orbit The Space Force launched a Lockheed Martin-built Global Positioning System (GPS) III satellite, named in honor of NASA astronaut Col. Ellison Onizuka, into orbit on a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station, Florida. * EL SEGUNDO, Calif. & COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo. - U.S. Space Force's Spa  more

FLINT, Michigan, Jan. 28 -- The University of Michigan-Flint posted the following news: * * * UM-Flint education students learn classroom magic at Disney * When most people think of Disney World, they imagine children meeting beloved characters or thrilling rides through fantastical worlds. But for a group of K-12 education students from the University of Michigan-Flint, the Magic Kingdom became something else entirely: a masterclass in transforming ordinary spaces into extraordinary learnin  more

KINGSTON, Rhode Island, Jan. 29 (TNSjou) -- The University of Rhode Island issued the following news: * * * Coastal Atlantic Sargassum impact: Marine Affairs' Tracey Dalton analyzes economic impact of harmful macroalgal blooms Study shows sargassum events are expected to cause significant negative economic impacts * Sargassum, a hardy brown seaweed in the Caribbean, has been floating through seafarer's logbooks for centuries, but what impact is it having in the region today? In a new paper  more

PENSACOLA, Florida, Jan. 29 -- The University of West Florida, a component of public state university system in Florida, issued the following news release: * * * UWF Archaeology Institute receives international award for research A multi-organizational research team led by the UWF Archaeology Institute's assistant director, Nicole Grinnan, has been awarded the 2026 Mark E. Mack Community Engagement award from the Society for Historical Archaeology. This prestigious international award recogni  more

WASHINGTON, Jan. 28 -- Sen. Rick Scott, R-Florida, issued the following news release: * * * VIDEO RELEASE Sen. Rick Scott Launches 'American Dream at Work' Series Spotlighting Florida Job Growers * WASHINGTON, D.C. - Today, Senator Rick Scott released the trailer for his new ' American Dream at Work ' series, which highlights the stories of Florida entrepreneurs, their businesses, and the incredible work they're doing to grow jobs and contribute to their communities. Senator Scott lived his   more

WILLIAMSBURG, Virginia, Jan. 28 -- William and Mary issued the following news: * * * W&M announces 2026 Charter Day award winners * Two students and two faculty members will be recognized at William & Mary's Charter Day ceremony on Feb. 6 for their outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. This year's honorees are: * Thomas Jefferson Award: Professor of Biology Randolph "Randy" Chambers * Thomas Jefferson Teaching Award: Associate Professor of English Jennifer Lord  more